Murder Mystery Dinner Party Dublin
[Updated: September 2026]
A memorable dinner is about more than what is on the plate. Our murder mystery games add entertainment, intrigue and plenty of conversation to dining events in Dublin. From a small dinner party to a bustling restaurant function, guests can enjoy delicious food while becoming suspects, detectives and investigators for the night.
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Dinner Party Quick Guide
- Boxed murder mystery games delivered straight to your dinner location in Dublin
- Instant downloads
- Small or large groups
- Run at home or in any venue
- Most are self hosted, but you will need a host for large events
- See our full list of murder mystery games here
- Small group "Dinner Edition" games 4 to 6, 7 to 10 people
- Medium group "Premium Edition" games 9 to 15, 16 to 30 people
- Large group "Premium Edition" games 31 to 60, 61 to 120, 121 to 300, 301 to 600 people
- Any mix of male, female or gender neutral players
What is a murder mystery dinner?
A murder mystery dinner is the perfect recipe for food lovers who enjoy a little intrigue with their meal. Guests dine together while participating in a fictional murder investigation filled with secrets, clues and suspicious characters. The mystery unfolds alongside the food, creating an interactive restaurant style experience from appetiser through to dessert.
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★★★★★ We had so much fun. Super easy to host and extremely interactive. Can’t wait to host the next one.
Murder mystery games designed for dinner parties
Our murder mystery games take dinner entertainment to another level by making every guest part of the story. While enjoying delicious food, drinks and dessert, participants can question characters, uncover clues and develop their own theories. It is a wonderfully interactive way to enjoy a meal without sacrificing the relaxed pleasure of dining together.
- Every dinner guest can become part of the crime while enjoying a delicious meal.
- A simple presenter guide takes the stress out of hosting the mystery dinner.
- No special performance skills are required to enjoy the interactive experience.
- The game works alongside restaurant dining, private dinners and different guest numbers.
- Guests can eat, drink, investigate clues and solve the mystery without seeing the outcome.
Popular dinner party activities in Dublin
Murder Mystery Dinner at Home
Give your next dinner party a deliciously dangerous twist with a murder mystery at home in Dublin. Set a beautiful dining table, serve tempting food and let the characters, clues and accusations unfold throughout the meal. Your guests can enjoy a fantastic feast while attempting to solve the crime.
- Serve up delicious food with a side of mystery
- Turn your home into an exciting dinner venue
- Enjoy every course while hunting for clues
- Give guests a fun alternative to restaurant dining
- Make your next meal truly unforgettable
Small and Large Group Dinners
Whether your guest list is small and intimate or large and lively, a murder mystery dinner in Dublin can turn mealtime into entertainment. Enjoy a delicious menu, restaurant style dining and plenty of intriguing characters while the mystery unfolds. Guests can eat, drink, investigate and enjoy every surprising moment.
- Enjoy delicious food with interactive mystery entertainment
- Make small group dinners exciting and memorable
- Turn large group restaurant dinners into thrilling experiences
- Keep guests entertained throughout every dinner course
- Combine great food, drinks and mystery
North of Dublin
Turn a table full of hungry diners into a room full of detectives. Restaurants and venues north of Dublin can offer their own murder mystery dinners, creating a unique evening of food, drinks, clues and entertainment that guests will remember.
- Enjoy delicious murder mystery dining near you
- Experience restaurant entertainment with a deadly twist
- Combine your favourite meal with mystery and intrigue
- Dine with friends while hunting for clues
- Make your next dinner party wonderfully mysterious
Corporate Work Dinner
After a busy conference in Dublin, give your guests something far more exciting than an ordinary restaurant dinner. A murder mystery dinner combines delicious food, refreshing drinks and interactive entertainment in one memorable corporate event. Settle around the table, enjoy each course and watch the investigation unfold throughout the evening.
- Turn a conference dinner into unforgettable entertainment
- Enjoy fantastic food while investigating suspicious characters
- Give corporate functions an engaging dining experience
- Keep guests entertained throughout every delicious course
- Combine business dining with mystery and intrigue
East of Dublin
Make your next dinner service a little more sinister. Restaurants east of Dublin can offer their own murder mystery dinners, transforming a meal into an engaging evening of food, conversation, suspicious characters and crime solving.
- Explore murder mystery restaurants east of Dublin
- Enjoy delicious dining with a deadly twist
- Discover exciting food and mystery experiences
- Dine with friends while investigating suspicious characters
- Make your next meal wonderfully mysterious
West of Dublin
Make dinner service a little more sinister. Restaurants west of Dublin can offer their own murder mystery dinners, transforming a meal into an engaging evening of food, conversation, suspicious characters and crime solving.
- Discover murder mystery dinners west of Dublin
- Enjoy delicious food with thrilling mystery entertainment
- Find restaurants offering exciting mystery dining
- Dine, drink and investigate around the table
- Turn your next meal into an unforgettable experience
South of Dublin
Imagine your diners enjoying every course while trying to identify a murderer at the table. Restaurants south of Dublin can offer their own murder mystery dinners, combining their food and hospitality with an entertaining evening of investigation and intrigue.
- Enjoy a delicious mystery dinner south of Dublin
- Discover restaurants with murder mystery entertainment
- Dine, drink and investigate throughout the evening
- Enjoy great food alongside thrilling mystery fun
- Find your next memorable dining experience
Central Dublin
Why serve an ordinary dinner when you can serve up a mystery? Restaurants in central Dublin can offer their own murder mystery dinners, turning their dining experience into an interactive evening of food, drinks, conversation and crime solving.
