Celebrate Halloween in Houston with food and drinks

OCTOBER 2026

Betelgeuse Betelgeuse has decked the bar and upped the ante with Halloween decor, festive events, and cocktail offerings to match the vibe! Available throughout the Halloween season are the Blood-Soaked Nightmarish Hellscape (Frozen tequila, coconut cream, lime, triple sec, agave, chamoy) for $14 for 10 oz. and $19 for 20 oz., Frozen Black Cat (Pueblo Viejo Reposado, cold brew, co­ee liqueur, black cocoa, salted caramel cold foam) for $15, Monster Smash (Matcha gin, strawberry, lemon, soda) for $14, Betelgeuse Goes Hawaiian (white rum, coconut rum, blue curacao, grenadine, pineapple, lemon) for $16, Devil’s Candy (Amaras Verde mezcal, Ancho Reyes, mango, tamarind, lime, chamoy, Tajin) for $15, Missionary Positions of the Damned (white rum blend, overproof, pineapple, lime, mint honey, apricot. For two.) for $32, Daisy de los Muertos (Ocho Verde 4 mg spirit, lime, lime punch syrup; available at Washington Ave. only) for $13, Drojito (Ocho Verde 4mg Spirit, lime, simple, mint, sparkling water; available at Montrose Blvd. only) for $13, and In Cold Blood (Bourbon, cherry, amaro, lemon. Served ice cold.) for $10. Events at the Washington Ave. location will take place throughout the month. Happenings include Costume Karaoke every Friday and Saturday throughout October. Get spooky at either location this Halloween season! (Photos: by Sergio Trevino.)

OCTOBER 2026

Savoy is getting spooky this October with a month-long Halloween transformation leading up to a full weekend of family fun, costumes, entertainment and celebrations in Houston’s historic Third Ward. On October 30 from 4pm to 8pm, Savoy will host a free, family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat celebration featuring a kid-friendly haunted house, candy bags, giveaways, kids sliders, inflatables and activities for the whole family. Then, on Halloween, Oct. 31, the celebration turns up with Savoy’s Halloween day and night party featuring entertainment, food and drink specials, giveaways and a massive costume competition with more than $5,000 in prizes. Guests can expect Savoy to get progressively spookier throughout October, culminating in an all-out Halloween weekend celebration.

OCTOBER 2026

Get into the spooky spirit at Jethro’s this October with a month full of Halloween-themed events, drink specials, and festive fun! Kick off the week with Dead Man’s Industry Night every Monday, featuring all-day happy hour, a DJ, and costume contests with prizes. Wednesdays bring scary movie nights and martinis, while Thursdays feature tarot card readings. The festivities continue with Freaky Fridays, featuring a DJ and witching hour specials, followed by Haunted Saturdays, where guests are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes. Football fans can also catch all the action on Sundays. The Halloween celebrations culminate with a pre-party on Friday, October 30, followed by Jethro’s Halloween Party on Saturday, October 31, featuring a DJ, tarot card readings, and more spooky surprises!

OCTOBER 2 - NOVEMBER 1, 2026

Step through the veil and into a world of enchantment at The Cursed Cauldron, a bewitching pop-up bar that materializes each October. Enter an immersive realm where witchcraft & cocktails collide, magic is real, and our talented cocktail coven has mastered the art of potion-making. Sip & snack your way through a spellbinding menu of curious conconctions and wickedly good bites crafted to leave you thoroughly betwitched. Hauntingly delicious bites will complement the special cocktails including Coven’s Calling (Citadel Gin, Elderflower, Sage, Black Pepper, Lemon, Tonic Water), Hexpresso Martini (Reyka Vodka, Hazelnut, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Espresso), Harvest Moon Punch (Redemption Bourbon, Amaretto, Allspice, Lemon, Apple Cider), and more. Reservations are highly encouraged, so book your mystical visit today!

OCTOBER 29, 2026

Októ is hosting its Vampire Ball on Thursday, October 29. Get into the Halloween spirit with an evening of festive cocktails, music, and spooky fun! Beginning at 8 p.m., guests can enjoy a DJ spinning tunes, festive Halloween-themed cocktails, and a lively atmosphere. Guests are encouraged to wear their best vampire-inspired attire and join the fun. Regular dinner reservations will also be available throughout the evening for those looking to dine before the festivities.

 
OCTOBER 30 - 31, 2026

Axelrad is celebrating Halloween weekend with a spooky cocktail not for the faint of heart! The Midtown bar will offer the Eye of Newt (Gin, Pear, Matcha, Lemon) for $12 from October 30 - October 31. Grab some of your ghoul-friends and head to Axelrad, post up in a hammock, and enjoy this creepy cocktail that is made for Halloween lovers! (Photo by Tommy Middleton.)

OCTOBER 2026

HalloweenTown is back and bigger than ever this October, bringing a spooky season to two Houston locations. Heights & Co. and Lazy Lane are transforming their patios into HalloweenTown, featuring Halloween movies on the big screen, live-fire S’mores Boards, themed cocktails, and full dinner and beverage menus. Guests can settle in for screenings of Halloween favorites, including Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, The Addams Family, Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic, while enjoying festive bites and drinks. 

The Halloween spirit continues behind the bar with themed cocktails, including the Blood Bag Cosmo, Grave Digger Espresso Martini, Witches Brew Margarita, and Beetlejuice. Guests can also sip the Salted Caramel Carajillo and Black Heart Spritz, or choose a spooky shot like the Vampire Lemonade, Bad Apple, or Pear-Anormal. Whether gathering with friends for a spooky movie night or enjoying cocktails under the stars, HalloweenTown is the perfect way to celebrate the season! Book your reservation for Heights & Co. HalloweenTown here and Lazy Lane’s HalloweenTown here.

OCTOBER 2026

Stop by Tipping Point at Hotel ZaZa Memorial City this October for sips, bites, and frights! Guests can enjoy Pour & Pair Happy Hour five days a week, featuring $10 bites, $10 house wines, drink specials ranging from $10 to $11, and $6 draft beers. On Thursdays, stick around for live music from 6 to 9 p.m., making it the perfect spot to sip, snack, and unwind. The festivities continue on Halloween night with tarot card readings from 9 p.m. to midnight and a late-night DJ keeping the energy going throughout the evening. Whether stopping by for happy hour, live music, or a little Halloween fun, Tipping Point has plenty happening all month long.

 
OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 1, 2026

Pizaro's Pizza is offering special sweet and savory Halloween-themed bites this season, perfect for the whole family! Offered October 15 - October 31, the Pizza of the Day will be the Nightmare on Gray St. (5 garlic pizza featuring "bloody" garlic oil; available in all styles; Limited Edition black dough available for New York style pizzas from Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 while supplies last) for $24 (medium) and $34 (large). Satisfy your sweet tooth with Monster Cannolis (white chocolate laced cannoli shells with green sweet ricotta filling and googly eye candies) for $7. Finally, Pizaro's will offer a kid's "Spooky Meal" (8” pizza; Any toppings are available. Selected toppings are included in the price, including pepperoni, black olives, ham, sausage, artichokes, etc.; Black crust available Halloween weekend while supplies last; Each kid's combo will come with a free monster cannoli) for $12. Bring your appetite for these limited-time bites! (Photo by Nicole Bean.)

• Midtown: 2000 Bagby Street #105/106, Houston, TX 77002
• Heights: 2820 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77007
• Energy Corridor: 1010 Hwy 6, Houston, TX 77079

October, 2026

Halloween festivities are taking place at Christian’s Tailgate in October! On Friday, October 30, families can celebrate Halloween early with Kids Eat Free from 6 pm to 9 pm with the purchase of an entrée at all locations. On Saturday, October 24, the Midtown location will participate in Boos Fest from 7–11 p.m. Guests can stop by for drinks and Halloween fun throughout the evening. Then, on Saturday, October 31, all three locations will host parties and costume contests. Guests who enter the costume contest can win four Houston Rockets tickets as the grand prize, with one overall winner selected across all three locations. Each location will also award a second-place winner a $100 Visa gift card and swag basket sponsored by Deep Eddy. Throughout Halloween day, guests can also enter a raffle at each location for the chance to win a $50 Christian’s Tailgate gift card. The Midtown location will also serve as an official stop on the Houston Halloween Bar Crawl. The Halloween Bar Crawl will take place from 4 pm to 10 pm, with Christian’s Tailgate Midtown participating from 4 pm to 6 pm. Bring your family and friends to celebrate spooky season at Christian’s Tailgate! 

OCTOBER 2026

Paradise Lounge HTX is getting a little darker this Halloween with “Paradise After Dark,” a Halloween weekend celebration featuring a $1,000 costume contest, a limited-edition craft cocktail menu and plenty of reasons to stay out after dark. Guests are encouraged to go all out with their Halloween looks for the Paradise After Dark Costume Contest, with cash prizes awarded across four categories. Best Overall Costume will take home $500, while Best Couple/Duo will receive $250, Sexiest Costume will win $150, and Most Creative/Funniest Costume will receive $100.

To enhance the Halloween experience, Paradise Lounge HTX is introducing a special Halloween Craft Cocktail Menu inspired by dark elegance, seasonal flavors, and a little spooky fun. The limited-time menu includes Black Magic Espresso Martini (vodka espresso martini finished with a black sugar rim), Witches’ Brew Margarita (Halloween-inspired margarita with a blackberry twist), Haunted Caramel Apple Mule (vodka and apple cider mixed with caramel syrup and ginger beer), and more!