There are so many ways to spend Halloween, how do you choose? Some people spend October looking for the creepiest haunted house they can find, while others are fully committed to pumpkin’ed out everything. Still others just want to throw on a costume, grab a cocktail, and have a really good night out.

Whatever your Halloween personality, Craftsman Row Saloon’s Halloween pop-up has a cocktail to match.

The Center City bar gets into the spooky spirit with Halloween decorations, themed cocktails, and plenty of reasons to make a night of it. So instead of asking what you're drinking, we're asking a much more important question: What kind of Halloween are you?

Once October rolls around, Philly's nightlife gets a spooky facelift. After months of regular cocktails and simple decor, FINALLY the bars go balls to the wall in every department possible. The decor is better, the cocktails get creepier, the costumes come out – we LIVE. .

If you're looking for the best Halloween bars in Philadelphia for 2026, we've thrown together a little list of some of the spots worth having in your mind’s eye.

We're talking horror-themed bars, creepy cocktails, giant pumpkin patches, clown-filled lounges, metal bars, vegan horror havens and full-blown Halloween pop-ups.

Hey Philly, it's just about that time again, the time to trade your summer bar crawl for a spooky one.

Because Craftsman Row Saloon's Nightmare Before Christmas pop-up is back, and it kicks off this Thursday, September 10.

If you thought it was too early to start celebrating Halloween, we're going to need you to relax. However, does your ideal fall night involves a little Jack Skellington, a lot of Halloween decorations, themed cocktails, oversized milkshakes, and no interest in subtle seasonal décor? In that case, you're going to want to make your way to Center City this weekend. 

If you want guaranteed vibes on Halloween week, and not lines and guesswork, check out four of our top picks across the city.

Philadelphia doesn’t just do Halloween, it decorates every corner and mixes it with smoke, neon, and a healthy line outside the door. Here’s a smart, walkable way to turn the city’s most photogenic pop-ups and bars into a crawl that feels festive instead of frantic.

Philadelphia does spooky season with extra flair. Walk a few blocks in Center City or Old City and you will pass skeletons hanging from ceilings, neon cobwebs, and cocktail lists that bubble and smoke. This year’s Halloween takeovers run the spectrum from circus-y creepy beer gardens to sky-high lounges, with a handful of immersive shows that turn your drink order into part of the plot.

Photos from the 2024 Monster March Halloween Bar Crawl through Philadelphia

Halloween is that one time of year when adults get to ditch the everyday grind, throw on a wild costume for one incredible evening! And this year, we’re turning Cavanaugh's Riverdeck into a haunted party paradise with a costume contest that’s going BIG! Think your outfit can steal the show? Prove it at our costume contest! We’re handing out $500 in cash, a flatscreen HD TV, and more cool prizes for the best costumes at 9 PM. Go creepy, hilarious, or just plain over-the-top—it’s your time to shine. Plus, everyone who joins the costume contest walks away with some Cav’s Cash. That’s right, we’re paying you to look good!

Halloween is creeping up on us like a black cat in a dark alley, and that means it’s time to get those costumes together for the top Philadelphia costume contests!

For those of you looking to not only dress to impress but also shake it 'til you break it, we've rounded up the hottest costume contests and parties that are really going to be a scream.

Hey, spooky souls of Philly! The ghostly season is upon us and it's time to lock down your plans for Halloween, 2024. If you thought last year was scary, prepare yourself because this October is rolling in with more chills, thrills, and dance spills than ever before.

Philadelphia, often celebrated for its constitutional history and die-hard football fans, has another side—a spooky side that just might raise the hair on your neck. This Halloween, as you wander through the city, you will find more than beautiful murals and Liberty Bell tours. In fact, some of the local bars and restaurants have a reputation for offering more than just a fantastic menu and inviting atmosphere. They're known for their ghostly residents, tales of betrayal, and whispers of the supernatural.

It’s that spooky time of year again, where the spirits come out to play and Philadelphia's nightlife scene gets a haunted makeover. Forget trick-or-treating – this year, it's all about tricked-out cocktails and boo-tiful atmospheres at some of Philadelphia's hottest Halloween-themed bars. Curious which spots made the cut? Let’s get into it!

Philadelphia, of course known for its historical roots, is also a city of restless spirits and eerie encounters waiting to be explored. Feeling brave enough this Halloween season to walk among the restless spirits and phantoms of Philadelphia?

This historic city is home to some of the spookiest ghost tours you'll ever encounter. These tours promise to deliver a spine-tingling experience that will leave you questioning what really goes bump in the night (even if you started out a skeptic). Grab your ghost-hunting gear, and prepare for some spine-chilling tales. 

Philadelphia is UNDER ATTACK! The atom splitter at the power plant went haywire and started zapping the workers. The government tried to contain the workers but they started turning into hideous beasts. The dangerous Bio-monsters are now making their way to Philadelphia! We're predicting that they'll reach Philly by October 26th at 6pm! The Monster March Halloween Bar Crawl is back!