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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.

For more on pumpkin pie guaranteed, see our guide to 10 Spots For The Best Pumpkin Pie in New York City (Guaranteed to Impress).

Antonina PattizI went to every one · how I decide

Best Halloween bars in New York, 2026

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. CitroënBar · Greenpoint
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.

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11 neighborhoods, Greenwich Village and Industry City most of all.

Bushwick

Chelsea / Hudson Yards

Financial District / Flatiron

Flatiron

Greenpoint

Greenwich Village

Industry City

Lower East Side

Times Square

Union Square / Times Square

Upper West Side

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 13 Terrifying Halloween Bars in New York City (2026 Guide).