Five Monster-Themed RestaurantsTo Die For! - Gothic Homemaking Presents

[@sxippydennison3577]

Dr. Jekyll is highly underrated for a horror icon, but I'm glad both he and the Phantom of the Opera had their own musicals.

[@dorkup5]

I love that the tiki restaurant played one of your songs

[@genevieverenaud2537]

That's no coincidence, probably asked them since he made publicity for their restaurant lol

[@faeriemagic3546]

I know that this is a old post but portland oregon now has an amazing haunted house restaurant called ravens manor!! It's amazing!!

[@JohnChadwick]

The Slaughtered Lamb is in walking distance of the Barrow Street Theater; not a restaurant, but I did see an amazing production of Sweeney Todd there, where, for a little extra, audience members got to enjoy savory pies from a menu curated by a former White House pastry chef. One of the best meals I’ve had in my life.

[@brittanyjacques3253]

I flipped out SO HARD when he showed that last resturant- as soon as I saw the animatronic wolf head and king tut head, I instantly recognized them from Spooky World Cafe from Chicago, from the 90s. When they closed and reopened (as an ESPN Zone no less!) My 9 year old self was crushed! I shit you not I've always wondered what became of the DOZENS of animatronics in that restaurant. I am at peace seeing that they traveled to a new eatery to entertain new folk!.

[@thornmallow1]

Oh my Goth I remember Spooky World!!

[@lelovelylizard]

23:29 They called me mad. They called me crazy! They called me Kevin for some reason...

[@joshuaperrine2019]

The show at that Jekyll/Hyde place was using Danny Elfman's music from the movie Nightbreed

[@albinosweater]

The vampire cafe is just the coolest! I love the whole aesthetic and how the staff even get into character. The gear sculpture in the Frankenstein restaurant was also really sick.

[@erinolsen8062]

The Monster Club, in Omaha, Nebraska is pretty neat. They play horror movie soundtracks and usually have classic horror movies playing as well. The foods also pretty good there.

[@HungryFatchick]

Dracula is my first love. When I was a little girl, I carried around a graphic novel of Dracula like a Bible. After seeing Frank Langella in the role, I was smitten (or bitten) and hooked for life.

[@user-yy7tw9hv9n]

I once went as dracula for halloween, even gelled my hair back. Though I lost my medallion unfortunately.

[@Athryn866]

Dracula is one of the very first monsters I was introduced to growing up, and for that reason will always hold a special place of horror in my heart!

[@G1izzyb3ar]

Dude your play on words are poetic and just make your videos an absolute joy

[@cocon8287]

I agree. I love all the puns it just makes me giggle XD

[@luciacuevas611]

The vampire cafe looks so good and atmospheric!

[@iguanian]

You seriously missed the "I couldn't find the Invisible Man bar" LOL 🙂

[@brianneharrell9108]

There is a kickass Frankenstein bar in Edinburgh, Scotland. Well, there was when I visited. My drinks came in beakers and the whole place was flooded with green fog. It was epic!

[@casperdixon1268]

The Werewolf was drinking a Pina Colada at Trader Vic's, his hair was perfect!

[@misterbluekatt]

Dracula is the best monster, and that vampire place was so freaking cool X'D

[@ladyamaris1179]

There is a Zombie Themed Restaurant and Bar located in Des Moines Iowa Called Zombie Burger and they're worth checking out.

[@XxHonk_HonkxX]

Mr Hyde is definitely one of the best classic monsters, he doesn’t deserve to be Hydden away that’s for sure!

[@Putz11]

The Wolfman is one of my favorite movies. I love Lon Chaney Jr. in the role and it's always been memorable to me. To be honest all the movies are memorable. I still remember catching Dracula on TV be accident because I couldn't fall asleep. And I remember falling asleep to the third Creature of the Black Lagoon movie and never finished it. But my favorite is the Wolfman, there's just something about the way Lon Chaney Jr, plays the character that's always stuck with me. Also my favorite part of Universal Studios in Florida was going into the monster cafe and watching the old movie trailers and seeing how many I knew.

[@kronosdorma]

The Creature From the Black Lagoon is a memory I will cherish with my late grandfather. He was never one for horror but he loved that movie. Rest In Peace, Papaw!

[@ezra8055]

Frankenstein's Monster is trying to wake up from this horrible dream. Trying to open his eyes to find life's not as it would seem. He never felt like he belonged here with these creatures so depraved, if only he could find a way out of this place so he could finally plan his escape.

[@JMarchel]

Dracula is the book I'm re-reading while recovering from kidney failure and a month long hospital stay. I read it in high school but it's great to come back to it and appreciate the flavors of the narrative, the structure, the pacing, etc. Also, Voltaire: a couple of years ago, I sent a message through your website with a question. I figured I had a 25% chance of some representative actually getting back to me and answer my question. I was blown away when you personally replied to my message. It means a lot that you take the time to respond to your fans directly. Thank you.

