The most terrifying cocktail pop-up of the year is back. Lair of Nightmares, San Diego’s captivating horror bar and maze experience, returns to the Gaslamp Quarter this Halloween season for a limited five-week run. From the moment guests enter this secret speakeasy pop-up, they’ll find themselves in a world of flickering shadows, eerie soundscapes, and bone-chilling encounters - all part of an 85-minute interactive horror journey designed to blur the line between bar, haunt, and theater.
Inside, horror movie icons lurk around every corner, waiting to interact, pose for unnerving photos, or sneak up for a scare. The experience also includes themed cocktails served in grotesque Halloween glassware, ghoulish snacks, and a menu of horror-themed games for guests who dare to linger. Every detail - from the décor to the lighting and live performers — is crafted to make visitors feel as if they’ve stepped directly into the world’s darkest cult classic.
Lair of Nightmares runs underneath Parq nightclub for just five weeks, offering the perfect night out for thrill-seekers, horror fans, and anyone looking to shake up their Halloween routine with something truly original. Whether you’re braving it as a date night or a group adventure, expect high-end scares, twisted fun, and plenty of photo ops worth remembering - if you make it out.
Tickets are available now at tickets.lairofnightmares.com, and promo code SDVILLE saves 10%.
Originally published on October 5, 2025.
