Spooky Season Sips: Halloween Pop-Up Bars Around Detroit

As the crisp autumn air settles over Detroit, the city transforms into a haven for Halloween enthusiasts.

Several local bars are embracing the spooky season, offering themed cocktails and eerie decor to get you into the spirit.

Here's a curated list of must-visit Halloween pop-up bars around Detroit this October.

Black Lagoon at The Skip

Returning for its fifth year, the Black Lagoon pop-up takes over The Skip in Downtown Detroit's Parker's Alley.

From October 1 through November 2, immerse yourself in haunted house-inspired decorations and sip on spine-chilling cocktails like the Midnight Forever, a savory vodka sour as black as your soul, and the Widow Maker, an eerie tipple that will haunt your nightmares.

Nightmare on Bagley

Located at 2545 Bagley Street in Southwest Detroit, Nightmare on Bagley returns this year with a Halloween-themed ambiance and seasonally inspired drinks.

Open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday until November 5, this pop-up offers cocktails like the Bloodrita and Peaches & Scream.

Iron Gate's Wizard Pop-Up

For fans of the magical world, Iron Gate in Downtown Wyandotte presents a Wizard pop-up bar.

Indulge in drinks inspired by the Harry Potter universe, including Butter Beer, Unicorn Blood, Whining Myrtle, Dark Arts, and Basilisk Breath.

Reservations are encouraged, with bar and patio seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Halloweiss IV at Weiss Distilling Co.

In Clawson, Weiss Distilling Co. brings back Halloweiss IV, transforming their space into a candlelit speakeasy adorned with skull-shaped shot glasses and bubbling cauldrons of punch.

Open Tuesday through Saturday, reservations are recommended to enjoy their array of spooky cocktails.

Dead City Distillery at Detroit City Distillery

Eastern Market's Detroit City Distillery morphs into Dead City Distillery for the season.

With black lights, skeletons, and fluorescent handprints, the bar offers a haunted chemist vibe.

Try their new Absinthe Supérieure Isabella in cocktails like the Verdant Elixir and Graveyard Shift.

Spookeasy Pop-Up Bar at the Royal Park Hotel

The bar inside Rochester's Royal Park Hotel transforms into the Spookeasy, a world of dim lighting, cobwebs, and floating candles casting a ghostly glow.

Enjoy spooky light bites and classic cocktails in this hauntingly elegant setting.

As Halloween approaches, these pop-up bars offer unique experiences to celebrate the season.

Whether you're seeking a magical escape or a haunted hideaway, Detroit's bar scene has something to offer every ghost and ghoul.