A haunted carnival has taken over The Hideaway in downtown Charleston for Halloween. MMDI, the group behind previous concepts like the pickle-themed pop-up and Dolly Parton-inspired celebration, has transformed the space into The Spookeasy, an immersive experience combining carnival-inspired decorations, themed cocktails and special events. The haunted carnival concept takes inspiration from vintage circuses, with a darker Halloween twist. MMDI created a handmade, floor-to-ceiling environment intended to immerse guests in the theme. Rather than simply adding a few seasonal decorations, the team transformed the space into a spooky big-top experience, with carnival-inspired details throughout. The theme also carries over to the menu, which features signature cocktails and a selection of food dubbed “Big Top Bites.” Food included:

FREAK SHOW FRIES - Loaded fries with buffalo chicken, bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, jalapeños & chives. Served with ranch.

CARNIE BITES-Crispy chicken tossed in sticky house BBQ, topped with crispy onions & chives. Served with ranch.

THE RINGMASTER - Loaded hot dog with nacho cheese, bacon, crispy onions, jalapeños & spicy mustard.

POPCORN

NACHOS & CHEESE

CORN DOG

FRIED MOZZ

PRETZEL & CHEESE Cocktails included:

THE KILLER CLOWN
Spicy Margarita
Tequila, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Jalapeno, Grenadine.

THE FREAK SHOW
Purple Vodka Lemonade
Vodka, Lemonade, Blue Curacao, Grenadine.

RINGMASTER'S REVENGE
Green Rum Punch
White Rum, Pineapple Juice, Melon Liqueur, Lime Juice, Sprite.

DEATH DEFYING ACT
Dark Espresso Martini
Vodka, Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Black Cocoa. The Spookeasy features a lineup of special events. The opening weekend includes a DRAGula Brunch on Oct. 25 featuring Viki Williams, Red Scare, Stephani Michelle Williams and DJEJ. The following week brings a Working Ghouls Happy Hour on October 28, tarot readings with Pluto & Penticles on Oct. 29, and Scream & Sing: Killer Karaoke on Oct. 30. The experience concludes with The Final Fright on Halloween night. Have you been?