Raise your spirits at these six Halloween-themed bars in Charlotte

Halloween is just around the corner, and spooky-themed bars are in full swing around Charlotte. If you're looking for the "boo" in "boozy" here are six pop-ups to die for.

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The Season of the Witch at Billy Sunday

The vibe: The Optimist Hall cocktail bar has transformed into an eerie experience, complete with themed drinks, food and a mystery game.

Sip on this: The "Burned at the Stake" cocktail, with Bacardi, Queen Charlotte Reserve Rum, gran gala, strawberry and mango infused orgeat, lime and a strawberry fluff.

Stop by: The Season of the Witch will run through Oct. 31 at 1115 N Brevard St .

• Open Monday-Thursday 5pm-10pm, Friday 4pm-midnight, Saturday noon-midnight and Sunday noon-10pm.

The "Burned at the Stake" takes the cake for me — the strawberry fluff (which is torched) was like a cold foam. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios

Haunted at Backstage Lounge

The vibe : A spooky speakeasy in South End with themed cocktails, mocktails, food and a live DJ on the weekends.

Sip on this: The "Nightmare Fuel" cocktail is made with tequila, mango liqueur, matcha, lime and Thai spice bitters ($16).

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Stop by: Haunted runs daily from 5pm until midnight through Nov. 2 at 2433 South Blvd . (behind SouthBound).

• Check their Instagram for the weekly speakeasy password.

Expect themed food, too, like the "Bits and Pieces" charcuterie board ($22). Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios

Haunted Hideaway at The Royal Tot

The vibe: Spooky decorations, costume parties, and thirteen signature cocktails at this tropical-themed cocktail bar in the Belmont neighborhood.

Sip on this: The " Frankenstein," a tequila cocktail with lime, Apple Schnapps, Triple Sec, and tiki syrup.

Stop by: Haunted Hideaway runs through Nov. 1 at 933 Louise Ave .

• Open Monday-Wednesday 4pm-midnight, Thursday 4pm-1am, Friday 4pm-2am, Saturday noon-2am and Sunday noon-midnight.

Photo: Courtesy of The Royal Tot.

"Once Upon a Cocktail" at Supperland Speakeasy

The vibe: Expect a villains-themed tasting menu of cocktails and small plates, hosted in Supperland's speakeasy.

Sip on this: One stand-out pairing is "Jafar's Cup of Tea," a rich and aromatic cocktail paired with lamb ribs.

If you go: It's $160 per person and runs Thursday-Saturday at 6:30pm and 8:30pm through Nov. 2.

• Reservations are required.

Stop by: The speakeasy is located located in the basement of the Bar at Supperland at 1212 The Plaza .

Jafar's Cup of Tea with the lamb ribs (plus a few other cocktails we'd already sipped on). Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios

VINYL

The vibe: The popular South End cocktail bar is going all out for spooky season with themed drinks and decor.

Sip on this: "Déjà Vu," made with Apple Butter Tito's Vodka, maple, lemon and saline ($15).

Stop by: Decor will be up through early November at 1440 S. Tryon St.

• Open Monday-Tuesday 3pm-2am, Wednesday-Friday 11am-2am and Saturday-Sunday 10am-2pm.

Vinyl's 2023 Halloween decor. Photo: courtesy of Nice Day Creative.

Papa Doc's Spooky Speakeasy

The vibe: This Beetlejuice-themed pop-up bar is complete with decor and cocktails inside this popular Lake Wylie seafood restaurant.

Sip on this: "The Sandworm," made with whipped cream vodka and Southern Star Double Shot bourbon cream liqueur ($14).

Stop by: It's open every Wednesday-Saturday from 6pm-11pm through the end of October at 3990 Charlotte Hwy, Lake Wylie .

Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios