The best Halloween parties and dinners in Hong Kong

If you and your gang are looking to enjoy a more relaxing Halloween, head to Zzura this Halloween in Greek or Egyptian-inspired outfits for their first-ever toga themed party. The contemporary Middle-Eastern bar is also offering various packages for groups, starting with a bottle of house wine and a house spirit of your choice for tables of two guests from $2,000 and onwards.

When: October 29, 8pm-12am
Price: From $2,000 and up
Buy tickets: Purchase your tickets here.

Contemporary Japanese izakaya Zuma is transforming into a whimsical wonderland on October 29. From 9pm till midnight, guests can enjoy two cocktails, free-flow Veuve Clicquot Champagne, beer, and soft drinks as DJs and live performances take place throughout the night. Complete your Halloween experience with a spooky edition of their yashoku night brunch from 8pm to 10.30pm, where you’ll enjoy Zuma’s classic dishes, free-flow Veuve Clicquot Champagne, sake, beer, and soft drinks along with general entry to the wonderland party.

When: October 29, 9pm-12am
Price: Early bird tickets from $680, general entry at $780, $1,688 per head for night brunch
Buy tickets: ticketflap.com for Zuma in Wonderland, contact Zuma via 3657 6388 or email them at info@zumarestaurant.com.hk to reserve your table for night brunch.

This year, Candour presents a series of Halloween events to gear you up for a weekend full of spooky fun. On October 27, Candour presents Rum ‘n Riddim Vol. 2 where DJs Minou, Featurz, and Noel Haynes will be spinning soca, afrobeats, and hip-hop tracks all night long. Guests will also get to enjoy rum-centric cocktails from $98, such as Coconut Juice, Eazy Duz It, and Dark ‘N Stormy, which will transport guests to the Caribbean with their tropical flavours. 

Return to Candour on October 28 for The Experiment party, as the lounge transforms into a dark and mysterious science lab. Sip on three exclusive Halloween cocktails, Pink Venom ($108), Purple Haze ($108), and Toxic ($108) throughout the night, or knock back Booze-ter Shots, which are crimson red shots made with jalapeno-infused tequila served in syringes. 

When: October 27 from 8pm-12am, October 28 from 5pm-12am
Price: $150/person for The Experiment, inclusive of one cocktail
Buy tickets: Book your tables for Rum ‘n Riddim here and purchase tickets for The Experiment here.

If you’re still figuring out where to go for pre-drinks before your big night out, MO Bar will hold a two-hour free-flow party from 6pm on October 29 at $500 per person. Pair festive savoury bites with bottomless Champagne and spooky cocktails like Trick r Treat’, Kill Devil, The Witches Brew, and The Last Kiss.

Additionally, MO Bar will present a Halloween brunch throughout the weekend from 11.30am to 3.45pm. Begin your brunch with a set of sharing appetisers, then move onto indulgent main courses like Tasmanian salmon, Boston lobster, as well as Te Mana lamb cutlets paired with a range of side dishes, and a spread of desserts to finish.

When: October 29 6pm-8pm for free-flow, October 29-30 from 11.30am-3.45pm for Halloween brunch
Price: $500 per head for Halloween free-flow, $658 per head for Halloween brunch
Buy tickets: Reserve your spot at MO Bar by calling at 2132 0077 or via e-mail.

This Halloween, Baci Trattoria & Bar, Porterhouse Seafood & Steak, Fumi, and Kyoto Joe from LKF Concepts embrace the spooky spirit by offering a Halloween-themed cocktail, Indigenous. Combining Koh tequila, hibiscus, and orange juice into an IV blood bag for an extra scary touch, Indigenous’ gorey appearance is bloody brilliant. Get your hands on the creepy cocktail at the aforementioned venues, or check out their Halloween-themed menus on LKF Concept’s website.

When: From October 28-31
Price: $138 for dine-in, $100 for takeaway

Caribbean bar The Daily Tot wants you to celebrate the last vestiges of summer with their tropical-themed Halloween beach party. So if you still got that beach bod, flaunt it with your sexiest summer attire and enjoy Free-flow drinks, including daiquiris, house wines, spirits, beer and sodas, and dance all night with party beats courtesy of DJ Minou. 

When: Saturday, October 29, 9pm to 12am
Price: $550/person
Buy tickets: eventbrite.hk. 

This October, wear your best Halloween costume and head to Potato Head on October 29 to join in the spooky Halloween party. From 5pm to 7pm, show your Halloween Party ticket to enjoy 20 percent off all a la carte food items, then head to Eksotika Bar to enjoy Halloween cocktails and bubbles while dancing to Italian soundtracks and synth-pop horror-inspired music.  

