Celluloid Diaries: Abandoned horror-themed restaurant

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Abandoned horror-themed restaurant

Abandoned horror-themed restaurant 't Spookhuys

Last weekend Ingrid and Lars from Cosy Travels and I visited visited the abandoned horror-themed restaurant 't Spookhuys, also known as House of 1000 Spirits. Rattling chandeliers, smoking ceilings and moving paintings once decotated this place. Transvestite draculas, illusionists and devil-worshiping dancers entertained the guests while they ate mud pie out of a skull. Rumor has it satanic rituals were held in this house in order to leave angry spirits to roam the premises. Finding 't Spookhuys was a challenge since our GPS indicated that the address was non-existent. Although we didn't see any ghosts or demons around the abandoned restaurant, the place had something unsettling.

The restaurant closed its doors in 2008, but can still be visited at Steenweg op Gierle 441 in Turnhout, Belgium.
Abandoned horror-themed restaurant 't Spookhuys
Abandoned horror-themed restaurant 't Spookhuys

383 comments:

  1. I've never been to a horror-themed restaurant before, but I would love to. it looks incredible!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Ziet er eng, maar toch wel tof eruit!

    ReplyDelete
  3. It looks awesome, it's a shame that we don't have these kind of restaurants in Hungary :(

    ReplyDelete
  4. Aww I was hoping it was closer to me, but I guess it doesn't really make a difference if it's closed :/ I bet it would've been fantastic dining there, all lit up by candle light..

    - Erin xo

    365mu.blogspot.co.uk - One girl's attempt at creating 365 different make-up looks in as many days

    ReplyDelete
  5. Your life seems like a blast right now!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. New Follower.... That restaurant looks like it was amazing! Would have loved to eat there!

    ReplyDelete
  7. the abandoned restaurant looks terrific!

    ReplyDelete
  8. it looks like you had a very interesting opportunity!

    ReplyDelete
  9. I dislike anything horrific, so I've never been to a horror-themed restaurant and would never want to go to one.

    freshmankay[at]gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  10. It sure is fascinating. Never been to one! But I can only imagine how you can digest your food if you're too scared to eat...

    ~bedsidelight(ă)gmăil.com

    ReplyDelete
  11. Shared it on Twitter! https://twitter.com/bedsidelight/status/261016200044240896

    ~bedsidelight(ă)gmăil.com

    ReplyDelete
  12. freaking awesome I would love to work there

    meandi09@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. No way! That place is real? It looks so cool. Probably spookier now that it's abandoned. I've been to Jekyll & Hyde restaurant in NYC. Cheesy fun. Also The Slaughtered Lamb pub in NYC has good food.

    ReplyDelete
  14. The freaky decorations make this horor-themed restaurant a great place to bring teens for some fun laughs.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Luis Andres Riera SalazarOctober 24, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    hello

    ReplyDelete
  16. The abandoned horror-themed restaurant sounds cool. I've never been to a horror-themed restaurant.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Pretty weird, but nice that you can still go see it. I am not big into horror, but I love history. I would go to a historical site like that.

    ReplyDelete
  18. When I was in New York City, there was a theme restaurant based on Jekyll and Hyde. The actors played the parts of the characters... it was awesome! :)

    Thank you for a great giveaway! :)

    Marie
    songbird1613 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  19. I've never been to a horror themed restaurant before. Although it sounds interesting I don't think I would want to eat in a place with a horror them :)
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  20. That place looks amazing! I wish we had something like that closer to where I live.

    ReplyDelete
  21. It looks awesome! I have never been to one. Thanks for the chance to win!
    natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  22. I think it looks cool. I would love to go there!
    jolene.duran at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  23. The place look scary...

    GFC: sweety white
    follow you by twitter : @sweety_whit3

    sweety dot white at ymail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  24. those look scary and fun at the same times. i haven't been into one restaurant like tjose because they don't exist in my country

    thank you for the giveaway

    isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  25. I haven't been to a horror themed restaurant, but I love themed restaurants in general - they're fun! livinglearningeating AT gmail DOT com

    ReplyDelete
  26. I’m OBSESSED with your blog! I love the photos, stories, and reading about your life! So glad I found it!

    ReplyDelete
  27. It looks to small to be a restaurant. And I've never been to a themed restaurant before.

    spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

    ReplyDelete
  28. I would love to go to a horror themed restaurant!
    Never been to one, but sounds like fun!

    ReplyDelete
  29. it looks seriously creepy! Not sure I'd want to eat there!
    sarah(dot)elizabeth(dot)bookworm(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  30. I think this place looks awesome! I ate at Jekyll and Hyde's in NYC years ago and it was okay but nothing special.

    maggie at literary winner dot com

    ReplyDelete
  31. Looks spooky I love it it would be my first time if i went

    mistywoods83 @ yahoo . com

    ReplyDelete
  32. I think if you are not scared it looks like a great place to have photos done

    ReplyDelete
  33. That looks so cool! :D

    GFC follower - Stephanie @ Bookfever

    stephanie.verhaegen@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  34. I love the reataurant, just not sure I could enjoy my meal with those faces staiting at me from the counter.

