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Moxy’s lobby will transform into a hot Halloween party on Thursday.
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14 Places to Party on Halloween in D.C.

Where to score spooky specials on food and drinks

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Moxy’s lobby will transform into a hot Halloween party on Thursday.
|Rey Lopez/Eater DC

萬聖節是星期四,和一群特區酒吧和restaurants have conjured up plenty of ways to kick off the weekend early. There are lucrative costume contests — like one with a $500 prize for the best-dressed Quentin Tarantino fan atAmerican Ice Company— deals like half-off pisco sours atPisco y Nazca, and ‘90s music atthe BullpenandRock & Roll Hotel.

D.C. is also home to a gamut of Halloweenpop-upsthis year.

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Brothers And Sisters

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From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., multimedia brand BLCKNLIT and Full Service Radio take over the lobby bar at the Line hotel with spooky drinks and bites. The radio studio will host an immersive visual and audio experience. Costumes are encouraged, of course.RSVPhere.

The bar at Brothers and Sisters inside the Line hotel in Adams Morgan.
The bar at Brothers and Sisters inside the Line hotel in Adams Morgan.
Rey Lopezfor Eater DC

American Ice Company

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The Shaw barbecue bar is hosting “A Very Red Apple Halloween,” using the work of director Quentin Tarantino as a theme. There will be multiple prizes — including a $500 grand prize handed out at midnight — handed out for the costume contest. So people can expect to seePulp Fiction-era Uma Thurman costumes or World War II-era outfits modeled after Brad Pitt inInglorious Bastards. Tarantino-themed cocktail specials will flow from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Interior at American Ice Company
American Ice Company has a cinematic Halloween theme this year.
American Ice Company/official photo

Satellite Room

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A “Hallow-Scream” karaoke night at the Shaw dive bar includes a free bar tab for the ghoul donning the best duds. Specialty drinks include a shot wheel, blood-bag cocktail and more. Next door at sister spot Brixton, there will be DJs on all three levels.

The bar at Satellite Room.
Satellite Room/official photo

Marvin

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Marvin’s first floor transforms into a Southern juke joint, inspired by lively scenes in films likeThe Color Purple, as local indie soul artist Danté Pope performs at 8 p.m. Expect a full dinner menu, Southern cocktail specials, and invitation to dress to the nines in vintage duds.Reservationsinclude a $10-per-person cover charge.

Marvin’s facade Marvin [official photo]

El Rey

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The Mexican beer garden is doubling down on Halloween and Día De Los Muertos, running happy hour from Thursday, October 31, through Sunday, November 3, with $6 shots, $9 margaritas and $5 tall boys. The Espolón Tequila and Modelo Especial-sponsored long weekend includes special activations like a face painter on Friday.

The scene at El Rey
Open-air El Rey in Shaw
El Rey/official photo

Pub Grimm

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A two-hour timed entry pass to Drink Company’s精致的聖徒en pop-upincludes candy, a costume competition, and drink specials all night. Come early on Wednesday, October 30, for the release of Devils Backbone Brewing Company’s “Death Becomes Us” (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) as part ofBYT’s upcomingtrue crime festival.

Pub Grimm’sThe Glass Slipper(Monkey 47 Gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters, spruce oil).
Drink Company/official photo

Dacha Beer Garden

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The Shaw beer garden’sweeklong“Creepy Carnival” calls for aHowl-O-Ween Pawty FundraiserforBundy Dog Parkon Tuesday; free flights of3 Stars Brewing Companyfor the first costumed guests on Wednesday; and cocktail specials, costume contests, tarot card readings withCinnamon Creek Healing Artsand caricature artist through the weekend.

