5 spooky Halloween bars in Metro Detroit
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Who hasn't thought about drinking a blood-red margarita while staring into the empty yet welcoming eyes of a plastic skeleton?
- If you're into that, we've got some options for local Halloween pop-up bars:
Side Hustle Lounge downtown: This bar's "Haunted House of Film" is an immersive experience with decor inspired by horror movies like "Psycho," "The Exorcist" and "Halloween."
- Classics will play on the bar's projector while patrons order drinks like the Hocus Pocus, Bloody Margarita or Monsters Inc.
Mesa in Royal Oak: Step into a decked-out haunted cantina with dramatic drinks like the Bone Daddy Margarita, Witches' Poison and Vampire Juice in a blood bag.
- See fire shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Black Lagoon pop-ups: This eerie cocktail pop-up — started in Toronto by two bar owners who love horror — is appearing at bars across the U.S., including The Skip in downtown Detroit and Hunã in Ann Arbor.
Weiss Distilling Company in Clawson: Also immersively decorated, this spot is called "Halloweiss V" until the end of the month. Find eerie green and purple lighting, glowing "chemicals" and a long list of special cocktails including the Seeds of Despair and Chemical X punch for two.
The Black Salt in Hamtramck: Witchy vibes and cocktails paired with spells and metaphysical ingredients all year round.
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