[@lavendercorpse8333]

Frankenstein's Monster is definitely one of the coolest monsters to me! From being a misunderstood creation to an evil re-animated zombie, I love every kind of interpretation of him there is! I'm obsessed with re-animated corpses, so I might be a little bit biased.

[@auntiepanpan]

Hi V! If you are looking for an epic Witchy bar/tavern? Next time you go to Southern California, go to Buena Park across from Knott's Berry Farm is 'The Cauldron'. And yes, there is a secret room. Fyi!

[@blacktorch17]

Jekyll and hyde have always fascinated me. That duality that lives inside us all is physically expressed in that story.

[@hughbarrett1173]

The Mummy is impressed that Voltaire went to Las Vegas twice to get that shot at sunrise for him!

[@jackierocha5096]

You know a funny thing about the fact that vampires can’t see they’re own reflections is that in modern day times that wouldn’t be a problem for them because back in those days, when the main way to see ones own reflection being a mirror, is that mirrors back then were backed with SILVER which is one of the things that vampires are weak against so it makes sense that they couldn’t be seen in those mirrors. Modern day mirrors are usually backed with aluminum which no vampire is weak to that we currently know of. This information can also be applied to phones and cameras meaning that a vampire could definitely have a picture of themselves taken in modern times!

[@jcaylalove8713]

Vampires are never visible in photos though?!

[@Beh0ld1ng]

I adore the tale of the creature from the black lagoon. Truly a story about the lost world coming to the modern. Really wish there were more sea man stories like that

[@jinxiejae]

Fun fact , according to folk lore vampires are susepitcal to silver.its a "pure" metal and early mirrors were backed with silver which wouldn't reflect the "impure" vampire. It's theorized that modern mirrors backed with other materials would probably reflect them.

[@Jack-xw7og]

Probably why we haven't discovered them yet☠️⚰️

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

That's fascinating! I've never heard that. Thanks for sharing!

[@elizam9652]

It's Voltaire, we know that this will be great!

[@Tfichtenbaum]

There is also the beetle bar which is a tim burton themed bar

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

That's in the next video, both NYC and LA locations

[@hollyputvin917]

Surprised you didn't include phantom of the opera played by Lon Chaney, he is often lumped with the others.

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

There is no Phantom of the Opera themed restaurant, is why.

[@photogmom1969]

The Creature From The Black Lagoon is still my husband's favorite horror movie!

[@joshuaperrine2019]

Mine too

[@ashleyosborn5983]

Dracula is by far my favorite monster of all time! 💓

[@SkittyScatt94]

Dracula is my absolute favorite monster ❤️🦇 I was a Vampire almost every year for Halloween as a child. Vampire Bride, Vampire Princess, Vampire Kitty, Vampire Elvis 😂 I would pick a costume, cover it in blood, and add fangs. Halloween must be spooky after all 🧛🏻‍♀️

[@aquaticraider949]

Check out Kaiju in Louisville, KY for more monster-themed madness!

[@RD_Gravehill]

I had a really bad day today but hearing your puns always made me chuckle and brought a smile to my face. Thanks for the videos Voltaire!!!

[@Aelle_Vox]

There used to be a Jekyll and Hyde bar in Edinburgh, but I believe it's gone now? (my sister tried to find it when she went there by herself a couple of years ago, unsuccessfully) Never got the chance to see it myself, but I was told it also featured the door to the bathrooms hidden behind a book-case. There is a pub here in Oslo too called Dr. Jekyll's, which I have been to a lot, but its more of a footballpub with a victorian library-aesthetic (which is a bit of a strange combo if you ask me) and it also has the bathrooms hidden behind a book-case door, which is cool. Love the aesthetic of that place, dont really care for the football though, hehe.

[@un1quelyrand0m]

Dracula is longing to be with you, and by the sea, where we can talk together freely and build our castles in the air! Great video as ever!

[@midnightgothicwitch4883]

Dracula is and always will be my number one favorite vampire. Whether he is acted by Gary Oldman or Bela Lugosi, I will still love this Vampire. I also love the Castlevania version of Dracula. 🧛🏼‍♂️

[@Itachisgrl101]

Mr. Hyde is definitely a great monster in that he shows us the duality in humanity. We all have innocence and curiosity just like Jekyll, but also have a darker Hyde side.

[@Rawrlady01]

Dracula is to die for! Or maybe be undead for? There is a pretty neat blogger called Toothpickings who is "Investigating the Western fascination with vampires, one dad joke at a time." I'm sure he and Voltaire would get along spooktacularly!

