It’s that time of year again, when ghosts, werewolves and vampires roam the streets, and children line up for sweets. It’s a great time to let loose and de-stress after the horrors of office life, but before you morph into a ghastly fiend, check out of list of the best places to indulge in some Halloween themed food and drink, before painting the town red with Singapore’s various Halloween themed parties.
Kinou
Jason’s Favourite, a must for every werewolf wannabe
Before you hit the town, fuel up with Kinou’s Halloween offerings on October 27, starting from 6pm.
Sink your fangs into Jason’s Favourite ($25), a slab of steak with jalapeno sauce or The Debaucherous Duo ($77.20 for two), which will delight carnivores with pork ribs, steak, chicken winglets and potatoes (everyone needs some carbs).
Wash it all down with shots of .50 Cal ($15) with absinthe and Chartreuse, or the 40mm ($15) of Jagermeister and Red Bull to get you buzzing.
Not a fan of shots? Pick a Chalice of Cava ($58) – Freixenet Cordo Negro Brut – Methode Traditionelle, before transforming into a bloodthirsty vampire or enchanting fairy through a quick makeup session with the on-site makeup artist.
81 Tras Street. Tel: 6224 0463
Urbana Rooftop Bar
Mad Eye Moody would approve of this: the Mad Eye Potion cocktail at Urbana Rooftop Bar
Satiate your blood thirst with the Mad Eye Potion ($16), Urbana Rooftop Bar’s gruesome blood-red cocktail (thanks to Peychaud Bitters) that combines lime juice, house-made ginger juice, Orgeat syrup, blueberries and Nusa Cana rum.
Garnished with two edible eyeballs made from lychee and blueberries, this is one slasher-film inspired drink that’s safe to consume.
Available from October 26 – 31, enjoy the panoramic cityscape view from this spacious rooftop bar, on level 33 of Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena, which will also be decorated with spooky knick-knacks to set the mood.
99 Irrawaddy Road. Tel: 6378 2060
Adrift by David Myers
Masquerade, paper faces on parade – hide your true self at Adrift’s Halloween celebration
For a Halloween celebration that’s a little more luxe, head to Adrift by celebrity chef David Myers, inside Marina Bay Sands.
The Masqued Ball returns for its third edition on October 26, from 10pm till late. Get your inner Christine on and look for your Phantom (or Raoul) while sipping some Grey Goose vodka and enjoying dishes like the New England Lobster Roll with Harissa sauce ($8).
This year, French vodka brand Grey Goose will be collaborating with Adrift, so you can opt for two bottles of vodka at $450 or grab their one-for-one speciality Grey Goose cocktails at $24.
10 Bayfront Avenue, Hotel Lobby Tower 2, Marina Bay Sands. Tel: 6688 5657
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Empire Sky Lounge
Stranger Things will be happening at Empire Sky Lounge’s Halloween bash
If you’re a fan of Netflix’s hit sci-fi series Stranger Things, Empire Sky Lounge’s ‘All Things Strange’ party is the place for you. Happening on October 27 from 5pm onwards, the lounge will be preparing Stranger Things themed food and drink to turn your world upside down (minus the Demogorgon).
Come in your best Eleven costume or 80’s clothing and let loose with The Upside Down and the Eleven cocktails (both $15) or gulp down The Upside Down shot ($6) as you dance the night away. RSVP on the event page for complimentary entry before 11pm; after 11pm its $20 plus one complimentary drink.
50 Raffles Place. Tel: 9336 1443
Bar Rouge
Gather your courage and go In The Woods at Bar Rouge this Halloween
Something wicked this way comes, as Bar Rouge and Belvedere present a night of thrills and chills with ‘In The Woods’, high up on the 71st floor of Swissotel the Stamford on October 26 – 27.
The club will be transformed into an eerie woodland with tangled vines and lethal creations, as acrobats and theatrical thespians roam the floor while resident DJs spin the decks
Stand a chance at the end of each night to win a 1.75 litre Belvedere Vodka Magnum (Oct 26) or a romantic staycation for two at the hotel plus champagne brunch for two at the newly opened Skai restaurant (Oct 27).
