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Category: Bar/Restaurant

Joan’s Diner

Joan’s Diner

Locals say that this diner is haunted.

September 20, 2026 Read More →
Bingham’s Coffee House

Bingham’s Coffee House

Built in 1832, this house has seen it all. This likely contributes to its reputation for being one of the most active paranormal hotspots in Arrow Rock. Visitors have reported being pushed by unseen hands.

September 20, 2026 Read More →
Leaning Side Restaurant & Bar

Leaning Side Restaurant & Bar

Bartenders here claim that alcohol bottles will move from where they just set them down when there is nobody else around to move them. This happens after everyone else has left for the night.

September 17, 2026 Read More →
The Inn at St. Peter’s Village (Formerly – St. Peterson Inn)

The Inn at St. Peter’s Village (Formerly – St. Peterson Inn)

Every once in a while, you can see the ghost of a sick, old, hunchbacked man walking through the hallways of this inn. He is sometimes even seen walking down the street. While alone you will hear the baby cry, or while upstairs on 2nd floor you’ll hear the creaking and sounds of the ghost […]

September 15, 2026 Read More →
Lake House Restaurant (Formerly – Iona Lake Inn)

Lake House Restaurant (Formerly – Iona Lake Inn)

The inn is so large that many ghosts visit the place. The old owner who first opened it still runs the now-empty inn. October 2003 Update: Iona Lake Inn was sold and turned into an Italian restaurant; it is now called Jake’s Italian Restaurant. (No longer accurate – See notes below.)

September 12, 2026 Read More →
Ale House Pub and Eatery (Demolished)

Ale House Pub and Eatery (Demolished)

There have been numerous sightings and mischief here. Beer mugs go sailing across the room, and food plates are flipped up for no apparent reason. Customers get hit with things, one so bad that he filed a lawsuit against the pub stating they were responsible for his injuries (of course it was thrown out). – […]

September 6, 2026 Read More →
The Foxburg Inn

The Foxburg Inn

In the dining area, the first booth to your right has a tablecloth. The table is supposedly haunted and the tablecloth has been seen just flying off of the table, with no one sitting there, knocking off even the ashtray.

September 3, 2026 Read More →
The Old Spaghetti Factory

The Old Spaghetti Factory

Employees of The Old Spaghetti Factory claim to hear children playing in the basement restroom areas. Dishes are also known to fall to the floor, which is said to be the children playing games. A September 2004 update noted an emblem on the entrance that reads “Duarte High School 1904.” The building was originally constructed […]

September 2, 2026 Read More →
The Narrows (Formerly – The Indian Rock Inn)

The Narrows (Formerly – The Indian Rock Inn)

Now a bed and breakfast with a bar and restaurant, the Indian Rock Inn has a mysterious past. Before its current use, it served as housing for actors from a nearby haunted hayride. The property has since been sold and semi-developed, and the true original history of the building remains unknown. Given its age and […]

August 28, 2026 Read More →
Rockefellas (Previously – J J Live Oak Steakhouse)

Rockefellas (Previously – J J Live Oak Steakhouse)

In 1988, a young waitress named Michelle was tragically murdered and left in a car trunk behind the inn’s back patio. Although a dishwasher was convicted, rumors persist that the cook was the real culprit. Regardless, Michelle’s spirit reportedly still haunts the property. The owner mentions that customers frequently complain about toilets mysteriously flushing near […]

August 10, 2026 Read More →
The Vineyard House (Closed

The Vineyard House (Closed

In Coloma, CA, there is a famous Victorian house called the Vineyard House, which has been reputed to be haunted by its original owners for many years. The house was built in the late 1800s and served over the years as a jail, an inn, a restaurant, and a winery. According to records, the original […]

August 9, 2026 Read More →
The Beacham

The Beacham

Formerly known as Zuma Beach Night Club and Tabu Night Club, this historic venue is reportedly haunted by the ghost of an older woman. She is most often seen lingering near the stage area, and witnesses report a sudden, intense drop in temperature whenever she appears.

August 9, 2026 Read More →
Village Inn

Village Inn

There are reports of a boy in the lounge area who runs when workers approach him. There are also reports of a little girl walking through the tunnel that leads from the restaurant to the barn where functions are held.

