Escape room 12+

The Gates of Hell

Name: The Gates of Hell
Brand: Purgatory Bar
Rating: 4.78 (12 reviews)

4.78

2 - 6 people60 minutesDifficult

The Gates of Hell are on the verge of opening, unleashing chaos upon the world! With just one hour to stop the impending doom, do you have the courage and cunning to seal the gates and save humanity from an apocalyptic fate?

NewFor prosHorrorWith childrenLarge groups

Company Purgatory Bar

Difficult

Scary

Without actorsActors

EnglishGame language

About the escape room

Seal the Gates of Hell to prevent DEMONS descending upon the Earth and wreaking havoc! There is only one hour of time to save the Earth...can you banish the evil from The Gates of Hell?

Brief assessment

Navigator AI

A tense, atmospheric dash to seal the Gates of Hell with hefty, satisfying puzzles and standout set design. Go if you want a creepy vibe, clever challenges, and a real race against the clock.

4.78

12 reviews

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Location

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AI Overview

AIPlayers consistently praise the immersive sets, thematic puzzles, and overall concept, while noting the room skews challenging. The 60-minute limit can feel tight, especially for two-player teams, and several guests recommend going in groups of three or more. Game masters earn kudos for support, though a couple of puzzles drew flak for a malfunction or unclear gating. The scare level reads more spooky than terrifying.

WeaknessesA few mentions of a broken or poorly gated puzzle that stalled progress. Time pressure is intense, and duos may find it punishing.

StrengthsStrong production value, moody atmosphere, and puzzles that feel purposeful and varied. The story ties the experience together without slowing the pace.

SecurityNo specific safety concerns came up in reviews. Standard briefing and oversight from the game master can be expected.

Level of fearCreepy and dark rather than truly scary; multiple guests said it isn’t actually frightening. Older kids and skittish players should be fine.

Actors' gameNo live-actor elements mentioned. Interaction is mainly through the game master, who’s described as friendly, attentive, and helpful.

Quality of riddlesChallenging, diverse, and mostly fair with good thematic links. Expect at least one tougher bottleneck and the rare tech hiccup; staff can step in if something fails.

PlotYou’ve got one hour to seal the Gates of Hell before demons pour through. The narrative unfolds as you progress, keeping tension high without spoiling surprises.

Difficulty levelBest for enthusiasts or confident groups of three or more; two players may struggle. Newer players can enjoy it with hints, but the 60 minutes can be unforgiving.

Reviews

Maya P.

Beginner

Stunning set design and a proper sense of dread without going full horror. The puzzles are chunky but fair, and our GM kept hints crisp and encouraging. We escaped with seconds left and felt like heroes.

08.12.2025

Clare W.

Beginner

Fun, well-built room with strong sets and solid puzzles. I’d put it in the top half of London games, but one puzzle felt poorly designed—an item was within reach early even though we were told not to use it. Moving it out of reach until the right moment would fix that easily.

27.09.2025

Sam & Rae

Beginner

Sixty minutes felt too tight for us; seventy-five would have been our sweet spot. We’re experienced, but this one stretched us. Still, we had a great time—the room is immersive, the puzzles sing, and the atmosphere is spooky.

06.05.2025

Erin L.

Beginner

We hit a mechanism that refused to trigger and the staff had to move us along. Appreciate the quick fix, but it did dent the immersion. That aside, the puzzles were smart and the theme nailed it.

23.09.2025

Guest

Beginner

Went as a team of four and loved the nonstop pace. It’s tense, clever, and teamwork-heavy, and Deji’s guidance was calm and on point when we asked. Creepy, not scarring-for-life creepy.

30.06.2025

Alex G.

Beginner

Brilliant room with strong theming and a solid storyline. A few puzzles were tough, and one didn’t work for us, but after about twenty minutes the team let us skip it, which was very kind.

19.03.2025

Jules_M

Beginner

Totally worth the hype. It’s a proper challenge and perfect for enthusiasts, with a great concept and a creepy feel. Shoutout to Deji, our game master, for being fantastic throughout.

12.04.2025

Ben from Bristol

Beginner

Tried it as a duo and the clock chewed us up. I’d say bring at least one more person. Sound and lighting sell the hellgate vibe in a big way, and the highs are worth the sweat.

02.11.2025

tommy_dials

Beginner

Great experience overall, but one prop was reachable early and muddied the logic, which forced a reset later. Everything else flowed nicely and the atmosphere rocked. A small tweak there would make it near-perfect.

17.07.2025

Nate B.

Beginner

The set looks fantastic. Play it with three or more if you can—doing it as a pair is a real slog.

28.04.2025

Kev S.

Beginner

Highly recommend, and don’t let the scary reputation put you off. It isn’t actually frightening, just themed and a bit eerie.

18.02.2025

Livvy T.

Beginner

Such a cool game, start to finish. And being able to grab a drink afterward was the perfect wrap-up.