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Great Spots to Celebrate Halloween in Toronto
The city’s most bewitching bars and restaurants are summoning guests for a Halloween like no other. On Ossington, No Vacancy stirs up three limited-edition, hauntingly delicious cocktails (think Luxardo, Hennessy, and Ardbeg magic) that showcase the best of Toronto’s craft cocktail culture. In Little Italy, Ficoa conjures a one-night-only three-cocktail tasting flight from its Mixology Spellbook, moving from bright and spiced to rich and smooth. Meanwhile in Liberty Village, Lyla Toronto transforms into a Haute Halloween Soirée with a live DJ, custom cocktails, a digital photobooth, and a midnight costume-contest finale. Adding to the excitement, No Vacancy and Lyla Toronto will be streaming the 2025 World Series on Friday, pairing playoff energy with Halloween spirit. From elegant to edgy, these celebrations promise a Halloween night as dazzling as it is delicious
No Vacancy
IG: @novacancyto
This Halloween, Ossington’s No Vacancy is raising spirits. Beverage Director and General Manager Troy Gilchrist and his talented bar team have partnered with Charton Hobbs, one of Canada’s leading wine and spirits agencies, to craft three exclusive hauntingly delicious Halloween cocktails featuring Luxardo Amaretto, Hennessy, and Ardbeg. Available October 30th through November 1st, this limited-time menu promises to enchant guests with every eerie yet elegant pour.
Blending French, Japanese, and Italian influences, No Vacancy brings bold flavours and lively energy to Ossington — the perfect place to celebrate Halloween with a cocktail (or three) in hand. Expect a buzzing room, creative pours, and a celebration that’s as playful as it is polished.
Halloween Cocktail Features
Elm Street — $19
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5-year-old, Mugicha infused scotch, Luxardo bitter bianco + aromatized wine, strawberry syrup
Sandman — $19
Hennessy VS, sesame shochu, Luxardo Maraschino, acid-adjusted pineapple, lemon juice, jalapeno syrup, hinoki bitters, angostura bitters
Black Lagoon — $20
Luxardo Amaretto, blanco tequila, amaro, coffee liqueur, cinnamon syrup, black walnut bitters, Vietnamese coffee
Rounding out a spirited season, No Vacancy will also debut an updated food menu on October 16th, followed by a refreshed beverage menu launching in time for Toronto Cocktail Festival, starting October 22nd — the perfect lead-up to a Halloween week full of flavour, energy, and excitement.
Reservations for No Vacancy can be made HERE.
Ficoa
IG: @ficoa.to
Ficoa, the Neo-Latin fine dining restaurant in Little Italy, is marking Halloween with a one-night-only three-cocktail tasting flight designed to capture the spirit of the season. Available Friday, October 31, the $45 flight (exclusive of tax and tip) offers a focused showcase of the restaurant’s talented team, with bar lead Brendan McFarlane and chef Esau Garcia showcasing culinary-forward cocktails with refined techniques.
The flight includes three original cocktails from Ficoa’s Mixology Spellbook menu:
Zorro Toro — a clarified sour with rye, Licor 43, lemon, orange bitters, and cinnamon, finished with a red wine float.
Marigold — a tequila and turmeric penicillin built on blanco tequila, ginger, and honey.
King Maiz — a sweet corn White Russian that replaces cream with a plant-based corn version, paired with vodka and coffee liqueur.
Together, they form a progression that moves from bright and spiced to rich and smooth, echoing the restaurant’s broader approach to flavour—rooted in Latin tradition, expressed with a modern sensibility.
Led by house mixologist Brenden McFarlane, Ficoa’s bar program mirrors the precision and creativity of the kitchen, where Executive Chef Esau Garcia continues to evolve the restaurant’s Latin-inspired direction.
The Halloween cocktail flight will be available one night only on October 31st from 5 p.m. until close.
Reservations for Ficoa can be made HERE.
Lyla
IG: @lylatoronto
In celebration of the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series run, Lyla, one of Toronto’s premier dining destinations, has transformed its Haute Halloween Soirée into a Blue Jays Watch Party and Halloween Celebration. The event is now free and open to the public, giving fans the ultimate night to cheer on the Jays and celebrate Halloween, all under one glittering roof. Guests are encouraged to RSVP through the Eventbrite link HERE.
Guests can arrive at 7:30 PM to catch the Blue Jays game at 8:00 PM on Lyla’s big screens while enjoying a complimentary Blue Jays–themed welcome cocktail. Once the game wraps, the night transitions into a full Halloween celebration featuring a live DJ, digital photobooth, and costume contest (or best Blue Jays outfit!) with a $250 Lyla Gift Card prize announced at midnight. Guests can also enjoy a late-night menu available for purchase, featuring Lyla favourites like Mini-Mac burgers, truffle fries, and chicken nuggets & caviar. For those looking to elevate their evening, bottle service is available, email events@lylatoronto.com to reserve.
Elixirs of the Evening
(Halloween Cocktail Specials, Photo Courtesy of Lyla)
Guests can also enjoy a full-service bar with both Halloween-inspired creations and classic favourites. Lyla’s mixologists have created three signature cocktails for the night, each one a spell of flavour and allure. Every guest will be welcomed with a complimentary cocktail upon arrival, included in the ticket price.
Witchcraft – “The Potion Ritual”
Gin | Lavender | Elderflower | Lemon | Cava
The Oracle
Vodka | Aperol | Strawberry Purée | Lemon | Cinnamon
Dracula’s Margarita
Casamigos Reposado | Lime Juice | Orange Liqueur | Activated Charcoal | Spicy Foam
Late-Night Menu & Bottle Service
The kitchen will be open late, offering a menu of elevated comfort food available for purchase, including chicken nuggets & caviar, Mini-Mac burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and truffle fries.
Bottle service tables include cocktail and food service directly to your table, with no entry fee and a two-bottle minimum. Magnum Shakers are available exclusively for bottle service guests. To secure a table, email events@lylatoronto.com.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Location: Lyla, 60 Sudbury St., Toronto, ON
Dress Code: Blue Jays Gear or Halloween Costumes Encouraged
Admission: Free entry – RSVP via Eventbrite HERE
(Interior of Lyla, Photo Courtesy of Lyla)
