Let’s Get Spooky: Where to Celebrate Halloween in Chicago
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Spooky season is upon us and Chicago bars and restaurants are ready to get in on all the festive fall fun! From exclusive pop-ups, bar takeovers, burlesque shows, themed cocktails + more, Chicagoans are in for a ghostly-good time this Halloween season!
Dandy Crown {694 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL; 312.846.6420}
The third annual ‘Never Trust The Living’ Halloween pop-up bar has returned to The Dandy Crown, running now through November 2! This cocktail-focused event features devilishly delicious drinks and creepily colorful Halloween décor. Think thematic glassware, magical garnishes, bewitching brews and more! Never Trust The Living is free to attend and walk-ins are always available. * Runs Through Sunday, November 2*
Lilac Tiger {1742 West Division Street, Chicago, IL; 773.697.8794}
Head over to Lilac Tiger in Wicker Park on Halloween for a celebration to remember! The night will feature cocktails, bites, drag performances, DJ sets and all the epic disco vibes. They recently launched a new cocktail menu that’s not to miss, and this is the perfect time - No reservations are required and everyone is welcome! * Friday October, 31*
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Death By Disco {Fulton Market}
Who’s ready for Club Capri’s ‘Death By Disco’ this Halloween?! This exclusive experience isn't your average Halloween party, it's a two-day, ultimate Halloween celebration. Day one takes place on Halloween night at Time Out Market, as well as Morgan MFG and Tabu, and continues on Saturday, November 1 as Solstice Presents takes over all three floors with a lineup of iconic house DJs! Guests can enjoy tattoo stations, fortune tellers, stilt walkers, disco go-go dancers, and more! *Friday, October 31 & Saturday, November 1*
Bar La Rue {820 West Fulton Street, Chicago, IL; 312.533.4607}
Who needs Paris when you can get a sneak peak of The Moulin Rouge right at Bar La Rue?! For one day only on Halloween night, a Moulin Rouge pop-up will be taking over the restaurant from 6-9pm. *Friday, October 31 exclusively*
Nonnina {340 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL; 312.822.0077}
Nonnina is getting into the spooky season with a ‘Countdown to Halloween’ cocktail series running through the month of October. Each week, a different festive cocktail will be featured, wrapping up with an epic ‘Halloween Happy Hour’ the entire week leading up to Halloween. October drink highlights include a Pumpkin Old Fashioned, Blood Orange Spritz, Poison Appletini, Midnight Margarita + Witch’s Brew, with even more themed cocktails + spooky bites featured for happy hour week! * Wednesday, October 1 - Saturday, November 1*
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Albion Manor {1480 West Webster Avenue, Chicago, IL; 773.697.4686}
The second-annual, nationwide ‘Black Lagoon Pop-Up' is heading exclusively to the Parlour at Albion Manor. Throughout the month of October, The Parlour will be fully decorated with festive décor and the cocktails will be brimming with dark and colorful Halloween hues & served in custom glassware created by The Black Lagoon. Special thematic events will last the whole month, including a Burlesque Show on 10/30! * Wednesday, October 1 - Saturday, November 1*
Bar Goa {116 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL; 312.900.0197}
Move over Halloween because Bolly-ween is making its debut at Bar Goa. This unique celebration brings a Bollywood-inspired twist to Halloween weekend with two nights of music, costumes, and cocktails that match the vibrant spirit of Goa’s famed nightlife. Guests can expect dinner inspired by Goa's coastal cuisine, live Bollywood DJ sets, costume contests and special spooky themed cocktails. *Friday, October 31 & Saturday, November 1*
Ina Mae Tavern {1415 North Wood Street, Chicago, IL; 773.360.8320}
The legendary ‘VooDoo Lounge’ is taking over Wicker Park’s Ina Mae Tavern for the whole month of October! There will be spooky delights and themed events including: Witches Brunches (every weekend), Spook-Tacular Bingo, Tarot + Tini Night, VooDoo Happy Hours, Shuck or Treat Oyster Brunch, Family Magician Night and a Hot Tawdry Burlesque Show! Ina Mae’s interior will be decked out with spooky décor and serve up specialty cocktails to match! * Wednesday, October 1 - Saturday, November 1*
By Robyn Glaza | Market Manager