Halloween is nearly here, but unless you have munchkins, you are perhaps vaguely aware that it’s at the end of October, which is at some stage that’s not tomorrow, so you aren’t really thinking about it. No problem; we have collated all the data on your behalf and have the most exciting, albeit hair-raising (in the good way), Top 11 events to get your Halloween on, compiled here for your perusal. Halloween is on Friday October 31st by the way…
Halloween has traditionally been an event for the kiddies, who enjoy skipping about the neighbourhood and disintegrating their teeth with quickened pace via overly high levels of sugar intake. Whilst there are a few tucked in this list for the little ones, there are plenty of events and mixers for the adults to scare themselves with also.
Children, we are going to need you to STEP, ASIDE.
1. Boo-rrito Party at Little Burro in Sheung Wan this coming Wednesday.
Foodie have teamed up with the Little Burro crew to bring you a Halloween ‘Boo-rrito’ party, which means festive lamb and pumpkin ‘Boo-rritos’, guac and salsa dips, free flow margaritas, beer AND plenty of drinking games to get you in the Halloween mood. If you haven’t caught on the Lil’ Burro bandwagon yet, their larger-than-life burritos and awesome guacamole are absolute winners and their parties always block out Upper Station Street in Sheung Wan. The fancy dress is optional, but we promise we won’t laugh at you either way.
When: Wednesday 15 Oct, 7pm–9pm
Where: Little Burro, 1 Upper Station Street, Sheung Wan / http://bit.ly/BuyHalloweenTix
How much: $100 for Foodie Club members / $200 for non members
Why Go? Because for $100, one can barely get home on the MTR, let alone gorge on lamb and pumpkin burritos and free flow margaritas!
2. Stylish farm-to-table dinner at Fish and Meat
Halloween can be a wonderful time of year where Hong Kong loves to party with friends and we all get creative with our costumes. At Fish & Meat on offer is a stylish farm-to-table dinner cooked expertly by Chef Russell Doctrove and served with a special cocktail ‘the Pumpkin Tart.’ Be in the middle of the action without worrying for the queues and hustle and bustle in their restaurant above LKF. Guests are urged to arrive via Upper Glenealy Street due to traffic blockades.
When: Wednesday 15 Oct, 7pm–9pm
Where: 32 Wyndham St, Central / 2565 6788
How much: $201 – $400
Why Go? The Pumpkin Tart cocktail is utterly alluring and made with Tequila, carrot juice, pumpkin, oregano and cinnamon. Très hip.
3. Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead at Brickhouse
Brickhouse in Central have decided to rock out a Halloween party one day late (typical hipsters) and represent a good Mexican tradition. In keeping with their style, they’re inviting all their friends, guests and local demons to come as their favourite character and slam mucho tequila and a special DotD cocktail, the “Jacinto”, until the wee hours of the morning. Guests can expect epic tunes, skulls, tequila, a best dressed competition and loads more…
When: Saturday 1st November 2014
Where: 20 D’Aguilar Street / 2810 0560
How much: $101 – $200
Why Go? The “Jacinto” cocktail alone is worth it, made with Bourbon, Islay whisky, honey, lemon, pumpkin and spice, it’s a smoky song. Throw in the ultra vibes of Brickhouse down their little alleyway in the middle of the city, and let’s party people.
4. Limited edition Halloween Paella at Boqueria
Black in colour, this squid ink paella is a classic Catalonian dish that boasts briny and subtly sweet flavours. Garnished with a witch’s hat and broom, this dish is a delicious and quirky addition to Lan Kwai Fong’s renowned Halloween festivities. Also on offer is the limited edition Sangría de la Sangre (glass $88/pitcher $388), a vibrant blood orange concoction created in tribute to the gory holiday.
When: 27th October – 02nd November 2014
Where: 7/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central / 2321 8681
How much: small $398 / large $2500 (and that is because when they say large, they mean exceptionally large; feed the extended Spanish family large)
Why Go? Because you can feel like you’re commemorating the eerie occasion without doing anything too outlandish. And dining in the Spanish joint, you get to drink sangria and eat paella; ‘nuff said.
5. Halloween Fest at Ocean Park
Ocean Park’s Halloween Fest 2014 takes guests through a surprising film world that features massive exciting family fun and sinister horrors, with just one ticket to experience double surprises from day to night! Confront the challenges of ultimate scares at H14 madhouse or step into the bloody old estate from Rigor Mortis LIVE! Laughter can be exchanged for the terrifying, and a special super-sized Doraemon Halloween Party is on offer with matching menus! Kids can also hug Doraemon, or so we’ve heard. Which is definitely something to put in the calendar.
When: Now until 31st October 2014
Where: Ocean Park, Aberdeen / 3923 2323 / https://ticketing.oceanpark.com.hk/oceanpark/b2c/index.cfm/calendar
How much: $360 for adults / $160 for kids
Why Go? Because you can evoke intense inner phobia, but then 15 minutes later you can turn it off. Which, although not at all realistic, is awesome. And one ticket ensures about 13 hours of exhausting entertainment, so you can save money and pass out on the way home.
