Beetlejuiceis getting his own bar! And if you say your drink order three times, it will appear before you. Welcome to Beetle House in New York. It is a fine drinking and dining establishment that has been inspired by the iconic directorTim Burton, his 1988 classicBeetlejuiceand some of the other movies he has unleashed upon the world.
Beetle House is getting ready for its big grand opening in New York City’s East Village later this year. You can visit the bar’s official websitehere. It reveals that both the food being served and the drinks on hand will pay direct homage to the work ofTim Burton. While the bar very much looks like a juke joint where you might find theGhost with the Moston his off-hours, that is certainly not the only movie being represented.
A quick glance at thecocktail menureveals such delights as the ‘We Come in Peace’, a direct reference toBurton’s 1996 ode to classic 50s sci-fi campMars Attacks. There is also the Fleet Street martini, a nod to the 2007 adaptation ofSweeney ToddstarringJohnny Deppas the barber of Fleet Street. The official Beetle House Instagram describes the ‘We Come in Peace’ as such.
“We come in peace, Stoli salted caramel vodka, Rum chata, cream, caramel swirl salted rim. Another one of our powerful elixirs. We believe this one increases happiness, improves mood and arouses taste and other senses.”
On the food side of things, fans ofEdward Scissorhandsand otherTim Burton moviescan order the Edward Burger Hands. Anyone looking for a comforting dish to enjoy alongsideThe Nightmare Before Christmasneed look no further than the Eggs Skellington plate. And to wash it down? Why not try a tall glass of ‘This is Halloween’. Says the Beetle House about this cocktail.
“This is another one of our hand crafted custom potions. It is Halloween in a glass. We believe it stimulates the spirit, while it washes your palate with the flavors of the season like pumpkin, spiced cider, apple, ginger and cinnamon.”
This isn’t the first theme bar the proprietors of Beetle House have attempted in New York. Last year, they also openedStay Classy New York, which pays homage to the works of comedic actorWill Ferrell. According to the Beetle House’s official website, the establishment will be opening in late April, which means the doors should be swinging soon. You can already reserve a table at the link provided above. Here are a few of the drinks courtesy of the bar and restaurant’s official Instagram, starting with the ‘We Come in Peace’, followed by ‘This Is Halloween’, ‘The Chocolate Factory’ martini and the ‘9’. In here, it’s Halloween all year long.
