Murder Mystery Events In London

• Location: 5, Clipstone Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 6BB
• Price: £33
• What's included: access to the immersive event with DJ set, and complimentary cocktails and canapés
• Why we recommend: it perfectly combines a dark, interactive whodunnit with a late-night speakeasy party, complete with food, drinks and a costume contest

Immerse yourself in a gripping whodunnit at Murder, Mayhem & Mystery - Death Among the Shadows, taking over Fitzrovia's atmospheric subterranean cocktail bar, The Lucky Pig. This Halloween, the moody basement den becomes an interactive crime scene filled with shady, roaming suspects who can't be trusted.

Work your way through dark secrets and cryptic clues over bespoke craft cocktails, and arrive in your finest gothic attire for a chance to win a bottle of whiskey. With a welcome drink and hot canapés included in your ticket, plus an afterparty DJ keeping the floor moving until 2:00 AM, it's a standout choice for thrill-seeking detectives.

• Location: Arch 63, Pedley Street, Bethnal Green, E1 5BW
• Price: from £79.50 per person
• What's included: a two-hour experience and a three-course meal
• Why we recommend: this murder mystery train in London is a thrilling, fun time with brilliant actors, fantastic food, and top drinks to match. We think it's a great shout for a date night that's a little bit different 

Sometimes a good ol' murder mystery is a fabulous way to make our brains tick. So why not check out The Murdér Express at Pedley Street Station, an immersive experience involving a case to solve along with a tasty three-course dinner in a train carriage.

Picture this: it's the year 1937, and you've travelled back in time to when Dr Errol Earhart has unearthed the world's most valuable diamond, the Jewel of the Empire. It's being transported to the Von Cleethorpes estate via the Murdér Express, and you just happen to be along for the theatrical ride. Can you catch a killer? There's only one way to find out...

• Location: 5, Clipstone Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 6BB
• Price: £33
• What's included: access to the immersive event with DJ set, and complimentary cocktails and canapés
• Why we recommend: bringing together everyone's favourite themes – 80s, Christmas and murder mysteries – you'll play detective and have an absolute guaranteed hoot at this festive event that isn't afraid of doing things a little differently 

A Very Bonkshire Christmas is a top pick for a quirky festive night out; The Lucky Pig cocktail bar in Fitzrovia is playing host to a bunch of questionable characters who guests will be able to meet and interrogate in order to solve the crime. 

There will be a prize for the best 80s fancy dress, along with 80s tracks played by the DJ to really set the tone. A complimentary cocktail and canapés will also be included with your ticket.

• Location: 15 Bruton Lane, Mayfair, W1J 6JD
• Price: from £62.64 per person
• What's included: a two-hour experience and two cocktails
• Why we recommend: this interactive experience really transports you to the Victorian period, with sinister suspects and delicious cocktails

We all know that Mr Fogg's knows a thing or two about murder mysteries, and they're hosting a special Halloween edition this October. Head to their Mayfair venue to test out your detective skills on a Victorian murder case, where you'll work as a team to crack clues and solve puzzles.

You'll get 60 minutes to interrogate the suspects, drawing your own conclusions about what happened. That's not all, though, as this two-hour session also includes two cocktails per person.

• Location: 15 Bruton Lane, Mayfair, W1J 6JD
• Price: from £64.80 per person
• What's included: a two-hour experience and two cocktails
• Why we recommend: the decor at Mr Fogg's Mayfair is unmatched, but don't be too awestruck by its fabulousness, as a guest has been fatally poisoned, and it's your job to find out who the culprit is

If you fancy your murder mystery with a Victorian twist, then you'll have to head to Mr Fogg's Mayfair residence for this exclusive event, which takes you all the way back to 1873.

You'll be fully involved in solving the crime here, putting your sleuthing skills to the test across a two-hour immersive experience that also includes two exclusive cocktails made with Belvedere and Moët & Chandon per person.

• Location: 8 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 1JN
• Price: £11 per person
• What's included: a welcome drink, the experience and a DJ set to follow
• Why we recommend: this is one of the most affordable picks on our list, and you even get a free drink thrown in

This Halloween, jin The Duke's Head in Putney for a spooky night out with a sinister twist. In this murder mystery experience, you'll have until midnight to find the killer, and you don't want to be the next one to go either.

They're even throwing in a welcome drink in your £11 ticket, before the sleuthing starts. And afterwards, there'll be a DJ to keep the party going.

• Location: begin at Piccadilly Circus, W1J 9HS
• Price: from £21.98 per group
• What's included: a game on your phone 
• Why we recommend: this fun experience prompts you to take to the streets, learning fun facts about London, all while cracking clues; it's pretty hands-on and spectacular for groups 

This outdoor murder mystery experience kicks off at Piccadilly Circus, using a helpful app to guide you through your own adventure.

In teams of two to six, you'll work together to crack codes, find clues and interrogate virtual suspects, solving the murder of a high-profile politician. This can be done any day of the week in your own time, costing as little as £21.98 for the group.

• Location: Royal Lane, UB8 3QP
• Price: £50 per person
• What's included: three course meal and a welcome drink
• Why we recommend: this is a super fun and intriguing experience for those who are looking to get dressed up and lost in an evening of intrigue 

The Red Lion in Hillingdon has announced an immersive Murder Mystery Dinner taking place for one night only. 

The event combines live theatrical performances with a formal dining service, featuring a welcome drink alongside a three-course meal included in the £50 per person ticket price (plus booking fee). The interactive production incorporates live actor interrogations, structured clue distribution, and plot reveals throughout the evening, with advance ticket purchases required for attendance.

• Location: Lower Thames Street, EC3N 4DT
• Price: £125 per person
• What's included: an immersive murder mystery game and a three-course meal
• Why we recommend: not only is the entertainment fantastic here, but the views from the boat are just as enticing

For great food, entertainment and sightseeing all in one event, check out this Murder Mystery Cruise. Setting off from Tower Millennium Pier, you'll get to see some iconic landmarks along the Thames as you go.

Tickets include a delicious three-course meal, as well as an interactive murder mystery story that allows you to play detective.

• Location: W12 Shopping Centre, Shepherd's Bush, W12 8PP
• Price: from £35 per person
• What's included: an immersive, Sherlock Holmes–themed cocktail or afternoon tea mystery experience
• Why we recommend: this is perfect for armchair detectives who like their mysteries shaken, stirred and served with style

If you're on the hunt for a murder mystery experience in London that swaps dusty drawing rooms for a slick West London speakeasy, The Mind Palace deserves a spot at the top of your list. Hidden behind the disguised frontage of Doyle's Opticians, this Sherlock-inspired bar drops you straight into the world of cryptic clues, shadowy villains and brain-teasing challenges, all fuelled by expertly crafted cocktails.

Once inside, you'll find a fully immersive setting packed with nods to famous Sherlock Holmes case files, inviting you to channel your inner detective. The standout experience, The Case of the Poisoned Chalice, tasks you with cracking a brand-new mystery devised by Moriarty's inner circle. Solve a series of cases while crafting your own cocktail, because nothing sharpens deductive skills quite like a well-balanced drink.