Murder Mystery Dinner Party London
[Updated: November 2026]
Imagine a restaurant table where every guest has a secret and every course brings another clue. Our murder mystery games make that experience possible in London, providing entertaining dinner activities for small gatherings, private dining events and larger restaurant functions. Guests can eat, drink, mingle and investigate throughout the evening.
Best murder mystery party game kits for a dinner party in London
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Christmas Capers
Intravenous Investigation
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Dinner Party Quick Guide
- Boxed murder mystery games delivered straight to your dinner location in London
- 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?
Serve up dinner with a side of suspense and you have a murder mystery dinner. Guests enjoy a delicious meal while playing characters involved in an entertaining fictional crime. As each course is served, they can question suspects, compare clues and share theories, turning the dining table into the centre of the investigation.
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Murder mystery games designed for dinner parties
Forget simply eating dinner and chatting around the table. Our murder mystery games add a delicious layer of intrigue to the meal, with guests becoming characters in an entertaining fictional investigation. As they enjoy their food and drinks, they can exchange clues, question suspects and work towards solving the mystery.
- Enjoy more than dinner by turning the entire meal into an interactive mystery.
- Our presenter guide provides everything needed to run an entertaining restaurant style experience.
- Anyone can participate without acting experience or complicated preparation.
- The flexible format works around your menu, courses, dining table and guest list.
- Guests remain involved throughout dinner as they enjoy food while uncovering the mystery.
Popular dinner party activities in London
North of London
Bring a delicious dose of intrigue to your dining room. Restaurants north of London can offer their own murder mystery dinners, combining their food, drinks and atmosphere with an interactive mystery that encourages guests to mingle, investigate and enjoy the evening.
- Enjoy a murder mystery dinner near you
- Discover exciting restaurant murder mystery experiences
- Combine delicious food with interactive mystery entertainment
- Enjoy dinner while investigating suspicious characters
- Turn an ordinary meal into a thrilling mystery
Corporate Work Dinner
Make your next business dinner in London deliciously unpredictable. A corporate murder mystery combines a fantastic meal with an engaging investigation, giving guests something exciting to enjoy between courses. From conference dinners to company functions, it is a wonderful way to add entertainment, conversation and mystery to the dining experience.
- 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
Central London
Turn your central London dining room into the scene of a delicious crime. Restaurants and venues can offer their own murder mystery dinners, pairing their food, drinks and atmosphere with an exciting interactive mystery for diners to enjoy.
- Find exciting mystery dining in central London
- Enjoy food, drinks and suspicious characters
- Discover restaurants serving murder mystery entertainment
- Turn dinner into an interactive crime scene
- Enjoy an unforgettable evening around the table
East of London
Put a deliciously mysterious twist on your restaurant menu. Venues east of London can offer their own murder mystery dinners, combining great food and drinks with an interactive crime that keeps diners entertained throughout the evening.
- Enjoy a delicious mystery dinner east of London
- Experience restaurants with a wonderfully mysterious twist
- Combine great food with fascinating crime solving
- Enjoy dinner, drinks and plenty of intrigue
- Make your next dining experience unforgettable
Murder Mystery Dinner at Home
There is something special about enjoying a murder mystery over a delicious home cooked meal in London. Settle around the table with good food and drinks, take on intriguing characters and follow the clues as dinner progresses. It is a fantastic combination of dining, entertainment and mystery.
- Bring thrilling mystery entertainment to your dinner table
- Enjoy fantastic food and drinks throughout the evening
- Make every course part of the experience
- Combine home dining with interactive restaurant style fun
- Give your guests a deliciously memorable night
Small and Large Group Dinners
Good food brings people together, but a murder mystery gives them plenty to talk about. In London, create an exciting dinner experience for a small gathering or a large group. Enjoy restaurant dining, tempting dishes and drinks while guests question characters, follow clues and try to solve the crime before dessert.
