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Hocus Focus friends, we’ve conjured a roundup of Spooky Bars you won’t want to miss this season. If you’ve been looking for ways to embrace the Halloween spirit in the city, we’ve got you covered with these fang-tastic Philly spots. Eat, drink, and be scary!

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Haunt at Bridget Foy’s
For the second year in a row, Alison Hangen is bringing a really gourd time to Queen Village! We’re talking an immersive, sinister experience: tarot card readings, scary movies, costume competitions, and even some seasonal merch…all by candlelight in an atmosphere that’s as unsettling as it is classy. Swing by and sink your teeth into the Creature of the Night (vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, Averna, cherry syrup splatter) or the Don’t Text Your Hex (Banhez mezcal, orange liqueur, fig & sage cordial, lemon).
(200 South Street, Philadelphia, PA)

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Monster Vegan
One of the best vegan joints in the city feels extra special this time of year. Every Thursday in October, Monster Vegan offers a killer combo: dinner, cocktails, and classic horror movie showings in the private, surround sound movie room. You can’t go wrong with their Sandwiches From the Grave or Tomb of the Tiki cocktails – “tropical, sweet, deadly, and served in a big skull.”

Bonus: Monster Vegan is horror themed all year long. Ghouls and witches, unite!
(1229 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA)

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Doom
It’s like grabbing a drink at the Addams Family mansion…but better. Dark, gothic, and heavy metal-inspired, Doom is one of our favorite spooky season watering holes. This hauntingly chic spot offers all the pub food crowd pleasers, scary good vegan dishes, and the tastiest bone marrow, too. Stop in, grab a beer or a cocktail, and park yourself underneath their iconic, satanic chandelier. Bone appetit!
(421 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA)

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Nightmare Before Tinsel
With two floors of extra eerie vibes, plenty of boos (you get it, right?), and creepy media favorites, Nightmare Before Tinsel checks every spooky season box. Cocktails in blood bags, bubbling cauldrons, and witches' boots? You got it. Widow’s Bay, Pirates of the Caribbean, and IT screenings? Of course. Some good ol’ Edgar Allen Poe references? Yes, indeed!

Be sure to check out the Eye of Newt (tequila, coconut puree, orange, grenadine) and the Witch, Please! (Absolut vanilla, Bailey’s, pumpkin spice).
(116 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA)

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The Fair Chance Beer Garden by Triple Bottom
Slither over to the Eastern State Penitentiary for their annual Halloween Nights festivities, featuring fresh October air and devilishly good food and drinks. Triple Bottom Brewing, Bao & Bun Studio, and S'More Than a Treat will all be onsite, alongside some of the museum’s most spine-chilling exhibits. All ages are welcome, so bring your whole clan to snack, stalk, and learn about the Penitentiary’s history.
(2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA)

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Uptown Beer Garden's Haunted Mansion
This 350-seat, year-round favorite we all know and love is decked out Haunted Mansion style and will “carry you into the boundless realm of the supernatural!” The decorations are thoroughly spooky (and Instagrammable), the cocktails are festive, and the snacks are always deadly delicious.

Who knows, you may even run into a tribute to Dolly Parton or Tim Curry. In a manner of speaking.
(1500 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA)

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Morgan’s Pier Fall Fest
This year’s Fall Fest is “pumpkin” to talk about. With daily pumpkin carving (4pm-8pm Monday to Thursday and 11pm-4pm Friday to Sunday), a harvest-inspired selection of food and brews, live music, and Yappy Hour every Monday, this Philly classic truly has something for the whole coven. Plus, celebrate the last day of the season with their annual Halloween Bash on October 31st!
(221 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA)

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Craftsman Row Saloon
Led by George and Vasiliki Tsiouris of Drury Beer Garden, Craftsman Row Saloon's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Enchanted Nightmare is finally open and ready to scare. Grab a Frankenburger (pepper jack, jalapeño bolts, fried onions, pickle eyes, lettuce, tomato, spicy barbecue sauce) and explore the haunted forest, or sip on a Candytini, Bloody Nightcap, or Pumpkin Marg while having your fortune told in the candlelight. The Caramel Apple Crypt milkshake (vanilla ice cream, apple liquor, sugared apple, graham cracker crumble, caramel) is also said to be bewitching.

And don’t forget to check out something you definitely don’t see every day: the handmade, enormous sandworm!
(112 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA) 

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Jet Wine Bar - Halloween Movie Nights
Jet Wine Bar’s Graveyard Garden is open all month for Frights & Delights! Stop by every Thursday from 7:00–10:00 PM for a rotating lineup of Halloween favorites like Scream (10/15), Hocus Pocus (10/22), and Insidious (10/29).

The movies are free, but don’t forget: the wine is great too! With unique grapes, spotlights on local producers, and some of the best wine connoisseurs to help you choose, the folks at Jet’s are “killing it” this Fall.
(1525 South Street, Philadelphia, PA)

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Velvet Whip Speakeasy
More like Spookeasy this month! Known for their diverse and exciting array of burlesque, jazz, and comedy shows, Velvet Whip has a lot going on this October. Head to the Ghoul Show (10/15, 7pm - 10:30pm) for demonic drinks and dazzling drag, or bring your style to Closet After Dark: Halloween-to-Holiday Fashion Market & Swap (10/16, 6-9pm) to sell or trade some depraved looks with your fellow demons.
(319 North 11th Street, Philadelphia) 

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Tattooed Mom
Step into TMoms for their beloved snacks and sammies, daily happy hour (4-6pm), and some of the best events leading up to All Hallows’ Eve. The Big Gay Bash: Monster Mash Halloween Special is coming up on October 18th (doors open 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm), and Collide-O-Ween: A Spooky Open Mic + Art Market kicks off on October 26th. You can also swing by every Sunday in October to decorate and design your own mask for the season, all with some of the neighborhood’s best drinks, food, and folks.
(530 South Street, Philadelphia, PA)

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Walnut Garden
Fall vibes are aplenty in Rittenhouse Square this year. Pop into Walnut Garden, pick a pumpkin, and carve as you sip and snack – the starters, salads, sandwiches, and sweets are spooky and seasonal. Pumpkin Espresso Cheesecake Cup? Sign us up! Spiced Sangria and Warm Apple Toddies? We’re there!
(1708 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA)