Local eateries offer plenty of fun Halloween events

Looking to scare up some fun this year? Check out the Halloween festivities going down at your favorite metro Atlanta bars and restaurants.

Oct. 27

Java Cats Cafe: The cat cafe’s Freak Me-OWT Halloween party will feature dancing, food, costume contests (for both humans and kitties) and beer. Tickets include in and out access to the car lounge and two beers per person. 9 p.m.-midnight. 415 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta. 470-3057575, javacatscafe.com.

Maggie’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill: The tavern will offer drink specials, a raffle, games and a costume contest in the days leading up to Halloween. 5 p.m. 2937 N. Druid Hills Road NE, Atlanta. 404-636-5300, meetatmaggies.com/

Old Fountain Tavern: The party will feature a D J, live music, drink specials and a costume contest with a $100 cash prize. 9 p.m. 1250 Auburn Road, Dacula. 470-299-6305, facebook.com/oldfountaintavern/

Pure Taqueria: Check out drink specials, a D J and costume contest. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Locations in Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Duluth, Inman Park, Roswell and Woodstock. 678-240-0023, puretaqueria.com/

Oct. 28

Eclipse di Luna Dunwoody: Celebrate Halloween at the restaurant’s Monster Bash, featuring live music, a costume contest with a chance to win $1,000, drink specials and giveaways from Bacardi and Absolut Vodka. 8 p.m. Free with RSVP before 10

p.m., $10 admission after 10 p.m. Eclipse Di Luna, 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Atlanta. 678-205-5862, eventbrite.com/e/monsterbash-2017-halloween-partytickets-19898894128#tickets

il Localino: Check out a special spooky menu and a costume contest with cash prizes, including $200 for first place and other prizes. 467 N. Higland Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-222-0650, illocalino.com/

Loca Luna: Enjoy live music, a costume contest and drink specials at the bar’s Loca Ween celebration. 8 p.m. Free admission before 10 p.m. 550 Amsterdam Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404875-4494, loca-luna.com

Meehan’s Public House Vinings: The Irish pub will house a superhero-themed Halloween party with festive food and drinks and a costume contest. Kicking off the night will be a party for dogs on the canine-friendly patio with a costume contest, doggy photo booth, treats and toys. Dog party starts at 3:30 p.m., human party starts at 7 p.m. 2810 Paces Ferry Road SE, Atlanta. 770433-1920, meehanspublichouse.com/location/vinings

Pauley’s Crepe Bar: Wear your spookiest costume for a chance to win a cash prize, plus enjoy aDJ and drink specials. Groups of four or more women who RSVP will receive a bottle of champagne upon entry. 9 p.m. 935 Marietta St., Atlanta. 404549-2469, eventbrite.com/e/ halloween-party-at-pauleystickets-38539444516?aff=es2

The Roof at Ponce City Market: This Day of the Dead bash will offer complimentary popcorn, unlimited rides on the slide and Heege Tower, live entertainment, drink specials and a dance party, as well as a la carte food and amusement park games. Costumes are encouraged. 8 p.m.-midnight. $45 in advance, $50 at the door. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta. eventbrite.com/e/day-of-the-deadon-the-roof-at-ponce-citymarket-tickets-37674720102

Twisted Tavern: Enjoy live music, drink specials, giveaways from Fireball whiskey and a costume contest with cash prizes. 9 p.m. 4450 Nelson Brogdon Blvd. NE, Buford. 678-714-0302, twistedtavern.net/

Oct. 29

Cooks & Soldiers: Celebrate Sunday Funday, Halloween-style with a pumpkin carving on the patio and a trick-or-treat surprise, with sales from each pumpkin going to benefit local nonprofit The Giving Kitchen. Food and drink will be available for purchase a la carte. Kids and pets are welcome. 3-5 p.m. Oct. 29. Pumpkins will be for sale for $15. 691 14th St. NW, Atlanta. 404- 996-2623, cooksandsoldiers.com/

Oct. 31

Double Zero: Indulge in a four-course Halloween dinner featuring holidaythemed dishes and beverage pairings. The best costume, as chosen by bar manager and sommelier Nick Dolby, will win a bottle of wine. 6 p.m. $49 per person. 1577 North Decatur Road, Atlanta. 404-991-3666, doublezeroatl.com

The Iberian Pig: The restaurant will host a “Best Laid Plans: An Old Hollywood Whodunnit” murder mystery dinner show. The evening will feature a threecourse dinner with a wholeroasted pig, sides, dessert and two drinks per person. 6 p.m. $70 per person, not including tax and gratuity. 121 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-371-8800, theiberianpigatl.com/

The Mercury: The Ponce City Market spot’s Monster Mash will feature food and drink specials, a D J, photo booth and a costume contest with the chance to win $250. A kids’ area will offer Halloween games, bobbing for apples and Halloween treats. 6-11 p.m. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta. 404-5005253, themercuryatl.com/

Sugo: The Italian spot will play classic scary movies during a pre-fixe dinner. Oct. 31. 10305 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. 770-817-8000, sugorestaurant.com/

CONTRIBUTED BY TAYLOR JONES/THE PALM BEACH POST Many metro Atlanta restaurants are having special Halloween events.