(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Now through the end of October, Harry's Bar and Grille in Cape May is unleashing the spirits with the debut of Harry's BOO BAR, their very first Halloween-themed pop-up experience! Harry's is transformed into a haunted pirate's den filled with spine-chilling decor, eerie lighting, and an ambiance to raise the dead! Skeleton crew? Check. Ghostly pirate props? Double check. This is one haunted hangout you won’t want to miss.
Come ready to eat, drink and be scary at Cape May's first-ever Halloween pop-up bar. Harry's is located at 1025 Beach Ave, Cape May. Hours are Wednesday Noon to 9:00pm, Thursday Noon to 9:00pm, Friday Noon to 10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am to 11:00pm and Sunday 8:00am to 9:00pm. Stay tuned for added days and hours leading up to Halloween.
"Following the runaway success of Harry's Jingle Bar (Christmas Pop-up) in 2023, we are back with Cape May's first-ever Halloween themed bar," said Madison Resorts Owner Dan Alicea. "Our team had so much fun with Jingle Bar and the reaction from the community was so amazing, we immediately said we wanted to present a Halloween twist on the idea."
Aliciea added, "Over the last few years we've seen a pretty dramatic increase in visitor traffic between Labor Day and Memorial Day. It's a great time of year to be at the shore and I think a lot of people are starting to realize that. Hotel rates are generally a little bit lower, there's much less traffic and crowds and the weather has still been really good for a few months into the fall. With this new increase in traffic our properties and other hospitality businesses at the shore have been adding programming around popular holidays like Halloween in the fall, Christmas in the Winter and St Patrick's Day in the Spring. This has been great for not only Madison Resorts but the communities that our properties operate in as a whole."
Harry's Jingle Bar Christmas Pop-up drew lines down the street, now Harry's presents the shore's first official Halloween themed pop-up bar - complete with a spooky season make-over of the entire bar and restaurant with bone-chilling vibes with a nautical shore-twist. The entire design and production was done with in-house talent - who recently also designed the critically acclaimed sister property Madison Resort Wildwood Crest.
For a charity tie-in, Harry's Boo Bar has teamed up with the Cape May Beach Patrol, who donated one of their wooden beach boats for the haunted pirate ship display - casting its spell outside Harry's and in front of the Montreal. Harry's Boo Bar will collect donations for the Patrol's Cannone Scholarship Fund. When customers donate to the fund, Harry's will say thanks with tickets to win great prizes - and Madison Resorts will MATCH all donations made. The winning tickets will be pulled at the Halloween Party, on October 26th.
To complement the ghostly decor, the BOO BAR features a ghoulish cocktail menu designed to thrill! Savor a smoking Davy Jones Juice, brave Blackbeard’s Rum served in an IV blood bag, or take a sip of the devilishly delightful Captain Jack O’ Lantern. For those feeling extra wicked, try the Corpse Reviver or our signature Black Lagoon with a black salted rim.
* Black Lagoon – A fiery mix of Casamigos Jalapeño Tequila, Agave Nectar, and Fresh Lime Juice ($15)
* Corpse Reviver – A gin-based thriller with Alibi Gin, Muddled Blackberries, and a splash of Lemon Juice ($14)
* Cape May Blood Moon – A vodka concoction with Absolut, Cointreau, and Pomegranate Juice ($13)
* Cursed Island – A devilishly fun blend of multiple spirits with a twist of gummy worms ($14)
* Davy Jones Juice – Smoky blue concoction prepared with dry ice ($14)
* Captain Jack O’ Lantern – A pumpkin spice lover's dream with Kahlua and Pumpkin Cold Brew ($14)
* Blackbeard’s Rum Blood Bag – Served in an IV bag for that extra scare factor! ($13)
But it’s not just the drinks that are raising spirits—Harry’s has conjured up a bewitching menu of seasonal dishes to satisfy your cravings, from a hearty Chicken Pot Pie and Braised Short Rib to the deliciously decadent Butternut Squash Ravioli.
New Fall Menu Additions:
* Captain's Stew – Fresh seafood simmered in saffron tomato broth with linguini ($35)
* Chicken Pot Pie – Classic comfort with a twist of fall flavors ($21)
* Boneless Short Rib – Slow-cooked to perfection with a red wine demi-glace ($32)
* Butternut Ravioli – Stuffed with seasonal squash and bathed in brown butter sage sauce ($19)
Harry’s BOO Bar Happy Hour Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
* $2 off All Beer Selections; $6 Glasses of Wine
* Dirty Dogs $10 - Hot dogs mummified with cheese in a pastry blanket with honey mustard dipping sauce
* Cannon Ball Tots $9 - melted cheese, chopped bacon bits, sour cream, green onion, ranch dressing
* Bloody BBQ sliders $11 - Pulled BBQ pork , cole slaw on mini brioche bun
* Parrot Wings $13 - Spicy Jumbo Wings, blue cheese, celery
* Salty Bones- $8 - cheese sauce or honey mustard
* Mad Dog Nachos $13 - Tortilla chips, topped with black beans, nacho cheese sauce & pico de gallo
Mark your calendars for a month of spooktacular events! Throughout the month, BOO BAR will host a series of thrilling events guaranteed to get you in the Halloween spirit:
* October 25th – 26th: Cape May Jazz Festival takes over the bar with live performances by world-renowned artists. Swing by Friday, 10/25 from 6:00pm-9:00pm, and Saturday, 10/26 from 1:00pm - 6:45pm.
* October 26th: Halloween Costume Party with $500 in cash and other great prizes! DJ Jack Sparrow will be spinning the decks. Come in your best disguise for a chance to win!
* October 29th: Stein Hoisting Event presented by Dogfish Brewery, just in time for Oktoberfest! More information coming soon.
Trick-or-Treat Yourself to a Stay!
Why risk missing the fun? Their attached hotel, The Montreal, is offering a special Trick or Treat Package for BOO BAR guests. Enjoy a 10% discount on your room and receive a $25 credit to Harry’s. Use code TOT24 at checkout to claim your treat – no tricks involved! Book your stay now at montrealbeachresort.com.
Don’t miss this chance to experience Harry’s BOO BAR, Cape May’s most chilling new hotspot. We promise a ghostly good time with devilishly delicious food, drinks, and events. Are you brave enough to enter?
For more information, visit harryscapemay.com and follow them on social media to keep up with all the haunted happenings!
Madison Resorts is more than a hotel management company. They were built by operators and marketers with decades of experience working and owning properties in the hospitality industry. Their team is made up of individuals with their own entrepreneurial drive and creative mindset. Upon entering a Madison Resorts property guests can expect a consistently elevated level of hospitality, decor and ambiance paired with a fun and interactive atmosphere. They aim to create memorable experiences and relationships that will last a lifetime.
The Montreal Beach Resort is located at 1025 Beach Avenue in Cape May, New Jersey. The Montreal Beach Resort has been a staple of Cape May’s oceanfront hotel district since 1966. The award winning hotel features 69 rooms, a two story bar and restaurant with outdoor seating and a large heated pool.
