As soon as the festival of light - Diwali - went by, darkness set out to descend upon us on the eve of Halloween, which falls on 31st October 2019. Stash away your bright, blingy outfits and adorn your most morbid clothes and wear the darkest make-up, as the scariest festival of the year is here. Since, we don't see children running around the streets for 'trick or treat' in our country; we'll have to find other ways to celebrate the day in the spookiest way possible. You can gorge on some creepy looking foods or be creepy yourself to launch into the eerie night for some ghoulish celebrations till the wee hours of the morning. Get into the ghostly 'spirit' and bring out the devilish side of yours with these sinful foods and spine-chilling events in your city.
HALLOWEEN IN DELHI -
1911 Restaurant, The Imperial
Live up the haunting festival as the executive chef at Imperial Prem K Pogakula curated a special menu for a lavish dinner buffet made with pumpkin, exotic vegetables, meats and seafood on the barbeque along with thematic desserts, for sinful bites. Do try their Halloween specials like devilled eggs, curried pumpkin and carrot soup, spider cookies, meat loaf, sausage puffs amongst other delicious offerings. Live barbeque station and buffet section is set with candles in the carved pumpkin popped up with some scary posters for the decor accentuating the Halloween horror to the best.
Where: 1911 Restaurant, The Imperial Hotel, Janpath, New Delhi
When: 31st October 2019, Dinner Buffet- Timings: 7:00pm to 11:45pm
Cost: Meal for Two: INR 8000 + taxes without alcohol
For reservations, call: 41116602/6603
Dragonfly
Experience and witness the craziness of the festival with all-time favourite 'Joker' in the house! Bringing the spookiness and psyche on board with the master of cards, this Halloween, Dragonfly Experience is going to be LIT on the night of .The Killing Joke'.
Where: Dragonfly Experience, Worldmark 1, Aerocity, New Delhi
When: 31st October, 2019
Plum By Bent Chair
Priyank Sukhija and Natasha Jain have curated special theme 'Alice in Plumazing Wonderland' for this Halloween season. From the wondrous interiors to inviting quirkiness, Plum by Bent Chair is hosting one of the best events over 'Frabjous' cocktails at both its eateries.
Where: Plum By Bent Chair - Aerocity & Janpath Road, New Delhi
When: 31st October, 2019
SMAAASH
The bar at SMAAASH will be made up with uncanny scary surprises lurking in every corner. You will find some crazy and fun pizzas with really sinister names like Spider Bite, Scary Farm, Halloween Spirit and Coffin Soul. Don your Halloween costume and head to this place for a fun evening.
Where: SMAAASH, Sector 18, Noida
When: 20th-31st October, 2019
Cost: Offer - 1Pizza & 1 Cocktail @Rs 599/-
1 Pizza & 2 Shots @Rs 599/-
2 Halloween Shots @ Rs 400/-
WE
With an open gin garden adorned with neon lights, an indoor island bar as well as an outdoor terrace, WE goes white this Halloween! Just dress up in your scary best and get your make up done by an expert makeup artist there. A specially curated cocktail menu doused in boo-zy hues will amp up your night.
Where: We, D-1 Qutub Hotel, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi
What: White Halloween
When: 31st October, 2019, 8pm onwards
Imperfecto Shor Cafe
Dine under the dim glow of the medieval lights with portraits hanging on the walls and enjoy their chilling cocktails and finger grabbing food. The decor inspired by the Gothic era designed by Nuria Rodriguez will thrill you for sure!
Where: Inperfecto Shor Cafe, Hotel Pride Plaza, Hospitality District, 5A, Assest, Aerocity, New Delhi
When: 31st October, 2019
La Roca
La Roca is organising an event themed ‘Bloodbath' with scary and quirky Halloween projections with nerve thrilling music. This will be the night that that will leave you wanting more. Some lip-smacking food also awaits you. So, don't miss out.
Where: La Roca, Worldmark 1, Aerocity, New Delhi
When: 31st October, 2019, 8:30 pm onwards
The Kimono Club
With a unique ‘Call-for-Champagne' buzzer at every table to celebrate the night away with drinks and music, savour exquisite cocktails and indulge yourself with some tantalising Asian delicacies curated by celebrated Chef Vikramjit Roy. DJ Sarab will take over the console and transform the place into a pulsating nightclub while The Kimono Club's swinging Geishas will ensure that tricksters are grooving to the foot tapping beats till the wee hours.
Where: The Kimono Club, The Chanakya, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
When: Friday, 1st November, 2019, 9 pm onwards
Price for two: INR 2,500 plus taxes for two people (without alcohol)
For reservations, call: 9107 82198/ 99107 82152
Mango Kitchen & Bar
Calling out all Stranger Things & Halloween lovers! At ‘Upside Down', you will enter a parallel world where you can enjoy music & ambiance where things are upside down. Everything is not as it seems and anything can happen this Halloween. So be prepared for an unexpectedly fun night.
