Super 7: Best Halloween Pop-Up Bars in Miami
Where the cocktails get creepy and the costumes get competitive
Biscayne Bay Brewing — Haunted Mansion on 1st Ave
Downtown’s oldest post office becomes a full haunted mansion this Halloween. Biscayne Bay Brewing’s historic first floor walkthrough promises to test your nerves while the third floor taproom pours craft beers and spooky cocktails. Costume contest awards $50 off your bar tab. $75 open bar ticket gets you unlimited drinks from 8 to 10 p.m.
Pro Tip: Don’t skip the pre-party happy hour from 4–7 p.m., it’s your best shot at sneaking in early before the crowd floods in.
@biscaynebaybrewing // 100 NE 1st Ave., Miami
The Clevelander — Haunted Hoedown
Cowboys and cocktails collide on Ocean Drive this Halloween. The Clevelander goes full country this year, complete with a mechanical bull, line dancing, and a Western themed costume contest. It’s promises to wild, loud, and very South Beach, just swap cowboy boots for sneakers if you actually plan on surviving the night.
Pro Tip: Arrive before 10 p.m. if you want a decent spot by the stage. @clevelandersobe // 1020 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach
JohnMartin’s — The Halloween Bar Pop-Up
Coral Gables’ favorite Irish pub goes spooky-season chic from October 16- November 1 with cobwebbed corners, eerie lighting, and a cocktail lineup that leans heavy on puns. John Martin’s special Witches Melon Cauldron and Skeleton Spritz are the move here, along with classic pub bites for balance.
Pro Tip: Go on a weeknight for fewer crowds.
@johnmartinsmiami // 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
R House Wynwood — R Web of Nightmares
Drag royalty, fashion horror, and $500 costume cash come together for this over-the-top Halloween shindig. RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Kylie Sonique Love headlines R House’s Halloween back alongside Miami favorites Athena Dion and Juicy Love Dion, with DJs, neon shadows, and performances that turn the place into a fever dream.
Pro Tip: Splurge for the 8 p.m. meet and greet; it’s the best people-watching of the season.
@rhousewynwood // 2727 NW 2nd Ave., Miami
Rosa Sky — Rooftop Rodeo
Brickell’s sleekest rooftop Rosa Sky trades pink for cowhide on Oct. 31. Apparently Miami is really into cowboys this year since this is the second western-themed Halloween party on the list. DJs spin from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. while specialty cocktails like the Pink Pony, Lasso Lady, and Rosa Rodeo keep the theme going. Think yeehaw meets the big city.
Pro Tip: RSVP early to snag that free Rosa Sky shot when you check in. Probably one of the few free things in Brickell all month.
@rosaskyrooftop // 115 SW 8th St., 22nd Floor, Miami
Sexy Fish Miami — Scary Fish Inferno
Brickell’s most over-the-top restaurant goes all in for Halloween. Sexy Fish’s underwater fantasy turns volcanic with fire shows, dancers, and molten coral covering every inch of the room. Guests show up in “Inferno chic” looks and stay late for the spectacle.
Pro Tip: It’s table reservations only, starting at $200 per person, so plan ahead if you want to join in on the fun.
@sexyfishmiami // 1001 S Miami Ave., Miami
The Dead Flamingo at Casa Tiki — Nightmare on 8th Street
Little Havana’s tiki haunt is doing Halloween alllll month long, swapping palm trees for cobwebs and mai tais for “Monsteritas.” Expect costume contests, perreo parties, karaoke nights, and more weirdly specific events than you’ll ever make it to. The Dead Flamingo is chaotic in the best way.
Pro Tip: Don’t miss the pet costume contest, obviously.
@thedeadflamingobar // 1728 SW 8th St., Miami