Spooky things to do for Halloween in Belgravia
Discover the best Halloween events in Belgravia
Belgravia is being transformed into a spooky enclave for Halloween with a slew of blood-curdling activities, from spine-chilling biscuit decorating to pumpkin-spice lattes, autumn cupcakes to Instagrammable displays.
Just a short stroll from Victoria, Sloane Square and Knightsbridge tube stations, beautiful Belgravia is in the heart of central London. Here’s our roundup of the spookiest things to do for Halloween in Belgravia.
Main image credit (Peggy Porschen): Paul Plews
Tuck into Halloween-themed cupcakes at Peggy Porschen
Indulge in Halloween and autumn-themed cupcakes and cookies at Peggy Porschen on Ebury Street. The cafe’s famously pink facade has been transformed for Halloween with a Bewitched display.
Handcrafted by florist Mathew Dickinson of Dickinson & Doris, the spooky display features a witch on a broomstick, topping a seasonal floral archway interwoven with pink pumpkins, gold skulls and ghosts.
On sale now is Peggy Porschen's Bewitched collection, including seasonal cupcakes: think toffee apple and caramel; blackberry, lemon and spiced pumpkin; and chocolate and toasted hazelnut.
Cosy up with an autumnal drink such as a pumpkin spiced latte, a caramel Spanish latte or a hazelnut hot chocolate with Nutella, whipped cream and hazelnut praline.
Sink your teeth into Halloween cakes at Ole & Steen
Sink your teeth into Ole & Steen's spooky sweet treats, including the Monster Whip (£3.95), the Eye See you Muffin (£3.85) and the Spooky Spider Social (£20.95).
The Monster Whip has a marzipan base topped with blackcurrant marshmallow, dipped in dark chocolate and decorated with candy eyes, while the Eye See you Muffin is a chocolate muffin topped with cream cheese frosting and a chocolate eye.
Perfect for sharing, the Spooky Spider Social is a sinister twist on the Cinnamon social: a braided sweet dough filled with cinnamon paste and custard, topped with spooky web icing and an edible spider.
The Halloween collection is available at all-day Danish bakery Ole & Steen from Tuesday 15 October until 4 November.
Shop for seasonal flower displays at Neill Strain Floral Couture
Pop into Neill Strain Floral Couture's Belgravia boutique on West Halkin Street to shop for seasonal, tropical and year-round bouquets and plants.
Request a curated seasonal arrangement, or plump for an autumnal bouquet, such as the Haute Couture Hand Tied Oranges, Yellows & Reds.
New for autumn 2024 is the boutique's lavish autumnal display interlaced with pumpkins.
Take a cocktail masterclass at The Lanesborough
In celebration of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, Maestro Dobel Tequila and The Lanesborough are proud to present a sensory tequila tasting experience. Using all senses, guests will be challenged (and encouraged) to break down their misconceptions of agave, learn about white tequila and discover their new favourite sip.
Buy spooky biscuits at Biscuiteers
Head to Biscuiteers in Eccleston Yards to shop its collection of spooky hand-iced Halloween biscuits. Top picks include the Haunted House biscuit collection, a DIY Haunted House, and DIY Skulls. If you want to post treats to friends and family, opt for one of Biscuiteers' letterbox biscuits, such as Vampire lips, a Scary spider, and a skeleton.
Eccleston Yards is a short stroll from Victoria station.
Enjoy autumn-themed drinks and treats at Tomtom Coffee House
Indulge in one of Tomtom Coffee House's new seasonal drinks, including a pumpkin sized latte, a spiced berry limeade, a pistachio Spanish latte, and a caffeine-free red velvet latte.
Beautifully decorated for autumn with a magnificent pumpkin-patch floral display, Tomtom Coffee House can be found on the corner of Ebury and Elizabeth Street, a short stroll from Victoria station.
Visit London’s most haunted pub
Characterful Belgravia pub The Grenadier is frequently hailed London’s most haunted pub. The historic drinking hole is said to be haunted by a ghost named Cedric, who was beaten to death outside the pub in 1818 after cheating at a game of cards. Pop into this cosy pub this Halloween to see if you can catch a glimpse of this spooky figure.
