The Las Vegas Halloween season is transforming the city into a thrilling playground, offering a lineup of themed cocktails, spooky speakeasies, and extravagant parties designed to delight and terrify. From tabletop mixology to costume contests with thousands on the line, the city’s bars and lounges are brewing up unforgettable experiences all month long.
Curated Cocktail Experiences: The Haunting of Horseshoe
The Horseshoe Las Vegas offers two highly-themed destinations—The Cabinet of Curiosities and The Lock speakeasy—that are casting a wicked spell with limited-time Halloween drink menus.
The Cabinet of Curiosities: Eerie and Entertaining Drinks
Inside The Cabinet of Curiosities, guests can choose from a range of fantastical drinks, all priced at 18. These themed cocktails are as visually engaging as the lounge’s collection of oddities.
- The Jack-O-Lantern blends cognac, Cointreau, orange juice, and cream, garnished with fun teeth for a playful bite.
- The Vampire’s Special is a vodka and amaretto cocktail that comes with a “bloody syringe” of raspberry puree, inviting guests to stir in the finishing touch.
- The Purple People Eater is a startling cocktail of Empress Gin, orgeat, and berry mix, topped with Sprite and finished with a bubble gum eyeball garnish that appears to track your movements.
- For a sweet seasonal hit, the Pumpkin Pie Shot blends Fireball, pineapple juice, pumpkin puree, and heavy cream.
The Lock Speakeasy: Avant-Garde Mixology
Hidden behind a mysterious entrance within The Cabinet of Curiosities, The Lock Speakeasy elevates the spooky cocktail experience (at 24). Their signature Halloween drink, Quoth the Raven, is a beguiling cocktail of gin, crème de violette, raspberry puree, and squid ink, finished with purple glitter and served in a dramatic bird glass. The Witch’s Hex offers a spellbinding experience with reposado tequila, yuzu syrup, and passion fruit puree, all sealed with shimmering green glitter.
Themed Halloween Party Weekends
Major venues across the Strip are hosting immersive holiday takeovers, complete with live DJs, special drinks, and high-stakes costume contests.
Haunted Hotel California at Juliet Cocktail Room
From Thursday, October 30, through Saturday, November 1, Juliet Cocktail Room at The Venetian Resort transforms into the Haunted Hotel California, complete with eerie elegance and music that pays homage to the Eagles’ residency at The Sphere.
- Battle of the Ballads: The weekend kicks off on Thursday, October 30, with a special Halloween edition of the singing showdown, where the winner claims a $1,000 cash prize and a Juliet residency.
- Specialty Cocktails: Creepy-chic cocktails like the Orange is the Pumpkin (made with Mt. Gay Eclipse, Cointreau, and Ghost Energy orange cream) and Poison Ivy (made with Botanist gin and black sugar) are available.
Mad Scientist Week at Electra Cocktail Club
Electra Cocktail Club at The Venetian Resort hosts a “Mad Scientist” themed weekend from October 30 through November 1. The club features glowing décor, spooky science vibes, and two cash prize costume contests with $2,500 awarded to the sexiest costume on both Thursday and Friday night. The exclusive, madly creative cocktail menu includes the Boo-V (Remy V, elderflower liqueur, and Ghost Energy OG) and the Orange is the Pumpkin.
Witches and Warlocks at Rosina Cocktail Lounge
The sultry Rosina Cocktail Lounge at The Venetian Resort will feature its “Witches and Warlocks” cocktail menu all October long. The intimate, haunted retreat offers stylish Halloween-inspired drinks, including the Poison Ivy (gin, fresh lemon, melon liqueur, and black sugar) and the Boo-V, perfect for a wickedly elegant evening.
Spellbinding Spirits Mixology Experience
For guests who want to be the mixologist, The Cabinet of Curiosities offers a hands-on Spellbinding Spirits: A Halloween Mixology Experience every Saturday and Sunday in October, as well as the last three weeks of the month. Guests learn to create specialty drinks like the Smashed Pumpkin (bourbon, pumpkin puree, and apple cider) and the Zombie (a mix of light, dark, and seasoned rums with passionfruit and pomegranate liquor).
Additional Haunts and Happy Hours
All-Hours Haunt: Café Americano at Caesars Palace and Paris
For those who need their spooky spirits served at any hour, Café Americano—located at both Caesars Palace and Paris Las Vegas—is the perfect destination. Known for its 24-hour menu of upscale American and international bites, this spot is ideal for fueling up before a big party or winding down after a night of revelry. Diners can kick off their evening (or morning) with the appropriately named Devil’s Margarita ($17). This seasonal cocktail is crafted to be spicy, salty, and entirely spooky, offering a bold, fiery flavor that perfectly captures the spirit of a Vegas Halloween.
Cuban Spirits: Havana 1957 at Flamingo Las Vegas
Escape the Strip and step into a classic Cuban fiesta with a Halloween twist at Havana 1957, the only Cuban restaurant on the Las Vegas Boulevard. This vibrant location is serving a spooky take on the classic Mojito, known as La Bruja (“The Witch,” $17). This seasonal brew is the perfect way to get into the Día de Muertos spirit. To make the most of your visit, pair this festive cocktail with Havana’s free live show, which features authentic Cuban music and entertainment every Friday and Saturday starting at 7:30 PM.
Mystical Mixology: Mercato Della Pescheria at Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian
Located in the stunning St. Mark’s Square within the Grand Canal Shoppes, Mercato Della Pescheria is renowned for its fresh, flavorful Italian pastas and incredible seafood. This year, the coastal Italian hotspot is shaking up a dark and dramatic drink at the bar called the Witches Brew ($17). This cocktail is a must-try for those seeking a spooky but sophisticated experience, featuring a complex blend of fall flavors and a captivating presentation that includes an element of smoke, giving it a touch of theatrical flair and a haunting aroma.
