Halloween pop-up parties and bars across St. Louis

The Attic Music Bar: The Nightmare Bar

• In a Nutshell: Horror-inspired décor and atmospheric lighting transform The Attic Music Bar into the frightfully themed Nightmare Bar. Guests can pose with spooky props and backdrops, try interactive games inspired by classic horror movies, and mingle amid music and Halloween surprises.
• Tasting Notes: A special pop-up menu features spooky-themed food and drinks; one welcome drink is included with admission.
• Dates/Times: October 3–31, 5:30 p.m.–close. Seatings are reserved in 1.5-hour time slots.
• Address: 4247 South Kingshighway, Southampton

Ballpark Village: The Black Flame Candle

• In a Nutshell: The Sanderson sisters cast their spell over this Hocus Pocus–themed pop-up, where wall-to-wall Halloween décor and nostalgic photo ops set the scene.
• Tasting Notes: Boozy themed cocktails and bites will be available for purchase.
• Dates/Times: October 1–31, Tuesdays–Sundays, 4 p.m.–close.
• Address: 601 Clark, Downtown

City Museum: Fright at the Museum

• In a Nutshell: City Museum gets a Halloween makeover from floor to floor, with jack-o’-lanterns, skeletons, and spiders tucked among its usual curiosities. Wandering ghouls, circus performances, and tales from ghosts of the museum’s past add to the strange, playful atmosphere.
• Tasting Notes: Three separate bars and concessions areas—the Vampire Bar, Coven & Cauldron, and Mad Scientist’s Lab—will offer themed cocktails. Regular snack concessions will also be available.
• Dates/Times: September 30–November 1; Wednesdays–Thursdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fridays–Saturdays, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Address: 750 North 16th, Downtown

The Darkness Haunted House: The Darkness Secret Horror Bar: Poltergeist Pub

• In a Nutshell: Hidden halfway through The Darkness haunted house, VIP guests can slip into the Poltergeist Pub, where monsters, horror artwork, animated effects, and pinball machines fill the supernatural tavern.
• Tasting Notes: A Halloween-themed cocktail offers a pause before the scares continue.
• Dates/Times: September 19–November 13, 7–9 p.m. Seatings are reserved in 30-minute time slots.
• Address: 1525 South 8th, Soulard

Eat Crow: Nightmare on 12th Street

• In a Nutshell: Soulard’s heavy metal bar transforms into a nightmare-laden dreamscape for spooky season, with scary décor, music, and themed events throughout the pop-up’s run.
• Tasting Notes: The restaurant and bar offer a large themed menu, including spider caviar (spooky-dyed mozzarella pearls), toxic waste mac and cheese, the Hellscape Burger, and cocktails such as the Purple People Eater, Swamp Thing, and Prepare to Chai.
• Dates/Times: September 19–October 31; Mondays–Thursdays, 11 a.m.–midnight; Fridays–Saturdays, 11 a.m.–1:30 a.m.
• Address: 1931 South 12th Street, Soulard

Eckert’s Belleville Farm: Jack’s Lighted Train Spook-easy

• In a Nutshell: Jack’s Lighted Trail turns Eckert’s Farm into an after-dark walk past glowing pumpkin sculptures, themed displays, and a corn maze. Along the way, adults can find a hidden windmill speakeasy serving an exclusive Witches’ Brew cocktail.
• Tasting Notes: A Witches’ Brew cocktail is available inside the speakeasy; additional seasonal food and drinks are available for purchase inside the Cider Shed.
• Dates/Times: September 11–November 1; Thursdays–Sundays, with various time slots beginning at 7 p.m.
• Address: 951 South Green Mountain, Belleville, Illinois

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Gateway Arch Riverboats: Halloween Cruise

