Looking for a spooky place to enjoy dinner and Halloween cocktails in New England? Nightmare at The Goat in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, transforms a popular downtown restaurant into a Halloween pop-up filled with spooky decorations, themed drinks, and plenty of photo opportunities.
Nightmare at The Goat
Nightmare at The Goat is a seasonal Halloween pop-up at The Goat, a popular restaurant and bar in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Every fall, the restaurant transforms into a Halloween-themed experience with decorations covering the space, spooky photo spots, and specialty cocktails served in fun Halloween cups.
The pop-up is also available at The Goat’s locations in Hampton Beach, Manchester, and Newburyport, Massachusetts.
We stopped by the Portsmouth location for dinner and Halloween cocktails, and it was such a fun way to celebrate spooky season!
Halloween Decorations at The Goat in Portsmouth
One of the best parts of Nightmare at The Goat is the Halloween atmosphere!
The restaurant goes all out with spooky decorations throughout the space, making it a fun place to visit during October.
Whether you’re stopping in for a quick Halloween cocktail or sitting down for dinner, there’s plenty to see.
I also loved that it wasn’t just a bar serving Halloween drinks. The decorations made the whole visit feel like a Halloween experience.
Halloween Cocktails at Nightmare at The Goat
Of course, one of the main reasons we visited Nightmare at The Goat was to try their Halloween cocktail menu!
The restaurant offers seasonal drinks served in fun Halloween-themed cups, which makes ordering a cocktail even more exciting.
During our visit, we tried three of their specialty cocktails:
- Carnival Curse: A fun Halloween cocktail served in a festive cup.
- Witch’s Brew: Another spooky seasonal drink that caught our attention.
- Zombie Juice: One more Halloween cocktail we couldn’t resist trying!
I loved the presentation of the drinks, especially the Halloween cups. They were perfect for photos and made the experience even more fun.
If you’re searching for Halloween cocktails in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, this is a great place to check out during October.
Dinner at The Goat in Portsmouth, NH
Along with Halloween cocktails, we decided to grab dinner at The Goat.
The restaurant is known for its burgers and casual American food, so it’s a good option if you want more than just drinks.
We ordered the cheese curd burger and chicken fajitas.
It was nice being able to enjoy a full dinner while surrounded by all the Halloween decorations.
If you’re planning a Halloween outing in Portsmouth, you can easily make Nightmare at The Goat one of your dinner stops.
Visiting Nightmare at The Goat in Portsmouth
Nightmare at The Goat is located in downtown Portsmouth at 142 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
Here are a few things to know before visiting:
- Admission: Free, with no cover charge.
- Reservations: Not accepted. Seating is first-come, first-served.
- Age restrictions: Kids are welcome before 9 PM. After 9 PM, the restaurant is 21+.
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 1 AM. Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 1 AM.
- Season: The Halloween pop-up runs through Halloween in 2026.
Since the restaurant doesn’t take reservations, I recommend giving yourself some flexibility if you’re visiting during a busy October weekend.
Watch My Visit
Want to see the Halloween decorations, themed cocktails, and food? Watch my visit to Nightmare at The Goat in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, below!
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If you’re looking for Halloween-themed restaurants or spooky cocktail bars in New England, Nightmare at The Goat is a fun place to add to your October plans.
I loved the Halloween decorations and creative cocktail presentation, and it was nice being able to enjoy dinner at the same time.
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