July 24, 2026 Read More →
Confetti’s a Nightclub/Eatery (Demolished)

Confetti’s a Nightclub/Eatery (Demolished)

Objects have been observed moving and a smoky apparition have been observed by the staff here.

July 13, 2026 Read More →
Circle Hot Springs Resort (Closed)

Circle Hot Springs Resort (Closed)

Haunted by a former owner, the ghost does not like renovations. Beer glasses and bottles often move across the bar on their own. Footsteps are heard walking across the porch of the rental cabins.

April 14, 2026 Read More →
Judge’s Bench – Main Street

Judge’s Bench – Main Street

Historic pub on Main Street in Ellicott City’s historic district, where the third floor is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman named Mary, who reportedly hung herself there. Staff and visitors have reported unexplained sounds, flushing toilets, and stomping footsteps attributed to her presence.

March 25, 2026 Read More →
Bobby Mackey’s Music World (Demolished)

Bobby Mackey’s Music World (Demolished)

Said to be haunted by a woman killed by Satanists in the basement. The building has a long, dark history tied to a slaughterhouse, mob activity, and alleged occult rituals dating back to the late 1800s.

March 9, 2026 Read More →
Abigail’s Grille & Wine Bar (Formerly: Chart House)

Abigail’s Grille & Wine Bar (Formerly: Chart House)

It’s an old restaurant that has the spirit of a woman, who is described as friendly, residing there. The employees like to tell stories about her; she does stuff like shut off lights if they’ve been left on, closing doors at closing time, that kind of thing.

March 3, 2026 Read More →
Carousel Gardens Restaurant (Demolished)

Carousel Gardens Restaurant (Demolished)

Haunted by a woman who used to live there. It was a mansion converted into a restaurant in the mid 60’s. Now the story is, that she lived there with her brother for many years, but they rarely spoke, and they say, for this reason, she haunts this place.

March 3, 2026 Read More →
Pirates’ House

Pirates’ House

The story is that this restaurant is haunted by Captain Redbeard (Captain Flint) and was built back in the 1700s. It was originally a pub for sailors, and Captain Flint would go there with his sailors and take women through a secret passage that lead out to the docks and onto his ship. They have […]

February 22, 2026 Read More →
Birchwood Saloon

Birchwood Saloon

Original Lore: A young man was reportedly shoveling snow from the roof of an adjacent building when his shovel contacted a power line, electrocuting him. Bartenders and patrons have since reported paranormal activity, including disembodied voices, a jukebox playing spontaneously, moving items, and apparitions. Many believe the spirit of the deceased man, often called “Jack,” […]

February 20, 2026 Read More →
Highline Cafe and Saloon (Formerly – Mountain Muffin Restaurant)

Highline Cafe and Saloon (Formerly – Mountain Muffin Restaurant)

The building that this cafe was located dates back about 100 years.  There was a hanging in the back room of this building.  There was an ice cream parlor in the early 1900’s.  A new cafe was then put into this building.  There was talk of a person who hanged himself after killing another man […]

February 18, 2026 Read More →
Tula’s Café (Closed)

Tula’s Café (Closed)

On numerous occasions vaporous forms are seen in the back hallway by the bathrooms where the man died. After closing things are also moved around not as people left them. Occasionally cold spots are noticed.

January 19, 2026 Read More →
The Walker House

The Walker House

Sometime back in the 1800’s, a man stole a horse from one of his neighbors. Mind you, this was a punishable by death in those days. After committing his crime he decided to go to the Walker House for a drink. The Walker House is a large restaurant/bar/hotel. While he was in the bar, a […]

January 17, 2026 Read More →
Magalia Depot (Lost to Fire)

Magalia Depot (Lost to Fire)

This location used to be a train depot, but has been a restaurant since 1977. In the past owners have seen apparitions and heard voices through vents and banging on the walls. A former employee reports things fell off of shelves without explanation, their hair was pulled and their shoulder grabbed by an unseen force, […]

January 5, 2026 Read More →
The Little Karaoke Place

The Little Karaoke Place

The Korean owner of this place was killed by Chinese weightlifters in 1999. The owner’s spirit is sometimes seen peeking out the window.

