Halloween is almost here, and it’s the perfect time to grab a ghoulish drink. We’re all about embracing the haunted feels of the season, and there are quite a few Halloween bars in Chicago for anyone looking to indulge in a spooky-themed cocktail. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites that you’ll die for…
1. Never Trust the Living
Never Trust The Living, a charming and otherworldly Halloween-themed experience, is a pop-up at The Dandy Crown. It will get everyone summoning the spirits with cocktails, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, served in thematic glassware with ghastly hues and peculiar ingredients that evoke the magic of the spooky season.
A few of the witches’ brews include Syman’s take on historical and craft cocktails, such as Corpse Reviver No. 2, Blood & Sandworms, Jungle Bird, and more!
🗓️ When: October 2nd — 31st
📍Address: 694 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL
2. “Nick or Treat” Pop-Up
A Halloween-themed Nickelodeon pop-up will be extending the Bikini Bottom Bar at Replay Lincoln Park. This event will bring more of your favorite cartoon characters to the party. You can look forward to nostalgic 90s slime, spooky surprises, themed drinks, free arcade games, and lots of photo opportunities. Costumes are welcome!
🗓️ When: Until October 31st
📍Address: 2833 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
3. A Halloween Country Night
Get ready to dress up and have a great time at Bub City—one fo the best Country Halloween Bars in Chicago—with Halloween jello shots, no cover charge, and a live band playing your favorite country songs. Bub City will be celebrating Halloween on Saturday, October 26, and Thursday, October 31. If you’re planning to come with a group, be sure to reserve a table!
🗓️ When: October 26 and October 31, 10 PM — 2 AM
📍Address: 435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
4. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
On Saturday, October 26, and Thursday, October 31, if you wear your Halloween costume when dining in at Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!, you’ll receive one free dessert tapa of your choice. You can choose from sweet treats such as the Marcona Almond-Caramel Bar, Chocolate Truffle Cake, Butterscotch Custard, and more. This special offer is only valid for dine-in customers.
🗓️ When: October 26 and October 31
📍Address: 2024 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
5. Estelle’s
Estelle’s in Wicker Park is one of our favorite Halloween bars in Chicago, and they’re celebrating with two spooky drink specials available all through October. The specials include Toxic Waste Shots made with rum, coconut tequila, gin, melon liqueur, simple syrup, and lime juice for $6, a Dark and Slimy cocktail with rum and ginger beer for $13, and an Ekto Kooler seltzer with a gummy worm garnish for $13. Additionally, they are offering Pumpkin Beer for $8.
🗓️ When: Until October 31st
📍Address: 2013 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
6. Veneteux Cafe & Brasserie
The café at the ritzy French brasserie Venteux, located on the Mag Mile, is currently celebrating fall with a new limited-time dessert and specialty latte. Visit the sun-drenched café and treat yourself to the Pumpkin Spice Soufflé, priced at $18.
It’s a light and airy dessert that is rich with the comforting flavors of fall, including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove. Additionally, until the end of October, you can pair the soufflé with Venteux’s Pumpkin Spice Latte, priced at $8. This latte offers a perfect balance of two shots of espresso, your choice of milk, and a generous swirl of pumpkin syrup.
🗓️ When: Until October 31st
📍Address: 224 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601