    ReplyDelete
  35. I shared on FB
    https://www.facebook.com/linda.kwolek?ref=tn_tnmn#!/linda.kwolek/posts/255255271264393

    ReplyDelete
  36. It looks like a lot of fun! I've never been to a horror themed restaurant, but I'd certainly be game to try one!

    eloquent [at] live.com

    ReplyDelete
  37. I think it would be awesome, I would love to eat at one
    Thanks so much
    lollipopsandbooks(at)aol(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  38. IT LOOKS LIKE FUN!
    BEARSI2008@AOL.COM

    ReplyDelete
  39. Never been to one, but it sounds great! But now all I can think of is Azumanga Dio and their haunted cafe planning.

    ReplyDelete
  40. Wow! I'd definitely want to check something like that out--I'm curious as to how well the atmosphere would come through when crowded with people.

    ReplyDelete
  41. Soooo cool! I've never been to anything like that but it looks amazing! wilsondev(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  42. I haven't been to a horror-themed restaurant but it's something I might visit one day. Spookhuy's looks like it's worthy of its name.
    bituin76 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  43. Never been to a horror themed restaraunt before either! I love the inside it is so beautiful...and scary...

    sophieandmomma at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  44. I follow gfc vicky brinius
    I went on murder on the CT river mystery dinner... WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!
    mrsbrinius at comcast dot net

    ReplyDelete
  45. This looks cool! And it is in my own country, I should definitely go there. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!

    I follow via GFC as Claudia.

    claudia dot degroote at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  46. sounds creepy, no i haven't been to an abandoned haunted restaurant before, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  47. I follow this blog publicly GFC CindyWindy2003, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  48. twitter follower, @carawling2, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  49. Wow! Looks so cool! I've never been to a restaurant like this before!
    verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  50. looks great, never beeen to one before
    gkuroda(at)gmail(d0t)com

    ReplyDelete
  51. Never been to a horror themed restaurant, but it looks like fun.
    huntandride@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  52. Never been to a horror themed restaurant, but it looks fun.
    huntandride@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  53. Follow n GFC.
    huntandride
    huntandride@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  54. Follow on Google+.
    jennifer horn
    huntandride@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  55. Pinterest follower.
    jenhorn
    huntandride@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  56. I would never go to a restaurant like that.

    kristen_yeh at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  57. I don't think I'd visit a restaurant like that.

    ReplyDelete
  58. I follow via GFC. (Beth Gallinger)

    ReplyDelete
  59. I posted on FB: https://www.facebook.com/beth.gallinger.1/posts/398552163551888

    ReplyDelete
  60. Never been to one but like the idea.
    nanze55 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  61. Probably not...it seems gimmicky (never a good sign for the food), plus they'd probably make the food look disturbing.

    eai(at)stanfordalumni(dot)org

    ReplyDelete
  62. I've never been to a horror-themed restaurant before but that looks cool!

    ReplyDelete
  63. My husband would enjoy this kind of restaurant, but not me!
    madelinebrubaker {at} gmail (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  64. Honestly, my first thoughts was how pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  65. I have never been to one but would sure love to! It looks really neat.

    ReplyDelete
  66. The bar is creepy with the skulls on the front of it. I won't want to be there alone, late at night, even if the lights were on.
    r.d1@myfairpoint.net

    ReplyDelete
  67. I love the idea but my cohort and besty friend wouldn't care for it! mjjaegly@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  68. I'm not really into haunted but that looks really cool!

    ReplyDelete
  69. This place looks Super Creepy....I have never eaten in a haunted restaurant (that I know of), but it would be cool to try. I bet this one was Awesome to check out!

    ReplyDelete
  70. I love the idea but i could go. My husband would love it.

    ReplyDelete
  71. Wow, those pictures are really cool! Too bad the restaurant isn't open anymore - I would love to go.

    ReplyDelete
  72. Following via GFC (brenna-rogers)

    ReplyDelete
  73. Looks like so much fun! I want to go. :)

    amandarhodes50 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  74. Following on Google+ (Brenna Rogers)

    ReplyDelete
  75. Neat looking place. Never been to one.

    ReplyDelete
  76. I think its a cool idea!
    tessy409 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  77. I have never been to a horror themed restaurant nor would I find it appealing to eat there. I wouldn't mind dreaming up dishes to put on the menu.

    ReplyDelete
  78. Creative but disturbing. (maria.harenavimen.476@gmail.com)

    ReplyDelete
  79. I have never been to a horror themed restaurant, definitely would give one a try.

