‘Tis the season to treat yourself to tricks or treats, boos and booze, and plenty of Halloween fun. Get into the Halloween spirit with holiday sweets, special drinks, costume parties, bar crawls and more at these Houston-area restaurants, bars, food trucks and bakeries.
Now through October 31
Halloween treats at CRAVE
1151 Uptown Park, 5600 Kirby, 2501 Research Forest
Get Halloween treats available at CRAVE in-store and online in limited quantities through Halloween, including
Caramel Apple Cupcakes, Pumpkin and Ghost Frosted Sugar Cookies, and Spooky Confetti Cupcakes.
Now through October 31
Zombie Drinks at Danton’s
4611 Montrose
Danton’s will keep the streets of Montrose haunted by serving traditional New Orleans spirits such as the Zombie ($12), a cautionary tale of rum, mango, ginger, pineapple and fresh citrus all drizzled in grenadine.
Now through October 31
Halloween treats at Ooh La La Dessert Boutique
23920 Westheimer, 20155 Park Row, 770 West Sam Houston Parkway North
Ooh La La Bakery will be offering limited-time spooky treats, available in the cases or for advance pre-order through October 31. Trick-or-treat yourself to sweets like Spooky Ghost Cupcakes, Apple Cider Cinnamon Macarons, Spidey Cookies ‘n Cream, Bat Cupcake Truffles, and Mummy Cupcakes.
Now through October 31
Halloween treats at SusieCakes
2563 Amherst
This Rice Village sweet shop will be offering Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pumpkin Maple Cupcakes, Pumpkin Spice Cake, Halloween Frosted Sugar Cookies, Trick-or-Treat Bars and Halloween Treat Tray, available now through Halloween.
Wednesday, October 24 – Saturday, November 3
Boos & Booze at BARge 295
2613 ½ East NASA
Seabrook’s favorite floating bar and grill is hosting ten straight nights of Halloween-themed costume parties complete with drink specials, live music, costume contests and good times. Each night will be dedicated to a different theme, from “It’s A Pirate’s Life” to “Super Heroes vs. Super Villains.” The new fall menu will also be highlighted, with eats including sliders and tacos, sweet and spicy wings and flatbread pizzas.
Friday, October 26; Saturday, October 27
Costumes and Cocktails at Toujouse Bar
The Tremont House, 2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row
The Tremont House invites guests to stop in at the Toujouse Bar for its Costumes and Cocktails event from 6 to 10 p.m., with those in costume earning a chance to win a weekend stay in a luxury suite at the Tremont House (all guests in costume qualify for the drawing with any purchase). As part of the fun, there will also be live jazz by Trio du Jour and complimentary treats. The hotel will notify winners on Monday, October 29.
Saturday, October 27
Kids Halloween Costume Contest at Conservatory
1010 Prairie
Conservatory is hosting a kids Halloween costume contest directly after its weekly Saturday family play (Neverland) hosted at the Prohibition Theatre (attendance at play is not necessary to attend the party). Saint Arnold Brewing Company will be in house with FREE root beer floats and kids prizes, and the beer garden will also be offering an adult option for floats. The contest starts at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 27
Halloween Pub Crawl in Downtown
This Halloween themed crawl will take you through the bars of Downtown, offering drink specials at every bar and giveaways throughout the crawl. Don’t forget to dress up for the fun. Tickets start at $10 and the crawl runs from 3 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 27
Montrose Pub Crawl
The cult favorite Montrose Pub Crawl is back for its 12th year, hitting ten bars and restaurants between Dunlavy and Montrose on Westheimer from 6 p.m. to midnight. This year’s lineup includes Brasil, Poison Girl, La Grange, Pistolero’s, Boondocks, Stone’s Throw, Catbirds, Present Company, Slick Willie’s, and El Real Tex-Mex, with an awesome after-party at The Burger Joint. As always, there will be no covers and no tickets, plus live DJs spinning all night long and prizes awarded for best outfits at each stop. A portion of the crawl’s drink sales will be donated to the Houston Area Women’s Center.
Saturday, October 27
Holman’s Halloween Haunt at Holman Draft Hall
820 Holman
Eat, drink and be scary at Holman Draft Hall’s first annual Halloween Haunt. DJ Jamie will be creepin’ it real and providing scary good tunes beginning at 7 p.m. and guests can expect a costume contests for singles, couples, and groups.
Saturday, October 27
Heights Fright Night
Heights Fright Night is back, and this year it’s stopping at Heights bars Johnny’s Gold Brick, Lei Low, Big Star, Bobcat Teddy’s, 8 Row Flint and Wicklow Heights. Get dressed in your best Halloween Costume and enjoy our complimentary shuttles between the bars beginning at 8 p.m., plus costume contests, bar themes, drink specials, DJs and live music.