ChurchKey

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The beer bar’s “Night of the Living Ales” party returns for the ninth year on Halloween eve (Wednesday), featuring 20 drafts and 20 half-price bottles. Options include Allagash’s Ghoulschip and Burial’s the Allegory of Immortality. And on Halloween, head to Fairfax sister bar B Side at 4 p.m. for a throwback Thursday costume contest and discount treats.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 7 : Shown is a portion of the taps at
Taps at ChurchKey
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Heurich House Museum

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The spooky Heurich House Museum throws a Gordon Biersch-sponsored happy hour in its Castle Garden while playing 1922 silent German horror classicNosferatu. For $10, dare to enter the historic home for tastings ofSenate Beerand specialty cocktails from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ID famous vampires dangling inside for a chance to win prizes. Must be 21, and costumes are encouraged.

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

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The Miami import’s day-long Halloween party stars live Criolla music, dancing, bites, a raffle of Pisco Cuatro G’s Bottle during happy hour, and — most importantly — half-off pisco sours all day. RSVPhere.

Cocktails at Pisco y Nazca
Pisco sours are half-off all day on Halloween.
Pisco y Nazca/official photo

Moxy Washington, DC Downtown

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The millennial-trap hotel’s first annual “Moxyween” party (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.) features dancing, live entertainment from DJ Chubb E. Swagg, and a costume contest with cash prizes up to $150 (winners announced at 9 p.m.). The lobby bar will be slinging finger foods and themed cocktail specials like “Witches’ Poison,” “Vampire Kiss,” and “Voodoo Punch.”

Spooky lobby scenes at Moxy
Moxy’s check-in desk doubles as a bar.
Moxy/official photo

Prather's On The Alley

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The modern neighborhood bistro in Mount Vernon Triangle throws a “Boos and Booze” party (6 p.m. to 1 a.m.) starring specialty cocktails with Bluecoat Gin, FEW Spirits, Brenne Whiskey, Widow Jane Whiskey, and Mezcal Vago and dishing out prizes for the best costumes.

Rock & Roll Hotel

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Like Nirvana? Then you’re going to love the H Street NE venue’s “Halloween Smash” that features live tributes to the ‘90s alt rockers, Iron Maiden, and more.Ticketsare $10, doors are 7 p.m.

The Bullpen

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White Ford Bronco, D.C.’s favorite ‘90s cover band, performs at the Nats fan favorite on Halloween. Along with costume contests, raffle giveaways, and tailgate games, drinkers can plan to drop $8 on White Claws and domestic brews. White Ford Bronco’s set kicks off at 7 p.m., and doors open at 5pm. Tickets are $20 onEventbriteor $25 at the door.

Outside the Bullpen
Outside the Bullpen
Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images

Brothers And Sisters

From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., multimedia brand BLCKNLIT and Full Service Radio take over the lobby bar at the Line hotel with spooky drinks and bites. The radio studio will host an immersive visual and audio experience. Costumes are encouraged, of course.RSVPhere.

The bar at Brothers and Sisters inside the Line hotel in Adams Morgan.
The bar at Brothers and Sisters inside the Line hotel in Adams Morgan.
Rey Lopezfor Eater DC

American Ice Company

The Shaw barbecue bar is hosting “A Very Red Apple Halloween,” using the work of director Quentin Tarantino as a theme. There will be multiple prizes — including a $500 grand prize handed out at midnight — handed out for the costume contest. So people can expect to seePulp Fiction-era Uma Thurman costumes or World War II-era outfits modeled after Brad Pitt inInglorious Bastards. Tarantino-themed cocktail specials will flow from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Interior at American Ice Company
American Ice Company has a cinematic Halloween theme this year.
American Ice Company/official photo

Satellite Room

A “Hallow-Scream” karaoke night at the Shaw dive bar includes a free bar tab for the ghoul donning the best duds. Specialty drinks include a shot wheel, blood-bag cocktail and more. Next door at sister spot Brixton, there will be DJs on all three levels.

The bar at Satellite Room.
Satellite Room/official photo

Marvin

Marvin’s first floor transforms into a Southern juke joint, inspired by lively scenes in films likeThe Color Purple, as local indie soul artist Danté Pope performs at 8 p.m. Expect a full dinner menu, Southern cocktail specials, and invitation to dress to the nines in vintage duds.Reservationsinclude a $10-per-person cover charge.

