Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and several Las Vegas bars have turned into themed pop-ups for the season. These are the ones we could confirm with the venue or a second outlet, starting from Las Vegas Weekly's Oct. 22 roundup.
Black Lagoon at Jammyland. The touring Black Lagoon Halloween cocktail pop-up has taken over Jammyland in the Arts District, at 1121 S. Main St. Black Lagoon lists the Las Vegas run as Oct. 1 to Nov. 2. Jammyland is open Wednesday to Sunday from 5 p.m. and is dark Monday and Tuesday. Pop-up: https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/black-lagoon and bar: https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/jammyland
The Haunting at Sand Dollar Lounge. The Chinatown bar's longtime Halloween takeover, formerly Nightmare on Spring Mountain, is now The Haunting on Spring Mountain, run with Cocktail Kingdom. Expect themed cocktails in souvenir glassware, spooky decor and nightly live music through Oct. 31. It is walk-in only, and costumes are encouraged. Listing: https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/sand-dollar-lounge
The Haunted Inn at Palms. Palms has turned its pop-up space near Scotch 80 Prime into a haunted hotel, with roaming actors, seances and horror-themed food and cocktails. Entry is free for guests 21 and over, Wednesday to Sunday from 5 p.m., through Oct. 31. Food and drinks are paid separately. Listing: https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/haunted-inn
Nightmare on the Dance Floor at Caramella. Caramella's Hidden Lounge at Planet Hollywood, reached through the candy shop, is a haunted 1970s disco with seasonal cocktails for October, ending in a two-night Halloween party Oct. 30 and 31. Listing: https://www.vegasnearme.com/restaurants/caramella
The Silver Stamp. The Arts District beer bar at 222 E. Imperial Ave. is decked out for Halloween with decorations and animatronics, and is open 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily. Listing: https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/the-silver-stamp
Halloweekend at Vinyl Room. The Strip-view lounge at Mandalay Bay hosts a Dia de los Muertos night on Friday, Oct. 30, and Vinyl & Villains on Halloween night, Oct. 31. These two nights are ticketed. Listing: https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/vinyl-room
Hours and themes can change around the holiday, so check each venue before you go.
Sources: Las Vegas Weekly, Las Vegas Review-Journal, KTNV, Black Lagoon (blacklagoonpopup.com), Jammyland, The Haunting on Spring Mountain, Palms, TAO Group Hospitality and Vinyl Room.
