Foodie Guide to Spirit's Rooftop Bar at The Chocolatier 2026

With the arrival of Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights, The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio welcomes back Spirit's Rooftop Bar. Located on the patio high above Hershey's Chocolatetown, this fan-favorite rooftop rendevous gives guests a place to gather—whether building up courage before braving their way to the Dark Nights presented by Reese's and Kit Kat® haunted houses or grabbing a nocturnal nightcap after leaving Hersheypark Halloween.

Spirit's Rooftop Bar is available starting at 4:30 p.m. during all Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights operating days through Nov. 1, 2026, weather permitting. Seating is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not accepted.

Dare to check out the Foodie Guide to Spirit's Rooftop Bar, featuring limited-time spell-binding cocktails, sinful shareables and dreadfully delicious desserts to enjoy as spirits haunt the scarred.

Spirit's Rooftop Bar Cocktails

Guests who venture upstairs will find spirits both real and imagined. This year, Spirit's Rooftop Bar features a record nineteen new cocktail creations, which will be available in multi-weekend, film-themed phases!

Phase One: Opening Credits, Sept. 12 through Sept. 27

• Camper's Crush: Vodka, Freshly Pulverized Blood Orange, Starry Soda
• Out In The Shed: Peated Islay Scotch, Apple Eau-De-Vie, Crème De Menthe, Simple Syrup
• Static Noise: Cristalino Tequila, White Grapefruit, Lime, Agave
• Unplugged: Brown-Butter-Washed Bourbon, Salted Caramel Syrup, Black Walnut Bitters
• Don't Pick Up The Phone: Spicy Ghost Tequila, Lime, Pineapple Tepache
• Blood Test (Non-Alcoholic): A House-Made Lemon-Ginger Tonic, Fresh-Pressed Pomegranate Verjus

Phase Two: Plot Twist, Oct. 2 through Oct. 11

• Found Footage: Sauvignon Blanc, Melon And Apple Liqueurs, White Grape, Lime, Starry Soda - serves two
• Sanitarium Escape: Blanco Tequila, Crème De Mûre, Cointreau, Orange Bitters, Lime, Cinnamon Syrup
• Final Girl: McQueen and the Violet Fog Hibiscus Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Sparkling Rosé
• They're Here: Chica~Chida Peanut Butter Agave Spirit, Rumchata, Spiced Brown Sugar Syrup, Cold Brew
• After School Special: Vanilla Vodka, Crème de Banana, Crème de Cacao, Soft Serve, Raspberry Coulis
• Lore & Legend (Non-Alcoholic): Tart Cherry Juice, Rosemary Simple Syrup, Lime, Ginger Beer

Phase Three: Curtain Call, Oct. 16 through Nov. 1

• Never Sleep Again: Smoke Wagon Bourbon, Coffee Liqueur, Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Frangelico
• Infestation: Cachaça, Velvet Falernum, Pineapple, Lime, Coconut Water, Blackstrap Rum, Blackberry Liqueur
• Cellar Light: Vanilla Vodka, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, Blanc Vermouth
• Cabin 13 Cooler: Dragonberry Rum, Dragonfruit Lemonade, Guava Nectar, Lime, Starry Soda - serves three
• Yes Or No?: Vodka, Yuzu Liqueur, Pomegranate, Lemon, Popping Pomegranate Boba
• Otherworldly Realms: Mezcal, Twizzlers-Infused Hot Honey, Lime, Agave, Grapefruit Bitters
• Shattered Mirror (Non-Alcoholic): Grapefruit Juice, Non Alcoholic Elderflower, Club Soda, Edible Sugar Glass

New this season, Spirit's Rooftop Bar will feature a lineup of non-alcoholic, themed coffees.

• The Secret You Kept: Dark Chocolate Mocha Espresso, Ube Cold Foam
• Playtime's Over: Vanilla Bean Cold Brew, Strawberry Sweet Cream
• Bee Immortal: Salted Caramel & Honey Espresso, Whipped Cream, Bee Pollen
• Happy Campers Only: Toasted Marshmallow Cold Brew, Chocolate Swirl, Marshmallow Cold Foam

Spirit's Rooftop Bar Shareables

Along with these new cocktails, the following selection of shareables is available to feed guests' fears all Hersheypark Halloween long.

• Junkyard Nachos: Nacho Cheese Chips, Bow Creek Farm Beef Chili, Smoked Cheddar Queso, Chopped Bacon, Sliced Jalapeños, Chipotle Chili Crema, Scallion
• Garden Estate Burrata: Tomato & Cucumber Salad, Everything Bagel Toasted Brioche, Garlic Jam, Leek Ash Oil, Pesto Drizzle
• Loco-Coco Tacos: Cocoa-Birria Shredded Short Rib, Pickled Red Onion, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Corn Tortilla
• Marksman's Empanada: Duck Confit, Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Cherry Ancho Sauce
• Nuclear Fallout: Stuffed Bison Meatball, Marinara Sauce, Smoked Cheddar Polenta Grits
• Auntie Mortem's Butcher Block: Wagyu Brisket Pastrami, Duck Breast Prosciutto, Smoked Chicken Liver Pâté, Spicy Soppressata, Sweet Pepper Jam, Whole Grain Mustard, Crostini
• Diesel Smoked Wings: Black Garlic Soy Sauce, Kewpie Ranch, Sesame Seed, Daikon Radish
• Burnt Rubber Elote Dip: Chipotle Chili Butter, Queso Fresco, Lime Ash, Scallion, Tri-Color Tortilla Chips
• Witching Hour Flatbread: Ube Ricotta, Caramelized Pear, Candied Walnuts, Hot Honey
• Carnevil Wheel: Mozzarella Moons, Diesel Smoked Wings, Marksman’s Empanadas, Chicken Tenders, Burnt Rubber Elote Dip, Tri-Color Tortilla Chips

Spirit's Rooftop Bar Desserts

Guests should save room for two all-new, dreadfully delicious desserts to satisfy their sweet tooth.

• Dessert Tacos: Chocolate Strawberry, Caramel Apple Cheesecake, Cookies n Cream
• Caramel Popcorn: Buttery Popcorn, Crisp Caramel Coating

Starting in October and adding to the spooky ambiance, horror movies are screened without sound on the patio.

To keep up with all the sweet and spooky food news, follow @thechocolatierrestaurant on Instagram and @TheChocolatierHersheypark on Facebook. During your visit, be sure to tag us on social media using #TheChocolatier, and let us know your favorite items this season.

Don't forget to check out the 2026 Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights Foodie Guide for more than 50 other eats and treats available throughout the eight-weekend seasonal event.