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The Best Bars for Drinking Near NYC's Halloween Parade

Tis the season for celebrating HalloweenNYC's 43rd Annual Village Halloween Parade is being held on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 7pmand we've got the bars to drink near it. This year's parade theme is “Reverie” and it may be a long night, so it’d be wise to have some light pub fare or a full meal while participating in all of the revelry. Those wishing to parade can enter the line-up on 6th Ave. at Canal Street or catch the parade on 6th Avenue north of Spring Street to 16th Street from 7pm to 10:30pm. Of course, the parade is in close proximity to some fun haunts—some are Halloween-themed while others are a bit more upscale, so pick your place and your poison and go celebrate.

Best Bars Near NYC's Halloween Parade: Headless Horseman

Headless Horseman

The name of this Manhattan haunt certainly gets revelers in the mood for Halloween festivities, but the interior and offerings are a bit upscale. A chic décor of brick and wood creates a cozy vibe and the decadent cocktail menu boasts lots of specialty options such as Frankie’s Fix Ginger, Lime, Honey, Bourbon, and Gosling’s—or Writer’s Block Gin, Chartreuse, Elderflower, and Lime. There’s also wine, sangria, and other “bar jar” drinks. A bit more sophisticated than traditional pub fare, the bar bites at Headless Horseman include Tajin Spiced Crispy Chickpeas, Blistered Shishito Peppers with Sweet Soy Dip, and House-cut Fries, as well as veggie sandwiches, and more. 212-777-5101, 119 E. 15th St., headlesshorsemannyc.com

Best Bars Near NYC's Halloween Parade: Tio Pepe

Tio Pepe

Offering up a lively bar scene, a sidewalk cafe, Latino music, and a main dining room with a skylit garden patio room, chandeliers, and stone and brick walls, Tio Pepe is all about ambiance, with authentic, delicious dishes to match. With a central location in the West Village (it's been a legend here since 1970), Tio Pepe is a perfect place to refresh on Halloween night. 168 W. 4th St., 212-242-6480, tiopepenyc.com

Best Bars Near NYC's Halloween Parade: McSorley’s Old Ale House

McSorley's Old Ale House

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Established in 1854, McSorley’s is recognized as New York City’s oldest continuously operated saloon. A history of legendary people from Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant to John Lennon have patronized this establishment. There’s plenty of ambiance at this old-style saloon. A cozy fireplace warms the bar while a smattering of sawdust coats the floors. Some of the memorabilia includes the original “Wanted” poster for Lincoln’s assassin, a photo of Babe Ruth, and wishbones, which were supposedly hung by those going off to WW1 with the intention of being removed when they returned. There’s certainly lots of history here. The old haunt is also known for its former “no ladies” policy, which was changed in 1970 to accommodate women. The inspiration for numerous books, paintings and poems, the historic bar is also renowned for its very own McSorley’s Ale—the only drink available here. Food is served as well. 212-473-9148, 15 E. 7th St., mcsorleysoldalehouse.nyc

Best Bars Near NYC's Halloween Parade: Peculier Pub 

In the heart of Greenwich Village is Peculier Pub—an old hideaway that boasts more than 300 international brews. Founded more than 30 years ago, the casual Village bar was always renowned for its diverse menu that offered hundreds of beers from destinations around the globe. The establishment’s moniker is derived from Theakston’s ‘Old Peculier,’ a beer that originated in England and was the owner’s favorite beer when the bar opened. Today, the tradition continues—the pub has 350 beers in bottles and 27 on draught. Cocktails and martinis round out the menu, which also includes finger food, wraps, burgers, sandwiches, and more, 212-353-1327, 145 Bleecker St., peculierpub.com 

Best Bars Near NYC's Halloween Parade: Treehouse Bar at David Burke Kitchen

David Burke Kitchen Treehouse Bar

David Burke Kitchen (opened in 2011 and overseen by Executive Chef Raoul Whitaker) boasts an interior inspired by its SoHo surroundings, blending cool industrial simplicity with the rustic warmth of a country barn. At the entrance, a staircase leads up to the glass-enclosed Treehouse Bar, where guests can enjoy private dinners with handcrafted cocktails and sweet and savory snacks like chicken dumplings or Maine lobster toast. They can also enjoy bird's eye views of street action below. 23 Grand St., 212-201-9119, davidburkekitchen.com

Best Bars Near NYC's Halloween Parade: The Slaughtered Lamb Pub

This Manhattan watering hole was inspired by the original Slaughtered Lamb—a pub in a small town outside of London that the story tells was cursed with the bloodline of the Werewolf. The inhabitants of the town would sacrifice a lamb and smear the blood as part of a ritual to ward off the evil spirit of the Werewolf. The iconic New York restaurant and bar was cast into the spotlight during a scene in “An American Werewolf in London” and has received lots of press and countless visitors in the years since its inception. Beyond the English pub fare, the menu offers burgers, wings—from traditional to the exotic—and an array of domestic and imported beers.  Get in the spirit with its Full Moon Ale. 212-627-LAMB, 182 W. 4th St., slaughteredlambpub.com

About the Author

Regina Molaro is a freelancer writer whose work spans from luxury to fashion, art, lifestyle, and beauty. Her work has appeared in Modern Luxury Hawai‘i, as well as Bespoke Magazine and In Season—the in-house magazines at the St. Regis and Mandarin Oriental New York.

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