6. Halloween Themed Menu at Mr. Steak Grill in Causeway Bay
Mr. Steak is providing a luxurious and unexpected Halloween special dinner in the bloody butcher house which includes Pumpkin Spider Salad, Dracula’s Soup (Spanish frozen soup), The Vampire Steak (an extra-large 1.2 Kilo USA prime sirloin steak), Bloody Risotto (Beetroot risotto with crispy soft shell crab), and a devil eyes drink, which uses lychee and strawberries to imitate an eyeball. It’s a little creepy, but the costs are very reasonable for the amount of food one receives, and the novelty factor is definitely there.
When: 24 October 2014 – 31 October 2014
Where: Shop C&D, 5-7 Cleveland Street, Causeway Bay / 2802 1128
How much: $1144 (includes a welcome eyeball cocktail)
Why Go? An enormous four course Halloween extravaganza in the Bay.
7. A Halloween Steak Rebellion at Butcher’s Club Deli
This fancy dress event is on the rooftop of Butcher’s Club Deli and priced at $1250 per person. Probably one of the better packages around town, it includes a 5-course steak dinner, a bottle of wine per person (yes per person), live music from The Rolling Bones, the ghosts of butcher’s past, a Sweeny Todd style barber and a spooky face painter. You practically don’t need to get ready beforehand; just don your Captain Jack Sparrow outfit and the Butcher’s Club will take care of the rest!
When: Friday October 31st
Where: 16/F, Shui Ki Industrial Building, 18 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen / http://halloweensteakrebellion.ticketflap.com/
How much: $1250
Why Go? Because the quality of meal is assured, and with a bottle of wine accounted for each person, it is going to be difficult not to have an amazing time.
8. Family Freak out at Frites on Sunday 2nd November
One for the family: starting at 12pm, the fun-loving team down at Frites have prepared a great lunch menu and lined up a selection of fantastic games, competitions and performers that will, no doubt, keep everyone playfully (and a little scarily) entertained! Youngsters will have their own ‘deliciously devilish’ kids menu to choose from, before well-known entertainer, Ciaran Love, starts a Halloween-themed magic comedy show at 3pm. The day ends with the much-anticipated “Costume Competition” where prizes are awarded for the best-dressed kids (and adults too) on the day.
When: November 2nd 2014
Where: Frites Quarry Bay G/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Island East / 2250 5188 / fritesqb@conceptcreations.hk
How much: Mains from $180 for adults / $75 for kids
Why Go? Entertainment and the games are free for all who book for lunch
9. Spook-tacular Buffet at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company on the Peak
Enjoy creepy concoctions and a Halloween buffet with spooky dinner and drink specials, exclusively available on Friday 31st October, priced from HK$369. A semi-buffet that includes a variety of terrifying appetizers such as Pumpkin Soup, Devil’s Eyeballs, Jack O Lantern Pasta, Bloody Shrimp, Mummies’ Pizza and Cheesy Ghost Burger.
For mains, choose from two of the Bubba Gump’s signature dishes; Shrimper’s Heaven or Dixie style baby back ribs with shrimps. Last but not least, there will be spooky but delicious Ghostly Chocolate Graveyards to finish off the night. The restaurant will be decorated with a number of terrifying decorations including spider’s cobwebs, laughing pumpkins and creepy crawlies creating a haunted atmosphere.
When: Friday 31st October 2014
Where: 304 – 05, Level 3, Peak Tower, 128 Peak Rd / 2849 2867
How much: $369 (+ 10% service charge)
Why Go? Bubba Gump is the quintessence of American culture, and they’re really going all out to hallmark the freaky occasion. The Peak Tower affords perhaps the most stunning views of Hong Kong, and you get to take a glass that lights up home with you if you buy a cocktail. Sparkly.
10. Mysterious Halloween at Skybar
From October 24 to October 31, Skybar will turn into a mysterious world with the attendance of Mr Skeleton, Miss Witch and Pumpkin Face and some other friends who come over for celebrating Halloween together. A rowdy crowd. They’ve some scary but assuredly tasty snacks to relish, like the Handburger and Finger Sausage as well as Pumpkin Martini and Brain Haemorrhage for cocktails.
When: Friday 31st October 2014
Where: 29/F, Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island, 248 Queen’s Road East / 3926 3888
How much: The two cocktails are priced $95 per glass, Handburger $220 and Finger Sausage $70.
Why Go? There are a number of Halloween Games, with a bottle of red wine is just at your fingertips, with views to gloat over.
11. Haunted With Hed Kandi at zuma
Hed Kandi parties are always off the chain, and zuma are playing host this year to what will inarguably be one best Halloween parties in town. Hed Kandi are a glamorous lifestyle brand from the UK and will be in Hong Kong for one night only on Friday 31st October. Hed Kandi’s international DJ Stuart Ojelay and live saxophonist Benjammin will be performing throughout the night on the sixth floor.
When: Friday October 31st 2014 (doors open at 10pm)
Where: The Landmark, Level 6, 15 Queen’s Road, Central / 3657 6388
How much: $400 early bird
Why Go? Guests will get special Halloween goodies and giveaways at zuma that evening, and there is rumour of celebrities dressed in costumes weaving in and out of the party crowd!
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