Spooky season isn’t over yet, and we’re here to bring you the best of Halloween in Denver, from parties to pop-ups and more. You know what else falls on that night? Daylight savings jumps back an hour on November 1, so consider this your free hour of opportunity to celebrate to the fullest this holiday. Grab your friends, your best costume and hit the town for a deliciously devilish night out.
Pop-up Bars
Adrift – Nightmare in Paradise
218 S Broadway, Denver | Now through October 31
Reservations HERE
Denver’s favorite tiki bar always knows how to throw down on Halloween. This year, the theme is Nightmare in Paradise, with a cocktail menu full of frightful sips bathed in red light and horror films playing in the background. Adrift describes it as a space where “spooky meets tranquility,” and encourages you to come as you are, or as someone else. It is Halloween after all. Reservations are strongly encouraged, especially for its Freaky Tiki Tuesdays (all-day happy hour) and Red Rum Wednesdays ($4 off themed cocktails).
Sorry Gorgeous – The Last Dance
1350 40th Street, 12th Floor, Denver | October 15 – November 2
Reservations HERE
Located on the rooftop of Novel RiNo, The Last Dance transformed Sorry Gorgeous into an immersive Halloween bar for its first year. The bar’s theme comes from a legend of a party host who died too soon to reap the fruits of her labor. Although the party continues without her, themed cocktails and music lead guests into a night of endless partying and dancing above the city. Reservations and costumes are highly encouraged. On Halloween night, the bar transforms with a special set from Walshy Fire of Major Lazor; find additional information here.
READ: Sorry Gorgeous Debuts Halloween Pop-up Bar: The Last Dance
Club Vinyl – The Nightmare Bar
1082 Broadway, Denver | October 23-25; 29-31; 5 p.m., 7 p.m., & 9 p.m.
Tickets HERE
Check out The Nightmare Bar at Club Vinyl for its limited-time spooky pop-up all Halloween weekend long. The 90-minute immersive experience includes themed cocktails, music, interactive games inspired by horror films, plenty of photo opportunities with your friends and a complimentary welcome when you enter. Costumes are strongly encouraged; just leave your weapons at home. Find additional information about the event here.
Casa Bonita – Casa Boonita
6715 W Colfax Ave., Lakewood | Now through November 1
Reservations HERE
Denver’s favorite pink building celebrates Halloween in style all month long as Casa Boonita, a celebration of the vibrant traditions of Día de Los Muertos (Day of The Dead). Enjoy all your favorites, including the cliff divers, magic show and stage performances by its talented staff dressed in your best costume. See its costume guidelines for additional information. You can make reservations online, which include the Boonita experience.
Lady Jane – Black Lagoon
2021 W 32nd Ave., Denver | Now through October 31
Reservations HERE
One of LoHi’s favorite neighborhood bars is embracing the monstrous this Halloween with its Black Lagoon-themed bar. Sip deliciously spooky cocktails amid themed decor, including Abyssa’s Obsession (Kraken spiced rum, coconut, pumpkin, pineapple, Lustau Oloroso Sherry, lime, Bitter Queens tobacco bitters) at Lady Jane this holiday. On some nights, you can catch drag performances for an even more dangerously good time. Reservations are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome and costumes are encouraged (if you dare).
Steuben’s Uptown – The Haunting
523 E 17th Ave., Denver | Now through October 31
Reservations HERE
The Haunting returns to Steuben’s for its annual Halloween takeover, where only the ghost of Steuben’s remains under the thick fog and spooky decor. The bar features 12 dedicated themed cocktails, or “twelve ways to be haunted,” so choose wisely. We personally might choose the Scream-sicle over the Liquid Lobotomy, but we’ll let you decide at your own risk. Reservations are strongly encouraged, and so are costumes.
Halloween Parties
Adventure Time Bar – Spooktacular
101 Broadway, #9, Denver | October 31, 6 p.m. – 3 a.m.
A bar born of a love for Halloween and themed bars, Adventure Time spares no expense during the holiday season. Its Disney villain-themed bar, dubbed Tragic Kingdom, took over the bar this month with spooky decor and Disney movie-themed drinks like Tale As Old As Time, which includes a liquid-nitrogen flash-frozen rose. For its first-ever Halloween party on October 31, Adventure Time will debut Spooktacular, a free party with no cover, DJs playing all night long, free flash tattoos, close-up magic, a costume contest and all the goodies from its Tragic Kingdom menu. Check its Instagram for the latest on rotating themes and more information.
