Murder Mystery Events In London

The whodunnit night is alive and well in London, giving the city's curious folk a night of immersive terror and tricky clues that they'll never forget. From three-course dinners surrounded by deceit (and really good drinks), to theatical Victorian gin parlours home to peculiar crimes, there's a lot to get your sleuthing selves stuck into in the capital.

So, where do you find the best? Right here on DesignMyNight. Check out our recommendations for the best murder mystery events in London. Just remember... it's not who you think it is.

Our Guide To Murder Mystery Experiences In London

Last edited by Marcus Sanigar

Last updated on 4th February 2026




Murder Mystery Experience - London

@ I'm Puzzled on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026

  • 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.

Jury Games

  • Location: 107 Leadenhall Street, City of London, EC3A 4AF
  • Price: from £45.43 per person
  • What's included: a 90-minute immersive experience
  • Why we recommend: ever thought you're really good at sussing people out? This game is your chance to put your skills to the test

Looking for the best murder mystery London has to offer? Jury Games is hosting a bunch of unique events where you'll interact with live actors, working together to evaluate physical evidence and unpick a labyrinth of clues, working as a team to come to a verdict.

You'll find yourself summoned to a trial and having to interrogate the defendant yourselves with one goal in mind: can you uncover the truth and stay on the right side of the law? 

Victorian Murder Mystery

@ Mr Fogg's Residence on Saturday 7th February 2026 and 39 other Saturdays

  • 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.

MURDER, MAYHEM & MYSTERY The Lucky Pig Cocktail Bar

@ The Lucky Pig Fitzrovia on Fri, 20th Mar 2026 @ 19:00 - 2:00

  • Location: 5 Clipstone Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 6BB
  • Price: £33 per person
  • What's included: an immersive murder mystery game and a welcome drink
  • Why we recommend: the perfect place to solve crime over cocktails and dance celebration until the early hours

A body has been found on the smoky streets of Soho and it's up to you to find out whodunnit. As you interrogate suspects and follow clues to catch the Soho Strangler, you'll sip on cocktails and listen to the sounds of live music.

With the case cracked, DJs will be behind the decks to help you celebrate all the way through to 2am. Tickets to this night of murder and mystery are just £33.

The Murdér Express Part Deux -Jewel Of The Empire

@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026

  • 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...

The Mind Palace

  • 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.