the burton bar at utopia studios photo courtesy of the burton bar

8 Halloween pop-up bars and parties celebrating spooky season around St. Louis

The haunting season is here, and St. Louis is home to several spooky pop-up bars and Halloween parties.  

Numbskull Halloween Invasion // Westport Social
The Halloween pop-up bar formerly called Corpse Reviver is back and bigger than ever. Rebranded as Numbskull Halloween Invasion, the pop-up bar is happening at Westport Social until Oct. 31. Free admission. 910 Westport Plaza Drive, Maryland Heights, 314.548.2876, westportsocial-stl.com

cocktail from numbskull halloween invasion at westport social // photo courtesy of numbskull

 

The Burton Bar // Utopia Studios 
Party at a Beetlejuice-themed speakeasy pop-up at Utopia Studios now through Oct. 31. Admission includes a 90-minute stay, a welcome beverage and games. Tickets available online. $15. 3957 Park Ave., St. Louis, 314.773.3660, utopiastl.com 

Ghoul House and Haunted Trail // Public School House
With a full bar inside as well as outdoors, plus a haunted trail, you won’t want to miss this themed pop-up at the historic 1875 schoolhouse in Cottleville. The event runs from Oct. 18 to 29. Tickets available online. Prices vary. 5546 Chestnut St., Cottleville, 636.720.1905, publicschoolhouse.com

Cauldrons & Cocktails // Presto Wine Bar
Enjoy Halloween-themed cocktails and a food buffet during a 2.5-hour table reservation. This event takes place Friday, Oct. 20, Saturday, Oct. 21, and again Thursday, Oct. 26, and Friday, Oct. 27. Tickets available online. $20 to $30. 100 Main St., St. Peters, 636.387.0780, Facebook: Presto Wine Bar

Vampire Bar // City Museum
Fright at the Museum, City Museum’s Halloween-themed exhibit, entertainment and food and drink event, is happening until Saturday, Oct. 28, and is included with general admission to the museum. Vampire Bar allows guests to sip on blood bag cocktails and other crimson drinks. Tickets available online. $20. 750 N. 16th St., St. Louis, 314.231,2489, citymuseum.org

Apparition // Sports & Social at Ballpark Village
This otherworldly pop-up bar at Sports & Social at Ballpark Village features drinks served in bubbling cauldrons and a haunting ambiance. Apparition runs until Nov. 2. Reservations required online. $5. 601 Clark Ave., St. Louis, 314.797.7530, stlballparkvillage.com

Mad Tea Party Halloween Bash // Ballpark Village
This Halloween party is slated for Saturday, Oct. 28, at Ballpark Village and features live music from Moon & The Teenage Dirtbags, drink specials and a costume contest. Tickets available online. $20. 601 Clark Ave., St. Louis, 314.797.7530, stlballparkvillage.com

Mollyween // Molly’s in Soulard
Back for its 10th year, Mollyween at Molly’s Soulard is the bar’s annual Halloween bash. This one-night event will feature a Halloween costume contest, plus food and drink specials on Saturday, Oct. 28. Free admission. 816 Geyer Ave., St. Louis, 314.241.6200, mollysinsoulard.com