• In a Nutshell: All aboard for St. Louis’ only floating Halloween party, held on a Gateway Arch Riverboat. Costumed guests can dance to a live DJ and take in nighttime views of the Arch and cityscape. A costume contest adds to the party atmosphere.
• Tasting Notes: Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase.
• Dates/Times: October 30–31, 8:30–11 p.m.
• Address: 50 South Leonor K. Sullivan, Downtown

Hidden Gem: Haunted at the Disco

• In a Nutshell: Hidden Gem’s back room transforms into a spooky discotheque with cobwebbed disco balls, sparkling skeletons, and neon lighting. Thumping beats provide the soundtrack for guests to dance with the undead.
• Tasting Notes: Frightfully delicious cocktails will be available for purchase.
• Dates/Times: October 1–31, Tuesdays–Saturdays, 6 p.m.–close. Seatings are reserved in 1.5-hour time slots.
• Address: 3118 Locust, Midtown

Molly’s in Soulard: Mollyween

• In a Nutshell: The Soulard mainstay gets a spooky makeover for its annual Mollyween Costume Bash. Fire pits and Halloween décor set the scene as two DJs keep the party moving, with six bars and a costume contest for singles, pairs, and groups.
• Tasting Notes: Signature drinks and Molly’s Cajun-inflected fare will be available for purchase.
• Dates/Times: October 24, 8 p.m.–close.
• Address: 816 Geyer, Soulard

Planter’s House: The Haunting

• In a Nutshell: Glowing jack-o’-lanterns, vintage Halloween decorations, and haunted-house nostalgia take over the Bullock Room at Planter’s House for The Haunting, a new pop-up from the creators of the holiday-themed Miracle. Expect an intimate, theatrical setting with spooky surprises and collectible glassware.
• Tasting Notes: A large menu of Halloween-themed cocktails includes the Scream-Sicle, Hex Appeal, and Poison Apple. Planter’s House’s regular food menu is also available.
• Dates/Times: October 1–31; Tuesdays–Sundays, 4 p.m.–close. Seatings are reserved in two-hour time slots.
• Address: 1000 Mississippi, Lafayette Square

Platypus: Black Lagoon

• In a Nutshell: Platypus slips into the Black Lagoon this fall, trading its everyday look for a cinematic Halloween hideaway. Eerie décor, moody lighting, and chilling soundscapes create a haunted-house feel, with immersive programming and collectible glassware adding to the experience.
• Tasting Notes: Themed cocktails and mocktails will be available alongside Platypus’ regular food menu.
• Dates/Times: September 28–October 31; Mondays and Wednesdays–Fridays, 5 p.m.–1:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 4 p.m.–1:30 a.m.
• Address: 4501 Manchester, The Grove

Public School House: The Ghoul House Pop Up Bar & Haunted Trail

• In a Nutshell: The Ghoul House gives the Public School House a sinister makeover, inviting guests into a world of lurking scares and nightmare-inspired atmosphere. The experience continues outdoors on a haunted trail, where every turn holds another surprise.
• Tasting Notes: Creepy themed cocktails, beer, wine, and seltzers will be available, plus Halloween-themed shareable snacks from Salt + Light Catering.
• Dates/Times: October 16, 4–11:30 p.m. Seatings are reserved in two-hour time slots.
• Address: 5546 Chestnut, Cottleville

The Thaxton: Sinister Sunday Supper Club

• In a Nutshell: Chef Tim Eagan brings a darker edge to the chef’s dinner with this limited-edition supper club. The five-course tasting menu shows off his skills in an immersive Halloween setting, with cocktails and a playful sense of the macabre throughout.
• Tasting Notes: Each course of the five-course dinner is paired with a cocktail. Expect dishes such as “Welcome to the Parts-y,” featuring a charcuterie “finger” paired with the “Toxic Taste,” a gin and Midori cocktail, and “Not Feeling So Wellington,” a play on beef Wellington paired with “See You Two-Amaro,” an amaro libation.
• Dates/Times: October 4 and 18, 6–9 p.m.
• Address: 1009 Olive, Downtown