With Halloween right around the corner, many metro Detroit bars are preparing by hosting pop-ups centered around the holiday. Here are some to check out:
Oakland County
The Oakland
Located in Ferndale, The Oakland will host a pop-up featuring Halloween-themed decorations, drinks, collectibles, and more. The Haunting at The Oakland will feature cocktails such as the Widow’s Whisper, Poison Apple, and Clown Pear-anoia. Now through Nov. 2. 201 West 9 Mile Road, Ferndale; theoaklandferndale.com.
Halloweiss at Weiss Distilling Company
Clawson’s Weiss Distilling Company is hosting its fifth Halloweiss event throughout October. Halloweiss will feature themed cocktails made with Weiss’s own Vanishing Vodka, Straitjacket Gin, and more. Now through Nov. 7. 34 East 14 Mile Road, Clawson; thewdc.com.
Spookeasy at The Royal Park Hotel
Rochester’s Royal Park Hotel is hosting a plethora of Halloween events. A collaboration with Suntory Global Spirits brings the Spookeasy, featuring themed drinks like the Poltergeist Potion, Blood Moon Margarita, and Boo Berry Brew. On Oct. 28, guests can take the Cocktails From the Crypt Class and learn how to make deliciously spooky drinks. Now through Oct. 31. 600 E University Drive, Rochester; royalparkhotelmi.com.
Wayne County
Haunted House of Film at Side Hustle Lounge
Detroit’s Side Hustle Lounge will host this horror-film themed event throughout the month of October. With decorations inspired by movies like Psycho, The Shining, and Halloween, Side Hustle will also play classic horror films on Tuesdays. The limited-time menu will include creepy cocktails like The Bloody Margarita, Purple People Eater, Monsters, Inc., and Hocus Pocus. Now through Oct. 31. 1226 Library Street, Detroit; sidehustledetroit.com.
Black Lagoon at The Skip
For the month of October, The Skip in downtown Detroit is one of over 30 locations across the U.S. for the popular Black Lagoon cocktail pop-up. Starting off as a one-night pop-up in Toronto, Black Lagoon has since become a coveted event throughout North America. Now through Nov. 1. 1234 The Belt, Detroit; theskipdetroit.com.
Secret bars at Hush Haunted Attraction
Westland’s Hush Haunted Attractions features three secret bars, each with its own distinct horror theme. Whether you’re at the Starlet Lounge, Camp Slaughter, or the Showman’s Midnight Review, there are plenty of scares to be had at Hush. A “Creep Pass” — a $10 add-on for 21+ ticketholders — is required to access the bars. Now through Nov. 7. 37550 Cherry Hill Road, Westland; hushhauntedattractions.com.
Macomb County
Ghost Bar at Host Utica
For the last two weeks of October, Host Utica is transforming its bar into a creepy, candle-lit libation destination. Grab a $5 Jell-O shot or try a $16 limited-time cocktail like the Six Feet Under (bourbon, cherry wine cordial, blanc vermouth, and BBQ bitters). No reservations, walk-ins only. Oct. 20-31. 7759 Auburn Rd, Utica; hostutica.com.
Washtenaw County
Black Lagoon at Hunã
Like The Skip in downtown Detroit, Hunã will host a Black Lagoon pop-up throughout the month of October. Located below Echelon Kitchen & Bar, the tiki-themed bar will be taken over by Halloween decorations and themed cocktails. Now through Oct. 31. 200 S Main Street, Ann Arbor; huna.bar.
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