Where To Celebrate Day Of The Dead In London For 2026

In Mexico, Day of the Dead is one of the biggest celebrations on the calendar. Known there as Día de los Muertos, the event falls annually on 2 November, following Halloween on 31 October and All Saints Day on 1 November. The ancient tradition is all about celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed away, but it’s not a gloomy day: colourful parties and parades take place across Mexico. You don’t have to catch a flight to get involved, though. Many London restaurants get involved by introducing special Day of the Dead menus and hosting themed nights; we’ve picked out the best of the bunch for 2026.

Where To Celebrate Day Of The Dead In London

Rocola, Hackney

Kicking off the Día de los Muertos celebrations early is Hackney restaurant and bar Rocola, whose rotating kitchen invites guest chefs and restauranteurs to set up shop for short-term residencies. And for the next two weeks, in the run up to the Day of the Dead, they’re bringing a taste of Mexico with La Rosa. Head chef Chandler Russell has cut his teeth in the likes of Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant KOL in Marylebone, and for Rocola, Russell has created a menu inspired by the country’s street food. Think traditional flavours and regional ingredients: adobo chicken quesadillas and skirt steak with roasted pineapple and grilled Manchego. 

When? 20 – 31 October

Where? Unit 3, 143 Mare St, London E8 3RH 

BOOK: rocola.studio

Los Mochis, Notting Hill & The City

Los Mochis, the Mexican-Japanese fusion restaurant with locations in Notting Hill and City, is making this Día de los Muertos an all-weekend affair. Setting off with a bang on Friday 30 October, both outposts will be hosting parties of their own – on City’s rooftop, think a Tulum-inspired night of dancing and DJs stretching late into the small hours. And in Notting Hill, La Noche will begin a three-day stretch of celebrations, with its own resident DJ bringing the restaurant to life. Saturday 31 will follow with more late-night parties at both locations, and on Sunday, Mariachi bands will play at both locations, while guests share small plates, margaritas and limited-edition Day of the Dead cocktails to truly immerse in the festivities. 

When? 30 October – 1 November 

Where? 100 Liverpool St, London EC2M 2AT / 2-4 Farmer St, London W8 7SN

BOOK: losmochis.co.uk 

The Yards, Covent Garden

For a whole week, retailers and vendors in Covent Gardens The Yards will be celebrating Día de los Muertos with installations, performances, and activities aplenty. And to really get the celebrations into full swing and those senses dancing, check out the specially curated dining experiences, from the bespoke Day of the Dead cocktails at Le Bab to salmon and Wagyu tacos at Ukiyo.

When? 24 October – 1 November

Where? The Yards, St Martin’s Courtyard, 17 Slingsby Pl, London WC2E 9AB

BOOK: theyardscoventgarden.co.uk

Cavita, Marylebone

In a more intimate, ceremonial celebration of the Mexican holiday, Cavita restaurant in Marylebone is honouring those in our lives who have passed with a 9-course tasting menu. Owner Adriana Cavita is inviting guests on a journey through Mictlán, the Aztec underworld where the souls of the dead are said to have passed through nine levels before reaching their final resting place. Earlier in the day, visit the La Ofrenda, an ancestral altar, where you’re invited to bring a photo of someone who has passed to place on the altar. 

When? La Ofrenda, 3.30pm; Dinner, 6pm, 30 October

Where? Cavita, 60 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2RZ

BOOK: cavitarestaurant.com

Savage Garden

Elevate your celebrations this year at Savage Garden, a wildly decadent rooftop bar that offers some of the best views in London. Their Day of The Dead festivities include a specially curated Mexican food and drinks menu, a mariachi band, live dancers, and a DJ to keep the party going late into the night. And Savage Garden is never one to skimp on a theme: come dressed in your best afterlife attire to be in with a chance of winning a £150 voucher. 

When? 30 October, 8.30pm – 2am

Where? 12th Floor, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Tower of London, 7 Pepys Street,

London EC3N 4AF

BOOK: savagegarden.co.uk

Treehouse Hotel, Marylebone

For an earlier, but just as buzzy celebration of Día de los Muertos, check out one of London’s most stylish Mexican restaurants: rooftop favourite Madera. Perched atop the Treehouse London hotel, the eatery offers impressive views of the city. On 1 November, Madera will host a Day of the Dead brunch, complete with live DJs, fire breathers, cocktails and bold Cali-Mexican dishes with specially curated cocktails by Casamigos.

When? 1 November, 11am – 4pm

Where? 14-15 Langham Pl, London W1B 2QS

BOOK: treehousehotels.com

El Siete, Soho

El Siete bar and restaurant in Soho is fully embracing the autumnul vibes for this year’s Dio de los Muertos: every day from 2 to 8 November from 5-7pm, they’ll be serving their limited-edition £7 Pumpkin Spice Margarita named Calabaza en Tacha. Or for a slightly more traditional twist on a celebratory drink, try the El Camino Dorado, which brings marigold into the mix, a flower synonymous with Day of the Dead in Mexico, or the Flor Eterna which uses classic Mexican flavours of hibiscus and agave.

When? 2 – 8 November

Where? 66-70 Brewer St, London W1F 9UP

BOOK: elsiete.co.uk