Covent Garden is getting a darker makeover this October as The Haunting on Russell Street takes over 9 Russell Street for a month-long adults-only Halloween cocktail experience.
Prefer your Halloween with cocktails rather than chainsaws? The Haunting on Russell Street turns a Covent Garden bar into an adults-only drinking den from 1 October to 1 November, with theatrical horror styling and a menu that gets considerably stranger than a pumpkin-spice anything.
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Latest Update
The Haunting arrives in Covent Garden from 1 October to 1 November 2026, transforming the Russell Street venue into an immersive Halloween drinking den filled with candlelight, cobwebs, unsettling sounds and sinister themed cocktails. Bookings are now open.
What Is The Haunting on Russell Street?
This is more than a Halloween-decorated bar. The venue promises an immersive atmosphere with flickering lights, dust sheets, old wax, crows, whispers, static and other eerie sounds. Behind the bar, the team become horror-inspired characters serving cocktails in suitably strange glassware, including skull and raven designs.
The pop-up comes from the team behind the festive Miracle experience, but October swaps Christmas cheer for something considerably creepier.
Halloween Cocktails
The announced menu includes Widow’s Whisper, made with vodka, chocolate, melon, lychee, matcha, yuzu, cardamom, rose and absinthe; Clown Pear-anoia, featuring mezcal, aperitif wine, French bitter, pear, fennel, yoghurt and lemon; and What Lies Beneath, combining aged rum, cognac, spiced ginger and sweet corn milk. More drinks and nibbles are also promised.
Dates and Location
- Dates: 1 October – 1 November 2026
- Venue: The Haunting, 9 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5HZ
- Age: Adults only
Tickets and Booking
Bookings are open through the official Experimental Group website. Prices vary according to the booking and drinks ordered, so check the live booking system for the current options rather than relying on an old quoted price.
Book The Haunting on Russell Street via the official website.
Accessibility
Detailed accessibility information for this temporary experience has not yet been confirmed on the event page. If you have step-free, seating, sensory or other access requirements, contact the venue directly before booking so you can check whether the experience will work for you.
Why It’s on Our Halloween Radar
For anyone who likes their spooky season with cocktails rather than scare mazes, this is a fun addition to London’s Halloween calendar. The theatrical styling and month-long Covent Garden location make it particularly handy for an October evening in central London — and one to add to Clarissa’s Corner’s Chill & Thrill radar.
FAQ
When is The Haunting on Russell Street open?
The 2026 pop-up runs from 1 October to 1 November.
Where is it?
9 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5HZ.
Is The Haunting suitable for children?
No. The organiser describes The Haunting as an adults-only experience.
Do I need to book?
Advance booking is available and sensible for a limited October pop-up. Use the official booking page for current availability.
For more spooky experiences and Halloween plans, explore our Halloween 2026 London and South East guide.
