Halloween is creeping up on us quicker than we thought possible, but for all the horror lovers and fright seekers why should we only celebrate this spooky holiday once a year? NYC’s only Tim Burton-themed restaurant celebrates Halloween every day, and the horror-themed Flying Fox Tavern in Queens is doing the same!
Chef/owner Chad Johnson and owner Tracy Bradbury realized NYC could benefit from some more year-round spooky spots, and the opening of the classic horror-themed Flying Fox Tavern in January 2022 was their way of filling this void.
Inspired by British pubs, this tavern is as much a restaurant as it is a bar. The menu features items such as Fried Artichokes, a Fish Sandwich, and the Pat Lafrieda 8oz Burger, among other bites, all offered at scary low prices. And yes, there are many vegan and gluten-free options as well so even our horror loving pals with dietary restrictions can enjoy the space as well!
But no meal would be complete without a cocktail to pair it with, and the drinks here all give a nod to iconic vampires, such as the Bela, made with Sipsmith Strawberry Gin, grapefruit, lemon, and Prosecco, and The Count, a color-changing drink made with butterfly pea flower tea, lemon, and simple syrup.
A neon bat greeting guests at the entrance, murals by Shane Morton of horror film industry fame, and a tribute to 1950s glamor ghoul Vampira ties the whole experience together, welcoming fans of the strange, dark, and sometimes macabre and giving guests a place to, in their words, “be strange, not a stranger.”
And, the pinnacle of The Flying Fox’s third Halloween season is all the fun yet spooky events they’ll be hosting throughout the month of October–and beyond. Their calendar of events includes:
- Sunday, October 13: They Blinded Me with Science: Neuroscience & Drag Night
- Thursday, October 17: Scary Stories to Tell in a Bar
- Sunday, October 20: Unkle Spooky’s Spookorama Watch Party & Bingo Night
- Tuesday, October 22: Terrorvision Tuesday
- Saturday, October 26: Halloween Market
They’ll also host a family-friendly Halloween party on Thursday, October 31, though, of course, every day at this tavern is Halloween! Learn more about Flying Fox Tavern and stay updated with their calendar of events on their website.
🎃 Flying Fox Tavern
📍 678 Woodward Avenue, Ridgewood