Philadelphia’s Top Halloween-Themed Bars to Visit This Season
It’s that spooky time of year again, where the spirits come out to play and Philadelphia's nightlife scene gets a haunted makeover. Forget trick-or-treating – this year, it's all about tricked-out cocktails and boo-tiful atmospheres at some of Philadelphia's hottest Halloween-themed bars. Curious which spots made the cut? Let’s get into it!
Afterlife at Amor
Say it with us—Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Afterlife at Amor is going all-in with a Beetlejuice-themed bar, and it’s as wild as you’d imagine. Decked out with neon-lit storm clouds, black-and-white striped sandworms, and a cocktail menu inspired by the ghost with the most. It’s creepy, it’s fun, and you’ll probably start quoting the movie after a drink or two. Just don’t summon Beetlejuice unless you’re ready for some serious shenanigans.
Nightmare Before Tinsel
If Tim Burton became UV blacklight obsessed and made a bar, this would be it. Nightmare Before Tinsel is a Halloween dream (or nightmare?) come true. The decor is off the charts—every corner screams Halloween, and the drinks are as weird and wonderful as you’d expect - offering concoctions like Blood Bags and Morgue-a-Ritas.
Freak Show at Uptown Beer Garden
Step right up to the Freak Show! This year’s Uptown Beer Garden Halloween installment is going full-on haunted carnival, with clowns, freaky decor, and craft beers that’ll have you playing the interactive carnival games over and over ...and over again (you’ll get ‘em next time, pal). It’s half funhouse, hal nightmare, but totally worth the trip. If you like a side of weird with your brew, this is where you need to be.
Haunted Heights at Assembly Rooftop Lounge
If you’re into spooky but still want to keep it classy, Haunted Heights at Assembly Rooftop Lounge should be at the top of your list. The drinks are dangerously good, and the vibe is more “haunted mansion chic” than “run for your life.” Grab a seat by one of their cozy fire-pits and settle in for some low-key scares and high-key good times. Just don’t look down…
Craftsman Row Saloon
Craftsman Row Saloon goes all out for Halloween, with enough decor to make even the biggest Halloween fan scream with joy. This place doesn’t hold back—prepare for wall-to-wall decorations and some of the craziest Halloween-themed cocktails you’ve ever seen. We’re talking candy overload in a cup - frosting and sprinkles rims, gummy worms and spiders, candy corn infused v-dka, and so much more. You could easily call one of these sugar bombs your dinner and not regret it for a second. It’s a sweet way to get your Halloween fix, for sure.
And that’s the rundown—Philly’s Halloween bar scene is ready to deliver up all the haunted hotspots and eerie cocktails. Just don’t forget to check your phone the next day to see what kind of Halloween madness went down.
Before you wrap up your Halloween bar crawl, make sure to check out another side of Philly’s spooky scene with our guide to the Top 5 Philadelphia Ghost Tours. Stay spooky, Philly!
