Halloween Hotspots

Haute Living’s pick of London’s hautest Halloween events in 2015

ARCHER STREET PRESENTS THRILLER

It’s in true Archer Street style that the Soho bar presents Michael Jackson’s Thriller for this year’s Halloween. Famed for their multi talented staff who both sing AND waiter, Archer Street will put on a musical showdown of a celebration inspired by the infamous 1980s music video.
The sophisticated cocktail bar will be transformed in a glowing graveyard with mini tombstones and scary skeletons lurking in the corners, and for a ghoulish treat, guests will also get to order a special Thriller cocktail. The staff will be dressed in all black with hats and gloves, and MJ himself will even make an appearance with a spooktacular live performance on the night.
Archer Street in Soho is one of the more sophisticated pockets of Soho, being a spacious and elegant bar set over two floors with a 330-person capacity. The upstairs bar features a sophisticated, sultry atmosphere with large French windows, distressed wood panelling and plush velvet stools, while the downstairs bar changes every six months with the recent launch of FESTIVAL – a tribute to great music, free-spirits and midnight dancing and the only place to plan a great escape this season.

Need to know
Saturday 31 October
6pm – LATE
3-4 Archer Street
Soho
London
www.archerstreet.co.uk

BEAVER LODGE INVITES YOU TO BUDDY’S HAUNTED CABIN IN THE WOODS

This Halloween the Jackson Hole inspired nightclub Beaver Lodge, is set to transform from it’s usual warm and cosy atmosphere into a chilling cabin full of ‘spooktacular’ fun, where guests can expect Beavers, Brews and plenty of ‘BOOS’ on Saturday 31 October 2015. Guests can also enjoy Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Cocktails from 10pm till the earlier hours of the morning where the DJ is spinning on the decks to play a spine chilling set. Other entertainment will feature Sinister Buddy’s cursed cousin ‘X’ the mystical magician. Dressing up on the scariest night of the year is highly encouraged to all our partygoers. Even though not quite located in the Wild Wild West of Wyoming, Beaver Lodge is in the heart of London’s prestigious South West neighbourhood of Chelsea. We hear the wicked witches of Chelsea are getting Beaver Fever…

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Beaver Lodge Halloween Party
Saturday 31 October
10pm – 2:30am
266 Fulham Road
Chelsea
London
SW10 9EL
www.beaverlodge-london.com

EL PATRON CELEBRATES DAY OF THE DEAD WITH NEW MENU OF INSECT TACOS

Calling all daredevils – guests of El Patron are in for an extra special treat this Halloween as the Mexican bar & kitchen marks the Day of the Dead and their first birthday, with a one-off menu, featuring a bespoke selection of Insect Tacos & Cocktails.
A delicacy in Mexico set to challenge even the bravest at heart, diners can sample dishes such as dried worms, marinated cockroaches and glazed scorpions all served on soft corn tortillas with various spices and toppings. Think chilli dried worm tacos with fresh coriander and chunky guacamole, washed down with a Cricket Luchador, made with Mango Margarita, a kick of Jalapeño infused Aretto Blanco, Mango Chillies, Lime and garnished with Crickets.
As evening falls and the cockroach cocktails kicks in, the vibrant restaurant will turn up the heat with their renowned house band, Truly Meadly Deeply playing a selection of Latino classics and top hits. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their most fearless outfits and there will also be face painters circulating the room on the night.

Need to know
31 October
5pm – LATE
141 Upper Richmond Road
Putney
SW15 2TX
www.elpatronlondon.com

MAGGIE’S CELEBRATES THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD

Send in the paramedics, as this Halloween Maggie’s is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Return of The Living Dead, a perfect fit for Chelsea’s 80s hotspot where guests can look forward to a fun, funky and frightful night. Expect sexy and scary Zombies, brains and plenty of gore while guests rave to the grave. The Maggie’s bar staff will be dressed up as their favourite spooky characters and guests are encouraged to follow suit. while enjoying Belvedere Vodka Creepy Cocktails being served by Maggie’s ghouls and ghosts until the wee hours of the morning.
Maggie’s is owned and operated by The Inception Group whose founders are dynamic duo Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling. Maggie’s is named after 1980s Prime-Minister – turned – icon Maggie Thatcher, club-goers can hear her famous speeches playing in the loos, while Thatcher memorabilia views for space on the walls along with other iconic 80s images and paraphernalia form A Team action men to A-Ha platinum discs. The music is a mixture of classics from the 1980s, and stars from the era play regular DJ sets.

Need to know
Maggie’s Halloween Party
Saturday 31 October
10pm-close
329 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9QL
www.maggies-club.com

THE MANSION HALLOWEEN BALL

This Halloween, Baron Vrykolakas will again be hosting one of the most anticipated and exhilarating events of the season as the Mansion London returns to a secret London location with their annual Halloween Ball.
Renowned among London’s top partygoers for their unmissable, addictive parties and sexy crowd, The Mansion London will – on Saturday 31 October – fill a private underground venue in Holborn with their most beautiful guests, featuring their most spectacular program yet.
Spread over two floors, resident DJ Joffrey Bogart, DJ Fabrizia and DJ Hatim will be playing a top selection of house music, electro tracks, Ibiza anthems and R&B all night long. The talented percussionist, Nahini will be adding to it all with his electrical djembe beats, while the amazing vocalist, Sofia Di Vuano aka The Little Mistress will be joining in with her soulful and powerful voice, bringing guests out in goose bumps… Other acts will include, two sinfully sexy dancing devils, and Cate Cassi Brick, one of the most famous human statues in the country.
The famous psychic, Erica Maxwell will also be making an appearance on the night, performing free tarot readings to those who dare, while an exclusive art exhibition by Argentum Gallery will display a mysterious painting from Miranda Morley. A truly talented team of make-up artists will also be circulating the building, transforming guests into their most terrifying alter egos, and in true Mansion style, VJ Dalton will project a selection of terrifying, vintage horror movies until early morning hours…

Need to know
Saturday 31 October
9pm – 3am
For tickets and further info, visit www.themansionlondon.com