[@KidScrat]

The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was the first book I took out from the library I volunteered for in middle school. It really rocked my world, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@oldraggidpants3277]

U have no idea how much u make my days just by doing ur job and doing what u love.LOTS OF LOVE 🖤💀

[@JarOfLooseScrews]

I love your videos so much. I often have them on autoplay while I work. I honestly can't thank you enough for these videos and the amount of effort you give each one.

[@anthonyrivas8714]

Dracula is a pain in the neck 😉 couldn’t resist! But Bela Lugosi has been a favorite of mine since my childhood, I remember watching Dracula with my grandma who is a huge universal monster fan. 😬

[@abigailstansberry5694]

Dracula is basic, but only because he’s legendary. Classic, elegant, and truly codifying a lot of gothic elements we see today.

[@MorriganJezebel]

Dracula is and always will be forever, my favorite monster, platonic crush, and most relatable character 🖤... "Death, the final, triumphant lover." - Bela Lugosi

[@kkeegan32]

Oh my Goth...that caprese salad was so beautiful! too beautiful to eat! Dracula is my favorite because there's so much going on under his cape that is left up to the imagination.

[@lucifercrowley9744]

Aurelio Voltaire is my hero and the king of the goths!!

[@IronUnicorn91]

You should check out Zombie Burger in Des Moines, IA. It's a really fun place.

[@te9591]

I wonder if that's owned by a slipknot member?

[@lynabrahamson]

I live in Iowa, but ive never been there. Tho I heard they have some amazing burgers.

[@1989Goodspeed]

08:05...that's not a iv-bag...that's a...uhm...urin cathether bag. Trust me, I am an RN.

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

Cool. That works for me just as well...as long as it's filled with booze. 😉

[@christenhenry8005]

The Creature from the Black Lagoon (aka Gill Man/Uncle Gill) is the monster I adore the most, so underrated, I hear because most do not believe he fits into the Universal cannon like the rest of them did. He's still my favorite. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures, more for us to be inspired by, when a lot of us are at home looking for things to do and crafts to create, ourselves.

[@andreidavid9300]

Frankenstein is finding it very easy to pull himself together since he met his bride. 💜💚

[@SirChubbyBunny]

I'm not sure if you follow Abroad in Japan, but he mentioned a bar in Shinjuku called Deathmatch in Hell that's a haven for all things heavy/death metal and horror movies. The place looks really cool, as do the other horror bars in Japan.

[@TheMadwomen]

Jekyll & Hyde is such an awesome character(s), asking questions about what lies in the souls of humanity. My favorite restaurant in this video, however, would have to be the Frankenstein themed one. Creative drinks, pizza, good music, AND monster makeup? Sign me up! Jekyll & Hyde's would make second, though. I especially love the hidden bathroom.

[@Raven_Snow]

WOAH! The guy from Pirate’s Parley Gaming!! I didn’t expect to see him in someone else’s video. Small world!

[@riannamaidofmischief3357]

Dracula is Lord of the night but Voltaire is the King!

[@witchywoman1311]

Love Dracula! Some of my best childhood memories were watching scary movies with my mother when my father worked nights.

[@Nutelaa21]

the Creature from the Black Lagoon is retired in Florida and is doing well

[@BahstX]

Bela Lugosi's Dracula for me is the most "classic/ iconic"/ best iteration, only just topping Christopher Lee, with Gary Oldman's portrayal a close 3rd. Vampire movies are my fave monster movies, only just SLIGHTLY Above Mothra and Werecreatures. Thank you for giving me Sarcophagus envy with your Mummy picks, as a Kemetic Witch, they are right down my Tomb, if you will. Love ya, stay safe.

[@holyflyingcrap123]

Frankenstein is and always will be one of my all time favorite monsters.

[@nairbvel]

I could swear that the 1st Frankenstein figure by the entrance actually has the face of Bela Lugosi...!! After watching this video I want to check out each of the places you mentioned... or, even better, open a mummy-themed restaurant...!

[@beccabumz]

Dracula is to die for and so was that Vampire Cafe! Definitely on the to do list next time I visit!

[@iseeshamrocks]

Dracula is my favorite monster ever since I wore his cloak as a child. Long story short, when I was four years old I got to try on Bela Lugosi personal cloak.

[@djembehappy]

The Creature from the Black Lagoon is iconic and designed by the first woman to work in special effects - also iconic! 🖤

[@christinahaines2837]

The creature of the black lagoon is ... just speaking to my soul. I love your videos and your humor thank you for making videos and music. And thank you Tuesday for capturing all of the captain’s hilariousness!

[@elliotberton]

I cant believe it!! I have been following the vampire cafe through social media for almost 3 years now and I've always wondered if Voltaire would ever take a look over there! Cant believe he actually did!!

[@lindacisneros9699]

I have to go to the Jekyl and Hyde club, but Frankie is electrifying.

