12 Spooky Nashville Pop-Up Bars to Visit Before They’re Gone
If you love a good theme, you're in luck. Seasonal bars are popping up all over Nashville! Get ready for October-inspired decor, specialty menus, and more. Image: Sam Frawley
Fall in Nashville doesn’t just mean crisp air and cozy sweaters — it also brings a wave of seasonal pop-ups that transform some of our favorite bars into festive escapes. From a multi-course rooftop storytelling dinner to Halloween-ready haunts dripping in spooky decor, these limited-time concepts are here to set the mood with creative cocktails, themed bites, and ambiance to spare.
Bookmark this list! We’ll update it with more pop-up experiences as they’re announced throughout the month.
Hidden Bar | Oath & Fang
Neighborhood: Downtown
When: Through October 31
More Info: noelle-nashville.com
Oath & Fang has claimed the title of downtown’s favorite hidden bar. Slip behind the door, descend into the alley, and let the glow of candles, the pull of cocktails, and the thrill of secrecy take over. This fall, Hidden Bar is a lair of ritual and rebellion inspired by the dark romance of dead poets and other haunted literary souls. You’re invited to drink deeply, speak freely, and vanish into the night.
The only way to secure a table at Oath & Fang is at Blood Pact — a candlelit sanctum tucked within Oath & Fang, where your coven can book one of the three reservation slots offered each night. With your two-hour reservation, you’ll bypass the line, step straight inside, and be greeted with a bottle of bubbly to spark the night’s descent. Expect mischief and music until the candles burn low.
Sidebar | The Upside Down Bar
Neighborhood: SoBro
When: Through October 31
More Info: eventbrite.com
The portal opens this October when Sidebar at BODE transports guests smack dab into the world of Stranger Things – neon nights, cassette tapes, and the spooky shadows of the Upside Down.
Step inside this Halloween pop-up bar that splits between two dimensions: one drenched in retro ’80s nostalgia, the other overtaken by eerie vines and flickering lights. The air hums with synth beats, static murmurs from the walls, and every corner pays homage to a binge-worthy TV show entering its final season.
Chopper Tiki | Hulaween
Neighborhood: East Nashville
When: Through October 31
More info: choppertiki.com
No tricks, only treats! Stop by Chopper Tiki Tuesday through Sunday for colorful, Halloween-inspired decor and over-the-top seasonal drinks (with a robot-tiki twist, true to Chopper’s year-round vibe). Reservations are available and highly recommended — book yours now on OpenTable.
East Nashville Beer Works | Stranger Brew
Neighborhood: East Nashville
When: Through November 2
More Info: instagram.com
East Nashville Beer Works is all about a seasonal pop-up. Anyone who experienced their Home Alone iteration last year knows this will be over the top. This year’s Stranger Brews starts Thursday, September 25, and runs the entire spooky season. The indoor-outdoor, family-friendly brewery will be fully decked out in the trappings of Hawkins and the Upside Down. Expect specialty-themed cocktails, a special food menu, and all the ’80s nostalgia vibes.
Barrel Proof | Black Lagoon
Neighborhood: Germantown
When: Through October 31
More Info: blacklagoonpopup.com
This October, Germantown’s Barrel Proof becomes the Black Lagoon for another spooky residency. This beloved touring bar promises an immersive, macabre, and thrilling experience for all who dare to enter. We’re unsure what’s scarier: braving the Black Lagoon or missing out on this one-of-a-kind cocktail adventure.
In addition to Black Lagoon’s lineup of signature drinks in collectible vessels, Barrel Proof serves delicious burgers and fries. DeSano Pizza and Von Elrod’s are next door if you want to plan around dinner or a late-night stop.
