

Every secret garden has an oasis. Hidden behind the ornate brick walls and lush greenery of Downtown Cary's The Matthews House is Hearsay, a cocktail bar hideaway where you can disappear into great conversation. Enjoy signature cocktails on the grand porch rocking chairs or step into the parlor with a charcuterie plate — Hearsay is a great place to lose track of time.
Upcoming Events
Murder Mystery Cocktail Party
March 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Murder Mystery Cocktail Party at The Matthews House.
The Mystic Party: A Sequel to Cary Prohibition can be Murder
March 8th, 2025 and March 22nd, 2025.
Ticket available for purchase HERE.
A year has passed since the infamous bootleg party where family patriarch Matthew Cephus was murdered. The Matthews House remains shrouded in intrigue, it’s halls haunted by secrets, lingering specters, and the ever-present flow of Cary’s finest illegal bootleg.
The Mystic Party is a Prohibition-era cocktail party where two mystics are to provide the evening entertainment as guests mingle with both familiar and new characters. However, as the night progresses, the mystery deepens, sending guests an adventure through immersive “Clue Rooms” throughout the historic Matthews House.
Tickets also include charcuterie and one craft cocktail. Additional beverages can be purchased.
Secrets Spilled: Wine Tasting and Gourmet Popcorn Pairing
April 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Secrets Spilled: Wine Tasting and Gourmet Popcorn Pairing
You can literally “Grab the Popcorn” as you are entertained by Laurence from Sunrise Wines He will take us through some recommended pairings while dazzling us with tasting notes, vineyard lore and amusing stories! Popcorn from local Carolina Popcorn Shoppe.
Bottles will be available for purchase!
Menu:
Salted Carmel Popcorn paired with Averoldi “Cantera” Chardonnay, Garda
Pepper Jack Popcorn paired with Il Colombaio di Santachiara “Selvabianca” Vernaccia di San Gimingnano, Toscana
White Cheddar Garlic Parmesan Popcorn paired with Giovine “Giuliana” Rosso (Nebbiolo, Cabernet, Merlot, Barbera), Piemonte
Everything Bagel Popcorn paired with Podere Ruggieri Corsini Nebbiolo d’Alba, Piemonte
Cookies ‘n Cream Popcorn paired with Fazio Nerello Mascalese Spumnate Rosato, Sicily
Hours & Location
Hearsay is a weeknight hideaway.
Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm
Hearsay may be closed for private events. Please check the calendar to make sure we're open to the public.
FAQs
Contact Us
For reservations of 6 or more, contact rsvp@hearsaycary.com. For other inquiries, contact: hello@hearsaycary.com