There's an eerie mist on the horizon. A mysterious clinking rings in your ears. In one direction, you glimpse a vampire creeping through the shadows. In another direction, a serial killer lurks in the brush. You catch a whiff of something smoky. Is that a campfire - or the smell of mezcal in the air?
This October, Denver bars are inviting you to indulge in a scary good time. Whether you're looking for a drink in a historic, haunted building or you want a picture-perfect cocktail in a trendy Halloween pop-up, the city has options to die for. Some are here year-round, while others are around for a limited time only.
So gather your friends, prepare your costume and get ready for a night on the town! But don't stay out too late, the witching hour might devour you...
Year-Round Haunts
These bars are open year-round, but they're offering chilling drink specials and creepy events for Halloween. Stop by while the festivities last.
The Crypt
1618 E 17th Ave.
Monday to Friday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. / Saturday & Sunday 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.
This horror punk bar, known for its vegan offerings, has a full calendar of events for Halloween week. Entertainment includes live music, drag, and goth night in City Park West.
More here.
Devil's Drink
3330 Mariposa St.
Sunday to Thursday 5 p.m. to midnight / Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
This new underworld-themed speakeasy serves devilish drinks and sinfully good bites in Denver's Highland neighborhood.
More here.
Slashers
5126 E Colfax Ave.
Sunday to Saturday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
This horror-themed dive bar, located in Denver's Hale neighborhood, is known for craft cocktails and ever-present scary movie screenings. On Oct. 13 and 14, there will be a special anime horror night with live trap and bass music by Crux My Heart.
More here.
Honor Farm & Hell or High Water Tiki
1526 Blake St.
Tuesday to Thursday 5 to 11 p.m. / Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. / Sunday 3 to 11 p.m.
Honor Farm occupies the first floor of a historic, haunted building in the Union Station neighborhood. Hell or High Water Tiki, a gay pirate extravaganza, resides upstairs. Fall specials include a Halloween menu, live music, drag brunch, horror movie trivia, a burlesque party, Friday the 13th party, and more.
More about Honor Farm here. More about Hell or High Water Tiki here.
Adrift
218 S. Broadway
Tuesday to Thursday 5 to 11 p.m. / Friday & Saturday 4 p.m. to midnight
This Speer neighborhood tiki bar is renowned for craft cocktails, Polynesian and Caribbean fare, and delightful Halloween ambiance. All October long, Red Rum Wednesdays offer a special menu of island cocktails, freaky tiki mugs, and horror-ific movies on the big screen.
More here.
Halloween Pop-Ups
These immersive experiences are available for a limited time only. Stop by before they're gone!
House of Burton - A Halloween Speakeasy
$12.50+ cover
500 16th Street, Ste 320
Through Oct. 31 | Reservations available from 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, and 7 p.m. on Halloween
This immersive, Tim Burton-inspired Halloween bar is decked out with haunted decor, themed drinks, and creepy quests. Get tickets soon, reservations are booking up!
Admission includes:
- A boozy welcome drink (non-alcoholic versions also available)
- 90 minutes in the bar
- Games, additional activations, and a Ghost Host
There are also all-ages, family-friendly mocktail reservations available on Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. No alcohol will be served.
More here.
Camp Shiver Creek
1901 Wazee St.
Oct. 16-31 | 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. nightly
At Camp Shiver Creek, the cocktails are cold, the fires are hot, and a serial killer is on the loose! Join counselors for a full roster of activities, such as horror movie nights, themed trivia, live DJs, and human and pet costume parties. Plus, there will be a special, after-hours party on Oct. 28, promising a wild night of high jinks and mischief.
More here.
Fang Bang
$25 cover
1000 Broadway
Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 28 | 8 p.m. entry
You're invited to an immersive '80s Gothic and New Wave vampire experience inside Denver's iconic Sport's Castle. There, you can witness hourly drag and burlesque performances, imbibe in horror-themed cocktails, interact with vampire denizens, and dance the night away.
More here.
Felix Haunted Mansion
1801 Central St.
Through Oct. 31 | Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Saturday 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. / Sunday 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
For Halloween, LoHi's My Neighbor Felix has been transformed into Felix Haunted Mansion. The bar is dressed in its holiday best and the menu features specialty drinks inspired by classic horror movies like "Scream" and "Hocus Pocus," as well as the restaurant's typical Mexican fare.
More here.
The Haunted Mansion on Colfax
1509 N. Marion St.
Through Oct. 31 | Tuesday to Thursday 4 to 11 p.m. / Friday 4 p.m. to midnight / Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight / Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
This October, the bar at the Mansion on Colfax is transformed into an immersive Halloween experience. Guests are invited to this purportedly haunted mansion for themed cocktails, guest performers, classic horror flicks, and more.
More here.
Poka Muah Ha Ha
1850 Wazee St.
Through Oct. 31 | Sunday 1 to 9 p.m. / Monday to Wednesday 3 to 11 p.m. / Thursday 3 p.m. to midnight / Friday 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. / Saturday 1 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Denver's Poka Lola Social Club has been transformed into the Poka Muah Ha Ha, with a menu inspired by villains, creatures, monsters, and more. Drop in for live music and libations all month long.
More here.
Slayers Vampire Academy
3501 Wazee St #100
Reservations available through Nov. 4
At Slayer's Vampire Academy, you are invited into a realm where vampires lurk in the shadows. Immerse yourself in a captivating storyline as you unravel secrets, solve puzzles, and interact with intriguing characters.
Admission includes:
- Complimentary Anti-Venom shot (mocktails also available)
- 2 hours in the bar
- Access to the secret Slayers cocktail menu (bar prices apply)
On Oct. 21, 28th and 29th, there will be special drag and burlesque performances.
More here.
Spooky Speakeasy
1701 Wynkoop St.
Through Oct. 31 | 4 p.m. to midnight
This voodoo-inspired speakeasy, located inside Denver Union Station's Webb Gallery, immerses guests in the enchanting ambiance of the Bayou with eerie cocktails and entertainment.
Open nightly, no reservations necessary.
More here.
Spirits Halloween
1949 Market St. Denver
Through Oct. 31 | Weekdays 4 p.m. to midnight / Weekends 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Not to be mistaken for Spirit Halloween, the costume store, Spirits Halloween sets the scene with creepy cocktails, horror movies, and weekend costume themes.
If you're there, don't miss out on the secret speakeasy, Agua Bendita Mezcaleria, where more haunted concoctions and eerie surprises await.
More here.
