‘Tis the season for pumpkin-spiced everything, costume parties and things that go bump in the night. Several area bars, restaurants, coffee shops and breweries are getting into the Halloween spirit with parties, pop-ups and oyster roasts (this is the Lowcountry, after all). Here’s where to celebrate:
A Nightmare on Cannon Street
The Co-Op. Downtown. All month
Through the end of the month, The Co-Op’s downtown location turns into A Nightmare on Cannon Street. The cafe will operate normally between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. but once the clock strikes 5 p.m. every day, the nightmare begins with specialty food and drink menus. Snack on cheekily named items like the Sorority Massacre sandwich, made with tomato, mozzarella, basil pesto and balsamic vinaigrette on sourdough served with fries. Drinks include the Brat Halloween, with vodka, sour apple liqueur and house mix and the Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini which is just what its name suggests.
“Halloween has always been my favorite holiday ever since I was a kid. My family decorated our house together and we celebrated all month long,” Co-Op owner Jess Patterson said. “I wanted to create that for the neighborhood on Cannon Street. A fun place to enjoy the decor, cocktails and food all month long. Horror movies. Well, I like them. I like them a lot. Maybe too much.”
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
Prohibition. Downtown. Oct. 24 through Nov. 2
Prohibition’s Halloween pop-up features over-the-top decor and Halloween-inspired food specials from chefs Greg Garrison and Analisa LaPietra. Guests can also order specialty cocktails from Jim McCourt including a Patron cocktail served in a blood bag (fun!) and test tube shots of Cazadores Cafe. The pop-up kicks off Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 2. Hours are 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday. Reservations are available online.
Espookio
Estadio. Downtown. Oct. 15 through Nov. 2. Special event at 6 p.m. Oct. 31.
Things get spooky at Estadio during Espookio, with Halloween decor and food and drink specials starting Oct. 15. Make your way to the Spring Street spot on all Hallow’s Eve for a special party featuring a variety of bites and spooky, boozy bevs. Follow Estadio on Instagram to learn more.
Oddtober
Odd Duck Market. Park Circle. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 25
Odd Duck Market throws a good ol’ fashioned Halloween party, Oddtober, with local vendors, tarot card readings and live bandana stitching. Take part in an Oktoberfest beer tasting, snag discounted beer and wine and nosh on bratwurst cooked on the Blackstone. DJ Slowcountry will be spinning tunes and there will be a costume contest with $200 and $100 gift cards up for grabs for first and second place.
Spooktacular Vendor Market
Commonhouse Aleworks. Park Circle. Noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 26
Commonhouse Aleworks hosts its Spooktacular market featuring more than 80 local vendors on Oct. 26. Attendees can look forward to trick-or-treating for the kids, costume contests for all, tarot card reading, airbrush tattoos and more. While you’re there be sure to enjoy some Commonhouse beer and food from the brewery’s in-house restaurant, Swig & Swine.
Hutson Alley Halloween
Between Coast and CSB. Downtown. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 29
Coast Bar & Grill and Charleston’s Smallest Bar host Hutson Alley Halloween Oct. 29. Tickets ($40) include all-you-can-eat oysters, three drinks and a pumpkin prepped and ready for carving. Guests can choose from seasonal draft beer or spooky-inspired Bacardi cocktails. Prizes will be awarded for most creative, spookiest and best traditionally carved pumpkins. Kids are free with the purchase of an adult ticket.
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