The Haunting, the first-ever Halloween concept from the creators of famed Christmas-themed cocktail pop-ups Miracle and Sippin’ Santa, is coming to North Carolina at Killjoy in Raleigh, The Golden Pineapple in Asheville, City Walk Brewing & Distilling in Hickory, and Chimney Rock Smokehouse in Chimney Rock for the 2026 spooky season on October 1st.
Inspired by childhood haunted houses, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, vintage decorations and late-night horror movie marathons, participating bars will transform into immersive hideaways complete with over-the-top décor, original cocktails, spooky surprises and exclusive collectibles.
Among the cocktails making their debut are the Widow’s Whisper, Scream-sicle, Poison Apple, Liquid Lobotomy and Clown Pear-anoia, alongside spirit-free options. Limited-edition Haunting glassware will also be available for purchase.
We’d love you to consider the openings of The Haunting pop-ups in Raleigh, Asheville, Chimney Rock, and Hickory for any upcoming Halloween events, things to do, fall happenings, new bar or seasonal cocktail coverage. Happy to share additional details and/or answer any questions. For the official press release announcement, menu and high-res images, click HERE.
- Killjoy
- Open from October 1st to November 1st
- 116 N. West St. #100, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Monday-Thursday, 5PM-12AM
- Friday-Saturday, 5PM-2AM
- Sunday, 3-10PM
- @killjoycocktail
The Haunting at The Golden Pineapple
- The Golden Pineapple
- Open from October 1st to November 1st
- 503 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806
- Thursday-Monday, 5-11PM
- Sunday, 5-10PM
- @thegoldenpineapplebar
- City Walk Brewing & Distilling
- Open from October 1st to November 2nd
- 205 Main Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601
- Tuesday-Thursday,5-11PM
- Friday-Saturday, 3PM-12AM
- Sunday, 1-8PM
- @thehauntingoncitywalk
- Chimney Rock Smokehouse
- Open from October 1st to November 2nd
- 430 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC 28720
- Every day, 11:30AM-9PM
- @chimneyrocksmokehouse