Saturday, October 27
Washington Avenue Fright Night
The first Washington Avenue Fright Night will allow guests to shuttle between favorite Washington Avenue bars. including Julep, Liberty Station, Henderson Heights, Porch Swing Pub and more. Expect costume contests, bands, live music, and drink specials at every bar. Don’t forget to get your card punched when you buy a drink, because there’s a special prize for those hit each bar.
Saturday, October 27
Halloween Downtown
Steve Sharma, owner of Downtown’s hard partying Dirt Bar and margarita central, El Big Bad, has worked to bring Downtown bar and restaurant community together and make Downtown the party capital this Halloween. Stop by bars including El Big Bad,Bovine and Barley, Dean’s, High & Dry, Henke & Pillot, Fabian’s LatinFlavors, Lilly & Bloom, Boulevardier, Batanga, Commoner, Shay McElroys, Prohibition, Conservatory, Boomtown, Molly’s Pub, Cottonmouth Club, Public Services, Boot’s & Shoots, Moonshiner’s, The Pastry War, La Fisheria, BirdDog Saint, Christian’s Tailgate, The Dirt Bar, and and more. Guests can expect early openings, Halloween specials and activities (check with each establishment for details).
Saturday, October 27
Hal-LOU-ween Bash at Bar Louie
Bar Louie will be hosting a Hal-LOU-ween bash featuring a signature cocktail, “Vampire’s Essence.”
Saturday, October 27
Drag Halloween Party at Boheme
307 Fairview
Head to Boheme for a Halloween Party and Drag Show from 9 p.m. to midnight. Guests can expect a live DJ, drink specials, costume contest, and drag stars including Chloe Knox, Cyn City, Chloe Crawford, and Angelina. Reservations are recommended and can be made online or by calling 713-529-1099. Boheme will also be hosting a Hangover Drag Show Brunch the next day.
Saturday, October 27
Burning Man Costume Party at Brasserie 19
1962 West Gray
Brasserie 19 will host its seventh annual Halloween Costume Party beginning at 9:30 p.m., with this year’s theme being the Burning Man Festival. Expect DJ entertainment, a dance floor on the patio, photo booth and plenty of of Halloween spirit.
Saturday, October 27
Devil’s Ball at Prohibition Theatre
1008 Prairie
Prohibition Theatre invites guests to its first annual Devil’s Ball, a one-night-only costume party that will transform the iconic theatre space into the sexiest, spookiest party spot in Space City, complete with complimentary buffets, gogo dancers, DJs, a string quartet, and bottle service available by reservation. Doors open at 10 p.m. and the competition begins at midnight. Costumes are required for entry. Tickets are $100 for general admission and $200 for VIP. Pre-register online.
Monday, October 29 through Wednesday, October 31
Halloween Menu at Lucienne
1070 Dallas
Take a bite out of Halloween with Lucienne’s spooktastic and savory, five-course, prix fixe dinner menu, available on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Halloween week. Priced at $65 per person (including valet parking), the menu is playfully listed in courses like The Hunt, The Kill and The Poisonous. Reservations can be made online or by calling 713-242-8555.
Wednesday, October 31
Halloween Menu at Bistro Provence
13616 Memorial
The bistro has created a number of chalkboard specials for Halloween, including mixed greens with pumpkin deviled eggs (the egg yolks will be mixed with pumpkin mash) for $10, blood sausage with apples (boudin aux pommes and mash potatoes) for $22, and a gateau au chocolat “spider style,” a flourless chocolate cake topped with a white and black icing to resemble a spider web for $8 The special menu items will be available for both lunch and dinner.
Wednesday, October 31
A Boo!chata Halloween at Midtown Park
2811 Travis
Midtown Park will be hosting a free Halloween celebration from 5:30 to 9:20 p.m., featuring music from Ill-Set Dee-J & A Sure Thing, a variety of food trucks, vendors, complimentary beer and wine sampling, face painting, dance performers, raffle prizes and a photo booth. Costumes are encouraged.
Wednesday, October 31
Kids Halloween Block Party at The Barking Pig
2307 Ella
Beginning at 6 p.m.,The Barking Pig will be closing off its parking lots and allowing people to set up stations for kids to walk safely in the lot and trick or treat. Expect a blow up bounce house and kids activities, plus a free adult Halloween drink for those who dress up.
Wednesday, October 31
All Hallows’ Eve at The Cottonmouth Club
108 South Main
One of Houston’s finest craft cocktail bars will have many treats (and some tricks) for you this Halloween, as it rings in the witches’ New Year with two floors of cocktails created by world-renowned bartender Michael J. Neff, crystal palm readings by Crystal Kim and music by DJ Terrace. The mayhem runs from 8 p.m. to midnight. Downstairs is open to the public and there is no cover. VIP passes cost $99 and get you access to both upstairs and downstairs bars, each with its own cocktail menu and theme, as well as hosted cocktails, amuses-bouche, tarot readings, costume contest, gift bags and more.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2018.
