Lord Heathcliff is dead. Can you unmask the killer?
A three-course Murder Mystery Dinner in the Nelson Lounge, on Halloween night itself. Interrogate the suspects, weigh the evidence and name your culprit — before the Constabulary beats you to it.
Reserve your place at the table Or call 023 9298 2401Murder, motive and three courses
Spend an unforgettable evening in the Nelson Lounge this Halloween, where a fine three-course dinner by Head Chef Peter Ashby is served alongside a mystery only you can solve. As the plot thickens between courses, it falls to you and your fellow guests to sift fact from alibi and expose a murderer hiding in plain sight.
It's a wonderful night out with friends, family or colleagues — and, like everything at the Royal Maritime Hotel, your evening helps support serving and veteran members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Merchant Navy.
Your celebration. Their lifeline.
The death of Lord Heathcliff
Lord Heathcliff, Earl of Froddington, has died tragically whilst taking his swim. It should have been an ordinary morning — and yet there is some speculation that his death was not a natural one at all.
As his effects were being gone through, an envelope came to light. The instructions upon it were quite specific: it was to be opened only in the presence of his friends, family and acquaintances. And so everyone has been duly assembled — the grieving, the guilty, and quite possibly both.
“In the presence of my friends, family and acquaintances…”
The assembled suspects
Four figures were present at Froddington that morning. Each had the run of the house — and each, perhaps, a reason. Question them closely.
Eliza
The Earl's wife, composed and impeccably turned out. Grief becomes her… almost too well.
Motive: ?Mr Branson
Loyal to the household for many years — and privy to every secret behind every closed door.
Motive: ?Reverend Roderick Moncrieff
A man of the cloth and a frequent guest at Froddington. What confessions has he been keeping?
Motive: ?Miss Henfry
She keeps the keys, the schedules and the standards — and misses very little that happens under this roof.
Motive: ?Can you beat the Police to the culprit?
Attend the gathering
Take your seat among the assembled friends, family and acquaintances.
Interrogate the suspects
Question each of them and listen carefully for the alibi that doesn't hold.
Review the evidence
Weigh what you've seen and heard between the courses of your dinner.
Submit your theory
Name whodunnit — and, crucially, why — before the evening concludes.
A note on Inspector Doolittle. The local Constabulary have been informed and the Inspector was on his way — only to be delayed by a report of an elderly couple and their cat held hostage by an angry badger that entered via the cat-flap. The family are keen to clear things up quickly. Which is where you come in.
An evening in the Nelson Lounge
— Three courses, four suspects, one killer —
Choose your date and the size of your party.
Book online, or call our events team on 023 9298 2401.
Send us any dietary requirements — and arrive ready to solve a murder.
Who it's for
Friends, families, work socials and clubs. Book as a table or take over the whole room for a private party.
When & where
Saturday 31 October — Halloween night.
7:00pm – 11:00pm.
The Nelson Lounge, Royal Maritime Hotel.
Good to know
Bring a keen eye and a healthy suspicion of butlers.
Over 18s only.
Reserve your place at the table
Gather your fellow sleuths and book your Murder Mystery Dinner in the Nelson Lounge. Every booking supports serving and veteran members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Merchant Navy.
Book onlineSaturday 31 October · Over 18s only · Royal Maritime Hotel · 75–80 Queen Street · Portsmouth · PO1 3HS · Portsmouth Royal Maritime Club CIO · Registered Charity No. 1205660
