Fun Ways To Spend This Halloween Weekend
We’ve got the perfect range of exciting ways to spend this weekend, whether you’re planning to get all dressed up for Halloween, or you’re keen to try out a new Sunday roast, a beauty pop-up or visit a new restaurant. Here are our picks on how to spend this weekend:
Explore the Laithwaites Wine Festival
The iconic RHS Lawrence Hall in Westminster will transform into a vibrant celebration of wine from 31st October to 2nd November, marking the 43rd edition of Laithwaites Wine Festival. At the event, you can meet winemakers from across the globe while sampling more than 350 wines, along with an impressive selection of fizz, beers, and spirits. If you’re keen on your wine or looking to find the perfect bottle for your Christmas table, this is the place to be.
where: Lawrence Hall, Westminster
website: www.laithwaites.co.uk
Book the ultimate whisky tour
To celebrate The Grand Sumo Tournament’s return to London, leading Japanese whisky brand Hibiki has teamed up with some of the city’s top bars and bartenders to create a range of limited edition cocktails that you can experience on a whisky tour of London. Drawing on the spirit of sumo and Japan’s deep-rooted traditions of craft and ceremony, each cocktail tells its own story, reflecting the meticulous artistry that sits at the heart of Japanese whisky culture. The result? The ultimate whisky tour.
where: across london
website: www.suntoryroyalalberthall.splashthat.com
Check out this new restaurant opening
If you’re keen on travelling out of London this weekend, head to Emberwood, a new restaurant in Bath that’s just been added to the most recent edition of the Michelin Guide. Helmed by the team behind London’s Dorian in Notting Hill and Julie’s in Holland Park, the restaurant is set in one of the city’s most iconic Georgian addresses, the Francis Hotel and you can look forward to open-fire cooking and a meticulously crafted seasonal menu.
where: No. 5 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HH
website: www.emberwoodbath.com
Visit this immersive cocktail bar
Visit Hexmoor for a night out that’s anything but ordinary – we’re talking dark magic, smoking mystical cocktails, Insta-worthy costumes, and pure wizarding fun. It’s London’s hottest new immersive experience, created by the masterful team behind the much-loved Alcotraz and Moonshine Saloon. Whether you need a spellbinding first date location or a theatrical night out with friends, it’s the ideal spot to visit this Halloween.
where: Unit 11, 127 Hackney Rd, London E2 8GY
website: www.hexmoor.co.uk
Enjoy a staycation at
One Aldwych
From the moment guests arrive, the mood is set with a dramatic Halloween-inspired floral installation by resident florist Mark Siredzuk. Inside, the Lobby Bar continues the celebration with inventive seasonal cocktails like the Dia de Disco, a spirited blend of Código 1530 Rosa tequila, pineapple shrub, white port, basil and jalapeno, and the 0% Scream Queen, an alcohol-free alternative. During half term, the hotel also hosts its own Witching Hour, where little guests are invited to explore the hotel and collect treats from the friendly team.
where: 1 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BZ
website: www.onealdwych.com
The mood is set at One Aldwych with a dramatic Halloween-inspired floral installation.
Head to TOKii for an omakase experience
Indulge in TOKii’s opulent Omakase Experience, where you can expect exquisite sushi, sashimi, and Robata-grilled delicacies. It’s the ideal weekend dinner when you have lots of time to relax and enjoy your food. The sushi chef will prepare an 11-course sushi tasting menu to create a culinary journey across Japan, showcasing a variety of flavours and techniques.
where: 50 Great Cumberland Pl, Marble Arch, London W1H 7FD
website: www.tokii.co.uk
Attend the Voices of Palestine Festival
The Voices of Palestine Festival is set to be a vibrant celebration of Palestinian culture, arts, and heritage, in support of the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music, a Palestinian music conservatory. From a Palestinian film panel to performances by the group, Gazelle, to dabke dances from the Nabad Troupe, there’s lots to explore, plus there will be art exhibitions and a series of talks and discussions.
where: 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG
website: www.kingsplace.co.uk
Try this new Sunday roast
Marylebone’s new neighbourhood spot, Fire & Wine by Boxcar, has launched Sunday Feasts – a reimagining of the traditional Sunday roast through the lens of open-fire cooking. Begin with small plates like charred tiger prawns with lemongrass and chilli, pressed rabbit with grape mustard and tarragon, while mains are rooted in tradition but bring a fresh twist to the classic roast. Mains include grilled corn-fed chicken with perfectly crisp skin and a fiery sauce, or dry-aged picanha, seared, carved for the table to share, and served with classic sauce espagnole.
where: 23 New Quebec St, W1H 7SD
website: www.boxcar.co.uk
Marylebone’s new neighbourhood spot, Fire & Wine by Boxcar, has launched Sunday Feasts.
Check out this Halloween-themed DJ night
On November 1st, 100 Wardour Street will transform into a twisted circus of thrills, chills, and spine-tingling beats where you can expect phantoms and performers to be roaming free. DJ sets will spin eerie and electrifying tracks all night, and there will be some bewitching signature cocktails to keep you dancing along with twisted circus décor and surprises lurking around every corner.
where: 100 Wardour St, London, W1F 0TL
website: www.100wardourst.com
Head to South Bank for a classic British meal
From film and theatre to music and art, the South Bank is always alive with culture and entertainment to suit everyone. After a stroll along the Thames, stop in at Skylon to take in the stunning riverside views and enjoy their seasonal British menu – we’d recommend going for a shepherd’s pie. It’s the ideal spot for a lovely family meal this weekend.
where: Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX
website: www.skylon-restaurant.co.uk
Explore Bicester Village’s charitable new pop-up
Open till 20th November, Bicester Village is hosting a curated edit of over 200 luxury, contemporary, and vintage pieces hand-selected by fashion editor, Bay Garnett. The pop-up is part of Bicester’s DO GOOD charitable programme, supporting Smart Works, and this year marks the first collaboration with Bay, with 100% of proceeds going to help empower women into employment.
where: Bicester OX26 6WD
website: www.thebicestercollection.com
Bicester Village is hosting a curated edit of over 200 luxury, contemporary, and vintage pieces.
Take the family to Fulham Pier
Head to South West London’s hottest riverside destination, Fulham Pier, for a Halloween celebration that has something for everyone in the family. Until 2nd November, explore Halloween at the Pier for the ultimate family day that can take you from arts and crafts to creepy-crawly encounters with snakes and spiders. Plus, there will be costume parades, a trick-or-treat trail, lots of themed food and drink and even some scary films to watch.
where: Fulham Pier, London, SW6 6HH
website: www.fulhampier.com
Book this luxe date night spot
House of Ming is the perfect spot for a weekend date night – there are even “love booths” where the staff can help you make any occasion even more special and romantic. The menu is inspired by Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine, and highlights include the gorgeous assortment of dimsums, small plates like crispy spinach, wontons and golden-fried prawns to start, and mains like steamed seabass, Sichuan wok-fried chilli chicken and more.
where: 54 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF
website: www.houseofming.co.uk
Check out this immersive quiz experience
Step up your weekend game this October with a trip to Quiz Room London, an immersive experience where you and your friends can become contestants in your own private gameshow. Think quick-fire trivia, buzzer battles, and crazy competition. Plus, for Halloween, there’s a special, over-18 horror movie quiz dripping with horror nostalgia – we’re talking slashers, jump scares, and cult classics. If you’ve got the guts, grab your team and face the scariest quiz the team has ever unleashed.
where: 19, 25 Bell Ln, London E1 7LA
website: www.quiz-room.co.uk
