Ghouls and goblins, it\u2019s that time of the year when the weird, wonderful, and otherworldly become the norm\u2014and Houston is ready. Witchcraft lessons, tarot card readings, a masquerade dinner party, D\u00eda de los Muertos celebrations, whatever paranormal experience you\u2019re searching for, Houston bars and restaurants have it covered. Whether you\u2019re a Halloween devotee or just along for the ride, we\u2019ve gathered some of the top haunted happenings in Houston this month.<\/p>\n
Aye Candy\u2019s Halloween Bash Betelgeuse Betelgeuse<\/a><\/strong> Botonica\u2019s The Cursed Cauldron Brasserie 19\u2019s The Haunting of Versailles. Brennan’s Witchy Brunch Gloria\u2019s Latin Cuisine\u2019s D\u00eda de los Muertos Celebration Goode Co. Kitchen and Cantina\u2019s Halloween Night Soiree HiFi at the Finn\u2019s Spookeasy Jethro\u2019s Cocktail Lounge\u2019s Dead Man Manor Halloween at KP’s Kitchen<\/a><\/strong> The Marigold Club’s Marigold Masquerade Meow Wolf\u2019s The Cosmic Howl Black Lagoon at Nickel City<\/a><\/strong>
<\/a><\/strong>What better spot to celebrate Halloween than at a candy-themed speakeasy? The Spring Branch bar is hosting two nights of frightening fun (Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1) with music, dancing, and a costume contest with cash prizes.<\/p>\n
Both locations of the space-themed cocktail bar and pizzeria go all out for Halloween with over-the-top decor and a themed food and drink menu. Details are still being finalized, but the crew shared this sneak peek on Instagram.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/strong>The Cursed Cauldron is emerging for its third appearance in Houston, but this time, it has a home of its own at co-founder Alexis Mijares\u2019 Botanica. The two-story bar has been segmented into three unique spaces: The Apotheca Room, Nightshade Parlor, and Coven\u2019s Haunt. Highlights include Oshun\u2019s Offering (Bacardi Rum, pumpkin, brown butter, almond, orange liquor, and lime) and festive bites such as the Char-Boo-terie Board. Check out the website for a list of weekly activations, from burlesque to tarot to witchcraft classes. Cursed Cauldron runs from October 3-November 2, inside Botonica.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/strong>The River Oaks restaurant’s annual Halloween bash promises all the opulence of Marie Antoinette\u2019s court. Couture costumes and cocktails from Mo\u00ebt Hennessy will add to the ambiance, while patrons can dance to a DJ\u2019s tunes or try their luck in the costume contest. The merriment continues at the Le Spectacle de Merde brunch on Sunday, with music by DJ GFunk and sips by Campari. The Haunting of Versailles is Saturday, October 25, from 7 pm-1 am, and Le Spectacle de Merde is Sunday, October 26, from 12:30-4:30 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/strong>Abracadabra \u2014 Brennan\u2019s is conjuring a witchy brunch on Friday, October 31. The $35 two-course brunch menu will be announced soon and will include optional upgrades. Secure a spot soon \u2014 the October 25 brunch has already sold out. Witchy Brunch at Brennan’s is Friday, October 31, from 10 am-2 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/strong>Toast to those you\u2019ve loved and lost at Gloria\u2019s Latin Cuisine in Midtown on November 1. The restaurant will be decked out in vibrant decor, and patrons are invited to dress to impress in attire inspired by La Catrina or sugar skulls. VIP bottle service is available for purchase, featuring LALO tequila, while live Latin music and DJs will keep the dance floor lively. The D\u00eda de los Muertos Celebration is Saturday, November 1, beginning at 11 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/strong>Longtime Goode Co. fans will delight in this homage to the parties held when the restaurant’s River Oaks location<\/a> was home to La Griglia. The inaugural soiree is set to be an annual tradition, welcoming patrons to a night of live music from a mariachi band and DJ, door prizes, and a costume contest. Expect bites like shrimp taquitos and duck tinga memelas, plus a mezcal-kissed Corpse Reviver. General admission is $50, while private tables and bottle service can be secured for $200 for four and $300 for six people. Goode Co. Kitchen and Cantina\u2019s 21-plus Halloween soiree is Friday, October 31, from 7 pm to midnight.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/strong>The cocktail lounge for vinyl enthusiasts is converting into a Spookeasy this Halloween season. During the week of Halloween, spine-chilling drinks will take center stage at the bar, including Sin at the Finn, a gin-based cocktail mixed with beet-apple chutney, lemon, and egg white, topped with a candied hibiscus flower. For a smokier option, try the Agave Cemetery, a cinnamon-fig tequila creation with grapefruit and a palo santo smoke rim served in a black flask glass. The spooky week culminates with Prohibition Burlesque and a costume contest on Friday, October 31, from 8:30 pm-midnight. The bar is marking D\u00eda de los Muertos with a themed music set on Saturday, November 1, including a vinyl record ofrenda honoring deceased artists displayed in front of the marquee. HiFi has extended hours for the pop-up and is open nightly October 27\u201331.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/strong>Enter this Victorian gothic pop-up if you dare. Jethro\u2019s Cocktail Lounge is getting into the spirit of the season with free events occurring throughout the month, ranging from Tarot Tuesdays to a masquerade singles mixer. The retro-inspired cocktail bar needs two nights to rage for Halloween, with costume parties set for October 30 and 31. While D\u00eda de los Muertos will be celebrated on November 1 and 2 with a community ofrenda, where patrons can contribute photos of their loved ones.<\/p>\n
Newly hired chef Richard Knight<\/a> is preparing two specials menus at the restaurant’s Bellaire location on Friday, October 31. The first is a five-course wine dinner featuring vintages such as Veuve Clicquot, Chablis Grand Cru, and port. Priced at $95, tickets are available via Resy<\/a>. The second is a four-course dinner featuring different expressions of Woodford Reserve bourbon. Tickets<\/a> are also $95. <\/p>\n
<\/a><\/strong>One of Houston\u2019s most beautiful restaurants is playing host to a masquerade. On All Hallows\u2019 Eve, decked-out diners can participate in a costume contest and anticipate spooky surprises at the French-inspired eatery. The lively dinner service at The Marigold Club takes place on Friday, October 31, beginning at 5 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/strong>The immersive art experience is preparing a haunting good time for its 1st birthday party with The Cosmic Howl on October 31. The 21-plus event will feature music by Swimwear Dept and DJ Brandon Airlines, along with roaming performers, tarot readers, and a costume contest. Cowboix Hevven<\/a>, the underworldly dive bar tucked inside Meow Wolf, will have specialty cocktails. For those who can\u2019t make the birthday bash, there\u2019s a Halloween Drag Show on October 17 from 7 pm-11 pm. The Cosmic Howl is Friday, October 31, from 8 pm-12 am.<\/p>\n
Think of this self-described “immersive, creepy-as-hell cocktail experience” as the Halloween equivalent of the Christmastime Miracle pop-up. Created by New Orleans bartenders Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage, Black Lagoon features detailed Halloween decor and a themed menu of sips in special glasses and mugs. It runs from October 13 – November 1. <\/p>\n