Every day is Halloween in the East Village
Beetle House is the East Village’s gloriously campy Tim Burton and Beetlejuice-themed haunt, entered through a black-and-white-striped doorway into a purple-lit barroom hung with Jack Skellington portraits. Cosplaying characters like Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands crash your table for banter and photos. It opened as a 2016 pop-up and never left.
This is an experience-first spot, not a place you visit for the cooking. The menu leans into goth puns — Edward Burger Hands, SweenEy Beef, the Mystery Blood Bag — and the cocktails are sweet and spectacle-driven. Regulars and reviewers agree: come for the theatrics and the drinks, and manage expectations on the food.
What to Expect
Beetle House does not run a traditional happy hour. Reservations are always a fixed three-course prix-fixe dinner ($65 per adult), timed around table-side character performances, so there’s no à la carte at booked tables. If you just want a drink, the walk-in bar is the low-commitment way in — first-come, first-served, 21+, with a seasonal patio and cocktails averaging about $12.
The Room
A dim, purple-lit barroom done up in full Tim Burton regalia, with a separate walk-in bar and a seasonal outdoor space. Costumed performers work the room, so the energy skews theatrical and loud rather than intimate. It’s tight on space, which reviewers flag on busy nights.
Who Beetle House Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Birthday celebrations | Character interactions and themed cocktails make for a built-in party. |
| Halloween year-round | The goth aesthetic and horror-movie menu never break character. |
| Tim Burton superfans | Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Jack Skellington are all in the mix. |
| Novelty date night | The walk-in bar lets you drop in for spectacle-y cocktails without the prix-fixe. |
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Beetle House FAQ
Does Beetle House have a happy hour?
No. It runs a $65 prix-fixe dinner experience plus a separate walk-in cocktail bar, with no discounted happy-hour daypart.
Do you need a reservation?
For dinner, yes — reserved tables are a fixed three-course prix-fixe. The walk-in bar is first-come, first-served.
How much is the prix-fixe?
$65 per adult and $25 per child, plus an automatic 18% gratuity, a 3% card surcharge, and a $15 plate-sharing fee.
What days is Beetle House open?
Thursday through Sunday from 4pm; closed Monday through Wednesday. Hours expand seasonally around Halloween and the holidays.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Beetle House before visiting for a specific deal.