Secret Coffee Party – Secret Halloween Party
1909 Blake St., Denver | October 31, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Tickets HERE
Remember Beta Nightclub? The iconic dance club that hosted big EDM names like Deadmau5 and was considered one of the city’s best dance scenes. Well, it’s back for one night only on Halloween Night, when Secret Coffee Party will host its Secret Halloween Party, an immersive, one-night-only party with a full-scale production. Each of its three floors will be decorated and will include live performers, immersive spaces and surprises around every corner. Costumes are highly encouraged, so bring your best ghoul friends and dance the night away.
54Thirty – Costumes & Cocktails
1475 California St., 20th Floor, Denver | October 31 – November 2
Spend your Halloween weekend above the city in style at 54Thirty Rooftop at its Costumes & Cocktails party. The bar has partnered with Don Julio and Ketel One to bring spooky cocktails to the menu all month, including Witches’ Kiss (Don Julio, pineapple, jalapeño, agave) and Graveyard Shift (Ketel One, orange, lemon, honey). A tarot card reader and caricature artist will also be on hand while you sip themed cocktails and take in the views.
Aguanile – Blackfiesta! & Halloween Party
415 S Cherokee St., #125, Denver | October 30-31
One of Denver’s newest gathering places, Aguanile, is embracing the holiday spirit with events all month long. The Puerto Rican establishment opened its doors in February and has made its mark in the community with its authenticity and celebration of Baricua culture; plus, its food-and-drink program is both nostalgic and refreshing. On October 30, Blackfiesta! takes over Aguanile with a party hosted by HelloKenny and a free salsa lesson from 8 p.m. to close. The next day’s Halloween party is vampire-themed and free to attend from 8 p.m. to midnight.
READ: Aguanile Is More Than Just a Social Club
Nocturne – Hard Bop Halloween
Between Larimer and Walnut on 27th; 1330 17th St., Denver | October 31, 6 – 10:30 p.m.
Reservations HERE
“You like jazz?” If The Bee Movie is not your thing, try Halloween at Nocturne, one of Denver’s most prominent jazz clubs, for two sets of hard bop jazz with a holiday twist from the Matt Smiley Quartet. Choose an à la carte menu with a bar reservation, or go all out with the five-course Ellington experience, or a three-course dinner and show with drink pairings. Reservations are required and can be made here.
Dairy Block – Disco Mystique
1800 Wazee St., Denver | October 30, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Tickets HERE
Disco Mystique arrives at Dairy Block for its third year for a one-of-a-kind Halloween party filled with live performances, DJs, drag queens and a costume contest across the indoor and outdoor space. Your ticket includes a signature drink from Poka Lola Social Club, which also offers a special Halloween cocktail menu. Don’t miss Buddy Bravo’s Halloween Cabaret starting at 8 p.m., plus surprise guests arriving around 1 a.m. for a night full of dancing in LoDo. For more information, including costume restrictions, see here.
The Marigold – BROTH3R’s Black A** Halloween Party
2721 Welton St., Denver | October 31, 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Tickets HERE
Join “Denver’s blackest Halloween party” with BROTH3RS’s Black A** House Party and Welton Street Worldwide at The Marigold in RiNo. A celebration of all things Black culture, music, people and creativity, the party is expected to be bumping with artists like DJ Spinn, Full Body Durag, Dertee Disco and more. Costumes and your best dance moves are encouraged; find additional information here.
Halloween Day Specials
Leven Deli Co & Leven Supply
123 W 12th Ave., Denver; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 300 E Alameda Ave., #D, Denver; 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
On October 31, Leven Deli Co. and Leven Supply will be offering their signature monster cookies for $1. What’s a monster cookie, you ask? Think of a chocolate chip cookie on steroids, oh, and there are M&M’s involved too. Make sure to get yours before supplies last.
Chipotle
Various locations | October 31, 3 p.m. – close
Tired of paying full price for your Chipotle? Well, you’re in luck, Chipotle Rewards members. This Halloween, walk into any Chipotle in your costume for its $6 entree Boorita special. That’s a deal sure to make the dead rise.
Snarf’s Sandwiches
Various locations | October 31
Jack Black once called the sandwich he had at this Boulder-based shop the best he’s ever had. Don’t believe everything you read on the internet, but we’re going to stick with that being true. On Halloween, if you dress up as any of Snarf’s mascots, Sam, Bev or Chip, you’ll receive a free 7-inch regular sandwich in-restaurant only.
The Salty Donut
3985 Tennyson St., #100, Denver | October 31, 6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
For one day only, The Salty Donut will have an exclusive Cookies & Scream-flavored donut. Made with its signature brioche dough, the donut features cocoa and orange-vanilla layers, topped with marshmallow glaze and cookie crumbs. If you miss this special, The Salty will be celebrating its two-year anniversary with a $2 glazed donut special until 2 p.m. on November 3.
