10 Spooky Halloween Pop-Up Bars in Minneapolis
Goblins and ghouls are haunting Minneapolis' bars, which means spooky season is officially here. Between dive bars with scary looking cocktails and multi-course, interactive experiences, there's something for everyone's desired level of fright. Check out these best Halloween pop-up bars and restaurants in Minneapolis.
1. Nico's House of Halloween
Now - October 2
Channel your inner witch and sip margaritas from cauldrons at Nico’s Taco Bar Uptown. It’ll be impossible not to snap a fun group photo with the orange lights, black cats and disco skeleton decorations behind you. The margaritas, tacos and ambiance are to die for. Reservations are recommended, and they can only be made for a maximum of six people.
2. X-Mas Slay at Bina's
Now - November 2
Christmas has gone wrong at Quincy Street’s dive bar. Bina’s is decked out in spooky and unsettling Christmas decor. But instead of elves and sugarplums you’ll find creepy dolls, skeletons and terrifyingly named cocktails. Try the Necroni, Jack the Ripper or the Green Gobbo... if you dare. Plus, there's all sorts of spooky events on select days in October.
3. Creepside Supper Club
Now - October 31
Move over Creekside Supper Club - CREEPside Supper Club is happening now until Halloween night. Come dressed in a costume and be entered into a raffle to win a Creekside gift card, wine and other fun surprises. This pop-up is family-friendly, so you don’t have to get a sitter.
4. Carnival of Chaos
Now - November 15
This year, Travail’s haunted basement bar is transforming into a full-on nightmarish circus. Carnival of Chaos is filled with mayhem, delights and a spooky-season menu. Expect a multi-course tasting menu, sinister cocktails, interactive beverage flights and haunted shenanigans lurking around every corner. And costumes are highly encouraged! This experience is designed for adults 18+, and cocktail pairings are available for guests 21+.
5. Black Lagoon
Now - October 31
The Black Lagoon is popping up at award-winning bar Meteor just in time for the scariest month of the year. Between creepy cocktails, banging music and the delicious hot dogs for which Meteor is known, your night out will be filled with Friday night frights.
6. Sinister Circus at Surly Brewing
Now - October 31
Back for a second year, Surly Brewing's second floor pizza restaurant transformed into the terrifying Surly Sinister Circus. All throughout October, take advantage of the haunting decor and go for a spooktacular happy hour, date night or group outing.
7. Hola & the Last Resort
Now - November 2
Go on a “Holaween” vacation at Hola Arepa’s Hola & the Last Resort. Try creepy drinks, like the Bruja’s Brew or a murderita. Warning: you may never recover from this vacation.
8. Potion Pours at Umbra
Now - October 31
Step into the shadows of downtown Minneapolis and discover Potion Pours, Umbra's hauntingly delicious Halloween menu. From spooky season-brewed cocktails to spirit-free elixirs, each sip is crafted to conjure the magic of Halloween. Please note that the menu is not available on U.S. Bank Stadium event days, including concerts and Vikings home games.
9. Tavern of Terror
Now - November 1
For a ghoulishly good time, head to Twin Cities 400 Tavern for their Tavern of Terror pop-up. Sip on spooky cocktails and be scared by the haunting decor. Costumes and reservations are encouraged!
10. The Nightmare Bar
Now - November 1
In search of a “drinks and a show” experience? Get tickets to The Nightmare Bar — a 90-minute eerie, Halloween bar experience at the Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis. Choose something off the themed-cocktail and snack menu, then settle in for fun games hosted by your favorite Nightmare Before Christmas characters.
