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Last Updated: 27 October 2025 16:05
Somewhere by Nico Edinburgh
This October, Somewhere by Nico Edinburgh dares guests to enter The House of Horrors, a 5-course cocktail experience inspired by some of cinema’s most iconic fright-fests.
From cult classics to modern nightmares, each drink is designed to shock, thrill and delight. Guests will sip their way through creations such as Activator Serum, a vivid green concoction inspired by The Substance; the unsettling Xeno Excretion, a jet-black Alien-inspired serve; and the devilish Valak the Defiler, a potent nod to The Conjuring. For the finale, expect the blood-red Crimson Drain, straight from the sewers of IT.
Adding to the tension, some cocktail courses are gamified, challenging guests’ senses and nerves as much as their taste buds.
The Edinburgh experiential bar will also take on a creepy Halloween edge, with smoke, red lighting and an eerie atmosphere, but the real theatre comes through the cocktails themselves, each designed to pull you into a different horror story.
The House of Horrors: 5-COURSE COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE is only £39pp – running until 16th November 2025. Bookings now open at somewherebynico.co.uk
Somewhere by Nico Edinburgh, 39a Charlotte Ln, Edinburgh EH2 4RA
Duck & Waffle Edinburgh
Whisky, Whispers & Wicked Bites: A Halloween Experience Like No Other...
Something deliciously dark is brewing at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh this Halloween, as the iconic restaurant partners with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and North Edinburgh Nightmares for a spine-chilling evening of storytelling, whisky, and elevated seasonal dining.
On Thursday, 30th October, guests are invited to Tales & Tastings: A Halloween Whisky Experience, a one-night-only event designed to thrill the senses and stir the soul. This immersive Halloween experience will blend mystery, magic, and mouthwatering moments, featuring:
A guided tasting of distinctive drams from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, each with its own story to tell.
• Spine-tingling cocktails crafted especially for the evening, inspired by autumnal flavours.
• Storytelling performances by North Edinburgh Nightmares, bringing chilling tales from Scotland’s rich folklore to life.
• A curated small plates pairing menu of Duck & Waffle’s signature dishes - with Halloween twists to match the mood of the night.
Booking Link: duckandwaffle.com/edinburgh/whats-on/halloween-edinburgh
Price: £45pp including 2 Scotch Malt Whisky Society drams, 2 crafted cocktails, and 4 signature snacks
Duck & Waffle Edinburgh, 400-402 St James Cres, Edinburgh EH1 3AE
Cafe Calton, Edinburgh
Join the team at Cafe Calton for a magnificent 'Mystical Masquerade Halloween' dinner party on Friday 31st October 2025.
Guests will enjoy a welcome cocktail, a three-course dinner and a DJ set. Alongside their inaugural Halloween dinner, face the dark with an exclusive viewing point of the Samhuinn Festival by Beltane Fire Festival on Calton Hill, reimagining an ancient Celtic tradition that marks the end of summer and the rise of winter.
Dress code: Mystical Masquerades (Masks required)
Timings: Drinks reception 19:00. Dinner and entertainment 19:30 to 23:00.
Tickets: £65 per person
Address: Cafe Calton, 38a Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA | Pick up and taxi drop off at the summit. Extremely limited number of tickets available.
Get your tickets today at www.eventbrite.com/e/spirits-of-the-hill-tickets-1729944032169
Cafe Calton, Calton Hill Edinburgh United Kingdom EH7 5AA
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