Halloween is the perfect time to scare up some fun as local bars and restaurants go all out with holiday themed food, drink and entertainment.

Spooky season is in full swing. Get into the spirit of the Halloween season by sipping themed cocktails at these highly designed festive pop-up bars. Bonus points if you wear a costume.

Scare Leave

Sept. 30 - Nov. 2 11 William E Mullins Way, Boston

Shore Leave, a sushi spot and tiki bar in Boston’s South End, transforms into Scare Leave every October. Through immersive decor, a festive playlist and a special menu of eerie beverages, Scare Leave is meant to celebrate Halloween as elaborately as possible. This year’s theme is “A Haunted Carnival,” so prepare to see creepy clowns and other frights. shoreleaveboston.com

The Nightmare Bar in Boston

Oct. 9 - Nov. 2 64 C Street, South Boston

South Boston’s PKL pickleball bar has been transformed into a spooky wonderland this month. Wind your way through the immersive space and participate in games and challenges run by on-site ghosts and ghouls. If you make it to the bar alive, order from a spine-chilling menu of themed snacks and cocktails.

Warren Tavern

2 Pleasant Street, Charlestown

Warren Tavern is one of the oldest taverns in America and many visitors claim it’s haunted. Built in 1780, it’s known as a beloved watering hole visited by George Washington and Paul Revere. But watch out, word has it that those famous beer drinkers can still be seen walking the halls. warrentavern.com

A Hocus Pocus Drag Dinner at Rebel’s Guild

Oct. 31 200 Stuart Street, Boston This one-night-only dinner and performance is an homage to the beloved Halloween movie “Hocus Pocus.” Enjoy a prix-fixe Halloween-themed menu while watching local queens perform as the iconic three sisters from the film.

Frankenstein’s Mad Scientist Cocktail Lab

Oct. 8 - Nov. 7 306 Northern Avenue, Boston

If Frankenstein had mixology aspirations, this is what his laboratory would look like. Prepare to sip beverages out of blood bags, mix cocktails with smoke bombs and ectoplasm and chat the night away with skulls and skeletons. There are plenty of ghastly photo-ops to enjoy here as well as a competitive costume contest. bucketlisters.com/experience/frankensteins-mad-scientistcocktail-lab-boston

The Last Hurrah at the Omni Parker House

60 School Street, Boston

The Omni Parker House is the home of the Boston cream pie as well as one of the most haunted spots in Boston. Have a cocktail in The Last Hurrah, the hotel’s ground-floor bar, and hope it’s not your last hurrah.

If you’re feeling brave enough after some liquid courage, head to the second floor and pick up the telephone by the elevators. Legend has it you’ll hear a voice from the other side. omnihotels.com/hotels/bostonparker-house/dining/the-last-hurrah


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