Belgrave Music Hall

Where: 1-1A Cross Bellgrave Street, Leeds, LS2 8JP

Despite only opening its doors to the public just before Christmas last year, the Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen has already proved extremely popular and has drawn a lively crowd almost every night.

The Belgrave has gained a reputation for offering up some of the best craft beers and real ales in Leeds, and some of the tastiest grub to go alongside with it. Which means you can pop in to catch the latest live act – as the name of the place suggests – but its also a great place to just hang out and enjoy good company as well.

The Atlas Pub

Where: Atlas House, Leeds, LS1 2HL

A mix of good old traditional English pubs and trendy new bars is a major focus for The Atlas Pub, which is full of atmosphere and boasts a spacious seating area for groups of friends, as well as dark little nooks for more intimate get togethers.

If you like your traditional pub snacks, they offer a delicious range of modern alternatives, including crispy pigs ears, crackling & apple sauce, pork pies and even a pint of prawns with poppy seed mayo – gastro-grub of the highest calibre.

Aside from the wide range of ales and beers, The Atlas also have an extensive selection of whiskeys – which all leads us to consider this place a suitable haunt for you and your friends on a blustery Sunday afternoon.

The Roxy Ball Room

Where: Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6HW

Another welcome addition to the city’s vibrant hub of bars and restaurants, The Roxy Ball Room is a laid back, relaxed venue that offers up a new dimension to a night on the town – drinking and ping pong. But if your paddle skills are rather poor, there’s still the staple favourite pool room also included. What more fun could you possible want!

You’re probably sitting there thinking that Halloween probably isn’t for you, that it’s  something to celebrate only when you’re 12, but you’d be wrong. Dead wrong.

There are plenty of fun and exciting things to do on the spookiest night of the year, whatever your idea of a great time might be. That’s why more and more people are getting together to meet friends every October, embracing the Halloween spirit, and having a devilishly good time while they’re at it.

So don’t get stuck indoors handing out the treats all night. Take a look at some our MixingOut ideas on making this Halloween a night to remember and try them for yourself.

Find out what your local clubs and bars are putting together

Halloween is perhaps the one night of the year you can stagger home like the walking dead and not look out of place – so if you and your friends are up for a really hectic night out, we’d definitely recommend it. There’s always an event going on that draws a lively crowd to the local cub scene, usually with plenty of  drink offers and other fun stuff to take part in. Here’s a few that have caught out attention:

Where: The Victoria Inn, Derby

What’s going on: Halloween Zombiefication

What to expect: The Victoria Inn is famed for their live music and lively crowds, so this October 31^st they’re hosting a big night of spectacular DJ sets, ranging from French House to Garage. Entry is Free and everyone who dresses up receives a Free ‘blood’ shot at the door. They’ll also be massive bottle of Moet Champagne for the best Halloween costume, horror movies being screened at the bar area and other really fun spooky goings on.

Where: Havana Bar, Wakefield

What’s going on: Monster Mash Up

What to expect: Monday 28^th October is going to be a night packed with ghoulish entertainment, live Dj sets and queue jump for everyone in fancy dress. There’s also going to be some amazing drink offers, including a Jagerbombs for £1 and Vodka mixes for £1.50. There are lots of people already expected to be in attendance, and if you confirm now on their Facebook page you and your friends could be in with a chance of winning a bottle of bubbly.

Where: O2 Academy, Leeds

What’s going on: The Voodoo Halloween Showcase

What to expect: Unprecedented Halloween entertainment, expect huge crowds, great music and a lively atmosphere. It’s going to be a very popular event to meet friends, have a drink with your mates and party till the sun comes up.

Fancy trying something a little different?

For those of you who’d rather leave the clubbing until the weekend and your werewolf costume in the closet, there’s still plenty of activities where you can get together, meet people and take part in the Halloween fun. Here are just a few on offer:

Where: Stockeld Park, Leeds

What’s going on: The Magic of Fright Night

What to expect: A mile long ghost walk through the haunted forest at Stockeld Park, full of spooky goings on, interesting facts and tons of other scary surprises along the way. If you and you and your friends are up for something very out there this Halloween, then it’s definitely worth checking out. Be prepared to be scared!

Where: Espresso Bar, Leeds

What’s going on: Halloween Film Night

What to expect: Immerse yourself in a spooky screening of Tim Burton’s Edward Scissor hands at the Espresso Bar, which will transformed into a scary, but stylish haunt for the evening. They’ll also be a trick-or-treat welcome drink for everyone who attends and tasty three course dinner included in the ticket price.

Where: Beaver Works, Leeds

What’s going on: Halloween in Space

What to expect: As well as the standard Halloween party rooms, Beaver Works are also hosting an all-night LaserQuest event for those of you who feel like getting together and taking part in a friendly-come-competitive game  of laser tag. Expect fun and mayhem in equal proportions, and plenty of banter too.

Has this inspired you to head out this Halloween and tear things like a monster? Be sure to check with the MixingOut community for more great ideas to try this Halloween and let us know know what you’re doing.