Halloween is a feast for the senses, and this year, the celebrations extend well beyond costumes and candy. Think creatively reimagined comfort food, cocktails that play with colour and flavour, late-night menus made for sharing and warming cups of tea for a more laid-back evening at home. Whether the plan is to explore a new menu, gather friends for a spirited night out or bring a little seasonal drama to your own table, these food and drink experiences offer plenty of inspiration for the occasion.
Get into the Halloween spirit with a frightfully fun menu at Berlin Brew
Halloween calls for a little culinary creativity, and Berlin Brew is bringing plenty of it to the table across its multiple outlets. Its specially curated menu puts a playful spin on familiar favourites, with themed creations that make the most of the season without losing sight of the comfort food everyone loves.
Start with the Anti-Vampire Potion, a butternut squash and garlic soup, or the Pumpkin Hummus, before moving on to Halloween Corn Croquettes, Crispy Mummy Chicken Tenders and Spooky Parmesan Chicken Fingers. For something more substantial, the Pumpkin Ricotta Honey Pizza offers a sweet-and-savoury combination, while Eyeball Fettuccine Pasta and Spooky Ghost Meatball Spaghetti lean into the theatrical side of Halloween dining. A slice of Pumpkin Apple Pie provides a fitting finish, rounding out a menu designed for a festive meal with friends.
Pair spooky plates with inventive cocktails at Luuma House
At Luuma House, Halloween comes with a menu that balances playful presentation with creative food and drink combinations. The savoury selection features Halloween Guacamole served with charcoal nachos, a crispy Blooming Yellow Fried Onion, Spiderweb Vegetable Pizza and creamy Butternut Squash Risotto. For dessert, the Strawberry Cheese Cake Brain brings a distinctly Halloween-inspired flourish to the table.
The drinks deserve their own moment. Blood Elixir combines whiskey with a red wine layer, while Venom and Velvet takes a tropical approach with vodka and a striking charcoal-black appearance. For those looking beyond alcoholic options, The Souled Candy blends apple, espresso and chocolate, and Ghostly Whisper pairs fruity notes with refreshing cucumber and a spicy chilli kick. Together, the menu and drinks make for a lively Halloween catch-up with a little more imagination than the usual dinner-and-drinks routine.
Give your Halloween food trail a Korean twist with Seoul Dak
For those who prefer savoury bites to sugary Halloween treats, Seoul Dak brings Korean fried chicken into the seasonal mix with two flavour-packed sauces. Cream n Onion combines a rich, creamy cheese flavour with savoury onion notes, while Chilli Cream n Onion adds green chilli for an extra kick.
Pair the sauces with Seoul Dak’s crispy Korean fried chicken, available as Dak and boneless chicken bites, alongside crunchy wedges for a satisfying spread to share. It’s a casual, flavour-forward option for a Halloween catch-up, especially for anyone looking to switch things up with something crisp, creamy and just a little spicy.
Sip on two distinctive Halloween cocktails at Tipsy Tigers
A good Halloween drink needn’t rely on a gimmicky garnish. At Tipsy Tigers, two signature cocktails explore contrasting flavour profiles, from bittersweet and savoury to smooth and tropical. The Peanut Boulevardier brings together peanut-infused bourbon, Angostura bitters, Campari and Martini Rosso. Inspired by the nostalgic flavours of local roja masala snacking and the traditions of Parisian cocktail culture, it offers a nutty interpretation of the classic Boulevardier. For a more tropical pour, the Bali Silk combines white rum, Malibu, pineapple and lime sugar. Clarified with coconut milk and finished with fresh cream and airy pineapple foam, the cocktail takes a softer, silkier approach. Whether the preference is for a spirit-forward drink or something more indulgent, these two creations offer distinct ways to toast the season.
Choose between tropical indulgence and a dessert-inspired cocktail at Roxanne
At Roxanne, Halloween arrives with two cocktails that take very different routes to a spirited finish. The Ghostbuster combines vodka, pineapple, lychee, coconut, orange and fresh passionfruit in a fruit-forward, tropical concoction.
For those who prefer their drinks with a coffee-led edge, the Tiramisu Martini brings together vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur, finished with tiramisu foam for a rich, creamy finish. One leans towards a tropical escape; the other borrows from the indulgent flavours of an Italian dessert. Together, they offer an easy way to add a little Halloween mischief to an evening out.
Dress up for Nocturne: The Halloween Affair at BaaMee, Mumbai
For those who believe Halloween is as much about dressing up as it is about what is in the glass, BaaMee All Day Eatery & Bar in Andheri West is hosting Nocturne: The Halloween Affair on 30 and 31 October 2026, from 10 PM onwards. The two-day celebration brings together dramatic Halloween aesthetics, glamorous masks and a Bollywood-inspired party atmosphere. Guests can make the most of a 1+1 offer on eligible drinks throughout the night, while a best-Halloween-look contest offers the chance to win prizes. Face painting adds another way to take a costume up a notch, whether the brief is a dramatic transformation or a more understated seasonal look.
