Bars With Entertainment In London

London's nightlife and bar scene has diversified, offering an entire avenue of entertainment that the city could previously only dream about. But we're not just talking live music bars, arcade boozers and impressive burlesque cocktail spots - the capital is now brimming with ping pong party spots, circus acts, comedy nights, mini golf and more. Need a hand finding these gems? Here's our guide to the best bars with entertainment and activities in London.

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 5th February 2025




Flight Club Shoreditch

Afternoon Fizz and 1 other offer

Throwing darts at a board just went next level. Changing the world of social gaming in London and revolutionising the game of darts itself, we present to you Flight Club. Come here for your standard boozing activities with the added extra of playing darts where the game is radically digitised and packed with fun for beginners and experts alike. 

Alcotraz London: Cell Block Two-One-Two

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Friday 7th February 2025

Alcotraz: Cell Block Two-One-Two is an immersive cocktail bar that throws you into America's most notorious prison. Found in Shoreditch, this themed hangout sees you smuggling contraband booze past the warden, which will then be shaken up into bespoke cocktails by the bent guards.

Albert's Schloss Soho

You can find live performances taking place at Albert's Schloss Soho every night of the week - just head down to Leicester Square and hit up the atmospheric haunt that celebrates Prince Albert's Bavarian heritage. Decked out with twinkly lights, log fires and wooden panelling, the space oozes Alpine elegance. Expect to drink an array of bier imported from Belgium, Germany and beyond, as well as signature cocktails such as a Rhubarb and Custard Sour, made with Slingsbury rhubarb gin, Haus salted caramel schnapps, William Fox custard syrup and lemon juice.

Lucky Voice Karaoke - Venues in London

Nothing beats a great karaoke bar in London when it comes to something outrageously fun on a night out. Lucky Voice, with its private booths for singing and partying, is an absolute favourite for a group night out and a great opportunity to test out that Whitney ballad you've spent so long practising in the shower... 

Pacific Tavern

Pacific Tavern is a coastline-inspired bar located between Canada Water and Surrey Quays. It sports super cosy interiors, from its roaring fireplace to its emerald green walls and bare-brick pillars. Swing by to catch some live music throughout the week, and tuck into a creative menu featuring grilled sweet potato and chilli beans, chicken with miso and mole rojo, plus kimchi slaw. 

The Exhibit

The Exhibit in Balham has got all your entertainment needs sorted, serving up a wealth of comedy nights, life drawing classes, bottomless brunch and drag experiences. Simply pick the event for you and prepare for a fun afternoon or evening in the stylish South London spot.

The Little Yellow Door

Picante Power and 3 other offers

This brilliantly unique gem of a spot is sure to have you feeling right at home and keep you coming back for more. Designed to imitate a flat, you can grab some toast in the kitchen, have a cuppa with friends in the sitting room or head downstairs to the party den, complete with a DJ booth and vinyl station, and sip on cocktails whilst playing poker, backgammon or messing around in the fancy dress box. 

London Bridge Rooftop

£6 Aprés Sunday and 1 other offer

Complete with DJs on weekends, London Bridge Rooftop's Après Bar is bringing the entertainment you'd expect to match their theme. The space has been fully made over too, adding ski gondola lifts and vintage memorabilia, as well as snowy firs and lights.

Not only that, but you can also play interactive darts if you fancy something a little more games-based. 

The Room Where It Happens

Happy Hour! and 1 other offer

Located in the vibrant heart of Soho, The Room Where It Happens is the ultimate destination for those who live and breathe musical theatre. The venue brings the stage directly to the audience with its immersive dining experience, where singing waitstaff deliver stunning live performances while serving delicious dishes and drinks.

After a fantastic meal, the energy shifts as the piano singalong begins at 9pm, inviting guests to belt out their favourite show tunes and classic hits. Perfect for group celebrations, work events, or a night out with fellow musical fans, this spot promises a night full of magic, music, and memories.

plonk

Spend your evening drinking and putt-ing your way to glory at plonk, a brilliant crazy golf venue. With bars across London, the hands-on spot is a must for fun date nights and entertaining afternoons with your bubble.

Pizza Pilgrims Canary Wharf

Pizzaiolo in training £55 per person and 9 other offers

The renowned team at Pizza Pilgrims are looking East, serving their customers great pizzas coupled with 16-person foosball, plasma screen TVs and vintage video games. The famous pizza chain has made a name for themselves by creating stunning Neapolitan pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients around. Relax with a giant slice and enjoy everything their relaxed atmosphere has to offer.

BAM Karaoke Box

BAM Karaoke Box has it all - from being the largest venue of its kind in Europe to serving some sensational food and drinks in the process. Hit up this eclectic playground, laced with hedonistic paintings scrawled across with bright pink lettering, shiny embellishments and animal print furnishings to sing your heart out in one of 22 individually designed rooms. Then, munch on some dainty European fare paired with Champagne and cocktails, before getting involved with a late-night DJ session. 

SOUND Cafe

SOUND Cafe keeps the party going long after other venues wind down. Open until 2 AM from Thursday to Saturday, its cocktail bar offers a chic yet relaxed setting for late-night revelry. Whether you're sipping on expertly crafted martinis or dancing to live beats, it delivers a memorable night out in one of London's most vibrant neighbourhoods.

The Pocket Watch

Head over to the Shepherd's Bush area to find The Pocket Watch, a cosy local pub flaunting comfy leather seating, traditional wooden furnishings and a cracking international menu - from Thai green curry to barbecue chicken wings.

Sip happy hour cocktails, real ale or craft beer while listening to local artists perform on stage or taking part in a quiz night.

Cirque le Soir

The wild, weird imagination of youth meets the sleek, sexy vibes of adulthood at Soho's Cirque Le Soir. Decorated as a lively circus, and bursting full of character, you'll be thoroughly entertained at this exclusive venue. Whether you're being chased by a snake charmer or having your fortune read by their resident mystic, the devil-may-care ambience is something well worth experiencing.  

Greenwood

Greenwood has drawn in crowds from across London with its offering of stunning dishes and ice cold craft beers. Based in Victoria, the pub has really excelled since opening, thanks to its serving of amazing food, its collection of great craft beer and its lively sports bar. With pool tables and huge screen TVs showing all the latest live sporting action, this is one of London's most charming bars with entertainment.