Halloween is one of my all-time favorite holidays if you need proof see here. So, of course, I was more than excited to check out the ultimate Halloween themed pop up bar, Pub Dread in Washington DC. Brought to you by the same cool people as the Game of Thrones Pop Up Bar during the summer, Pub Dread does not disappoint with walls covered in scary dolls reminiscent of the Annabelle and The Conjuring movies. But it doesn’t end there, the haunted forest room has its own haunted windows that flash and shutter.
And what would a Halloween pop up bar be without great spots for Instagram photos ops like coffins and giant spidery cobwebs?
And for all you scaredy cats there’s a psychedelic David Bowie-themed room complete with wall murals and cotton candy. Space Oddity definitely comes to mind with Major Tom hanging on the ceiling.
The best part? The bartenders all dress the part, covered in gore serving up unique drinks in front of a giant eyeball or scary dolls depending on what room you are in. Now the drinks, those are definitely to die for. Fun names like “Its Pronounced Fronken-En-Steeen” and “The Dead Will Walk The Earth” keep you on your toes and guessing as to what you are gonna get. But don’t worry all the drinks I sampled were perfection, no matter what name. 
I’d have to say “Its Pronounced Fronken-En-Steeen” was my fave, super refreshing with cucumber and cider. “The Dead Will Walk The Earth” also shined with just a bit of charred pineapple as garnish. And I suggest everyone end the night with The Peanutbutter Cup Shot and I don’t even like peanut butter!
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OMG this bar is so cool!!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
I didn’t know this was a thing! Really cool and original. The bar with the dolls would really freak me out!
I have to visit D.C. First the Game of Thrones bar, now this! How awesome is this bar? Thanks for sharing.
The bar looks likes a cool place to hang out, especially with friends. The pictures are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Growing up in Australia, Halloween has never been a big thing. This year I’m in London and can’t wait to experience it. This place looks fun, although I’m kind of scared of those dolls!
This looks like such a COOL place to visit. How awesome! Had zero idea that this existed in DC. Thanks so much for sharing.
Yeah, the coffins are cool. What a pitty we don’t have so much Halloween fuss where I live and definitely no coffin bars 😉
wow this bar looks so cool! Haha so when it’s not Halloween it’s GoT themed? Is there usually a line to get in or a cover charge?
OMG! This bar looks absolutely insane! Even I can the fake splashes of blood on its menu…lol! I’d love to visit there if I’ll visit DC soon!
Ummmm… I’m a DC local… So… THIS IS AWESOME IM DEFINITELY GOING
Its so cool!!! I love fully immersive experiences like this! Wish I was closer to DC to check it out
Ohhh.. This is awesome. It’s all creepy and definitely worth a visit this season. The bartender (?) did remind me of Gomez in the Adams Family. LOL. Kudos to the staff for the effort! 😉
Wow this would be perfect for this coming halloween.
Wow, this looks gruesome! The huge eyeball on the wall and the scary teeth! The drinks sound great too, I love the thought that you order and don’t quite know what you’re going to get…..I have to say, you are much better at celebrating halloween in the US than we are in the UK!
This is the coolest thing! I might have to check this out. They should continue doing themes all year!
I’d go there just for the Bowie room! 🙂 The rest of it looks amazing, too – and your pics are great.