Step into The Haunted Garden at Olive Café & Bar, Kolkata
At Olive Café & Bar Kolkata, Halloween takes on a garden-inspired, atmospheric character with The Haunted Garden. Eerie décor, immersive visuals and groovy beats set the scene for an evening that balances the mysterious with the celebratory, while a specially curated cocktail menu gives guests plenty to explore. Among the highlights is Smoke & Shadow, a bold blend of Scotch whisky, maple syrup and bitters. Toxic Garden takes a more botanical route with gin, limoncello, fresh basil, lime and vegan foam, while Devil’s Kiss combines tequila blanco, blood orange, triple sec and lime for a bright, citrus-led pour.
Coffee lovers can turn to Blackout, made with vodka, coffee liqueur and fresh espresso, or Sleepy Hollow, which brings together Jägermeister, coffee liqueur, espresso and Angostura bitters. Hosting duties fall to Raghav Gulati and Sagar Nihalani, while Maxximizer takes charge of the music. With creative cocktails, a distinctive setting and an energetic soundtrack, The Haunted Garden is designed for those who like their Halloween evenings with a little theatricality.
Pair rooftop revelry with Halloween cocktails at Cal-On, Kolkata
For a Halloween evening with a view, Cal-On at Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata invites guests to Get Your Spook On with rooftop drinks, music and after-dark festivities. The rooftop microbrewery will feature Halloween-themed décor, pumpkin-inspired candle accents and a live DJ, creating a setting for an evening of conversations, costumes and cocktails. The specially curated drinks menu features three creations. Bloody Botanist combines gin, elderflower, lemongrass and Green Sonic, finished with a blood-red cranberry extract shot. Eye See You pairs lychee, vodka and white wine in an intriguingly pale concoction, while Devil’s Margarita brings together tequila, orange, jalapeño, cilantro, homemade spices and a signature spice blend for a bold, zesty finish.
Eat, drink and dance through the afterlife at COVE
At COVE, Halloween is a late-night affair titled Hallow’s Eve, with the Graveyard Shift beginning at 10 PM on 31 October. Its cave-like interiors, moody corners and underground hideout aesthetic provide a natural backdrop for a night of eerie atmosphere and high-energy music. DJ Vishal takes over the console, bringing the soundtrack for an evening built around haunting beats and a dance floor that stays lively well into the night. The food and drinks offering gives guests another reason to settle in between sets. Highlights include Al Fungi Risotto, Prawn Tartare Roll, the COVE Kebab Platter and Jamaican Jerk Prawn, while the cocktail selection features Gin Basil Smash, Espresso Martini, Pink Summer Fizz and COVE G&T.
Shake up nine Halloween-inspired cocktails, from fiery tequila to frozen gin
For Halloween hosts and cocktail enthusiasts, the season offers an opportunity to experiment with unexpected ingredients, dramatic garnishes and drinks that are as expressive as they are flavourful. From slushy fruit-led serves to smoky, savoury concoctions, these nine creations bring a little theatricality to the glass.
Grim Granita by MTW, Goa
A frozen cocktail with a fruity edge, Grim Granita combines Punk Gin with litchi-plum blend, red grape juice, lime and mint. Served slushy in a clay cup and garnished with a litchi stuffed with pomegranate seeds, it offers a colourful, refreshing take on a Halloween serve.
Ingredients
- 45 ml Punk Gin
- 30 ml frozen litchi-plum blend
- 30 ml frozen red grape juice
- 5 ml lime juice
- 4–5 mint leaves
- Crushed ice, as required
- Garnish: litchi stuffed with pomegranate seeds
Method: Blend the gin, frozen fruit blends, lime juice and mint with crushed ice until smooth and slushy. Pour into a clay cup and garnish with the stuffed litchi.
Satan by Tulleeho
Bringing the heat, Satan combines tequila with tart hibiscus, lemon and jalapeño brine, finished with a dash of spice. A chilli-seasoned rim and bird’s eye chilli garnish give the drink a fiery appearance to match its name.
Ingredients
- 60 ml tequila
- 15 ml hibiscus cordial
- 10 ml jalapeño brine
- 2 dashes spiced tincture
- 10 ml lemon juice
Method: Shake all the ingredients with ice until chilled. Rim a glass with chilli seasoning, strain the cocktail over fresh ice and garnish with a bird’s eye chilli.
Pass The Dutchie by PCO Delhi
From PCO Delhi’s The Forbidden menu, where the concept centres on restricted or prohibited ingredients, Pass The Dutchie takes a more unusual approach. Served in an ornate goblet-style glass, the cocktail brings together white wine, vodka, jasmine liqueur and orange marmalade, with malic acid and hash oil among its listed ingredients. The floral and fruity profile is paired with a presentation that feels suitably dramatic for the season.
