Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel Debuts Immersive October Lineup Featuring Murder Mystery Dinner Series, Oktoberfest Beer Garden, and Festive Cocktails

MIAMI (SEPT. 25, 2025) – Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, a boutique hotel in the heart of South Beach’s Art Deco District, is redefining spooky season with an imaginative lineup of immersive events. From interactive murder mystery dinners beneath the stars to a beachfront Oktoberfest and inventive cocktails at the newly reimagined Social Club, Surfcomber is leading the way as one of the few Miami Beach hotels offering a month of seasonal programming designed to surprise and delight.

“October is one of the most vibrant times of year at Kimpton Surfcomber,” said Mohan Koka, General Manager of Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel. “Our new Murder Mystery Dinner Series is something truly special, blending immersive theater, exceptional cuisine, and the magic of Miami Beach nights. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience we’re thrilled to share with both our guests and the local community.”

A Night of Intrigue: Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Series

Saturdays, October 11, 18 & 25 at 8 PM

The spotlight this October shines on High Tide Beach Bar & Grill, Surfcomber’s oceanfront restaurant as it transforms into a dramatic open-air stage for the new Murder Mystery Dinner Series. Held over three Saturdays, each night features a distinct plot and an intimate cast of 30 guests who take on roles, uncover clues, and unravel a chilling whodunit — all while enjoying a decadent three-course dinner with cocktail or wine pairings by Executive Chef Gastón Javier.

• Murder at the School of Sorcery (October 11): Step into a world of wizardry where spells, secrets, and sinister motives collide. Menu highlights include a Herbology Garden salad with heirloom carrots and gillyweed vinaigrette, a Great Hall Feast of roasted herbed chicken with Yorkshire pudding and root vegetables, and a whimsical Butterbeer Crème Brûlée.
• The Witches’ Pact (October 18): The witches of the Midnight Coven made a deadly deal—and now one of them has paid the price. You must uncover the truth… or become the next victim!
• An Invitation to Die For (October 25): Inspired by the classic game Clue, this seaside soirée turns every guest into a suspect in a stylish, suspense-filled showdown. Expect playful nods to the game board, including Mrs. Peacock’s bucatini “rope” with bloody pomodoro and a coq au vin 8-ball.

Guests receive their character role upon ticket purchase, with the drama beginning the moment they arrive. Costumes are encouraged—whether glamorous, ghoulish, or guilty as charged. Tickets are $158.50 per person (inclusive of dinner, two cocktails, fees, and gratuity). Click HERE to book.

Oktoberfest Beer Garden at High Tide

Saturday, October 4 (11 AM – 6 PM)

The celebrations begin earlier in the month with Oktoberfest Beer Garden at High Tide Beach Bar & Grill. Guests will enjoy specialty pours from local favorites including Tank Brewing Co., Biscayne Bay Brewing, and Tripping Animals Brewing Co., along with Surfcomber’s exclusive Oktoberfest Beer — a limited-edition seasonal brew crafted just for this event.

A lively beer pong tournament from 1 PM to 3 PM will award prizes including a VIP cabana experience with $200 F&B credit for first place and a $100 Social Club gift card for second.

Tickets start at $26.20 per person for General Admission or $57.70 per person for VIP 2-Hour Bottomless Beer, inclusive of fees and gratuity. Hotel guests may purchase tickets onsite. Click HERE to book.

Spooky Sips at The Social Club

At Surfcomber’s recently renovated signature restaurant, The Social Club, October brings a playful, seasonal twist with the debut of its Spooky Cocktail Menu. Known for its South of France-inspired design and ingredient-driven cuisine, the venue now adds a touch of mystery with imaginative libations such as:

• Evil Eye – a bewitching blend of gin, apple brandy, lemon, grenadine, and egg white, garnished with an eerie edible eyeball.
• Phantom’s Kiss – a bold, rum-forward cocktail layered with passion fruit syrup, absinthe, and a hint of grenadine for a darkly tropical finish.
• Dark Magic – vodka, Cointreau, and Lillet Blanc with an absinthe rinse and activated charcoal, creating a cocktail as mysterious in appearance as it is in flavor.

“We’re bringing a playful, elevated energy to every sip this season,” said Luis Rios, Director of Restaurants & Bars at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel. “From enchanting elixirs at The Social Club to the themed cocktails that accompany our Murder Mystery dinners, this beverage program is all about creativity and delight.”

With immersive dining, beachfront celebrations, and seasonal cocktail creativity, Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel is setting a new standard for festive programming in South Beach. As the year winds down, Surfcomber will continue the celebration with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at The Social Club — complete with turkey and all the trimmings — followed by inspired activations for Miami Art Week and Art Basel in December.

ABOUT KIMPTON SURFCOMBER HOTEL

Managed by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Surfcomber sits on the Atlantic Ocean’s edge along 200 feet of oceanfront property in the heart of South Beach’s Art Deco District on historic Collins Avenue. With direct beach access in this fashionable destination, the fully renovated hotel offers visitors a distinctively relaxed, yet worldly guest experience, within a “backyard bliss” design-driven environment. At Surfcomber, guests will enjoy the perfect quartet of sun, surf, sand and social.

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