Halloween is just two weeks away, and anticipation for the holiday has been growing since August, when Spirit Halloween stores began popping up in August — a true marker that spooky season is upon us.
Now that fall fun has officially arrived in Knoxville, bars and breweries in the city are helping locals celebrate Halloween with themed pop-ups and holiday menus.
Brother Wolf
Located at: 108 W. Jackson Ave, #1
Brother Wolf has officially rebranded to Brother Werewolf for spooky season.
Customers can try Brother Werewolf's Wolves Blood seasonal cocktail, served in a blood bag, from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
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Chismoso
Located at: 131 S. Gay St.
Chismoso is switching things up with
a menu to celebrate both Halloween and the Day of the Dead.
Try the seasonal menu with an El Chupacabra or a Pumpkin Spice Margarita at Chismoso, open 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday.
Tern Club
Located at: 135 S. Gay St.
Tern Club is bringing a slightly different vibe to the Halloween bar scene with a haunted doll menu to celebrate the holiday.
Tern Club is closed Monday and open from 4 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. to midnight Sunday.
Token Game Tavern
Located at: 213 N. Seven Oaks Dr.
On Oct. 9, the arcade bar transformed from Token Game Tavern into the Halloween pop-up Alice in Horrorland, themed around a zombie outbreak.
Want a chance to see a ghost make your cocktail? Alice in Horrorland is open 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, noon to 1 a.m. Saturday and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday.
Xul Beer Company
Located at: 213 E. 5th Ave.
Xul is prepared for Halloween. The brewery is decked out with spider webs and spiders across the ceiling.
If you plan on stopping by Xul to see its final Movie Massacre night, try the "Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid." The eerie green glow of the drink is perfect for Halloween. Xul is open noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Afton Pratt covers trending and breaking news for Knox News and Tennessee. She can be reached at ampratt@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: 5 Knoxville bars with Halloween pop-ups and spooky themed menus
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