Oct 4, 2024 - Things to Do

Halloween in Des Moines: 4 bar pop-ups across the metro

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someone dressed as scream and a woman serving a drink — Photos: Courtesy of The Station

It's time to don your costumes — Halloween is almost here, and bars and restaurants around the metro are serving spooky surprises to commemorate the season.

Driving the news: Your typical haunts are featuring fun twists on their decor and menus through Nov. 2.

🍺 Exile: The Des Moines brewery is hosting The Haunting, with Halloween drinks, dishes and decor on the top and bottom levels. Special events throughout the month include "Drinks with Dracula" and a costumed "Beggar's Brunch."

Reservations here.

💀 Good News, Darling: The downtown speakeasy is serving its "Disturb" menu this month and offering eyebrow-raising cocktails like "Dead!" — a tequila drink with mole, white chocolate, ancho and ... chicken fat wash.

Opens at 7pm, Wednesday-Saturday.

😈 Nightmare on Ingersoll and Nightmare at Jordan Creek: The Station is hosting Halloween pop-ups at its Des Moines location, as well as its new temporary space at Jordan Creek mall. Both offer specialty drinks and fun events throughout the month like "Beetlejuice" trivia.

Reservations available at Ingersoll and Jordan Creek.

🍸 The Republic on Grand: The Wicked Heights rooftop Halloween pop-up includes specialty cocktails and a costume party Oct. 26.

No reservations needed. 3-10pm Monday-Thursday, 2pm-midnight Friday-Saturday, 3-10pm Sunday.

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Halloween in Des Moines: 4 bar pop-ups across the metro

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