Halloween has arrived in Subiaco, and Subi businesses are getting into the spirit! From cocktails with a wicked twist to spooky sweets, delicious Halloween-inspired menus and pumpkins to take home, there are plenty of ways to add a little mischief to your Spookiaco weekend.
Whether you’re exploring the haunted laneways, hunting down the monsters or simply looking for an excuse to eat, drink and be a little different, here are seven treats worth adding to your plans.
1. Sip your way through Subiaco’s spooky cocktail crawl
Vampire’s Kiss, Blood Bath and other devilishly named drinks are waiting to be discovered across 10 local venues. Explore the Spookiaco cocktail trail filled with Halloween-inspired concoctions, from wickedly good cocktails to drinks that are almost too good to be true. Gather your friends, pick your poison (cocktail, that is!) and make a night of exploring Subiaco one sip at a time.
Find your next favourite drink: Explore the Spookiaco Cocktail Crawl
2. Get a taste of Halloween at Refuge Small Bar
If you like your Halloween with a side of seriously good food, make a beeline for Refuge Small Bar. Alongside a spooky cocktail and mocktail, Refuge has created a limited-edition Spookiaco menu that’s available until 1 November. Expect pumpkin and smoked scamorza arancini, slow-braised beef cheek and a Black Forest Graveyard dessert that looks almost too spooky to eat. Almost.
It’s the perfect excuse to settle in, order something delicious and soak up the Halloween atmosphere.
Available until 1 November. Discover Refuge Small Bar
3. Pick your perfect Halloween pumpkin at Golden Choice
Planning a little Halloween decorating at home? Golden Choice has you covered, with BIG, classic orange Halloween pumpkins and some seriously cute baby pumpkins, too. Whether you’re carving a creepy face, creating a festive doorstep display or simply adding a touch of autumn-inspired charm, there’s a pumpkin waiting for you.
From $2.99 per kilo. Available while stocks last, so don’t leave your pumpkin hunt until the last minute!
4. Fuel up at MCQ Street Food
Need a delicious pit stop between Spookiaco adventures? MCQ Street Food at Pavilion Fresh Market has some tasty deals to keep you fuelled throughout the weekend.
- DIY Noodle Bar: Get creative and build your own bowl with your favourite noodles, proteins, vegetables and toppings, with 10% off from 30 October to 1 November.
- $12 Noodle Cup Combo: A comforting noodle fix when you need a quick and satisfying bite.
- $10 Bánh Mì Combo: Grab a bánh mì and drink for a value-packed Vietnamese meal.
And here’s a little extra Halloween magic: visit MCQ Supermarket in costume and you could receive a complimentary little treat! Check with the store for the latest information.
5. Have a monstrously good brunch at Café Café
Halloween isn’t just for after dark. Café Café is serving up a lineup of Halloween-inspired specials that will make your next brunch or coffee catch-up a little more interesting. Here’s what’s on the menu:
- Spider Avo Smash – $25.90: Your favourite brunch classic with a creepy-crawly twist.
- Graveyard Pancakes – $22: A sweet start to your Halloween adventures.
- Bloody Cheesecake – $8.50: A devilishly tempting treat for the sweet-toothed.
- Potion No. 9 – $20: A smoking blue cocktail that’s sure to make an impression.
Come hungry, bring your appetite for a little Halloween fun and don’t forget your camera.
6. Try something different at Revival Studios Cafe
For a Halloween-weekend drink with a difference, head to Revival Studios Cafe for its limited-time black sesame range. Available until 31 October, these creamy, nutty creations bring a delicious twist to your favourite café drinks. Choose from:
- Black Sesame Iced Matcha
- Black Sesame Iced Latte
- Black Sesame Iced Hojicha
- Black Sesame Iced Vietnamese Coffee
Earthy, smooth and just a little indulgent, these drinks are perfect for anyone keen to try something new. The rich black sesame cream gives each drink a distinctive flavour and makes this a seasonal special worth seeking out before it disappears.
Available until 31 October. Discover the black sesame drinks
7. Make a whole weekend of it
The best part? These treats are just the beginning of Spookiaco.
Between bites and sips, explore Subiaco’s haunted laneways, come face-to-face with the monsters at Market Square Park, browse the Subi Fright Night Market on Saturday and discover the local businesses bringing their own Halloween flair to the festivities.
Whether you’re planning a family-friendly outing, a catch-up with friends or a Halloween adventure of your own, there’s plenty to discover around town.
