Houston goes hard for Halloween, turning neighborhoods like Montrose and Midtown into haunted playgrounds. Bar crawls let you hit a bunch of spots in one night, so you’re not stuck with one vibe. Tickets run $10-$20, covering drink specials like $2 beers or $5 “vampire blood” shots. The crowds are wild—think art kids in DIY costumes, frat bros as superheroes, and locals who’ve been planning their outfit since July. I did one last year dressed as a disco ball—bad call, sweaty as hell—but the $2 beers and free Jell-O shots kept me going. These crawls are peak H-Town: diverse, unhinged, and unapologetic.
Here’s the rundown on the top crawls for 2025:
Montrose Monster Mash Crawl
When: October 24, 2025, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Kicks off at Poison Girl, 1515 Westheimer Rd, Montrose.
Deets: $15 ticket gets you a wristband for $3 well drinks and $5 spooky shots at eight bars, including Poison Girl, The Flat, and Boheme. Costume contest at 10 p.m. with $500 cash for best outfit—last year, a guy won dressed as a walking taco.
Vibes: Artsy and chaotic, with pinball machines and neon lights. Saw a group in full Stranger Things cosplay killing it. Parking’s free on side streets, but it’s Montrose, so Uber’s smarter. Grab tickets on Eventbrite.
Midtown Fright Night Crawl
When: October 25, 2025, 7 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Starts at Little Dipper, 3121 Main St, Midtown.
Deets: $10 ticket covers $2 beers and $4 “potion” cocktails at six bars like Little Dipper, The Secret Group, and Electric Feelgood. Costume contest at 11 p.m. with free drinks for winners.
Vibes: Dance-heavy, with a twerking skeleton stealing the show last time. Parking lots charge $5-$10; bike it if you’re nearby. Check #MidtownFright on X for updates.
EaDo Graveyard Shift Crawl
When: October 31, 2025, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Begins at Truck Yard, 2118 Lamar St, EaDo.
Deets: $20 ticket gets a glow-in-the-dark cup for $5 cocktails at seven dives, including Truck Yard, 8th Wonder Brewery, and Secret Garden. Midnight costume contest with $300 prize.
Vibes: Grungy, horror-fan crowd—think slashers and fake blood. Free lot parking, but it’s packed; Uber’s safer. Tickets on Eventbrite.
Downtown Haunted Pub Trek
When: October 24, 2025, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Starts at Dean’s Downtown, 508 Main St.
Deets: $12 ticket includes $3 shots and $4 beers at five bars, like Dean’s and Red Phone Booth. Costume contest at 10 p.m. with VIP bar passes for winners.
Vibes: Classier crowd—saw a legit Marie Antoinette getup. Valet’s $10; street parking’s sketchy. Grab tickets on Eventbrite.
Why do these crawls slap? They’re cheap, hit multiple bars, and let you flex your costume game. The vibe’s a mix of Halloween party and street fest, with Houston’s diversity on full display—expect Day of the Dead masks next to inflatable dinosaurs. Plus, the drink specials mean you’re not broke by midnight. I got stuck in a conga line led by a werewolf last year, and it’s still a core memory.
Tips for crawling: Go big with your costume, but make it comfy—nobody likes a wig falling apart by 10 p.m. Bring cash; some bars do cash-only specials, and ATMs charge an arm and a leg. Buy tickets early for the cheapest deal—prices jump day-of. Stick with your crew; drunk zombies get lost easy. Follow #HoustonHalloween on X or check Insta for last-minute deals or pop-up crawls. If you’re hitting EaDo, bring a jacket—October nights can get chilly.
Houston’s Halloween bar crawls are a spooky, sloppy blast—pure Lowbrow H-Town. Hit Montrose for artsy chaos, Midtown for dancefloor madness, EaDo for horror grit, or Downtown for haunted class. Costumes, cheap drinks, and epic nights are waiting. Got a creepy crawl we missed? Drop it at [email protected].
