So, you’ve graduated from trick-or-treating and have already conquered Halloween Horror Nights. What’s next? Well, for a change from the usual Halloween nightlife events, gather your pals and troop up the hill of Mount Sophia for an experiential four-course dinner at The Secret Haven – a once-abandoned chapel that’s since been newly-refurbished for weddings and fine dining.
First, you’ll encounter Chinese goddess Meng Po, and be made to drink a bowl of her special soup before crossing the Bridge of Oblivion. The party starts once your memories have been erased by this concoction and you enter the gates of the underworld, swathed in swirls of mysterious fog. Don’t mind the creepy body bags lying around.
It’s not a total scarefest, but a space where heaven and hell collide with the “Saints and Sinners” theme. You’ll have to pick your faction during the sign-up stage, and your choice will determine your menu and challenges for the night. We won’t give away too many spoilers, but be prepared for some pranks and spooky games. Nothing too crazy such that you’ll be heaving up your dinner, though.
Speaking of dinner, it’s a feast for both the eyes and taste buds. Again, we’ll avoid taking away that element of surprise, but what we will say is that we were especially charmed by the pumpkin soup, served in an actual pumpkin! While presentation is on point across the board, taste and portions have definitely not been compromised on.
Weekday dinners ($110) are child-friendly. Sessions on weekends and Halloween night ($148) are only for those aged 16 and above, as they involve a sassy drag queen performance along with a special appearance by" Jesus". Both sessions will involve a hands-on craft component, where you’ll get to make your own teru teru bozu souvenirs.
Of course, diners are encouraged to dress up according to theme, so go shamelessly wild with your costume ideas. Due to the gamified nature of the experience, you’re encouraged to sign up as a group of four. But if you can only make it as a duo, let the organisers know in advance and they’ll pair you up with another two diners. Find out more and book your tickets here.
