Spooky season has arrived, and Nashville bars are embracing Halloween with a variety of themed pop-up experiences across the city.
From vampire hideaways and haunted speakeasies to immersive cocktail destinations with spooky decor and seasonal drinks, these limited-time events offer plenty of festive ways to celebrate the season.
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Here's a look at some of the Halloween pop-up bars and themed experiences taking over Nashville this October.
Impractical Magic at Hidden Bar
Located at: 200 Fourth Avenue N.
Noelle's Hidden Bar has transformed its space with an "Impractical Magic" theme through Oct. 31. The pop-up is inspired by the Owens family home from the cult-favorite film and features themed cocktails and decor.
The bar is open from 5 p.m. to
midnight Sunday through Thursday and from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. No reservations are required.
The Apothecary at The Pool Club
Located at: 1 Music Square West
"The Apothecary" will run through Oct. 29, featuring seasonal decor, specialty cocktails and limited-time food and drink offerings.
Weekly happenings include complimentary tarot card readings with Jes Justice Chance on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. as part of its "Tarot & Tonics" event, while weekends will feature a rooftop brunch with food, drinks and live DJ entertainment.
The venue will also offer a nightly "Witching Hour" special, with $10 cocktails available from 10 p.m. until close.
The Spookeasy at Holston House
Located at: 118 Seventh Avenue North
"The Spookeasy," available through Oct. 31, has turned Bar Tenn at Holston House into an immersive haunted hideaway complete with flickering portraits, ghostly illusions and a menu of spooky cocktails.
Themed bites include Witches Brew Queso, Evil Eye Meatballs and the Haunted Harvest Charcuterie Board. The pop-up will be open daily from 3 p.m. to midnight.
As part of the seasonal experience, the hotel is partnering with local pet psychic and medium Kelsey Gilchriest to offer complimentary pet readings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 9 and Oct. 30 with the purchase of a Spookeasy cocktail or appetizer.
The Spookeasy is located in Bar Tenn on the hotel's ground floor, while the pet psychic readings will take place in the lobby.
Dia de Las Daisies at Pushing Daisies
Located at: 570 Broadway
Pushing Daisies, Nashville's underground margarita bar beneath Broadway, is celebrating Day of the Dead with its "Día de las Daisies" event.
Running from Oct. 27 through Nov. 1, the celebration will feature Dia de los Muertos-inspired decor, specialty themed margaritas and live DJ entertainment throughout the week.
Bloode, Booze and Broadway at Whiskey River Saloon
Located at: 111 Broadway
Throughout October, Whiskey River Saloon is hosting its "Blood, Booze and Broadway" celebration, featuring specialty cocktails and frightful photo opportunities.
Moonlight & Mischief at TailGate Brewery East Nashville
Located at: 811 Gallatin Ave.
Tailgate Brewery's East Nashville location has been transformed for the season with its "Moonlight and Mischief" pop-up, running through Nov. 1.
"We’ve transformed the taproom into a wizard’s hideaway, complete with cobblestone walls, stained glass windows, flickering lanterns, and plenty of magic tucked throughout," a social media post said.
As part of the experience, the brewery is serving a themed menu featuring items such as Dragon's Breath Pizza, Moon Bread Service with five house-made dips and Mischief Wands.
Guests can also sip on specialty cocktails, including the Lantern in the Woods, a glowing drink that lights up, along with Evidence No. 13, a shimmering rum punch, and the Crimson Garden, an elderflower spritz.
Black Flame Beer Works at East Nashville Beer Works
Located at: 320 E. Trinity Lane
East Nashville Beer Works is getting into the Halloween spirit with a "Hocus Pocus"-themed pop-up running through Nov. 1.
The seasonal experience features themed cocktails, a special food menu and festive décor inspired by the beloved 1993 film. Guests can also take part in special events throughout the pop-up, including trivia nights and movie screenings.
Hulaween at Chopper
Located at: 1100 Stratton Ave.
It's Hulaween at Chopper.
The East Nashville tiki bar is serving an extensive menu of Halloween-themed cocktails, including the Chopper Mai Tia, Blood Tide and Robo Zombie, as part of the seasonal pop-up which runs through Oct. 31.
Honky Tonk Hell at Lucky Bastard Saloon
Located at: 408 Broadway
Lucky Bastard Saloon on Nashville's Lower Broadway is hosting "Honky Tonk Hell," available throughout October. The seasonal experience features specialty cocktails, themed decor and spooky photo opportunities.
Black Lagoon Pop-Up at Barrel Proof
Located at: 1010 Fourth Ave N.
"Black Lagoon," a Halloween-themed pop-up bar with 34 locations across North America, is making its Nashville stop at Barrel Proof from Oct. 13-31.
Guests can expect haunting decor and a menu of specialty cocktails.
According to a social media post, this year's drink lineup includes Abyssa's Obsession, a pumpkin-infused rum cocktail; Bone Temple, a fall-inspired margarita; and Moon Shadow, a dark, moody twist on the classic espresso martini.
The Lair Pop-Up at Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville
Located at: 209 Broadway
Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville has transformed its speakeasy, Buddy's Backroom, into "The Lair," a vampire-themed pop-up open through Nov. 1.
Located on the third floor of the Lower Broadway venue, the space features eerie decor and a festive drink menu that includes $10 blood bag cocktails, Pumpkin Spice and Candy Corn Martinis, Evil Eye Jell-O Shots, mocktails and other seasonal offerings.
The pop-up is open Fridays through Sundays from 1 p.m. until late night.
East Nashville invasion at Lost and Found
Located at: 3104 Gallatin Pike
An alien invasion has landed at Lost and Found, which has transformed into a UFO-themed pop-upthrough Nov. 1.
The limited-time experience features a lineup of space-inspired cocktails, including the Ted the Alien, made with Bacardi rum, St-Germain, strawberry-lime and clove. Other featured drinks include the Bad Astronaut, Mars Marg and Invasion Zombie.
Guests can also upgrade their drinks with a collectible themed mug while enjoying the extraterrestrial-inspired atmosphere.
Halloween at Up-Down Nashville, Ernie's Boondock
Located at: 927 Woodland St.
Up-Down Nashville is celebrating Halloween with two nights of costume contests and themed cocktails Oct. 30-31.
According to a news release, guests can compete in nightly costume contests for a chance to win a $500 grand prize, with categories including "Best Group Costume" and "Most On-Brand." Winners will be announced at midnight each night.
Attendees can also commemorate their costumes in the venue's photobooth while enjoying specialty "blood bag" cocktails. A live DJ is scheduled to perform from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 31.
Downstairs at Ernie's Boondock, the basement bar beneath Up-Down, guests can find an additional menu of themed beverages plus a live DJ spinning music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 31.
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com.
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