- Discover murder mystery dinners in central Dublin
- Enjoy delicious food with interactive mystery entertainment
- Find restaurants offering exciting mystery dining experiences
- Dine, drink and investigate around the table
- Turn your next meal into an unforgettable evening
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- Established reputation since 1990
- Immediate download access
- Express delivery options
- Premium game experience
- Support available in Dublin
The game has been designed so the host can participate rather than simply oversee the event.
Groups of all sizes can enjoy the challenge and excitement of a murder mystery party.
Delivery Options
You can access your games in 2 main formats:
- Boxed: Receive a professionally printed game package delivered to Dublin in 7 to 8 business days.
- Downloadable: Enjoy immediate access to our powerful online murder mystery game system.
Why choose murder mystery dinner parties in Dublin?
- Serve up an unforgettable dinner experience with mystery at the heart of the menu.
- Enjoy restaurant style dining while guests become suspects in an entertaining fictional crime.
- Clues, accusations and suspicious conversations provide a thrilling accompaniment to every course.
- Guests can share information and investigate the mystery while enjoying delicious food and drinks.
- The interactive format creates memorable moments around the dining table from start to finish.
- Finish the evening by revealing theories, discussing the clues and discovering the murderer.
How do I host a murder mystery dinner party in Dublin?
What could be better than great food followed by a murder? Combine a delicious dinner with an interactive mystery and you have an evening packed with flavour, fun and suspicion. Here are six simple steps for hosting your murder mystery dinner in Dublin.
- Choose your murder mystery game – Pick a game that matches your number of diners, venue and preferred dinner party style.
- Choose your mystery host – Present the game yourself, nominate a willing guest or colleague, or bring in a professional murder mystery presenter.
- Book the perfect dining space – Your event could take place around the family dining table, in a restaurant, private room, function venue or office dining area.
- Send the invitations – Gather your diners, provide the event details and prepare everyone to arrive ready to play their suspicious characters.
- Prepare the food and atmosphere – Plan your menu, drinks, tableware, decorations and costumes so the dining experience feels like a special occasion.
- Serve up the mystery – Enjoy dinner while guests exchange clues, interrogate suspects, uncover secrets and attempt to identify the killer.
Ready to plan your murderous dinner party in Dublin?
Choose one of our murder mystery games below and start planning an unforgettable dinner party experience for your guests.
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FAQ
What food works best for a murder mystery party?
Finger foods or buffets work best, as they allow guests to eat while interacting and solving the mystery. If you want a full meal we strongly recommend you play the game before or after dinner.
What different types of murder mystery games do you have?
- Download – Instant download. You print the game materials yourself; nothing is shipped.
- Boxed Game – A professionally printed game delivered to your door, ready to play.
- Premium Edition – An interactive, high-energy murder mystery party game for 6 to 120 players. Requires a friend or professional host to run the event. These games are designed for maximum fun, featuring team-based play, games, and light-hearted activities. One guest becomes the victim and another the murderer, while everyone works together in teams to solve the crime. The “victim” remains involved throughout, adding to the experience. Available in packs for 2–60 or 2–120 players. Choose download or boxed format.
- Dinner Edition – Ideal for smaller groups of 4 to 8 players. A simple, self-run game designed to be played around the dinner table. The host can also participate.
- Custom Edition (Boxed) – A fully customised murder mystery game created for your group size and delivered as a printed boxed set.
- Custom Edition (Download) – A downloadable game with extensive customisation. Choose your own details such as characters, setting, and murder weapon, and receive a tailored set of game materials.
- Virtual Edition – Designed for online play via Zoom, Teams, or similar platforms. Requires a friend or professional host to facilitate.
- Mega Edition – Created for very large groups of over 120 players. Requires a friend or professional host.
- Theatrical Edition – A scripted murder mystery performed in front of an audience. Requires 10 to 20 volunteer actors.
- Time Travel Games – A non-murder experience set in a specific historical period. Requires a friend or professional host.
- Kid's Edition – A non-murder mystery game designed specifically for children. Requires a friend or professional host.
- Party Games – A range of themed party games covering different styles and occasions.
How long does a murder mystery dinner party typically take?
Most dinner games run between 2 to 2.5 hours, which aligns perfectly with a standard two or three-course restaurant meal service.
How does a murder mystery dinner work alongside meal service?
The game is structured to run smoothly in distinct rounds between your food courses. Guests mingle over starters, dig into clues during the main meal, and make their final accusations right before dessert, ensuring your food stays hot and the gameplay stays fast-paced.
Do we need to hire a restaurant in Dublin, or can we host it at home?
You can host anywhere! Our murder mystery dinners work brilliantly in private home dining rooms, rented Airbnb spaces, function rooms, or local restaurants with private dining areas.
Is this suitable for both small intimate groups and large group banquets?
Yes. We offer scalable character formats designed specifically for cozy groups of 4 to 10 guests as well as large multi-table corporate dinners with 100+ attendees.
What happens if a venue or restaurant in Dublin has noisy background music?
We recommend booking a private or semi-private dining space where possible. If you are in a main dining room, our host guides and printable materials ensure every guest has physical or digital clue sheets so no crucial details are missed.
Do guests need to dress up according to the theme?
Dressing up is lots of fun but we know you may not wish to be in costume in a public place. Costumes or no costumes are both great.
Can we run a self-hosted murder mystery dinner without hiring an actor?
Absolutely. Our self-hosted and DIY game kits include simple, step-by-step instructions so the host can play along or designate a guest to facilitate the rounds between courses.
What if our guest count changes at the last minute?
Our game formats feature flexible mechanics, so an unexpected drop-out or last-minute RSVP won't ruin the storyline or game balance.