Halloween isn’t just for kids. Enjoy Spooky Season like an adult with the Twin Cities’ numerous Halloween pop-up bars, where festive cocktails are only the start. Themed food menus, costume parties, and haunted houses are just the beginning—enter, if you dare.
The Black Lagoon at Meteor
Meteor is not only well known for its low-key atmosphere, but also the Black Lagoon—a Halloween pop-up bar featuring spooky decor, unique seasonal cocktails and themed merchandise. Now through Nov. 1, guests will be treated to beverages such as the Creature’s Curse and the Black Tide. Meteor also hosts events throughout the fall, including the Hammies burger pop-up on Saturday, Oct. 11, and a Halloween Hangover Drag Brunch on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Haunted Basement Bar at Travail Kitchen and Amusements
Known as the “nightmarish carnival of chaos,” Travail’s Haunted Basement Bar in Robbinsdale is one of the Twin Cities metro’s most-anticipated Halloween pop-ups. Now through Nov. 15, guests can purchase tickets to this immersive experience featuring a themed multicourse food menu, spooky cocktails, interactive beverage flights, and so much more. Travail encourages guests to come in costume. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Haunted Basement: Rescuer’s Menagerie at Bumbling Fools Mead
Local arts nonprofit Haunted Basement returns after a five-year hiatus and will be running its haunted house at Bumbling Fools Mead now through Nov. 2. Enjoy a glass of one of Bumbling Fools’ seasonal meads, then head to the Haunted Basement to be scared by the sights, sounds, and feels of absurdist psychological horror. Not brave enough for the full experience? Haunted Basement is holding weekly behind-the-scenes Fraidy Cat Tours.
Photo by Dan Norman
Hola’s Last Resort at Hola Arepa
A “haunted paradise” might sound like an oxymoron you are not willing to experience, but Hola Arepa‘s “Holaween” pop-up will have you coming back for more ghoulish drinks alongside the bar’s vacationing skeletons. The Latin street food eatery’s themed bar, Hola’s Last Resort, is open now through Nov. 2. Enjoy spooky takes on cocktail classics like a Corpse Reviver that’s lit on fire, a Dark & Stormy variation served in a pineapple jack-o-lantern, a Bruja’s Brew that’s strong enough for two, and a Blood & Sand that is served in a box with sand and severed body parts.
Photo by Grace McAvoy
Nico’s Tacos & Agave Bar
Celebrate both Halloween and Dia de los Muertos at Nico’s Tacos & Agave Bar in Uptown Minneapolis. New to Nico’s this year, its Halloween House pop-up experience has already become a popular stop this season, as the restaurant has stopped at nothing to ensure both the exterior and interior reflect Spooky Season. Expect a haunted house with dimmed lights, cobwebs, witches, and themed glassware. In addition, Nico’s will bring back its Dia de los Muertos weekend on Nov. 1 and 2, featuring an ofrenda, traditional holiday dishes, and live music.
Nightmare on Bay Street at Burger Dive
Burger Dive‘s St. Paul location will open its spooky pop-up, Nightmare on Bay Street, on Oct. 15. Try the Sangre de Bae cocktail served in a red blood cell bag, or the Oil of Boil, featuring tequila, house sour, salt and tears of Salem. Other wickedly good beverages include the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the Pumpkin Spice, Not So Nice.
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Starballs at Stargazer
Intergalactic cocktail bar Stargazer will soon host its Halloween pop-up, Starballs—a nod to the recent announcement of “Spaceballs 2” coming to theaters in 2027. From Oct. 21-Nov. 2, imbibe on spectacular spooky cocktails as well as Starball-themed bites like pizza balls, falafel balls, golden doughnut balls, and more. Costumes are encouraged!
Xmas Slay at Bina’s Bar
Slasher Halloween fun and Christmas cheer wrapped into one nightmarish location is the name of the game at Bina’s Xmas Slay, which runs now through Nov. 2. Jack the Ripper, Pumpkin Spice Lattini, and Necroni are just a few of the twisted cocktails found on the menu. Guests can also take part in upcoming events like music bingo on Oct. 14 and 28; tarot readings on Oct. 15 and 29; craft night on Oct. 22; and the bar’s costume contest on Oct. 31.
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Beyond the Bar: More Halloween Fun in the Twin Cities
If the bar scene isn’t your vibe, fear not—try out these festive events in the Twin Cities area this fall.
Ghost Stories at The Market at Malcolm Yards
Dive into the world of the paranormal with the Twin Cities Paranormal Society on Nov. 2. The team’s presentation will include a walk-through of their paranormal investigation process, real-life case studies, bone-chilling audio and video evidence, and much more. Presentations will be held at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are available online.
Halloween Glizzy Pop-Up at Dream Creamery
The Minneapolis ice cream shop‘s Northeast location will feature its Halloween hot dog menu Oct. 29-Nov. 1. This year’s menu will include the Dream Dog, Chili Cheese Dog, Chicago Dog, Sonora Dog and Japan Dog.
Howl-o-ween at Bebe Zito
Get your pooch in the Halloween spirit with Bebe Zito’s dog costume contest at The Market at Malcolm Yards on Oct. 12 from 1-4 p.m. Dogs will enjoy treats from Bebe Zito, while owners can grab a beer on tap from Utepils Brewing.
Rosedale Center Halloween Haul
Rosedale Center is hosting its free Halloween Haul on Oct. 31 from 4-7 p.m. Enjoy family-friendly activities including trick-or-treating and a dance party with special guest characters Glinda and Elphaba of “Wicked.”
