Time to explore the joys of a grown-up Halloween at bars: Eerie cocktails, holiday playlists, and perhaps even dressing up for a chance to win a prize. Where do we go to do all of the above? Pittsburgh has a graveyard full of Halloween-themed bars open for the whole month of October to light up your heart with a pumpkin-colored glow.
Pittsburgh Halloween Bars and Pop-Ups
Jekyl and Hyde Bar
South Side
Here, it’s spooky season year-round! You’ll find Halloween decor all over the place and haunted-themed drinks to match. The bar features different events throughout the week and is best known for its karaoke nights.
The House of Burton 3
Garfield
For lovers of everything Tim Burton, this pop-up is for you. This pop-up features props and character manniquinns from movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice in Wonderland, Batman, and Beetlejuice along with plenty of fun patterns neon paint. It’s the perfect photo opportunity, especially whenever you come in costume. Plus, the ticket to get in includes a free Burton-themed drink and interactive chances to win prizes with character hosts like Beetlejuice and Wednesday.
The Witching Hour
Strip District
When Fridays and Saturdays come around at Wigle Whiskey, the Monster Mash Pop-Up Bar takes over the bar floor. As you head into the spooky atmosphere, grab a specialty cocktail at the bar like the Glow Juice, Plasma Transfer, or Anesthetic Shots. Then, take a seat among the haunting tunes and eerie lightning to enjoy your refreshments.
Harold’s Haunt
Millvale
This ghostly bar is a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community to get their haunt on. It’s open to people of any orientation and carries creepy-themed cocktails and shots along with gummy candy available for purchase. The bar celebrates ghouls all year long and even features sober nights and non-alcoholic beverages each day.
Cocktails From The Crypt
130 Seventh Street
Cocktails From The Crypt makes sure every sip you take is a spooky one. Try their Vampire Ballerina cocktail with disappearing cotton candy and vampire fangs on top. Or, you can even try a blood bag that hangs by your table to bring you back to life after a long night out on the town.
Bob’s Garage
1372 Freeport Road
Even though this bar hones in on the Christmas spirit most times of year, Halloween leads this bar to turn into some fall-winter hybrid. To switch things up you’ll find purple and orange lights draped everywhere, photos of famous horror characters, and a brand new cocktail menu. Order up a Liquid Web Martini, a Espolon Crawler, and Bob’s Butterbeer.
Haunted Speakeasy
Omni William Penn Hotel
Waiting for you in the depths of the Omni William Penn Hotel basement sits the Haunted Speakeasy. Plenty of spider webs as well as creepy chandeliers and decor to set the atmosphere. Costumers are encouraged as you sit with your table of ghouls and sip on classic cocktail variations that bring a bit of the spooky season into the speakeasy.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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