The Obscure is a boutique distillery that operates an elegant live storytelling and cocktail experience in the Arts District. 

From a Halloween standpoint, this is less guy-chasing-you-with-a-chainsaw and more of a classy, candlelit evening that leans into the New Orleans haunted-mansion aesthetic. 

The two-hour performance guides you through a tasting of three of their house-distilled spirits and three cocktails (they also offer mocktails). Your host tells the history, mythology, and bizarro inspiration behind what you're drinking alongside the theatrical elements going on around you. 

Their Insta has some fun videos like this that walk you through what the experience looks and feels like.  

Food isn’t served during the show, but there is a well-reviewed Cajun spot associated with the venue called The Rising Sun next door that you can check out beforehand. The website says they’re closed for scheduled maintenance, but I confirmed that they are indeed open from 6-10pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you have any issues, Zinc is another good option around the corner.

Since there’s a decent amount of alcohol involved, I’d recommend eating beforehand and strongly consider getting Uber codes for your clients. 

When booking, you’ll notice there are different Chapters you can choose from. These are the stories and drinks programs you’ll experience. They told me that any of them are great for first-time attendees, so choose whichever suits the timing of your group.

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Added value: I like this one because it’s essentially a fun night at a moody, seasonal cocktail bar where there’s enough going on to make it feel like an occasion, but you still get a chance to actually talk and connect with your clients.

The Obscure