- Give small groups a delicious mysterious dining experience
- Bring large groups together around an exciting dinner
- Enjoy restaurant style dining with added entertainment
- Make every course part of the investigation
- Create memorable evenings filled with food and intrigue
South of London
Are you running a restaurant or dining venue south of London? Add something truly memorable to your menu by offering your own murder mystery dinner. Guests can enjoy delicious food, drinks and great company while becoming part of an entertaining evening of clues, characters and crime.
- Explore murder mystery dining south of London
- Enjoy food, drinks and fascinating characters
- Discover restaurants offering interactive mystery dinners
- Make your next meal more exciting
- Enjoy dinner with a deliciously mysterious twist
West of London
Are you running a restaurant or dining venue west of London? Give diners another reason to book a table by offering your own murder mystery dinner. Combine your delicious food, drinks and hospitality with an entertaining evening of clues, characters and crime.
- Enjoy a delicious mystery dinner west of London
- Experience restaurant dining with a deadly twist
- Combine great food with interactive crime solving
- Enjoy dinner, drinks and plenty of intrigue
- Make your next restaurant night unforgettable
Customer Testimonial
Hello!!! OMG YES! We absolutely loved our murder mystery game. We used it at my sister’s bachelorette party. We had everyone dressed as different reality stars. The process was really easy, especially with editing and printing all the materials ourselves. My older sister was our host so we kept it simple but overall we really enjoyed it! Thank you!! Areeg
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The mystery remains a surprise for the host, making the experience more enjoyable for everyone.
From small birthday gatherings to large company celebrations, murder mystery parties remain a popular entertainment choice.
Delivery Options
You can access your games in 2 main formats:
- Boxed: A complete printed game arrives at your door in London in approximately 8 to 10 days.
- Downloadable: Access your game immediately through our digital murder mystery platform.
Why choose murder mystery dinner parties in London?
- 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 London?
A great dinner deserves more than small talk. Add a murder mystery and suddenly your table becomes a crime scene filled with suspicious guests, delicious food and plenty of conversation. Hosting your murder mystery dinner in London can be organised in six straightforward steps.
- Choose a murder mystery game – Find an exciting game suited to your group size, dinner arrangements and occasion.
- Appoint your mystery host – Run the game personally, ask a guest to take the lead or hire a professional presenter.
- Find your dining venue – Choose a restaurant, home, private dining room, function venue or another comfortable location.
- Invite everyone to dinner – Send your invitations and give your guests the information they need to prepare for their characters.
- Prepare the menu – Arrange the food and drinks, dress the table and consider costumes and decorations for an extra dose of atmosphere.
- Feast while you investigate – Let the mystery unfold as guests enjoy their meal, exchange clues, challenge alibis and identify the killer.
Ready to plan your murderous dinner party in London?
Choose one of our murder mystery games below and start planning an unforgettable dinner party experience for your guests.
Intravenous Investigation
Haunted Horrors
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FAQ
Does the murderer know they are the murderer?
No, but they play the game the same as everyone else. The murderer is a specific character that the host will pick at the start of the night but that person does not know they are the murderer.
Our experience has shown that this is the better strategy. When someone knows they are the murderer they often act "nervous" or "different" and this can cause people to choose them just by how they are acting. We want everyone to enjoy the game whether they are the murderer or not.
Can I make it a surprise party?
We generally don’t recommend keeping a murder mystery party as a complete surprise. While you’re free to run your event however you like, guests tend to enjoy the experience more when they know what to expect. Because murder mystery parties are interactive and often involve dressing up, giving people advance notice helps build excitement and participation.
If you’re planning a surprise birthday party, it’s best to bring in the murder mystery host after the surprise has taken place. Once the surprise happens, there is usually 30–45 minutes of meet and greet while the guest of the moment greets everyone. This makes it difficult to start the game straight away. For example, if the surprise is at 7:00pm, have your host arrive around 7:30pm so they can set up and begin once things settle.
If the host arrives before the surprise, they may be left waiting with little to do. Similarly, for workplace events, it’s better not to surprise your colleagues—letting them know in advance will lead to a more engaged and enjoyable experience.
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 London, 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 London 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.