Pop-Up Halloween Cocktail Bar is Haunting Covent Garden This October
The team behind Miracle at Henrietta Christmas pop-up, Experimental Group, has opened their first Halloween pop-up bar on Russell Street.
The Haunting on Russell Street
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Salute to the sinister and enter The Haunting pop-up Halloween bar if you dare!
No. 9 Russell Street (right next to Balthazar) has been transformed into an immersive Halloween dread – and if you’ve ever visited Experimental Group’s Miracle at Henrietta, you know the décor is nothing like ordinary.
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Upon your arrival a giant gargoyle greets you at the entrance. After meeting your host, you’ll be guided through among thick cobwebs, flickering lights, creepy clowns and moving skeletons to your table or the bar counter.
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Long tables covered with black tablecloths stretch through the room. An eerie portrait of a young girl transforms into a haunting otherworldly creature in front of your eyes.
Black candles flickering nervously on the tables, and you suddenly sense something moving on the corner. A half skeleton looks straight into your eyes and invites you for a drink.
Creepy Cocktails
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You sit on the counter and view the menu which offers unsettling drinks, such as ‘What Lies Beneath’, ‘Poison Apple’, ‘Liquid Lobotomy’ and ‘Clown Pear-Anoia’.
You have a weird gut feeling but order your drinks anyway. Soon the bartender serves them with a creepy grin.
You look at your drinks, and they’re served in a creepy clown head, and a witch’s cauldron.
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You notice something behind the clown vessel. It looks like an old doll. Her pale blue glassy eyes are giving you the feeling that she can see through you. You’re not sure, but if though you’ve just seen her moving a bit. That’s your third drink. Cheers to the night!
Creepy Bites
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Feeling peckish?
Sink your fangs into some light bites, such as charcoal mini vegan burgers, nuts, olives or chilli cauliflower tempura.
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Satisfy your inner carnivore with chicken tenders with black garlic aioli or charcoal mini beef burgers.
Craving for something sweet? Let temptation win and order a spiced pumpkin tart or indulge in some chocolate scary brownies.
Private Events
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Looking for the perfect haunted place for your next private event with your ghouls and witches?
Don’t be scared to send an email to [email protected] to discuss all the spooky details, including your bespoke menu and cocktails.
Practical Info
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Address
The Haunting | 9 Russell St, Covent Garden, WC2B 5HZ
(A 3-minute walk from Covent Garden station | Piccadilly line)
Opening Times
1st October – 1st November 2026
Mon – Fri: 4pm – 12:30am
Sat: 12pm – 12:30am
Sun: 12pm – 12am
Booking
Book your table on The Haunting’s official website.
Note: this is an adult-only experience!
Ready for your next adventure? BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness has just opened for the spooky season. Showcasing meticulously preserved real human specimen, the exhibition explores how the human body works and how different emotions, such as happiness influence our system.
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