High Voltage by MTW, Goa
For a savoury, more spirit-forward option, High Voltage combines truffle-washed Hapusa gin with coffee-infused Campari and sweet vermouth. The cocktail is served in a potion bottle, accompanied by a chilled lowball glass and finished with a black olive on a pick.
Ingredients
- 40 ml truffle-washed Hapusa gin
- 20 ml coffee-infused Campari
- 20 ml sweet vermouth (Rosso)
- 20 ml water for dilution
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: black olive on a pick
Method: Combine the gin, Campari, vermouth and water in advance. Pour into a potion bottle and serve alongside a lowball glass filled with ice. Garnish with a black olive.
Let’s Whisper Essence by Davana Vermouth Indica
A lighter, fruit-forward option, Let’s Whisper Essence brings together the herbal character of Davana Vermouth Indica Rosso with tart rhubarb syrup, sweet apple juice and lime. Soda adds a refreshing fizz, while gummy bears provide a playful finishing touch.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Davana Vermouth Indica Rosso
- 30 ml rhubarb syrup
- 45 ml apple juice
- 5 ml lime juice
- Soda, to top up
- Gummy bears, to garnish
Method: Add the vermouth, rhubarb syrup, apple juice and lime juice to a highball glass. Fill with ice, top with soda, stir gently and garnish with gummy bears.
Fire & Frost Fusion by MONIN India
Balancing heat, smoke and citrus, Fire & Frost Fusion combines MONIN Red Grapefruit Fruit Mix with vodka, jalapeño brine, lime and pomegranate juice. Tonic water adds a refreshing finish, while slightly burnt rosemary brings an aromatic edge.
Ingredients
- 25 ml MONIN Red Grapefruit Fruit Mix
- 60 ml vodka
- 10 ml jalapeño brine
- 10 ml lime juice
- 45 ml pomegranate juice
- Tonic water, to top up
- 1 sprig of rosemary, slightly burnt
Garnish: Dehydrated grapefruit wheel, rosemary and jalapeño.
Method: Shake the fruit mix, vodka, jalapeño brine, lime juice and pomegranate juice with ice. Strain into an ice-filled glass, top with tonic water and garnish.
The Devil’s Margarita by Bartisans
A fiery spin on the classic Margarita, this straightforward serve combines tequila with Bartisans Classic Margarita. A red chilli garnish adds a simple Halloween flourish without distracting from the familiar citrus-led profile.
Ingredients
- 60 ml tequila
- 120 ml Bartisans Classic Margarita
- Ice, as required
- Garnish: red chilli
Method: Shake the tequila and Margarita mix briefly with ice until chilled. Strain over fresh ice or serve in a chilled coupe, garnished with a red chilli.
The Crimson Curse by Bartisans
Dark, fruity and punchy, The Crimson Curse pairs vodka with Bartisans Raid & Run’s Jamun Jeera. A dehydrated lime wheel and black salt rim add visual contrast and a savoury finish.
Ingredients
- 60 ml vodka
- 120 ml Bartisans Raid & Run
- Ice, as required
- Garnish: dehydrated lime wheel and black salt rim
Method: Fill a short glass with ice, add the vodka and Raid & Run, and stir gently to combine. Finish with the garnish.
Picante Bloody Mary by Bartisans
The Bloody Mary gets a spicy seasonal update with vodka, tomato juice and Bartisans Picante. Fresh lemon juice, salt and black pepper round out the savoury flavours, while a celery stalk and lemon wedge make for a classic finish.
Ingredients
- 45 ml vodka
- 90 ml tomato juice
- 30 ml Bartisans Picante
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of black pepper
- Ice, as required
Garnish: Celery stalk, lemon wedge and black salt rim.
Method: Combine the vodka, tomato juice, Picante, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir gently until chilled, then pour into a tall glass filled with fresh ice and garnish.
Make Halloween hosting cosier with Newby Teas
Not every Halloween gathering needs a cocktail menu or a late-night party. For those planning a cosy evening at home, tea can be a welcome addition to a table of seasonal bakes, spiced biscuits and autumn-inspired desserts. Newby Teas offers two options suited to different moods, from a selection designed for sharing to a warming, spice-led chai. When hosting a group, variety makes it easier to cater to different preferences. Newby’s Black Tea Crown Assortment contains 36 tea bags from its best-selling black tea range, giving guests a selection to choose from. Serve it alongside cakes, biscuits or seasonal desserts for a simple, comforting addition to the Halloween spread. Buy it here: https://www.newbyteas.in/collections/all-tea-gifts/products/crown-assortment-black-teas
For cooler October evenings, Desert Chai by Matthew Williamson combines Assam black tea with cinnamon, liquorice root, cardamom, almonds and natural vanilla flavour. The blend brings a rich, spiced character to the cup, making it a natural companion to spiced biscuits and autumn-inspired desserts. Buy it here: https://www.newbyteas.in/collections/all-tea-gifts/products/matthew-williamson-desert-chai
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