Step Into The Spirit Of Halloween
“Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble…” – Vienna’s about to get a taste of proper Halloween craic! On Friday the 31st, The Long Hall is throwing open the doors for a frightfully good night out, and you’re all invited. Costumes are strongly encouraged — the scarier, sillier, or stranger the better
Fancy Dress Competition
Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, whether you come as a creepy creature of the night, a cheeky ghost, or something totally off the wall. The rule is simple: the bolder, the better.
Live Music from Hot Mess
From 9pm, Hot Mess will light up the stage with sing-along favourites and monster bangers to keep the bar rocking all night long.
Spooky Specials
Our bar team will be conjuring blood-curdling cocktails and wicked shots guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine.

So dust off the cobwebs, gather your ghoulish gang, and join us at The Long Hall Irish Bar for a Halloween party that promises tricks, treats, and plenty of pints. A night of history, tradition, and unforgettable fun — only at TLH Vienna.
The Story of Halloween

Halloween is one of the world’s most popular celebrations — a night of costumes, pumpkins, and spooky fun. But behind the ghostly masks and bowls of candy lies a history that stretches back over 2,000 years.

The origins of Halloween can be traced to the Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated in Ireland, Scotland, and parts of Northern Europe. Samhain marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of the dark winter months. The Celts believed that on the night of October 31st, the veil between the living and the spirit world grew thin, allowing ghosts to walk the earth. To protect themselves, people lit bonfires, wore disguises to confuse wandering spirits, and offered food to keep them at bay.

When Christianity spread through Europe, these ancient traditions blended with church festivals such as All Saints’ Day (All Hallows’ Day) and All Souls’ Day. The evening before, known as All Hallows’ Eve, gradually transformed into the Halloween we know today. Later carried across the Atlantic by Irish and Scottish immigrants, it evolved into the modern celebration of pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, and costume parties.

Today, Halloween is enjoyed worldwide as a night of playful scares, traditions, and community spirit.