Houston’s Halloween calendar comes with tacos, tequila and some pretty good excuses to dress up. Celebrate Día de los Muertos with mariachi and Mexican street food, hunt down seasonal sweets or make a night of costume parties and themed cocktails. Here’s where to eat, drink and get into the Halloween spirit around Houston.
Axelrad, 1517 Alabama
The Midtown bar is pouring the Eye of Newt, a Halloween cocktail made with gin, pear, matcha and lemon, for $12 on October 30 and 31.
Bar Doko, 3737 Cogdell
The Autry Park cocktail bar teams up with Haus Candy Co. for a Halloween cocktail menu October 26 through 31, with drinks inspired by Swedish sweets and made with pieces of candy. On Friday, October 30, Haus Candy Co. will bring its candy cart to the bar’s alleyway from 5 to 8 p.m., with Swedish candy for sale alongside the special cocktails.
Betelgeuse Betelgeuse, 2101 Washington, 4500 Montrose
The pizza bar is all decked out for spooky season, serving Halloween cocktails like the Blood-Soaked Nightmarish Hellscape frozen tequila drink ($14) and Frozen Black Cat ($15). Costume Karaoke takes place Fridays and Saturdays throughout October, with DJ beats on October 15 and a Pippy’s Pals Rescue fundraiser and costume contest on October 22.
Brasserie 19, 1962 West Gray
The River Oaks hotspot hosts two days of Halloween festivities, starting with Creepy Cabaret on Saturday, October 24, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Expect a costume contest, a live DJ and Moët Hennessy cocktails. On Sunday, October 25, the party continues with Le Spectacle de Merde, a day-after brunch featuring DJ GFunk, Campari cocktails and brunch specials from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith
Brennan’s Witchy Brunch returns on October 24, 30 and 31, inviting guests to dress in their Halloween best for a spell-casting spin on brunch. Seating runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
Common Bond, multiple locations
Common Bond is getting into Halloween with a new Candy Bar Entremet, made with chocolate brownie, crispy chocolate praline and milk chocolate ganache. It’s available throughout October at Common Bond’s Bistro & Bakery locations.
The Cursed Cauldron at Incanto, 1426 Yale
The Cursed Cauldron returns to Incanto now through November 1 with spooky cocktails, haunted bites and over-the-top décor. Expect drinks like the Hexpresso Martini, bites including Imp-anadas and weekly programming such as Tarot Tuesdays, burlesque and witchcraft classes. The pop-up is free to enter; reservations are encouraged and special events require tickets.
Feges BBQ, 8217 Long Point
Feges BBQ brings back its family-friendly Spooktacular on Wednesday, October 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. Expect a costume contest, haunted house area and giant inflatable slide, plus smoked goods, half-price carafes of wine and free kids meals for children 12 and under.
Heights & Co., 1343 Yale; Lazy Lane, 923 Wakefield
Heights & Co. and Lazy Lane turn their patios into HalloweenTown all October, with Halloween movies, live-fire s’mores boards and themed cocktails. Screenings include Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, The Addams Family, Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic, with drinks like the Blood Bag Cosmo, Grave Digger Espresso Martini and Witches Brew Margarita.
HiFi at The Finn, 712 Main
The downtown food hall bar transforms into the Spookeasy all October long, with an ’80s horror-inspired listening lounge featuring vintage décor, vinyl and limited-edition cocktails.
Hotel Saint Augustine, 4110 Loretto
The Montrose Masquerade is back on Saturday, October 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The 21-and-up, ticketed party transforms the hotel lounge into a surrealist dreamscape with DJ Mikey Hayden, specialty cocktails and art installations. Masks and costumes are encouraged.
Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge, 95 Tuam
Jethro’s gets a Halloween makeover with House of Spirits, a month-long takeover featuring spooky décor, seasonal cocktails and new menu additions. Weekly events include industry nights, happy hour specials, scary movie screenings and tarot card readings, with a Halloween weekend celebration capping off the month.
Októ, 888 Westheimer
Októ hosts its Vampire Ball on Thursday, October 29, starting at 8 p.m., with a DJ, Halloween-themed cocktails and plenty of spooky fun. Vampire-inspired costumes are encouraged, and regular dinner reservations will be available throughout the evening.
Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th
On Saturday, October 31, Pier 6 is throwing two separate parties. The family-friendly bash runs from noon to 4 p.m., with live music, face painting, games and trick-or-treating, complimentary for dining guests. Later, from 6 to 10 p.m., an adults-only costume party brings a DJ, drink specials, spooky décor and a costume contest, with cocktails from sponsors including Cointreau, The Botanist Gin and Telmont Champagne. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Pizaro’s Pizza Napoletana, 1177 Katy Freeway, 1000 West Gray
Pizaro’s is bringing Halloween to the pizza party with the Nightmare on Gray St., a five-garlic pizza drizzled with “bloody” garlic oil ($24 medium, $34 large), available October 15-31. New York-style pies can get a limited-edition black crust October 30-November 1 while supplies last. For dessert, Monster Cannolis ($7) come with green ricotta filling and googly candy eyes. Kids can also dig into a $12 Spooky Meal with an 8-inch pizza and a free monster cannoli.
Tipping Point at Hotel ZaZa Memorial City, 9787 Katy
Tipping Point’s Halloween night brings tarot readings from 9 p.m. to midnight and a late-night DJ.
URBE, 1101 Uptown Park
URBE celebrates Día de los Muertos on Saturday, October 31, from 7 to 11 p.m. with mariachi, a DJ, folklórico dancing and a best-dressed contest. Guests can enjoy Mexican street food, including carnitas and suadero tacos, pozole verde, ceviche and more; and visit the restaurant’s ofrenda honoring loved ones who have passed. Tickets for guests 21-and-up are $75 early bird ($85 regular) and include four cocktails. Tickets for ages 13–20 are $45 at the door, while children 12 and under are $35. Tax and gratuity are extra.
Zanti Cucina Italiana, 1958 West Gray
The River Oaks location celebrates Halloween on Saturday, October 31, starting with a Halloween brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and continuing with dinner before a late-night party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The free party features a DJ, Halloween food and cocktails, costumed stilt walkers and a best costume contest. Reservations are available for brunch and dinner.
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