Seasonal · Halloween · 2026
The best Halloween bars in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 11 places.
As the autumn air rolls in and jack-o’-lanterns start glowing, NYC transforms into a haunted playground filled with eerie pop-ups, gothic speakeasies, and cocktail cauldrons. Whether you’re craving a ghostly gimmick, vampire-inspired libations, or a full-blown haunted house experience with your drink, the city’s nightlife scene delivers. From dark and moody hideaways to over-the-top haunted haunts, here’s a roundup of the best Halloween-themed bars in New York City.
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- Anywhere in the West VillageStreet · Greenwich VillageThe West Village hosts an annual Halloween parade that draws as many as 2 million people into the neighborhood, and many of them are in costume.
- CitroënBar · Greenpoint
- City of Gods at Industry CityEvent · Industry CityHosted by Industry City with the help of House of Yes, City of Gods has been one of the best Halloween parties in New York City since 2017.
- e's BARBar · Upper West Sidee’s BAR in the Upper West Side is a neighborhood go-to for inexpensive brews, and hosts an annual Halloween Party dubbed Haunting On the UWS.
- House of YesBar · BushwickAs one of the most popular clubs in Brooklyn (maybe even THE most popular), it should come as no surprise House of Yes hosts one of the best annual Halloween parties in New York City.
- Lillie's Victorian EstablishmentBar · Union Square / Times SquareThe cocktails are fun and exactly what you’d expect from one of the best New York City Halloween bars.
- Magic Hour RooftopBar · Times SquareMagic Hour rooftop bar is a place you need to try in NYC, especially during Halloween, boasting vibrant Pink Pumpkin-Patch decor and themed treats like spider apples and drinks in IV bags.
- Oscar WildeBar · FlatironOscar Wilde takes over TikTok and Instagram every Halloween because every inch of the restaurant is decked-out in decorations, including the ceilings.
- The Black LagoonBar · Lower East SideThe Black Lagoon is a seasonal pop-up that partners with local bars across America to create spooky, Halloween-themed experiences.
- The CauldronBar · Financial District / FlatironIf you’re looking for the most be-witching Halloween bars in New York City, you can’t afford to miss The Cauldron, a bar with a unique magic theme.
- The McKittrick Hotel Halloween PartyEvent · Chelsea / Hudson YardsThe McKittrick Hotel is sandwiched between Chelsea and Hudson Yards, and every year, it hosts one of the premier Halloween parties in New York City.
Anywhere in the West Village
Street · Greenwich Village
The West Village hosts an annual Halloween parade that draws as many as 2 million people into the neighborhood, and many of them are in costume.
Citroën
Bar · Greenpoint · 931 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
By pairing the spooky decorations (including skeletons that are fixtures at the entrance tables) with an air of sophistication, Citroën is one of the best-themed Halloween bars in New York City for date night.
City of Gods at Industry City
Event · Industry City · 220 36th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Hosted by Industry City with the help of House of Yes, City of Gods has been one of the best Halloween parties in New York City since 2017.
e's BAR
Bar · Upper West Side · 511 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
e’s BAR in the Upper West Side is a neighborhood go-to for inexpensive brews, and hosts an annual Halloween Party dubbed Haunting On the UWS.
House of Yes
Bar · Bushwick · 2 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
As one of the most popular clubs in Brooklyn (maybe even THE most popular), it should come as no surprise House of Yes hosts one of the best annual Halloween parties in New York City.
Lillie's Victorian Establishment
Bar · Union Square / Times Square · 13 E 17th Street & 249 W 49th Street
The cocktails are fun and exactly what you’d expect from one of the best New York City Halloween bars.
Magic Hour Rooftop
Bar · Times Square · 485 7th Ave 18th floor, New York, NY 10018
Magic Hour rooftop bar is a place you need to try in NYC, especially during Halloween, boasting vibrant Pink Pumpkin-Patch decor and themed treats like spider apples and drinks in IV bags.
Oscar Wilde
Bar · Flatiron · 45 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
Oscar Wilde takes over TikTok and Instagram every Halloween because every inch of the restaurant is decked-out in decorations, including the ceilings.
The Black Lagoon
Bar · Lower East Side · TBA
The Black Lagoon is a seasonal pop-up that partners with local bars across America to create spooky, Halloween-themed experiences.
The Cauldron
Bar · Financial District / Flatiron · 127 W 26th Street & 47 Stone Street
If you’re looking for the most be-witching Halloween bars in New York City, you can’t afford to miss The Cauldron, a bar with a unique magic theme.
The McKittrick Hotel Halloween Party
Event · Chelsea / Hudson Yards · 530 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
The McKittrick Hotel is sandwiched between Chelsea and Hudson Yards, and every year, it hosts one of the premier Halloween parties in New York City.
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