Sip or Scream: Houston’s Best Halloween Bites and Events

It’s officially spooky season in Houston, and the city’s best bars and restaurants are conjuring up festive bites, creepy cocktails and ghoulishly good parties all month long. From pumpkin spice espresso martinis and blood-red cocktails to killer costume parties and even some Dia de los Muertos action, here’s where to eat, drink and celebrate spooky season across the city.

Betelgeuse Betelgeuse, 2101 Washington, 4500 Montrose

The fun-loving pizza and cocktail bar gets very into the Halloween spirit with decor and a featured cocktail menu. Highlights include the Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini, Monster Smash, and Blood-Soaked Nightmarish Hellscape, available in 10- or 20-ounce servings. 

Black Lagoon Pop-Up, 2910 McKinney

Spooky season means that Nickel City will once again transform into acclaimed Halloween pop-up Black Lagoon, rocking a darkly immersive atmosphere and brand-new cocktail menu from October 1–31. 

Brasserie 19, 1962 West Gray

Brasserie 19’s Halloween weekend is back with two days of chic celebrations. On Saturday, October 25 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., “The Haunting of Versailles” offers Marie Antoinette–inspired opulence, couture costumes and Moët Hennessy cocktails. On Sunday, October 26 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., “Le Spectacle de Merde” continues with a high-energy day-after brunch, DJ GFunk, Campari cocktails, and seasonal brunch specials. Reservations recommended.

Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith

Brennan’s hosts a Witchy Brunch on Friday, October 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., inviting guests to don witchy attire and gather their covens for a festive Halloween feast. Reservations are recommended; $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Brenner’s on the Bayou, 1 Birdsall

Brenner’s hosts “Boo on the Bayou” on Friday, October 31 starting at 5 p.m., featuring a live DJ, signature cocktails, late-night bites and a costume contest with prizes including a night at The Post Oak Hotel, dinner for four at Grotto and happy hour for six at Cadillac Bar. Free admission; reservations recommended.

Caracol, 2200 Post Oak

Get into the Halloween spirit at Caracol’s Noche de Brujas Party on Friday, October 31 from 7 to 11 p.m., featuring passed bites, food and dessert stations, a live DJ, and a costume contest with prizes. Each $85 ticket includes four specialty cocktails. 

Coltivare, 3320 White Oak

Executive chef Ryan Pera is bringing a childhood tradition to White Oak with fresh-baked sourdough pretzels available for diners October 30–November 1, featuring Italian-inspired dips like Mostarda and Pecorino beer cheese. On Halloween night, Pera and the crew are preparing a pretzel stand for passing families to enjoy.

The Cursed Cauldron, 2031 Westcreek 

Halloween pop-up The Cursed Cauldron has found a permanent home at Botonica, running  through November 2. Guests can explore multiple immersive realms while sipping apothecary-inspired cocktails like Coven’s Calling and Lilith’s Lullaby. Weekly activations include Movie Night with Pumpkin Paint & Sip, Tarot Tuesdays, Bewitched Burlesque and Saturday witch-craft classes. Reservations recommended via OpenTable. 

Emma Jane, 1226 West Clay

The teahouse hosts a Murder Mystery Dinner on Sunday, October 26 with seatings at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Guests enjoy a three-course Paris Opera–themed Masquerade of Shadows, interactive gameplay with secret character roles and prizes for Best Detective and Best Costume. Tickets are $125 per person plus taxes and fees; reservations on OpenTable.

Endless Bummer, 4500 Montrose

This gothic tiki speakeasy is transforming into The Haunted Luau for October, serving spooky cocktails like the Be Still My Heart, Doomscroller and Pumpkinhead, each $19. Expect over-the-top Halloween vibes and tiki twists.

Feges BBQ Spring Branch, 8217 Long Point

Feges BBQ hosts its annual Halloween Spooktacular on Wednesday, October 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. The family-friendly event features a haunted house, costume contest with prizes at 6:45 p.m., candy giveaways, free kids’ meals and half-off select wine for adults. No reservations required.

Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina, 2002 West Gray

Goode Company hosts a ticketed Halloween soirée on Friday, October 31 from 7 p.m. to midnight, transforming its River Oaks cantina into a moody, candlelit haunt. Guests can enjoy  live mariachi, a DJ, costume contests and door prizes, plus elevated bites like lechoncito tacos and duck tinga memelas alongside craft cocktails including the Damn Goode Margarita and Flor de Muerto. General admission is $50, VIP tables available; 21+ with wristband required.

Heights & Co., 1343 Yale

Step into HalloweenTown with spooky-themed movies, a decadent S’mores Board and playful cocktails like the Blood Bag Cosmo, Grave Digger Espresso Martini and Witches Brew Margarita. Seating is limited, so reservations via Resy are recommended.

Hungry’s, multiple locations

This Halloween, kids in costume eat free at Hungry’s, with family-friendly seasonal specials at locations in Rice Village, 2356 Rice, Memorial/NextDoor, 14714 Memorial, and Spring Branch, 5750 Woodway. Adults can join the Halloween Party at NextDoor Memorial at 7 p.m. for themed cocktails, a DJ and costumes.

Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge, 95 Tuam 

All October, Jethro’s transforms into Dead Man Manor, a Victorian Gothic Halloween pop-up with themed décor, seasonal cocktails and nightly events from singles mixers and karaoke to movie nights and Tarot Tuesdays. The month culminates with a Halloween Bash on October 30–31, featuring DJs, dancing and festive drinks, followed by a Día de Los Muertos celebration November 1–2 with a community ofrenda. All events are free and open to the public.

The Marigold Club, 2531 Kuester

The Marigold Club goes full spooky-chic this Halloween on October 31 at 5 PM. Dress to impress for the costume contest, sip on seasonal cocktails, and soak up a night of playful frights and festive surprises.

Messina Hof, 4545 Old Reliance

Over in Bryan, Messina Hof celebrates the season with two spine-tingling experiences on Friday, October 31. Join the “Murder Mystery Dinner: Chamber of Screams” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for an interactive whodunit paired with a Halloween buffet and wine. Or, take the “Spooky Cellar Tour” from 6 to 7:30 p.m., featuring ghost stories, four wine tastings, and a souvenir glass—costumes encouraged. Tickets required for both events.

Montrose Cheese & Wine, 1618 Westheimer

The cheese and wine shop is inviting guests to bring their pups in costume for the annual dog costume contest, running from Friday, October 24, through Halloween at 5 p.m. The winner, announced on Halloween, will take home a 6-pack of wine plus a bag of Olympia Provisions dog treats for their furry friend.

Októ, 888 Westheimer
Októ hosts its first-ever Vampire Ball this Halloween with a DJ spinning at 8 p.m. and a lively, costume-friendly party atmosphere. Guests can sip on spooky-themed cocktails and enjoy dinner with regular reservations.

Picos, 3601 Kirby 

Picos celebrates Día de los Muertos with its 2nd Annual H-Town Agave Fest on Saturday, November 1 from 4 to 8 p.m., featuring tequila tastings, cocktails, a DJ, street foods from tacos to elote, face painting and more. The Ofrenda has returned for guests to honor loved ones with photos, and Picos will remain open through the end of the year with more festive events.

Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th

Pier 6 brings back its epic Halloween bash on Friday, October 31, rocking spooky décor, all-night happy hour, candy for kids, beats by DJ Ebonix and a cash prize for the best costume. The themed bash is family-friendly and reservations are strongly encouraged.

Pizaro’s Pizza, 11177 Katy Freeway, 1000 West Gray

Pizaro’s is getting spooky with Halloween treats like the Triple Treat Monster Cannolis ($8) and the savory Nightmare on Gray Street white pizza ($24 medium/$34 large). Both locations will serve Halloween specials through October 31.

Zanti Cucina Italiana, 1958 West Gray

Zanti celebrates Halloween with themed cocktails and events all month. Pre-Halloween Brunch is Saturday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the “Midnight in Milan” party follows Saturday, October 25 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., featuring roaming entertainers, signature cocktails and a costume contest. Reservations recommended.

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