14 Ways To Seize The Day (Of The Dead)
While we’re off being mugged by trick-or-treaters or else dashing around on low-rent broomsticks celebrating American import Halloween, the Mexicans are doing things properly with Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The celebration is far more wholesome than Halloween, falling on All Souls Day and celebrating life while honouring those who have died. And they drink loads of tequila for it. What’s not to love?
Sexy Fish
Berkeley Square hot spot Sexy Fish is, it turns out, scary as well as sexy. And when it comes to Día de los Muertos the restaurant has partnered with The House of Suntory to give the Sexy Fish annual Halloween party a Day of the Dead twist. Expect an immersive dining experience like no other, with cocktails featuring Japanese spirits while surrounded by an array of acrobats, dancers and vocal artists performing in a show specially created for the restaurant and decked out in Day of the Dead-themed costumes which will be inspired by the restaurant’s most iconic characters.
Friday 1st November
Where: Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BR, UK
Website: www.sexyfish.com
Santo Remedio
London Bridge Mexican Santo Remedio will be doling out complimentary Margaritas to anyone dining in fancy dress this Día de los Muertos. Although not specified, we’re assuming they’re hoping for Day of the Dead outfits, so if you happen to be fine wandering the streets with a skull painted across your face then head down for dinner. (the offer is also available on their bottomless brunch, but given this comes with bottomless Margaritas anyway…)
Saturday 2nd November
Where: Santo Remedio, 152 Tooley Street, London Bridge, SE1 2TU
Website: www.santoremedio.co.uk
100 Wardour St
For the week or so around the start of November, the Atrium at Soho’s 100 Wardour Street will be covered in traditional Día de los Muertos marigolds and calaveras (those iconic Mexican skulls) to celebrate their bespoke Patrón Día de Muertos cocktail menu.
Doubling down on the excitement, the venue will throw a special Day of the Dead brunch on Saturday 2nd November.
Tuesday 22nd October until Sunday 10th November
Where: 100 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 0TN, United Kingdom
Website: www.100wardourst.com
The Perception at W London
Ultimate party givers Candypants have teamed up with W Hotel London to put together a Día de los Muertos brunch, with tickets including one main dish from the W Brunch menu, an unlimited pancake and waffle station with 90 mins of bottomless Frosé & Prosecco and, most importantly, access to the after-party.
Saturday 2nd November
Where: 10 Wardour Street, Leicester Square, London, W1D 6QF, United Kingdom
Website: www.candypants.events
Oblix at The Shard
Día de los Muertos will peak at Oblix at The Shard quite literally. The highest Day of the Dead party in the country will kick off at the sky scraper in partnership with ultra-premium tequila and mezcal brand Casamigos. With a Yuzu cocktail on arrival, guests will enter a transformed Oblix ready for an evening of live entertainers and performers, a freakish step and repeat photo wall, outrageous outfits (wear something lamboyant). The whole event will be soundtracked by DJ Tony.
Friday 1st November
Where: The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, Borough, SE1 9RY
Website: Get tickets here...
Mr Fox
You know who always gets left out of Día de los Muertos celebrations? Dogs, that’s who. Well not at Croydon’s Mr Fox. Welcome to Day of the Dog. The immersive Day of the Dead celebration will celebrate dogs with games, mariachi music, free face-painting (for the humans, obviously) and a chance to stay in the spirit of the Día de los Muertos by bringing photos of deceased dogs and adding them to the altar. You can also bring your dead dog’s favourite food or toys to complete the celebration. Nuts, yes, but nevertheless special.
Where: 34 Surrey Street, Croydon, CR0 1RJ
Website: Get tickets here...
If you’d rather celebrate Halloween (or, even better, also celebrate Halloween) then check out our suggestions here…