    ReplyDelete
  80. I think it looks pretty scary. I don't think I would go. :-/

    ReplyDelete
  81. I can't imagine eating at a place like that. lee05edd at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  82. I have never been to a restaurant like that. Looks interesting.

    ReplyDelete
  83. I love this restaurant! I wish the prize was going there for dinner this week :)

    ReplyDelete
  84. Although I have never been to a horror themed restaurant, it seems rather spooky and fun!

    ReplyDelete
  85. I have never been to a restaurant like that. Look interesting.

    ReplyDelete
  86. Although I have never been to a horror themed restaurant, it seems rather spooky and fun!

    wbopao(at)bellsouth(dot)net

    ReplyDelete
  87. shared on FB.......

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vanessa-Morgan/50159391888#!/pamelaallen.oliver

    ReplyDelete
  88. looks scary - never been to one

    brandi
    facebookcoupons@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  89. never been to one before but it looks awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  90. It looks small to be a restaurant. I haven't been to a spooky restaurant, but one that supposedly used to be haunted. Much bigger than the looks of this one.

    ReplyDelete
  91. Looks fun, but I'd be so scared I wouldn't enjoy the food!

    mjfolan@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  92. This sounds too cool! I have never been to one.

    ReplyDelete
  93. I would not go I can't handle horror movies let alone something like that.

    ReplyDelete
  94. I've never been to a horror-themed restaurant. I don't care for that sort of thing.

    ReplyDelete
  95. I love the gothic setting, and I think that this would be an amazing place to eat.

    ReplyDelete
  96. This seems really cool!
    amandarwest atgmaildotcom

    ReplyDelete
  97. I've never been but it sounds awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  98. that is gorgeous :) My kids would love that on Halloween! Well, 5 out of the 6, lol ;)

    ReplyDelete
  99. That looks so cool. I expect it would be too scary for my girls though.

    gtbernstein(at)comcast(dot)net

    ReplyDelete
  100. This theme is awesome. I would totally LOVE to visit!

    ReplyDelete
  101. I.would.like.to..it.and.think.it.would.be.interesting
    reneecaruso40@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  102. That looks really fun. :-) The building is wonderful for that type of restaurant.

    ReplyDelete
  103. The place looks amazing and would be a lot of fun........but I have to wonder if I could actually enjoy my food?

    ReplyDelete
  104. I don't know if I could eat my food.

    ReplyDelete
  105. I can't think of a better way for me to celebrate Halloween. Everyone else can enjoy the theme and I can enjoy some food!

    ReplyDelete
  106. I would never want to go to a restaurant like that.

    ReplyDelete
  107. I don't like it as I dislike anything horror related.

    thriftyfrugalmom at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  108. JackieO1234 at yahoo dot com

    i would love to go to a place like this with my sister, who loves horror! i think I've heard of a similar place in Chicago?

    ReplyDelete
  109. Im such a wimp so in order to go to a resturant like this I would have to have a couple drinks!!
    xo

    ReplyDelete
  110. I have never been to a horror restaurant, but sure looks like a fun experience.

    ReplyDelete
  111. Have never been to a horror themed restaurant but would sure love to try one. Thanks for the great giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  112. Looks a little creepy, but kinda cool too!

    ReplyDelete
  113. I would love to try it...I live n Florida and have never heard of something like it

    ReplyDelete
  114. I've never been to a haunted restaurant.....well not that i know of anyways! however, the town I live next to has all kinds of haunted stories!

    ReplyDelete
  115. I might be to creeped out to eat my meal!

    ReplyDelete
  116. I've never heard of a haunted restaurant - I think that's a neat idea and would be fun to visit around Halloween!

    ReplyDelete
  117. Wow! So cool! I've never been to a restaurant like that but would love to give it a try. Sounds very entertaining!

    ReplyDelete
  118. Never been to one before - and definitely wouldn't want to go after dark!

    ReplyDelete
  119. This is such a cool idea! I wish there was a haunted restaurant around here!

    ReplyDelete
  120. I've never been to a haunted theme restaurant, but the pictures look amazing and make me want to check it out!

    ReplyDelete
  121. That doesn't sound particularly appealing to me..

    ReplyDelete
  122. I think I would have the hardest time eating at a horror themed restaurant. I wouldn't be able to relax enough to chew and swallow!

    ReplyDelete
  123. It looks pretty excellent to me but I wonder how scary it would actually be.

    ReplyDelete
  124. I have never been to a horror themed restaurant, but I think this one looks beautiful in its own way.

    ReplyDelete
  125. I would definitely try it.

    ReplyDelete
  126. That is really fun and scary looking! Love it! Thanks for sharing! saltsnmore at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  127. i'd be too scared to eat there! i'm a horror movie wimp :(

    kateandoli@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  128. I don't like horror flicks at all, but I think eating here would be FANTASTIC fun!

