Where To Go For Haunting Halloween Treats In London
Halloween is just around the corner and with it brings a host of freaky festivities across London to spook ourselves silly. When we’re not busy watching our favourite Halloween films or attending an epic Halloween bash, we’ll be popping into the London bars brewing up haunting food, from Halloween cocktails to devilish desserts, to stick our fangs into. From creepy concoctions to spooky sweet treats, this is the Halloween food and drink you need on your radar.
STK Strand
For Halloween weekend at STK, prepare for spine-tingling entertainment, wicked dancers, Patrón cocktails, and signature dishes crafted to chill. Celebrate with limited-edition cocktails crafted with the finest Patrón Tequila, including the Undead Elixir and Potion à la Patrón. For dessert, the Black Forest Graveyard offers a hauntingly rich mix of chocolate ganache, mascarpone mousse, and raspberry.
where: STK Strand, ME London, 336-337, Strand, London, WC2R 1HA
website: www.stksteakhouse.com
The Ivy Collection
From 25th October, The Ivy Collection restaurants will be serving up a wickedly delicious dessert. The Emerald City Apple is a chilled apple parfait perched on a golden blondie bed with milk foam, accompanied by a raspberry coulis. Complete with a green witch’s hand and a cloud of candy floss, the dessert is an indulgent treat this Halloween.
The Emerald City Apple will be available in all The Ivy Collection restaurants from 25th October to 2nd November, while The Original Ivy (West Street, London) will serve The Emerald City Apple on October 31st only.
where: across london
website: www.ivycollection.com
Hexmoor
If you’re into taking Halloween seriously, a visit to the newly opened Hexmoor sounds like just the thing. This wizarding prison-themed immersive cocktail bar is getting extra spooky this Halloween with notorious dark arts wizards roaming their cells, and magical special effects creating a seriously cool vibe. The mixologists will create some fabulous bespoke cocktails for you when you arrive, that you can enjoy while you find yourself in the middle of the wizarding world’s scariest sorcerers.
where: Unit 11, 127 Hackney Rd, London E2 8GY
website: www.hexmoor.co.uk
Peggy Porschen
The cutest Halloween treats out there, Peggy Porschen is the pinkest haunted house in town this Halloween. We’re a bit obsessed with this years Peggy’s classic chocolate heaven cupcakes, updated for the season with a cheeky little sugar ghost character, a mini meringue kiss and sprinkles. Buy a box of these for the perfect Halloween treat for someone special.
Where: Multiple Locations
Website: www.peggyporschen.com
One Aldwych
Visit One Aldwych to marvel at the incredible Halloween display here, and while you’re around, place an order for the new Disco Bones cocktail, a basil margarita featuring Código 1530 Rosa and the accompanying 0% Scream Queen.
Younger guests are invited to trick or treat their way around the hotel, so there’s something for everyone to stay entertained this Halloween.
where: 1 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BZ
website: www.onealdwych.com
Brasserie of Light
Brasserie of Light has transformed into Brasserie of Fright this year with a special menu, spooky desserts and cocktails, plus two immersive nights of entertainment, which are going with the Phantom of the Opera theme.
Available till 2nd November, the themed specials include a creamy dark chocolate torte, topped with pistachio feuilletine, raspberry sauce and rose petals, complete with a white chocolate mask from the Phantom himself.
where: 400 Oxford St, Duke St, London W1A 1AB
website: www.brasserie-of-light.co.uk
Swingers
Swingers West End is serving up a selection of limited-edition cocktails for Halloween. Enjoy signature creations like the Mermaid’s Curse and Smoky Sour, or for those under 18, the Monster Mash is the perfect choice. Enjoy your drinks while taking in crazy golf, retro carnival games or try your luck at the Trick or Treat prize wheel or check out the 3D Halloween photo podium for a hauntingly good time.
Swingers West End is serving up a selection of limited-edition cocktails.
where: 8 Brown’s Buildings, London EC3A 8AL
website: www.swingers.club/uk
Fulham Pier
Fulham Pier has a great selection of themed eats that can take you from pizza at Slice & Dice to toffee apple crumble, toffee apples and Halloween biscuits at Dessert Cart, a pumpkin-spiced smashed burger at Fat Pickle, Halloween cupcakes and pumpkin tarts at Kiss the Hippo.
Fulham Pier has a great selection of themed eats this Halloween.
where: Fulham Pier, london, SW6 6HH
website: www.fulhampier.com
The Hummingbird Bakery
This October, indulge in The Hummingbird Bakery’s sinister Halloween sweets and fantastically spooky designs. This year’s specials include the Bleeding Beauty Heart Cake with two layers of red velvet sponge, masked and finished with classic cream cheese frosting and topped with isomalt “glass shards” and red food colouring blood splatters.
Or go for the Halloween cupcake selection box, which has a mixed selection of chocolate, vanilla and red velvet topped with Halloween-themed decorations and sprinkles.
Where: Multiple Locations
Website: www.hummingbirdbakery.com
Harry’s
Visit Harry’s this Halloween to try the Witches Cauldron dessert. An elaborate vanilla panna cotta with blackberries and hazelnut croccante, with a chocolate spiderweb and glowing green light, this one is one of those dishes that you just have to ‘gram.
where: across london
website: www.harrysdolcevita.com
