Fall is in full swing, and so is the spooky season. Costumes have hit store shelves, and trick-or-treating, candy, and boo boxes are at top of mind. The fun is hardly limited to kids—Dallas restaurants and bars are getting in on the action with plenty of fun for adults looking for spooks all month long. From pig roasts and art-driven parties to festive bar takeovers and culture-rich festivities, here are some of the best places to eat, drink, and party in celebration of Halloween.
Lounge 31, Chapter 31: The Dark Tales
Perched above Bistro 31, Highland Park Village’s Lounge 31 descends into darkness this Halloween. The elegant lounge transforms into an enchanted forest where fairy tales go wicked. From 7 to 10 p.m., guests can indulge in ominous cocktails that blur the lines between elixirs or poison. The DJ starts at 8 p.m., with a grand prize reserved for the most transformative costume. 87 Highland Park Village, Unit 200, Dallas, lounge31dallas.com
Oaklawn, Halloween Block Party
Oaklawn’s annual Halloween Block Party returns Saturday, October 25. One of the largest street parties in Texas, the event takes over Dallas’ beloved gayborhood. Dress to impress—or horrify—for a community-wide night of shrieks, shrills, drag, and the staple Halloween Costume Runway. Stroll the street amongst ghouls and slip into participating bars and clubs including S4, The Rose Room, Sue Ellen’s, and JR’s Bar and Grill. 3900 Block of Cedar Springs Road, dallashalloweenblockparty.com
Atlas, Amelia Social Lounge Halloween Pop-Up
In a San Antonio-meets-Dallas collaboration, Alamo City’s Amelia Social Lounge will be taking over Atlas’ Library Bar on Sunday, October 26 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. for a Halloween pop-up. Since its 2024 opening, the sultry, feminine-forward bar has become a highly-regarded San Antonio favorite, known for classics like martinis, aviations, and French 75s, as well as inventive creations like a vodka-infused sweet potato and brown sugar cocktail topped with chai whipped cream. For one night, Dallas gets a taste. Come back on Friday, October 31 for a 10-hour festival that transforms Bishop Arts into Halloween Town. 408 N. Bishop Ave., Ste. 101, Dallas, atlascocktailbar.com
Breakfast Bender, Halloween Day Party
Breakfast Bender kicks off Halloween Week on Sunday, October 26 with a day party at Atlas in Bishop Arts. From noon to 6 p.m., there will be a daylong DJ lineup, costume contest, giveaways, and themed cocktails and mocktails. For one day only, fuel up with a pumpkin spice espresso martini. 408 N. Bishop Ave., Ste. 101, Dallas
Musume, Halloween Industry Night
Inspired by Jujutsu Kaisen’s “Halloween in Shibuya,” Musume Dallas will channel Tokyo Nights on Monday, October 27. The Monday night event will pay homage to the manga series and Japanese culture with themed decor, $9 themed cocktails, and a curated menu including the $9 Bender Rolls, hand rolls, short rib bao buns, and jumbo lump crab tostadas. DJs Alexander Chase, Kibs, and Kuro will provide the sounds. 2330 Flora St., Ste. 100, Dallas, musumedallas.com
Meow Wolf, Cosmic Howl Halloween Party
Grapevine’s ultra-immersive art museum Meow Wolf will transform into a 21-and-up, cross-dimensional Halloween party on Friday, October 31. Expect portals, costumes, DJs, and a spooky burlesque show. Leading up to the night, Meow Wolf has a line up of ticketed events including a collaboration with Anime Social DFW, the Baelien Invasion, a punk band takeover called Revenge of the R@Z, and Emo Night. Families can join two Howl-O-Ween nights with trick-or-treating, flashmobs and pumpkin painting. Don’t forget to stop by the newly-unveiled in installation bar Prime Materia. 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Ste. 253, Grapevine, meowwolf.com
East Side, Halloween Movie Nights
This summer the Texas Legislature officially dubbed Denton the Halloween Capital of Texas, and the city is celebrating with its annual 31 Days of Denton Halloween. East Side is joining the fun with Wednesday movie nights. Arrive at 6 p.m. for family-friendly showings of Halloween classics like Hocus Pocus, then stay for 9 p.m. thrillers such as The Exorcist along with more than 450 whiskies, scotches, and bourbons, plus 80 craft beers. 1187 E. Oak St., Denton, eastsidedtx.com
José, OktoberFiesta
