Bites, Booze and Boos: Where to Eat, Drink and Celebrate Halloween 2025 in Atlanta
Halloween isn’t just about candy and costumes—it’s also a time to feast, toast and make deliciously frightful memories. This October, Atlanta restaurants are pulling out all the stops with glamorous Gatsby soirées, eerie pop-ups, rooftop masquerades, cooking classes and arcade adventures that offer more treats than tricks. Whether craving themed cocktails, a place to show off costumes or an immersive culinary experience, these festive dining events cast a spell on Halloween plans.
Buckhead
It’s masks on, lights low and music high at Gypsy Kitchen from 8-11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. The Buckhead rooftop transforms into a sultry masquerade, complete with velvet-draped corners, city skyline views and a DJ fueling the night. Guests should dress to impress for a chance to win Best Mask and stay for an evening of enchantment, escape and revelry under the stars. Reservations are available online.
Step into the Roaring ’20s this Halloween at Gatsby at The Southern Gentleman on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. From 7-10 p.m., guests are invited to don their most dazzling Gatsby-inspired attire—think pearls, fringe, feathers, tuxedos and masks—for a night of dinner and drinks. Prizes await those with the best themed costume. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
The Blind Pig Parlour Bar invites guests to plunge into the shadows at The Wicked Pig: Haunted Harbour, an immersive Halloween pop-up open Wednesday through Sunday, now through Nov. 2, 2025. The Buckhead speakeasy submerges guests into a world of shipwrecked glamour and phosphorescent frights, complete with eerie undersea décor, flickering portholes and siren songs. The Wicked Pig menu boasts spine-chilling cocktails, such as the Red Blood Moon margarita, pumpkin-spice espresso martini and Zombie Pig, as well as themed bites, including mummy dogs, spooky deviled eggs and caramel apple pies. Reservations are recommended through OpenTable, and walk-ins are welcome at the bar on a first-come, first-served basis.
Westside Midtown & Upper Westside
Why limit the fun to one night? Your 3rd Spot is turning Halloween into a full-blown celebration with Halloweek plus a third anniversary party, running from Friday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 2. The arcade-meets-lounge transforms into a Tiki-Hallow playground with 100+ games, themed cocktails and the haunting Treehouse of Terror photo booth. Highlights include Boo + You date night specials, a “Hocus Pocus” movie night, a Halloween night celebration with a costume contest and live DJ, and family-friendly weekends complete with trick-or-treating. The festivities continue with an anniversary bash Nov. 1, featuring carnival games, circus acts and Champagne toasts. The weekend culminates with a “Scary Movie 2” movie night on Sunday, Nov. 2. View more details and book experiences online.
Dunwoody
For those who prefer their thrills in the kitchen, Vino Venue is hosting a Pumpkin Fright Fest cooking and wine pairing class on Friday, Oct. 31. The $109 experience blends horror and haute cuisine with hands-on cooking stations focused on pumpkin and other seasonal flavors, plus expert wine pairings. Participants will enjoy a reception wine, collaborative cooking experience and family-style dinner with four wine pairings. Register online. The celebrations continue on Saturday, Nov. 1, with a Day of the Dead edition of its popular craft cocktail-making series. Led by mixology expert Johnny Darts, the $65 hands-on session will teach guests how to shake, stir and sip seasonal creations like the Marigold Mule and Mexican Zombie. Seats are limited; make reservations online.
Editor’s note: This article was posted on Oct. 20, 2025. Please be aware that pricing, hours of operation, availability of specials and menu items may change over time. For the most up-to-date information, please refer directly to the restaurants mentioned above.