When: October 29
Price: Halloween party $200/person (online purchase); at the door $250 with two complimentary drinks 
Buy tickets: Book your tickets for Potato Head’s dark disco Halloween party here. 

Sport your meanest Italian mafia look and bring your entire gang to modern trattoria Ask for Alonzo in Soho and Happy Valley for an Italian mobster feast. At the Soho branch, sink your teeth into pumpkin and lobster risotto ($228) and order the special drink called Il Padrino ($58), a twist on the classic Godfather cocktail made specifically for the festivity. The best-dressed mobster will get a chance to win a $500 dining voucher. Over at Happy Valley, a more wholesome celebration will commence on October 29. Catch engaging activities like face painting, pumpkin decorating, and Halloween charades. The best-dressed kid will get a chance to take home a $500 dining voucher.  

When: Friday and Saturday, October 28 and 29
Price: Entrance is free, but you have to dine in 

The Social Den is having its first-ever Halloween party with its beach-themed murder mystery event. Bring your entire crew and come in your tropical themed-costumes. Everyone is a suspect, so make sure to play your part in solving the mystery. The menu for the night will feature a three-hour free-flow of tropical cocktails and Canto-Polynesian bites. Dress to impress and do your best at the activities as there will be prizes for the best dressed, the best performances, and the guest who can pinpoint the murderer. 

When: October 28 and 29, 6pm to 9pm 
Price: Early bird tickets $788/person; at the door $888/person.
Buy tickets: Purchase your tickets here.

Hop on the Aqua Luna to experience the Haunted Harbour Cruise. Your spooky cruise will pick you up from Central Pier 9 and sail around the dark and mysterious waters of Victoria Harbour as you dance the night away in your Halloween get-up. Each guest will receive a complimentary Witch’s Brew cocktail or Vampire’s Kiss mocktail.  

When: Saturday and Sunday, October 29 to 31, 5.30pm, 6.30pm, and 7.30pm
Price: $300/child; $400/adult; +$100 for free-flow of cocktails, Prosecco, wine, beer, soft drinks, and juices 
Buy tickets: aqualuna.asiapay.com

Have a thing for solving mysteries? Head to Island Shangri-La’s Lobster Bar and Grill for their Halloween Murder Mystery dinner event. Try to solve the murder case over a three-course dinner crafted by executive chef Uwe Opocensky and a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Those who solve the mystery stand a chance to win some exciting dining and staycation rewards. From October 28 to 31, the resto-bar will feature themed Halloween treats and spooky cocktails, including Spooky Pumpkin, Witchcraft and Corpse Reviver prepared by Head Bartender Jonathan De Jesus. 

When: Saturday, October 29, from 7pm to 9pm 
Price: $988/person
Buy tickets: boutique.shangri-la.com

This Halloween, head to Tai Kwun’s old police headquarters and witness Cantina, The Chinese Library, and The Dispensary transform into a lair full of darkness. Choose between two extravagant dining experiences – The Chinese Library will be offering a nocturnal Chinese feast and Cantina will offer their first Italian night brunch along with free-flow of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Head to The Dispensary afterwards for Dancing with the Devil, for free-flow drinks from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Aside from offering free-flow Veuve Clicquot Champagne, The Dispensary also presents spooky cocktails created by their master mixologist Lorenzo Coppola. Select from their Awaken, Spell, or Witch Craft cocktails and dance the night away to great tunes spun by DJs Helen Ting and Ivan Sit. 

When: Saturday, October 29, 7.30pm to 10.30pm 
Price: The Chinese Library dinner $888/person; Cantina night brunch with free-flow of Veuve Clicquot Champagne $988/person; Dancing with the Devil early bird tickets $348/person (until October 14), regular tickets $398/person (until October 28), at the door $458/person. 
Buy tickets: Book for Dancing with the Devil via  sevenrooms.com/events/cantinahk; reserve your tables for Cantina and The Chinese Library on their respective websites. 

JaJa presents an adorable and ghoulish Halloween feast at their Pink-O-Ween dinner party. The restaurant will be transformed into a wickedly pink haunted island, with entertainment like a trick-or-treat corner, professional tarot card reading, face painting, and adorable photobooths. Indulge in a four-course Halloween set dinner menu, including festive savoury and sweet treats like evil cheesy fingers, scary bolognese, jack-o’-lantern risotto, monster burgers, and a haunting Halloween dessert buffet. Whet your whistle with a three-hour free-flow of Satan’s sangria, prosecco, red and white wines, beer, and select non-alcoholic beverages. 

Whether you’re showing up in a cute or creepy costume, the best-dressed guest of the night has the chance to win a free night stay for two in the City Room at The Mira Hong Kong. 

When: Saturday, October 29, 7pm-10pm
Price: Early bird tickets $510/person (until October 14); regular tickets $680/person 
Buy tickets: eventbrite.com