Where to Drink in Philly If You’re Dressing Up for Halloween

So you’ve done the hard work of figuring out that singularly niche Halloween costume that won’t appear constantly across bars, but isn't too niche that you have to explain who you are all night.

Now there's only one question:

Where the hell are you going?

Halloween is our favorite night of the year, where you can walk into a Philly bar dressed as a vampire, a sexy whatever, your favorite movie character or, as previously stated, that perfectly niche character. Nobody bats an eye, and no matter who you’re pretending to be, you'll fit right in.

If you're planning to get dressed up and hit the bars this Halloween, here are a few Philly spots worth adding to the night.

Taproom of Horrors at Evil Genius Beer Company

If your ideal Halloween involves beer, costumes and a healthy dose of creepy, begin right here.

Evil Genius Beer Company brings back its Taproom of Horrors, turning the brewery into a spooky destination for the season.

It's a particularly good option for anyone who wants Halloween to be part of the entire night rather than just an excuse to put on a costume. Check out the decorations and see what kind of trouble the crew gets into.

Taqueria Amor

All Halloween stops don’t need to involve haunted decorations and spooky cocktails, sometimes you need are tacos and aliens.

Taqueria Amor is a great addition to the night if your group wants to grab some food while you're out drinking, and this bars commitment to an out-of-this-world atmosphere make it the perfect stop to eat at. Not too scary that you’ve lost your appetite, but still seasonally fun. 

Nightmare Before Tinsel

If you like your Halloween nightlife with a side of over-the-top decorations, Nightmare Before Tinsel just has to be on your list.

This seasonal pop-up turns the bar into a full-on Christmas-meets-nightmare situation, which is exactly the kind of wonderfully weird thing Philly does so well. It's spooky, it's festive, it's a tad bit ridiculous.

And if you've got a costume that craves dramatic scenery, this is the place to bring it.

Monster March

Now for the option that lets you skip the “Where should we go next?” debate.

Monster March is our Halloween bar crawl, created for anyone who would rather spend the night bouncing between Philly bars than planting themselves at one spot.

It's especially useful for the group chat where everyone has an opinion about where to go and nobody is capable of making that decision. Instead of spending Halloween arguing over the itinerary, just make the crawl the itinerary.

Costume? Check.

Friends? Check.

Drinks? Obviously.

Now all that’s left is to figure out what you're drinking!