    ReplyDelete
  129. This sounds like something I would love to do...I would love to try it

    ReplyDelete
  130. It would be interesting to try. I think I might be too scared to eat!

    ReplyDelete
  131. I've never been to a horror-themed restaurant but it sure sounds fun. Except honestly I don't know how much I'd be able to eat.

    ReplyDelete
  132. Sounds like a great idea, no I have never been to one.
    magic5905 at embarqmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  133. I like the pillars and the wood/rustic look, but not a fan of the sculls.
    bethanyg153@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  134. Wow. I've never been to a horror-themed restaurant. I think I would pass on that opportunity.

    ReplyDelete
  135. this looks awesome, I have never been to one before. ml_mcafee@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  136. Never been to a horror themed restaurant, and from the looks of the picture, I don't plan to!

    ReplyDelete
  137. This restaurant is so creepy looking - just the thought of going in gives me chills!

    ReplyDelete
  138. I've never been to a horror themed restaurant before, but it looks like loads of fun!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  139. I've never been to a place like this. Looks too creepy for me. But thanks for sponsoring this great giveaway!
    bkittie at hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  140. I've never been to one, but it looks fun!

    ReplyDelete
  141. I'd love to go a restaurant like that!

    volta2173 at sbcglobal dot net

    ReplyDelete
  142. Sounds like a neat idea. I would try it out as a dinner adventure.

    ReplyDelete
  143. That looks creepy

    n.catie(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  144. I think I would lose my appetite!
    dealz at usa dot com

    ReplyDelete
  145. I don't think I would every want to go to this restaurant!

    linzaleetus at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  146. I've never been to one (I've never even heard of them), but this looks like fun!

    ReplyDelete
  147. I never heard of one before. Definitely different

    ReplyDelete
  148. I've never been to one but I think it would be fun during the Halloween season!

    ReplyDelete
  149. Never been to one.Looks interesting.

    ReplyDelete
  150. It sounds like something perfect for fall/halloween. Never been to one before.

    ReplyDelete
  151. The place looks really good. Looks like lots of fun.

    ReplyDelete
  152. Jenny cjmosley2002@yahoo.comOctober 28, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    I would not want to go somewhere like that...no I have never been to a horror-themed restaurant before

    ReplyDelete
  153. I have never been to a spooky restaurant, kinda creeps me out! elisabethkusreau@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  154. never been to a horror-themed restaurant, but looks really cool

    ReplyDelete
  155. I am not much into the spooky but if you are I would think somewhere to eat for the spooky would be fun

    ReplyDelete
  156. I think it looks great. I would love to go to it.

    ReplyDelete
  157. It looks AMAZING. Just don't think I could eat there tho!

    ReplyDelete
  158. I think it would be fun to eat there. I've never been to on.

    ReplyDelete
  159. Visiting a horror themed restaurant would be an amazing and chilling experience, I've never been to one but my friend has and she described it as loads of fun. I might be too freaked out to even eat.

    ReplyDelete
  160. Following on Facebook: Vashael D

    ReplyDelete
  161. Following on twitter: @lollibea

    ReplyDelete
  162. What a bizarre idea for a restaurant....... thanks for hosting this giveaway nikkipurple1977 at yahoo dot

    ReplyDelete
  163. I'm not so sure I'd enjoy it. I'm not really into being scared. :)

    ReplyDelete
  164. This looks amazing!!!! Would love to come!

    ReplyDelete
  165. I've never been to a place like this but I think the architecture of the home looks really cool.

    ReplyDelete
  166. That looks like so much fun! We're into all things scary in our house! :)

    ReplyDelete
  167. I have never been to a horror themed restaurant before, might be scary for the kids.

    ReplyDelete
  168. I've never been to a horror themed restaurant, but I'd go if I got the chance.

    ReplyDelete
  169. I've never been to one, but I have friends who'd love it!

    ReplyDelete
  170. I've never been, but I'd go at least once!

    ReplyDelete
  171. I have never been to one, but this place looks awesome!! julierupert@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  172. Love, love, love it! This is totally something I would drag my husband to! He does humor me :)

    ReplyDelete
  173. GFC follower: DeeDee Griffin
    deedee [at] grifmail [dot] com

    ReplyDelete
  174. Added to Google+ (DeeDee Griffin)
    deedee [at] grifmail [dot] com

    ReplyDelete
  175. Facebook Fan: DeeDee Brinkman Griffin
    deedee [at] grifmail [dot] com

    ReplyDelete
  176. Twitter follower: @DeeDeeGriffin00
    deedee [at] grifmail [dot] com

    ReplyDelete
  177. It looks freaky,and no I have never been to one.
    mojomama30 at yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete