Hong Kong loves Halloween, that time of the year when the city’s restaurants and bars get into the spirit with costume parties and “spooktacular”-sounding cocktails. Here’s a taste of some of the treats on offer. 1. Making scary waves The Aqua Luna, one of Hong Kong’s last red-sail Chinese junk boats, is getting into the Halloween spirit with a Haunted Halloween Cruise on October 30 and 31 between 5.30pm-8.30pm from Central Pier 9. Tickets for the one-hour cruise of Victoria Harbour cost HK$400 per adult and HK$300 per child and include a cocktail (the Hocus Pocus, a concoction of gin, blue curaçao, lemon juice, and soda water) or mocktail. Free-flow Prosecco, wine, beer, soft drinks and juices available for an extra HK$100 per person. More details at aqualuna.asiapay.com/cart/hauntedcruise2021 View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Dispensary (@thedispensaryhk) 2. Behind the mask For Central hidden bar the Dispensary’s Deadly Masquerade Party on October 29 and 30, guests are invited to wear their most extravagant masquerade costumes to conceal their identity at the bar on the top floor of Tai Kwun, the heritage centre in the former police headquarters and Victoria Prison. Indulge in a spooky sounding Bloody Vanitas cocktail (HK$148). The Dispensary, Police Headquarters Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central. 3. Kill time at Roji Izakaya bar Roji in Lan Kwai Fong is getting into the Halloween mood with a “Netflix and Thrill” DJ event inspired by another pandemic-wrecked year that saw many people binge on the streaming service. While some might come as their favourite superhero from The Umbrella Academy , it’s more likely that the green jumpsuits from the dystopian thriller Squid Game will be out in force. Best costume wins HK$3,000 in Roji credit. Tickets are HK$498 (online) and HK$598 (at the door). More details at eventbrite.com/e/rojis-halloween-netflix-thrill-tickets-188250641737 4. Face value MO Bar in the Landmark Mandarin Oriental goes gothic glam this Halloween and has recruited a face painter to get guests in the mood. Its Halloween weekend brunch will be served on October 30 and 31 from 11.30am to 3.30pm. Its Belvedere Brunch, priced at HK$628, includes 1.5 hour free-flow of Belvedere cocktails, Moët & Chandon champagne and signature mocktails. For MO Bar reservations phone 2132 0033 or email lmhkg-restaurants@mohg.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stazione Novella (@stazionenovella) 5. Have a yappy ‘Howl’oween Treat your four-legged friend to some, erm, treats at Stazione Novella in Staunton Street, Central, on October 31. The Italian bar in Soho is celebrating Halloween with a pooch party between 11am and 2pm, complete with doggy-friendly goodies. Tag your photos with #StazzyPooch . More details at stazionenovella.com/doggy-halloween