This Halloween, Londoners can expect a series of unforgettable nights across the capital, as much-loved venues transform into immersive playgrounds of fright and delight. From West London to Canary Wharf, Victoria to Angel, and Brixton in between, each destination promises its own take on the season’s biggest party – with DJs, dancing, themed décor and plenty of tricks (and treats) along the way.

At The Prince in West Brompton, Halloween takes over across an entire weekend. On Halloween night, their regular R&B night ‘After Dark’ is going to the spooky side, with a Halloween special that’s anything but ordinary. The drinks will be flowing and the DJs are going late. What’s more, the ‘Famous First Words’ singing game show hosted by Tim and Grendle is returning in a Halloween edition – bringing laughs, sing-along chaos and a chance to show off vocal talents. On Saturday, The Prince’s sprawling garden pub will be reborn as the Havana haunted mansion. Guests can kick off the afternoon with a bottomless brunch filled with Havana Club cocktails, prosecco, mimosas or coronas. As night falls, the party intensifies and the venue’s famous indoor-outdoor space will become the backdrop to a high-energy dancefloor and frightfully fun live DJs.

For East Londoners, Pergola on the Wharf is the destination of choice. The rooftop venue is giving its much-loved Pergola Lates series a terrifying twist with Murder on the Dancefloor on Halloween night. Expect immersive Halloween styling, themed cocktails and sets from DJs who will keep the dancefloor moving until midnight. The spacious rooftop setting, already a favourite for after-work socials and late-night adventures, will be decked out with chilling touches, making it the perfect place to gather friends for a Halloween night to remember in the heart of Canary Wharf. And fear not – the fun will roll into Saturday too, with a Saturday night party bringing the same Pergola potions and dancefloor pulses!

The 411 in Angel is leaning into the chaos of Wall Street with its tongue-in-cheek ‘Nightmare on Wall Street’ takeover on Wednesday 29th. Guests can expect a night of market crashes as their drinks menu becomes a live stock market, with petrifying potions, killer DJs and the notorious ‘Werewolf of Wall Street’ presiding over the evening, with a £100 bar tab to giveaway to one lucky winner. On Halloween itself, the venue’s signature On Repeat R&B night gets a spooky makeover, keeping the R&B beats it’s known for with DJ Annis Katrina, whilst dimming the lights and dialling up the horror all the way to 2am. And because Halloween shouldn’t end at midnight, The 411 also has a Cowgirls & Cocktails brunch on Saturday 1st – think wicked DJs, live music, boot-stomping beats, 90 minutes of killer cocktails and a wild vibe.

Down in Victoria, The Palm House will turn up the heat with its own party. Bringing together vibrant décor, high-energy DJs and a generous serving of tequila cocktails, the venue promises a Halloween night filled with flavour and flair. Get started with ‘Te-killa & Tacos’ – 90 minutes of punchy Tequila Cocktails, from Sweet & Sour Palomas to scarily good Margs, whilst sinking your teeth into a fully loaded Taco platter. With its buzzing atmosphere and central location, The Palm House is the ideal spot for those who want a bit more treat than trick this spooky season.

And finally, Pergola Brixton will close out the line-up with back-to-back events across the weekend. Halloween night will welcome a special ‘Freaky Friday Lates’, where R&B DJs, creative cocktails and a lively dancefloor set the tone for a spooktastic evening. On Saturday, the venue will go all-in with its Halloween Party, transforming into a buzzing, hub of music and dancing. Costumes are welcome and the drinks will be flowing at this spine-tingling celebration.

So whether you’re seeking a bottomless brunch of horrors, a sinister dancefloor takeover, or a tequila-fuelled fiesta, there’s a Halloween happening to match every mood.