At Someday Bar, community has always come first — but this month, the beloved Boerum Hill staple is uniting its patrons in the most haunting way imaginable.
The bar’s annual Black Lagoon pop-up has returned, transforming Someday into an eerie, immersive haven of darkly inventive cocktails, ghoulish decor and an emo soundtrack fit for the undead.
Now in full swing, the Black Lagoon experience invites guests to “step into our haunted realm” and stay for “spine-chilling sips and terrifying tunes.” The transformation runs through Nov. 2, offering locals and visitors alike the chance to drink beneath “the upside-down,” gaze up at a looming kraken, and indulge in the kind of spooky season escapism that only Someday Bar could pull off.
The pop-up’s brand-new cocktail menu is the work of industry luminaries Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage.
Among this year’s lineup: Griselda’s Revenge, a tropical, herbaceous cooler “fit for a swamp queen.” The Nocturna Colada, described as “the piña colada of your darkest dreams.” Even better, the bar has included an entire section dedicated to N/A (non-alcoholic) drinks, making sure that everyone can join in the spooky fun — no spirits required.
Owner Megan Rickerson, who opened Someday Bar in July 2019, says the Black Lagoon collaboration is the perfect extension of her lifelong love of Halloween.
“I’ve always loved decorating the bar for Halloween, so when the chance came to partner with Black Lagoon, it felt like the perfect way to take my love for Halloween to the next level,” she said. “Beyond how much I personally connect with the pop-up, it’s been incredible to see how it’s brought in so many new faces who had never visited us before.”
Rickerson added that the event’s success speaks to the neighborhood’s Halloween spirit.
“Our neighborhood really embraces the holiday,” she said, “and we love being able to create experiences like Black Lagoon for them.”
For more information on Someday Bar and its Black Lagoon pop-up, visit somedaybarnyc.com.
