Date Night: Pop-Up Halloween Bar in Des Moines, Iowa

Date night, but make it spooky! The Des Moines metro is popping up with some fun Halloween-themed bars and restaurants this season. What is a pop-up Halloween bar? It is when local restaurants and bars get in the Halloween spirit and decorate their businesses with a bunch of fun decor for the season. Most also offer fun-themed drinks as well! Many of these places are great options for a date night, a party, corporate events, a birthday party, and more. We have gathered a list of pop-up Halloween bars in greater Des Moines. Put on your spooky attire and enjoy. Are we missing your favorite? Let us know!

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The Fright Zone at Toad Valley Golf Course

Address: 237 NE 80th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Website: https://flightzone.golf/

Lunch, dinner, drinks and a fun activity! This is a great spot for some Halloween fun for the family or date night. They have decorated the whole place with fun Halloween decor and serve spooky cocktails, mocktails, dirty sodas, and food. Their pizza is delicious! Also, don’t leave without having their mystery meat rice Krispies for dessert.

The Haunting at Exile Brewing

Address: 1514 Walnut Street in Des Moines

Website: https://www.exploretock.com/exile-brewing-company/

Step into the Halloween spirit at Exile Brewing in Downtown Des Moines. This Halloween pop-up is perfect for the whole family! Guests can enjoy all the fun decor, themed drinks, and dishes. Reservations are highly recommended! In addition to the pop-up, they are also offering special events throughout the season such as a Pumpkin Carving Contest, Super Hero Brunch, Beggars’ Brunch, and Pumpkin Painting.

If you are one to plan, SnowGlobe Des Moines reservations are already open for the holiday season. One of many restaurants and bars that bring the holiday magic to life.

Nightmare on Ingersoll

Address: 3124 Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines

Website: https://www.facebook.com/IngersollNightmare

Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday; 4 to 11 p.m.
  • Friday + Saturday (lunch available); 11 a.m. to Midnight
  • Sunday (lunch available); 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Grab your partner for a fun date night on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines. Nightmare on Ingersoll opens September 28 and will be filled with freaky fun, deranged drinks, and themed trivia nights throughout the season. Make it a date night, or a fun lunch outing! Make reservations here.

Photo Credit: Nightmare on Ingersoll Facebook Page

Nightmare at Jordan Creek

No details have been shared if this location will re-open for 2026. Keep eyes on their Facebook page!

Address: 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy Suite #12520 in West Des Moines

Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563954730149

A pop-up bar at Jordan Creek Mall from your friends at Nightmare on Ingersoll! This location is family-friendly and will be serving cocktails, and mocktails in addition to their scary Halloween decor. Reservations are encouraged for themed Trivia night. Opens October 1st through November 2nd.

Wicked Heights

Address: 401 E. Grand Avenue in Des Moines

Website: Learn more here!

The Republic on Grand is joining in on the pop-up Halloween bar scene in the Des Moines metro. Wicket Heights opens on October 1st and runs through November 1st. Enjoy enchanting Halloween evenings on the rooftop with special events throughout the season, including a costume party on October 31. Guests can enjoy spellbinding cocktails and some special treats along the way. Reservations are not available. First come, first served.