Marvin’s facade Marvin [official photo]

El Rey

The Mexican beer garden is doubling down on Halloween and Día De Los Muertos, running happy hour from Thursday, October 31, through Sunday, November 3, with $6 shots, $9 margaritas and $5 tall boys. The Espolón Tequila and Modelo Especial-sponsored long weekend includes special activations like a face painter on Friday.

The scene at El Rey
Open-air El Rey in Shaw
El Rey/official photo

Pub Grimm

A two-hour timed entry pass to Drink Company’s精致的聖徒en pop-upincludes candy, a costume competition, and drink specials all night. Come early on Wednesday, October 30, for the release of Devils Backbone Brewing Company’s “Death Becomes Us” (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) as part ofBYT’s upcomingtrue crime festival.

Pub Grimm’sThe Glass Slipper(Monkey 47 Gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters, spruce oil).
Drink Company/official photo

Dacha Beer Garden

The Shaw beer garden’sweeklong“Creepy Carnival” calls for aHowl-O-Ween Pawty FundraiserforBundy Dog Parkon Tuesday; free flights of3 Stars Brewing Companyfor the first costumed guests on Wednesday; and cocktail specials, costume contests, tarot card readings withCinnamon Creek Healing Artsand caricature artist through the weekend.

ChurchKey

The beer bar’s “Night of the Living Ales” party returns for the ninth year on Halloween eve (Wednesday), featuring 20 drafts and 20 half-price bottles. Options include Allagash’s Ghoulschip and Burial’s the Allegory of Immortality. And on Halloween, head to Fairfax sister bar B Side at 4 p.m. for a throwback Thursday costume contest and discount treats.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 7 : Shown is a portion of the taps at
Taps at ChurchKey
Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images

Heurich House Museum

The spooky Heurich House Museum throws a Gordon Biersch-sponsored happy hour in its Castle Garden while playing 1922 silent German horror classicNosferatu. For $10, dare to enter the historic home for tastings ofSenate Beerand specialty cocktails from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ID famous vampires dangling inside for a chance to win prizes. Must be 21, and costumes are encouraged.

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

The Miami import’s day-long Halloween party stars live Criolla music, dancing, bites, a raffle of Pisco Cuatro G’s Bottle during happy hour, and — most importantly — half-off pisco sours all day. RSVPhere.

Cocktails at Pisco y Nazca
Pisco sours are half-off all day on Halloween.
Pisco y Nazca/official photo

Moxy Washington, DC Downtown

The millennial-trap hotel’s first annual “Moxyween” party (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.) features dancing, live entertainment from DJ Chubb E. Swagg, and a costume contest with cash prizes up to $150 (winners announced at 9 p.m.). The lobby bar will be slinging finger foods and themed cocktail specials like “Witches’ Poison,” “Vampire Kiss,” and “Voodoo Punch.”

Spooky lobby scenes at Moxy
Moxy’s check-in desk doubles as a bar.
Moxy/official photo

Prather's On The Alley

The modern neighborhood bistro in Mount Vernon Triangle throws a “Boos and Booze” party (6 p.m. to 1 a.m.) starring specialty cocktails with Bluecoat Gin, FEW Spirits, Brenne Whiskey, Widow Jane Whiskey, and Mezcal Vago and dishing out prizes for the best costumes.

Rock & Roll Hotel

Like Nirvana? Then you’re going to love the H Street NE venue’s “Halloween Smash” that features live tributes to the ‘90s alt rockers, Iron Maiden, and more.Ticketsare $10, doors are 7 p.m.

The Bullpen

White Ford Bronco, D.C.’s favorite ‘90s cover band, performs at the Nats fan favorite on Halloween. Along with costume contests, raffle giveaways, and tailgate games, drinkers can plan to drop $8 on White Claws and domestic brews. White Ford Bronco’s set kicks off at 7 p.m., and doors open at 5pm. Tickets are $20 onEventbriteor $25 at the door.

Outside the Bullpen
Outside the Bullpen
Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images

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