Atlanta Eateries Scare Up Spine-Tingling Halloween Events and Offerings

It’s officially Halloween season, and some of Atlanta’s favorite restaurants are taking on the holiday with numerous ways to eat, drink, and be scary. From rooftop fun at Virtue to Halloween candy and wine pairings at Postino WineCafé, revelers can get spooked in the most satisfying ways.

The annual HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern Halloween party is on Saturday, Oct. 28 at both the Halcyon and Atlantic Station locations. The party kicks off at 7 p.m., and guests can expect $5 spooky shots, DJ tunes starting at 8 p.m. and a hair-raising costume contest at 10 p.m. with a $100 gift card prize for the winner. Tables can be booked via OpenTable. Those looking to get the festivities started sooner can join HOBNOB’s Halcyon location for Halcyon’s “Witches Night Out” event on Oct. 19 from 6-10 p.m. with DJ music on the rooftop.

Postino WineCafé—with locations in Buckhead and West Midtown—invites guests to embrace the flavors of the season with suggestions for whimsical wine and candy pairings. Curated by Postino’s vice president of beverage and seasoned sommelier Brent Karlicek, guests are encouraged to try four spine-chilling pairing suggestions: Hi-Rise + Skittles, Fiore Moscato D'Asti + Starburst, Holly's Way + Caramel Apple Pops, and Mary Taylor's + Twizzlers.

The Blind Pig Parlour Bar presents The Wicked Pig, a Halloween pop-up through Nov. 4. Patrons can expect spooktacular drinks like Rosemary’s Baby and Vampire’s Kiss as well as scary bites like CharCUTerie if you dare and mummy dogs. The Wicked Pig is open Wednesday-Saturday from 5 p.m. until late now through Nov. 4. Reservations are strongly recommended through OpenTable.

What’s better than having a Halloween party? A Halloween party on a rooftop! Virtue Rooftop, atop 5Church Midtown, is having a wicked Halloween Rooftop party on Oct. 28 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Virtue Rooftop has all vibes covered with its three distinct spaces, which include the ballroom, covered patio, and exposed rooftop. Guests are required to wear a costume that adheres to health code standards (no nudity or lewd costumes allowed) and will be greeted with a complimentary welcome glass of Champagne. Tickets are $45 for this 21-and-over event and can be purchased online.