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

It has since closed, unfortunately

[@Batsyrose1]

​@@TheLairofVoltairehi

[@nicereminders]

The Vampire Cafe in Tokyo is so beautiful! Definitely number 1 on my list

[@owlmoon70]

This was so fun, Votaire! I can’t wait to check out The Golden Tiki next time I’m in Vegas!!!

[@LetMeSleep00]

I went to the Jekyll and Hyde in NYC and trust me in was for a birthday gift and the animatronic called me out for not standing to get the attention, sang me a B-day song, and told me I should have went to Chuck-E-Cheese if I wanted something happier. One of my most memorable dinner of my life tbh

[@DrCarstairs]

The Creature is just swimmingly great! A really Deep One!

[@keithhudgins9616]

Dracula is to die for! I'm fangful for this episode!

[@geo7803]

it's only day two of this video being out and i'm already back to rewatch it. i just love these looks at places around the world with Voltaire.

[@thornmallow1]

I was following this thread on Instagram, and I actually woke up my Dad with my squeals of delight when I saw THE COMPLETED VIDEO!! Eeeeeeek!!!

[@paintingsbypellie]

The wolfman is an absolute classic :) I woof love to hang him upon my wall. All beautifully done works of art though.

[@PRINCESSVADER]

Another reason for me to get back to Las Vegas. The Creature from the Black Lagoon is a beautiful green beast.

[@Applepoisoneer]

If you ever do another one of these, there's a Monster Club in Nebraska that's not too bad. It's kind of an upscale pub, not not enough to totally break you if you just want dinner and a couple drinks. Dracula is...sexiest when played by Bela Lugosi.

[@mlouth95]

The creature from the black lagoon is going to steal your credit card details XD. Seriously though I really enjoyed this video and look forward to more like it!

[@ravenelric506]

The mummy is a very underrated monster and deserves more attention! I'm gonna have to start a real mummy themed restaurant now!!

[@wickedelfaba]

The Creature from the Black Lagoon is amazing as well as the Golden Tiki that you found him at. I love all things spooky and tiki as well as being a pirate at Renaissance Faires which sadly are getting canceled for the foreseeable future.

[@lusciousdeath]

I love your videos so much I put off watching them til a few I haven't seen accumulate to binge 🖤

[@pigskinleather9074]

Aww I can't wait to travel again and see all these and more!!! Hopefully they all reopen after all this chaos

[@joshuafrye5612]

The Creature of the Black Lagoon is underrated.. it's funny how the word Lagoon gives me chills all thanks to this creature😅

[@pennywisethedancingclown2702]

The Creature of the Black Lagoon is under-appreciated and would be the most beautiful synchronized swimmer.

[@celticbones2695]

Ooh so excited. Probably places to far away for me to visit. But I’m excited to see

[@GROWYOURSELF]

Omg I died laughing at the vampire restaurant experience. LMAO EVIL CHICKENS!!! Your narration is hilarious.Thanks for the laughs. That put me in a great mood.

[@kohlmeise_]

Dracula is.. the one who should watch over my sleep! It would create the perfect bedroom atmosphere :') - Thanks for this amazing video! I would die for a visit in most of them!

[@lucifercrowley9744]

Dracula is a handsome but terafanging beast! I’ll see myself out.

[@AlexielHellsing2]

The Creature from the Black Lagoon is the Shape of water merman’s granddaddy.

[@christinadarque8246]

Dracula is the most beautiful, horrifying, lustful, romantic, dark & delicious horror story ever written. I love the classic, but Bram Stoker’s Dracula will always have my heart - it’s the costumes! 💜🦇💜

[@Justmeasiam4450]

Oooh, once we can travel again, I need to check out some of these...!

[@spacekitty2001]

Hopefully these restaurants will survive during these uncertain times.

[@jacknightingale4428]

I’ve been to The Vampire Cafe and it is amazing! The chicken really is the best I’ve ever had too!

[@Darthzim950]

The Mummy is ghoulishly fantastic. My grandfather loves the old films and I remember many a summer watching them with him in his home in the mountains.

[@justsomeguywithoutamustach8816]

Voltaire: - And creature from black lagoon. Me(an intellectual): -OCEAN MAN! -TAKE ME BY THE HAND! -LEAD ME TO THE LAND!

[@dellarae]

ever been the the Frankenstein pub in Edinburgh? So much fun.

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

Not yet but I will in September!!!

[@nicolerhines1816]

Frankenstein is my favorite monster. I always found him electrifying. Also, if you find yourself in Tacoma, WA, I highly suggest The Church Cantina. It is a gothic / horror bar with great food and very tasty drinks.

[@AnaxErik4ever]

*series of stifled giggles at the "bloody disturbing" men's room* Talk about Freudian fears being realized.