Swinging London gets remembered for the fashion, the music and the whole cultural revolution thing. But behind all the bright lights, something rather darker was going on.
On Friday 13th November, The Clarendon is taking you back to the 1960s for The Body Behind Bars – a murder mystery dinner packed with shady characters, dangerous connections and a crime that really shouldn’t have been possible.
Here’s the setup – a petty criminal with links to the Krays is being held at a police station awaiting trial. Enemies on both sides of the law want a piece of him. A locked cell should be the safest place he could be.
Except when morning comes, he’s found dead behind bars.
Was it about the money? Was someone silencing him before he could talk? Or is the motive something a lot more personal?
Can You Catch the Killer?
This isn’t the sort of dinner show where you sit back, eat your food and passively watch a plot unfold. As the suspects appear and their motives start surfacing (alongside plenty of red herrings designed to throw you off), you’ll need to pay proper attention, follow the clues and decide who’s actually telling the truth.
The question is whether you can piece it all together before the killer’s revealed.
The 1960s setting is also a very good excuse to have a bit of fun with what you wear. Think sharp suits, bold prints, mini dresses, dramatic eyeliner – anything that brings a touch of swinging London to the evening. Dressing up isn’t compulsory, but there’s a prize for the best-dressed guest, so it’s probably worth the effort.
It’s a lively, shared experience that gets everyone at the table involved – theatrical, social and just competitive enough to keep everyone talking. Perfect for couples, friends, birthdays or groups looking for something more interesting than the usual dinner out. If you’ve been searching for unusual things to do in Blackheath, you’ve probably just found it.
Dinner While the Mystery Unfolds
Between the clues, the interrogations and the accusations flying around the table, you’ll be enjoying a three-course dinner in The Meridian Restaurant, with the whole mystery playing out around you.
Expect comforting seasonal flavours (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options all available), plus time between courses to compare suspicions with your table before the next twist lands.
Why Not Make a Night of It?
Once the killer’s been revealed and the final clues have finally clicked into place, there’s really no need to end the evening there.
Book a room at The Clarendon and stay overnight in Blackheath, with somewhere comfortable waiting for you just moments from where it all happened. Our bed and breakfast offer means you’ll wake up to a Full English or continental breakfast the next morning before heading home – no rushing off, no late-night journey, just an easy end to a properly memorable Friday.
Book Your Place And Get In On The Action
The Body Behind Bars takes place at The Clarendon on Friday 13th November 2026. Tickets are £59 per person and include a three-course dinner and the full murder mystery show from Moonstone Murders.
Book your table, sort your outfit, and see if you can uncover the truth before the killer is revealed.