Five NYC Spooky Restaurants to Visit this Season
It’s officially October, which means it’s the perfect time to indulge in the city’s best Halloween themed restaurants. Whether you want to get your meal served to you by Beetlejuice himself, or to go back in time to the Victorian Era and feel you’re dining amongst the likes of Edgar Allen Poe, New York City is the place you’ll be able to find it.
Here are some of New York City’s best spooky-themed restaurants to check off your list this fall season.
Beetle House NYC
If you’re a die-hard fan of “all things horror”, this place is a must to add to your New York City bucket list. Located in Manhattan’s lower-east side, Beetle House NYC is the city’s only Tim Burton themed restaurant, and is filled with spooky décor and characters. Even the food and drinks are served with mesmerizing colors. So, if you’re looking to have horror film characters serve you this Halloween, Beetle House NYC should be your go-to.
Location: 308 E 6th St, New York, NY 10003
2. The Cauldron
Looking to create your own magic potions this Halloween season? If so, FiDi’s restaurant and bar The Cauldron is where you can do just that. Adults and children can indulge in this interactive drink-making experience equipped with a cloak and magic wand to make your perfect potion beverage that is year round. In addition to potion-making this Halloween season, you also reserve your spot to pumpkin carve while drinking their signature “HallowCream Cider” that is available for all ages!
Location: 47 Stone St, New York, NY 10004
3. Oscar wilde
Next up on the list is Oscar Wilde, located in Chelsea and named after the famous Irish poet and playwriter Oscar Wilde. This glamourous Victorian-themed restaurant has the perfect spooky atmosphere that makes you feel as though you are trapped in another era. It is definitely an extravagant dining experience with available mocktails and cocktails as well as a brunch and dinner menu that has something for everyone to enjoy. When visited past dusk, the vibe becomes dim and gloomy in the best possible ways.
Location: 45 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
4. House of wax
Moving out of Manhattan to downtown Brooklyn, the bar House of Wax is located in the lobby of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. It is an unusual spot to place this kind of bar, especially given what is displayed throughout it. It holds the collection of many wax figure heads that were made in the late 1800’s and were shown until the early 1900’s. It’s certainly something spooky to check out that will top off your scary movie.
Location: 445 Albee Square W #4410, Brooklyn, NY 11201
5. Lillie’s victorian establishment
Last but not least on our list, and all decked out for this Halloween season, Lillie’s Victorian Establishment takes spooky to a whole new level. Decorated with skeletons and cobwebs from ceiling to floor, and offering a wide range of drinks for those 21 and up, this certainly is an establishment you don’t want to miss out on. It has been said to be one of the city’s best-decorated restaurants and gathering places, so surely worth the subway fair.
Location: 249 West 49th and 13 East 17th
Whether you plan to go out with friends, family, or your significant other, one of these thrilling restaurants will, without a doubt, make your day end eventfully. You’re certain to find a spot everyone will be frightfully spooked this Halloween season.