There’s A Halloween-Themed Pub In Florida, And It’s Hauntingly Fun

There’s a bar in downtown Orlando that proves Halloween never really ends—and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Step inside Cocktails & Screams, and you’ll feel like you’ve walked straight onto the set of a Tim Burton fever dream mixed with the best parts of a haunted house. The lights are dim, the fog machine hums softly, and somewhere in the distance, you can hear a faint scream followed by laughter. Okay, maybe it's more like you hear emo karaoke and the clink of glasses, but tomato-tom-ah-toe, right? It’s spooky, theatrical, and wildly fun—all rolled into one unforgettable night out.

From the moment you step through the door, every inch of this place screams (pun fully intended) Halloween. Cobwebs hang from the rafters, skeletons grin from every corner, and eerie neon signs glow against walls covered in horror-movie memorabilia. I spotted nods to The Shining, Beetlejuice, and Hocus Pocus—and even the bathrooms are themed, paying homage to the most iconic horror queens and ghouls in film history.

Of course, the real magic happens behind the bar. The cocktail menu reads like a spellbook, with drinks so elaborate they could easily double as props in a monster movie. Here you'll find drinks like The Witch’s Heart, a shimmering purple potion with edible glitter and a burst of berry flavor. Or The Bloody Bramble, which arrived in a glass rimmed with “blood” syrup and topped with a floating eyeball gummy. There are also monster-inspired classics—think Frankenstein’s Mule and Dracula’s Kiss—along with a lineup of themed shots that turn any round into a full-on performance.

Even the beer list leans into the spirit of the place, featuring local Florida brews with cheeky names and limited-edition seasonal taps. But Cocktails & Screams isn’t just about what’s in your glass—it’s about the show all around you. On weekends, the bar comes alive with live music, DJ sets, and themed events that keep the party going long after the witching hour. One night might bring burlesque performers; another might host a “Scream Queen” karaoke showdown.

And while Halloween might seem like the obvious time to visit, locals will tell you this is an anytime destination. There’s something freeing about donning a costume in the middle of spring or clinking glasses under flickering candles in July. It’s the kind of place where you can be whoever—or whatever—you want for a night.

Cocktails & Screams isn’t just Orlando’s only Halloween-themed bar; it’s a year-round celebration of the spooky, the strange, and the downright delightful. Whether you’re a diehard horror fan, a casual thrill-seeker, or just someone looking for a good story to tell, this haunt is worth every eerie minute.

Pro tip: Don’t leave without exploring every corner—there are hidden details everywhere, and if you’re lucky, you might even stumble upon The Craft bar within a bar, an intimate speakeasy-style space serving even more creative concoctions.

So go ahead, summon your friends, throw on your favorite costume, and prepare for a night that’s frightfully fun from start to finish. At Cocktails & Screams, every day is Halloween—and that’s exactly how it should be.

Cocktails and Screams was part of our Orlando Itinerary tour. Check it out and get inspired to plan your own Orlando trip!