Revelers dressed to the In The Woods theme receive complimentary entry and a chance to win special edition vials of Belvedere Vodka.
2 Stamford Road, Floor 71. Tel: 9177 7307
Black Tap
The Halloween Shake at Black Tap is a spooky, sugary treat
You’ve heard (and seen) their infamous Freakshakes, and now the New York famous New York burger joint has revealed The Halloween Shake – a chocolate milkshake with a vanilla frosted rim plastered with candy corn, topped with a ‘spider-web’ cupcake, white and orange twisty pop, orange rock candy, and whipped cream with orange sprinkles and drizzles of chocolate.
Available only on October 27, 28 and 31 – only the brave may try and defeat this beast.
10 Bayfront Ave, l1 80, Bay Level. Tel: 6688 9957
Bang Bang
Dance under the (electronic) moonlight to the beats of DJ Miles Slater and play some PacMan at Bang Bang
Banging party institution Bang Bang is celebrating Halloween in true retro style, paying homage to the 80’s with its Ready, Player One party on October 27.
Get your game on and play some PacMan, and dress up as iconic characters like Mario, Luigi, Pikachu and more to stand a chance to win tokens for their exclusive Halloween themed claw machines.
Other goodies up for grabs include three artfully curated Sephora Halloween makeovers and gift bags, Tamagotchis (the original digital pet), complimentary Grey Goose drinks, and Bang Bang’s merchandise.
Flying in from Hong Kong is DJ Miles Slater, who has collaborated with award-winning artists like Afrojack, DJ Snake and Fatboy Slim; Singaporean crew AOS Collective will set the stage for him. Go crazy – the best outfit wins a complimentary bottle of Grey Goose Vodka.
Party starts at 10.30pm and ends at 6am. No cover charge, though guests are encouraged to RSVP. Men must be over 23; women over 20.
7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square. Tel: 8127 2808
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Lulu’s
Lulu’s creepy cabaret is for adults only
Bang Bang’s sister club and neighbour will be throwing her own spooktacular Carnival of the Absurd on October 27, in homage to the Coney Island Freak Show.
This is an adults-only party, with burlesque dancers, bongo drums, drag queens and more in this twisted cabaret. There’ll be magicians, creepy clown dolls, and the return of Lulu’s popular Halloween Caramel Apple cocktail ($20).
Doors open at 9pm with a $35 cover charge.
7 Raffles Boulevard, Pan Pacific Hotel. Tel: 9829 1922
Nickeldime Novena
Things go bump in the night – and in your pizza
This haunted pizza shop will be treating guests to two hours of $1 slices of their signature Pepperoni and Margherita Pizza from 6pm – 8pm all night on the 31st. A handful of selected beers will be available all night at $10, and if you dress up, you stand a chance to score some complimentary beer.
275 Thomson Road, #01-01 Regency
Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove
Dress up to the Halloween theme and receive a free O(yster)+ Blood Shot at Greenwood Fish Market
Dress in your Halloween best and get ready to scream ‘Trick or Treat!’ to receive special sweet treats at Blue Lotus, Greenwood Fish Market, Miska Cafe, Mykonos on the Bay, Sabio by the Sea, Two Chefs Bar and Sole Pomodoro Trattoria Pizzeria.
Greenwood Fish Market will also be giving free O(yster)+ Blood Shots, aka freshly shucked oysters in tomato puree, to customers who dress up.
Happening for one night only on October 27.
31 Ocean Way
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar
Gordon won’t be there screaming at you, but his cocktails will give you shivers (the good kind)
Gordon Ramsey is terrifying on TV, but we reckon his Halloween cocktail creations may be a little less scary. There’s Dark Magic ($19), a vodka-based concoction that blends ginger beer, blackberries and a sprinkle of ‘unicorn powder’, or De Ville’s Aperitif, a gin-based cocktail with Campari, sweet Vermouth, blood orange and blackthorn berries ($19).
Available from October 31 to November 4.
2 Bayfront Avenue, 01 – 81 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. Tel: 6688 5665.