Through the month of October, José is honoring Día de los Muertos with OktoberFiesta, a Friday and Saturday late-night party that combines José’s regional Mexican cuisine with Mexico’s vibrant culture. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. with a taco menu and specialty cocktails. Come for Chihuahua- and Oaxaca cheese-filled machetes at dinner and stay to sip tequila on the garden patio. 4931 W. Lovers Ln., Dallas, jose.mx
Columbian Country Club & Bocado, Día de los Muertos Block Party
East Dallas’ opulent New York-inspired cocktail lounge Columbian Country Club and its neighbor, Bocado, an equally as lavish Mexican restaurant, are teaming up for a Día de los Muertos Block Party on Thursday, October 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. For $50, guests can enjoy themed cocktails and food, with entertainment ranging from Latin music and a mariachi band to dancing horses and theatrical Lucha Libre wrestling. 3314 Ross Ave., Ste. 150, Dallas, columbiancc.com
Dude, Sweet Chocolate, Halloween Spooktacular Costume Party
Chocolatier Katherine Clapner is throwing a Halloween bash at her Bishop Arts shop, Dude, Sweet Chocolate. Along with her signature butterscotch-filled miniature chocolate skulls, the century-old storefront will become a night of sugar-infused debauchery with whiskey and mezcal drinks, a pig roast, skull pizzas, sausage mummies, dips from La Bodega, cauldrons of chili, spiked drinking chocolate and more. Costumes are highly encouraged for the ticketed event. 336 W. Eighth St., Dallas, dudesweetchocolate.com
Sweet Tooth Hotel
Downtown’s Sweet Tooth Hotel kicked off spooky season with a new installation by local graffiti artist Ray Albarez. The debut showcases Día de los Muertos-themed aerosol art paired with the gallery’s over-the-top, Halloween drinks at the glittering Stay Sweet Cocktail Lounge. Expect flaming cocktails and a monthlong lineup of revelry with karaoke, Haunting Hits music bingo, and a Scary Sweet Femme Friday Halloween party with flash tattoos. 1511 Elm St., Ste. 100, Dallas, sweettoothhotel.com
Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar, Spooktacular Halloween Bash
For more than 30 years, Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar has been Texas’ go-to spot for boozy sing-a-longs. This Halloween, grab your crew and order a Lucky Duck schooner. The 52-ounce rubber duck-topped cocktail will give you the liquid courage to belt out “Thriller” at the top of your lungs. Plan to show up and show out in costumes. The best-dressed guests will win a New Year’s Eve VIP table to ring in 2026 in style. Multiple locations, petesduelingpianobar.com
JOA Grill, Halloween Feast
Kick off Halloween on Thursday, October 30 with a feast at JOA Grill. From 6 to 8 p.m., the contemporary Korean barbecue restaurant will serve a five-course menu with cocktail pairings for $85 (a steal!) The spread will include deviled eggs, Korean gumbo, yuzu salad, and a meat board with NY strip, chuck flap, and marinated galbi. End the meal with a rich chocolate cake. Don’t forget your costume. JOA will award a $300 prize to the best one. 2254 Royal Ln., Dallas, joagrill.com
KAI, Villains Unleashed
Legacy West’s KAI, a high-energy Asian restaurant known for its star-studded diners, lavish cuisine, and Instagram-demanding decor, invites villains to play this Halloween. The restaurant will be decked out in haunting decor all day, with the main party kicking off at 10 p.m. with DJ Ivan. Tap into your inner Cruella. The best villain costume wins a grand prize. 7301 Windrose Ave, C200, Plano, kailegacywest.com
Regines Lounge, Nightmare on Fitzhugh
This Halloween, Regines Lounge goes sinister with Nightmare on Fitzhugh Street. Step into the mind of a son of a hundred maniacs as the Wes Craven-inspired party overtakes the sophisticated cocktail bar. Metalcore band IRE will perform from 8 to 11 p.m, followed by DJ Inzo. 4152 Cole Ave., Ste. 104, Dallas, regineslounge.com
Asian Mint, K-Pop Halloween Takeover
Asian Mint’s love for K-pop runs deep—so much so that they’ve dubbed themselves the Mintees. This Halloween, each restaurant will transform into a tribute to their favorite groups, complete with decor, music, and costumed staff. Addison will feature a Saja Boys takeover; Lovers Lane will spotlight Huntrix; Oak Lawn is dedicated to Twice; Richardson highlights Blackpink; and Forest Lane goes full ARMY with BTS. Multiple locations, asianmint.com
