"Following the runaway success of Harry's Boo Bar in 2024, we are back with Cape May's original Halloween themed bar," said Dan Alicea, owner of Madison Resorts. "Each and every year, our hospitality team has so much fun creating these detailed and unique experiences for guests and visitors. They started planning this year's Boo Bar and Jingle Bar (for the holidays) in January - and we can't wait to welcome our first guests for spooky season."
A Nautical Nightmare: Decor and Atmosphere
The entire bar and restaurant will undergo a complete spooky season makeover, designed with in-house talent. Expect bone-chilling vibes with a unique nautical, shore-twist, transporting diners to a place straight out of their Halloween dreams (or perhaps nightmares!). The atmosphere will be perfectly complemented by themed lighting and pirate decor, creating an immersive experience for all who dare to enter.
Alicea noted the growing popularity of Cape May beyond the summer months: "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... 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."
Ghoulish Grub and Spooky Sips
To complement the ghostly decor, BOO BAR features a ghoulish cocktail menu designed to thrill the palate!
Harry's BOO BAR COCKTAILS for 2025:
- Blackbeard’s Bucket of Blood: Cruzan, Captain Morgan, pineapple juice, orange juice, pomegranate, cranberry juice, grenadine.
- Zombie Smash: Gin, Absolut, vodka, rum, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, muddled strawberries.
- Davy Jones Juice: Absolut vodka, blue curaçao, pineapple, grenadine.
- Headless Horseman: Reposado tequila, pumpkin spice, simple syrup, apple cider.
- The Afterlife: Casamigos Blanco, melon liqueur, pineapple, fresh lemon juice, black lava salt rim.
- Boo Bar Espresso Martini: Tito’s vodka, Kahlua, pumpkin spice cold brew.
- Cape May Blood Moon Bag: Absolut Vodka, Cointreau, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, fresh lemon.
Guests can even upgrade any drink to a 32 oz. size for an additional $10!
But it’s not just the drinks that are raising spirits – Harry’s has conjured up a bewitching menu of seasonal dishes for its BOO BAR Spooky Hour, available Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM:
Harry’s BOO Bar Grub:
- Blistered Angry Shishito Peppers: Charred over high heat, tossed with sea salt and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
- Cannon Ball Tots: Melted cheese, chopped bacon bits, sour cream, green onion, ranch dressing.
- Bloody Cheesesteak Egg Roll: Served with house-made dipping sauce.
- Parrot Wings: Spicy jumbo wings with blue cheese and celery.
- Salty Bones: Served with cheese sauce or honey mustard.
- Mad Dog Nachos: Tortilla chips topped with black beans, nacho cheese sauce, and pico de gallo.
- $7 Glasses of Wine.
Live Entertainment and Spooktacular Events
Throughout October, BOO BAR will host a series of thrilling events and live entertainment guaranteed to get you in the Halloween spirit. Harry's is located at 1025 Beach Ave, Cape May.
Entertainment Line-Up:
- Every Friday in October: Live music alternates on the Roof Deck and Bar with artists like Mike Margarite, Jimmy Mannix, The Honey Hawks, plus Kelli Glover Karaoke and DJ Jimmy Jam.
- Every Saturday in October: Enjoy live music with The Philly Keys from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Bar.
Special Fall Events to Pair with Boo Bar:
- Harry's Second Annual Cape May Stein Hoisting Competition: Friday, October 17, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Test your strength and endurance for prizes.
- Cape May Girlfriends Weekend: October 17-19, 2025. A package-deal weekend featuring discounted hotel rooms at Montreal Beach Resort, a welcome party at Harry's, transportation to Nauti Spirits Distillery and Washington Street Mall, a Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour, and Sunday brunch. Special spooky touches added for fall!
- Halloween Costume Contest: Friday, October 31, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. DJ Jimmy Jam will be spinning as guests compete for $500 in cash and other great prizes for the best costumes.
- Cape May Restaurant Week: October 30 to November 2, 2025. Enjoy a specially crafted three-course menu at Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille for $42 (excluding tax/gratuity), served daily from 4 PM.
- 25th Exit Zero Jazz Festival: November 7-9, 2025. Harry's will be a featured venue hosting live performances by Brass Queens and Alphonso Horne & Gotham Kings. Guests can save 10% on their stay at Montreal Beach Resort with code JAZZ.
- Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Tasting Experience: Friday, November 21, 2025. A limited, exclusive two-hour event featuring five courses of small plates paired with Skrewball Whiskey cocktails, hosted in the festive Jingle Bar (Harry's holiday pop-up). Discounted hotel rooms available.
Trick or Treat and Stay Overnight!
Why risk missing the fun? The attached Montreal Beach Resort is offering a special Trick or Treat Package for BOO BAR guests. Enjoy a 10% discount on your room by using code TOT25 at checkout.
Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille (1025 Beach Ave, Cape May) hours are Wednesday Noon to 9:00 PM, Thursday Noon to 9:00 PM, Friday Noon to 10:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Stay tuned for added days and hours closer to Halloween.
Don’t miss this chance to experience Harry’s BOO BAR, Cape May’s most chilling new hotspot. A ghostly good time with devilishly delicious food, drinks, and events awaits. Are you brave enough to enter? For more information, visit HarrysCapeMay.com and follow on social media for all the haunted happenings.
