A 1930s Murder Mystery Supper
Murder at the Bookshop
Reading Room
Saturday 21 November 2026 · 6.30pm until midnight · The Ballroom
Three courses · £48.50 per person
An evening of intrigue, suspicious characters and a few unexpected twists, accompanied by a three-course supper from the Reading Room. Take your seat at a shared table in the Ballroom, keep your wits about you, and see if you can name the culprit before the final chapter.
Guests are asked to pre-order their starter, main course and dessert in advance, with selections submitted for the table.
A Red Herring?
Optional 1930s welcome cocktail, £10 per person
French 75Gin, fresh lemon and sparkling wine. Our Reading Room take on the classic, added to the booking for every guest who’d like one.
The Menu
Please choose one starter, one main course and one dessert
The Opening Chapter
Chicken Liver PâtéToasted sourdough, house pickles & mustard
Potted ShrimpButtered brown bread, fresh lemon & garden herbs
Devilled EggsFree-range eggs, mustard, fresh herbs & crisp shallots
Mushroom Pâté (PB)Toasted sourdough & house pickles
The Main Plot
Thyme & Garlic Roasted ChickenCrispy potatoes, roasted winter roots, seasonal greens, sage & rich chicken jus
Celeriac & Mushroom Pithivier (PB)Golden pastry filled with celeriac & woodland mushrooms, with crispy potatoes, winter vegetables, kale & rich mushroom gravy
The Final Chapter
Sticky Toffee PuddingWarm date caramel & vanilla bean sweet cream
Chocolate & Orange Tart (PB)Rich dark chocolate & orange tart with blood orange sorbet