Holston House | The Spookeasy
Neighborhood: Downtown
When: Through November 1
More Info: eatdrinkholston.com
Holston House, Nashville’s boutique art deco gem (that’s just steps from Broadway), recently unveiled The Spookeasy. This immersive pop-up transforms Bar TENN into a haunted hideaway filled with flickering portraits, ghostly illusions, and a menu of cursed bites and spooky sips. Food menu highlights include the Cauldron Queso, Lost Guest Limbs (churro “fingers” with strawberry ganache and golden caramel), and a Frankenburger on a green bun.
There’s more! Saturday nights starting September 27 bring an on-site tarot card reader, while select October evenings (stay tuned for the announcement on Instagram) offer a one-of-a-kind drink-and-tattoo experience for the bold.
Fonda | Dia de Los Muertos
Neighborhood: 12 South
When: October 6 through November 2
More Info: fondanashville.com
Fonda, a vibrant Mexican spot in the heart of 12 South, will celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) this year in a major way. The space will be transformed with traditional Dia de los Muertos decor like marigolds, skeletons, papel picado, and a photo-worthy Day of the Dead altar, pictured below. Seasonal cocktails will be on offer as well!
White Limozeen | Haunted Honky Tonk
Neighborhood: Midtown
When: October 15 through November 1
More Info: hilton.com
Every year, Nashville’s favorite Dolly-inspired bar gets all-out decorated in a different spooky theme. This year’s theme is Haunted Honky Tonk, and the beverage team is leaning in with a limited menu of specialty cocktail creations. Cocktails and decor will be showcased from Wednesday, October 15, through Saturday, November 1, to get you in the spirit!
Tiger Bar | House of Voodoo
Neighborhood: East Nashville
When: October 16 & 30 (but themed fun all month)
More Info: eventbrite.com
East Nashville’s circus-centric cocktail lounge is partnering with Nearly Painless Production to produce not one but TWO nights of spectacular Halloween fun! On Thursday, October 16 and Thursday, October 30, head to Tiger Bar for live burlesque and sideshow performances alongside drink specials and more! The theme is all about New Orleans’ Storyville and voodoo lore.
TailGate Brewery | A Wizard’s Order
Neighborhood: East Nashville
When: Through November 1
More Info: tailgatebeer.com
Now through Halloween weekend, TailGate Brewery’s East Nashville taproom has been transformed into an immersive pop-up bar inspired by their beloved rotating IPA series, Wizards’ Order. Stop by for plenty of photo ops, spooky cocktails, holiday decor, and special menu items.
Harriet’s Rooftop | Hallows-Faire
Neighborhood: Downtown
When: October 30 (Storytelling Dinner) and 31 (Hallows-Faire)
More Info: sevenrooms.com
The night before Halloween, Harriet’s Rooftop will become a candlelit stage for Storytelling Séance — a six-course dining experience where each dish arrives with a spine-tingling tale. Guests reserve private lounge tables for up to eight and are drawn into an interactive ghost story, told in six chapters that unfold alongside curated beverage pairings.
Then, on Halloween night, Harriet’s slips into a dark, gothic Nevermore. Enter a fever-dream world of impromptu performances, summoned spirits, and mystical soundscapes. Every hour, a clock tolls and the veil between worlds lifts, unleashing something new in a one-night-only rooftop celebration. Costumes strongly encouraged.
Lucky Bastard Saloon | Honky Tonk Hell
Neighborhood: Downtown
When: Through October 31
More Info: luckybastardsaloon.com
The second floor of Lucky Bastard has been taken over by their spooky Honky Tonk Hell pop-up. You’ll find special $12 cocktails and irresistibly sinful vibes. On Halloween night, dance to DJ-spun tunes before a secret guest artist takes the stage following a huge costume contest with prizes. All ages are welcome until 6 p.m., then it’s strictly 21 and over!
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Looking to make a night of it? Be sure to check out this month’s roundup of New Nashville Restaurants!
Zoe Yarborough
Zoe is a StyleBlueprint staff writer, Charlotte native, Washington & Lee graduate, and Nashville transplant of eleven years. She teaches Pilates, helps manage recording artists, and likes to "research" Germantown's food scene.