Where: Mango Kitchen & Bar, Aurobindo Place, Hauz Khas, New Delhi
When: 31st October, 2019, 9 pm onwards
Ministry of Beer
‘Aahat', the scariest night in town at Ministry of Beer is sure to give you goosebumps. Halloween themed spooky decor with pumped up music and great food will enthral you. They've curated a special menu consisting of Spiderweb pizza, Halloween cheese balls, Monster Fingers, Ghost toasts along with drinks such as Vodka Blood Shots, Purple Potion Punch, Pomegranate rum punch and so much more.
Where: Ministry of Beer, Leisure Valley Rd, Sector 29, Gurugram
When: 31st October, 2019, 8 pm onwards
Ardor
You are in for a LIT Halloween party at Ardor. Their special menu includes dishes like 3 pumpkin musketeers which is basically a combination of Chicken tikka bhel, Potato channa chaat and Mysterious Blood bath Chaat, Blood on my plate which is a salad made out of peanuts, vegetables and home sauces, Blood on my bones that is freshly prepared dog bon breads with sweet savoury bloody jelly and loads more. The place will be decked up with creep decor and photo booths to make it all look fang-tastic.
Where: Ardor 29, SCO 25, Main Market, Sector 29, Gurugram
When: 31stOctober'19, 8 pm onwards
For reservations, call: 9899697516/9811881164/9811936846
Decode
Enjoy Halloween themed-food at Decode with - Smokey mutton seekh eyeball taco that is basically smoky mutton seekh diced into iceberg lettuce, Szechuan mayo, black olives, served with salsa & jeera sour cream and roomali pancakes, Fingers Hotdog that are chicken sausages made with tandoori mayo and bao bun, served with beetroot salsa and roasted tomato chutney.
Where: Decode - SCO 39, 1st Floor, Sector 29, Gurugram
When: 31st October, 2019, 8 pm onwards
Cost: Meal for two - INR 1500 plus taxes
For reservations, call: 91 9205 377 449
Cafe Delhi Heights
The cafe is turning into a Witch's Kitchen & a Dracula's Bar this Halloween. Indulge in fun and witty games to win freebies amidst some scary music, spooky theme, satiating grubs & scrumptious drinks.
Molecule
Molecule is hosting 'All White Ghostly Gathering' in a smoky vibe with cobwebs, bloodstains & white ghosts, high-energy music, haunted spirits & a ghostly feast.
Prankster
Prank-o-ween 3.0 party at Prankster is going to be one hair-raising affair, which promises you the most thrilling Halloween event of the year. Bring in the scariest look and win snatch free prizes.
Where: Prankster, Sector 29, Gurugram
When: 31st October, 2019
One8 Commune
All your favourite villains are coming together to celebrate Halloween at ‘The Last Laugh' event at one8 Commune. Five cocktails will be dedicated to the top villains; Joker, Palpatine, Michael Myers, Gollum & Voldemort and the entire decor inspired by them. Go with your gang and enjoy Halloween like never before.
Where: - one8 Commune, Worldmark 2, Aerocity, New Delhi
When: 31st October, 2019, 9 pm onwards
HALLOWEEN IN MUMBAI
Holiday Inn
Trick or Treat your taste buds at the Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport with a specially curated menu which promises to be frighteningly good! Saptami, the multi-cuisine casual dining outlet at Holiday Inn will dish out delectable dishes like God mother of all vampires, Deadly Fishy, Dead brain of a Reptile, The Mystery Grave, Cold Blooded Murder, Spider Web Tarts, sudden death roast and more.
Where: Saptami, Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport
When: 31st October 2019, 7 pm to 11:30 pm
Cost: Non- Alcoholic dinner- INR 1850 + taxes,
Alcoholic dinner- INR 2300 + taxes
For reservation, call: 9004617824/ 9004689458
My Froyoland
Get the most of the fun-filled Pumpkin Carving Party only at INR 299 at My Froyoland, which includes one froyo of your choice complimentary! Make your pick from the range of froyos curated specially for the event. Indulge in delicious flavours like Spook-berry, Boo-tterscotch, Count Chocula and Witch's Brew Sorbet!
Where: Froyoland outlets in Mumbai- Kemps Corner, The Orb, Marol, Khar, Powai, Bandra
What: Pumpkin Carving Party
When: 29th October - 31st October
Price: INR 299 + taxes
Aromas Cafe
Be a part of this Halloween meet up by Broke Bibliophiles Bombay Chapter (B3C) session at Aromas Cafe; and make new friends over book discussions, games, costumes, trick and of course, food in the ambience of the unique style of European Coffee house
Where: Aromas Cafe, Bandra, Mumbai
When: Saturday, 2nd November, 2019, 10pm to 12am
Entry Cost: Free
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/758757187883020/
Grab these offers and enjoy the exciting occasion of Halloween by bringing to life the dead vibe in your city.
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