January 5, 2026 Read More →
Dean’s Homestyle Cafe (Previously – Harmony House)

Dean’s Homestyle Cafe (Previously – Harmony House)

This restaurant has had many sightings mostly by workers but also some customers. A worker has been trapped in the supply closet and then just let out. Also, two workers were closing and talking when they heard an older man clearing his throat, and when they approached where the sound was coming from, they saw […]

December 30, 2025 Read More →
Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen

Too many things to fit in this description. Receipts of fake orders would print for no reason. Heard little kids laughing on numerous occasions after the store closed. Items would disappear. Cold spots everywhere. Employee names were called out during store hours. Stuff would crash off the shelves in the cooler. These events would happen […]

November 8, 2025 Read More →
Red Lion Pub

Red Lion Pub

Right across the street from the Biograph Theater. Just ask some of the regulars about the noises, footsteps, and voices they often hear there.

October 6, 2025 Read More →
Inn of the Hawke

Inn of the Hawke

This popular inn and restaurant hosts several ghost stories. Guests and staff report mischief, strange noises, and objects moving unexpectedly. Pots and pans sometimes fall from hooks, and pictures won’t stay on the walls.

October 3, 2025 Read More →
Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen

A bar once stood on this spot. It’s long gone now, replaced by a Dairy Queen. But according to the staff, something from the past might still linger. They often report strange noises and lights acting up—doing the kind of odd, playful things only lights seem to do without someone causing it.

June 25, 2025 Read More →
Beefmaster Steakhouse (formerly Texas Burger House)

Beefmaster Steakhouse (formerly Texas Burger House)

This place used to be a restaurant but due to the loss of sales the restaurant closed down. It is said that the ghost of the person that started this business haunts the second floor. It has now been turned into a Mexican Restaurant and the second floor is now used as storage but some […]

April 5, 2025 Read More →
South Seas Resort

South Seas Resort

In employee housing, Room 51 is said to be haunted by a baker who died there. Orbs have been captured in photos, footsteps are often heard, and many report sensing a strong presence. At the north end of the resort, the King’s Crown restaurant is haunted by a former manager who died on the premises. […]

April 5, 2025 Read More →
Edmond Street Parlor – Formerly: The Social Parlor

Edmond Street Parlor – Formerly: The Social Parlor

The building is an old furrier, and you can sometimes see the old man who ran it back in the day.

April 4, 2025 Read More →
Nellie Cashman’s Restaurant (Closed)

Nellie Cashman’s Restaurant (Closed)

Customers here have reported countless instances of playful pranks since frontier days. Expect the usual crashing sounds, and objects that move on their own volition.

January 1, 2025 Read More →
Virginian Hotel

Virginian Hotel

A ghost is said to haunt the rooms and restaurant. Employees have reported items mysteriously moved around, and have reported sightings of ghosts through out the old hotel. haunt,hotel,restaurant,move,apparition

October 9, 2024 Read More →
Mr. Gatti’s Pizza

Mr. Gatti’s Pizza

A man named Carl is rumored to haunt this business. Years ago, this Mr. Gatti’s was a saloon and Carl was shot in the head by an jealous man in the old apartment (now abandoned) above the store. Employees have reported seeing strange figures moving around the store, mostly during closing hours. Also voices and […]

October 4, 2024 Read More →
David Finney Inn

David Finney Inn

The David Finney Inn, now houses The Sonora Restaurant, an upscale bar, an event room, and a law firm, in a 15,000 sq ft building originally constructed in 1685. While the exterior retains much of its historic charm, the interior has been extensively remodeled for modern commercial use. The third floor consists of five apartments, […]

August 1, 2024 Read More →
Ponderosa Steakhouse

Ponderosa Steakhouse

Voices are heard often.  Shadows of people walking. The sound of high heels down the hallway in the back.  A woman in dark clothing wearing white nylons and black heels.  Things have been reported to fall for no reason.

May 20, 2024 Read More →
Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Employees report talking and laughing late at night in the back alley and in bathrooms. Upon investigation, no one is there. A bum was found dead in the back alley. Since then, the venue was converted from a Mexican restaurant to a club. It was formerly a biker bar, where there were many reported stabbings.

May 7, 2024 Read More →