As the leaves turn and the Catskills air grows crisp, Blackthorne Resort in East Durham, NY, transforms into a spooktacular Halloween destination — and the bar is at the heart of the festivities. Their Halloween weekends and events (like the annual Halloween City and Oddities Market) feature festive drink specials designed to match the eerie, fun-loving vibe of the season.
Expect a lineup of wickedly creative cocktails and seasonal pours that lean into the Halloween spirit. These specials often include bold, colorful concoctions with thematic garnishes — think glowing effects, dry ice fog, edible “blood” drips, or creepy-cute toppers like candy eyes, gummy worms, or themed stirrers. Flavors run the gamut from sweet and spooky (caramel apple, pumpkin spice, or berry “blood” mixes) to bolder, more mysterious profiles that warm you up on chilly autumn nights.
The resort’s bar keeps the energy high with great prices on spirits, live music, and plenty of options for both resort guests and day visitors. Whether you’re sipping something fruity and photogenic for your costume pics or enjoying a strong, seasonal craft beer or cider, the drinks pair perfectly with the haunted house tours, costume contests, vendor markets, and live entertainment happening all around.
Past events have highlighted “ghoulishly good” bar service with specials that keep the party flowing late into the night. They’re ideal for toasting under the string lights, mingling in costume, or warming up after a haunted busride or trunk-or-treat.