Stuck in a pitch black room with a zombie? Trapped in a horrifying toy shop? No, these aren't plots for a new horror movie but some of London's best escape rooms. Taking over the city and for good reason; with a whole range of imaginative scenarios, brainteasers and teamwork-building skills, they offer a great alternative to your normal night out. Whether it's a hen do, stag do or work party, we've got some great suggestions for escape rooms to put you to the test...
A premium escape room experience in the heart of central London, AIM offers an unparalleled adventure combining technology and immersive theatrics to really add extra thrills to your visit. Think you've got what takes? Assemble a crack team and take on one of the four puzzles.
Make your way over to Whitechapel, Hammersmith, Shepherd's Bush or Islington to discover Escape London. Here, you'll find 16 different escape rooms to choose from, each one story-driven and boasting a unique theme.
Whether you want to pull off a casino heist, get into witchcraft or go on a pirate adventure, you can do it all in these hour-long sessions. Prices start from just £30 per person, with the option for between two and seven players at a time - though they offer venue hire for larger groups.
This Kings Cross venue claims to be London's longest-standing escape room, with state-of-the-art set design, thrilling missions and a plethora of games to play. Step into an espionage-inspired experience with just 60 minutes to break free.
@ Control Room B on Various dates from Saturday 8th August 2026
Head along to Battersea Power Station's Control Room B for Escape The Power Cut. The thrilling experience sees you using your teamwork and problem-solving skills to beat the clock and fix the issue at hand. You'll also get to enjoy two delicious cocktails while you're at it.
If you're looking for a challenge in the city, then check out Camden's Mazer Zone. Whether you want to save the world or steal a precious jewel from a Hatton Garden safe, this immersive escape room experience will you solve riddles or crack codes to complete the tasks.
Do you and your mates want to try an escape room with a technological twist? Cue Electronic Theatre, an all-new immersive gaming concept where you'll solve puzzles, crack clues and become part of a video game all in an attempt to win challenges.
Catering for groups of up to 20 and with a concept that travels to you, AFTERMATH UK | The Escape Room That Comes To You is a brilliant corporate escape experience. Working as part of a team, you have to solve various clues and puzzles in order to work out the case of a grisly murder.
Mission: Breakout London is ideal when you're after themed escape rooms. Choose between Bletchley Park code-breaking, unsolved mysteries and underground post-apocalyptic adventures. Better yet, there's a DesignMyNight exclusive discount code for 20% off too.
From getting stuck into Alice In Wonderland-inspired games to being plunged in the world of Doctor Who or Aladdin, Escape Hunt Oxford Street and Kingston is a great choice of fun things to do as a group. Think solving puzzles and clues across these fully immersive experiences.
Electric Gamebox offers immersive group gaming in Wandsworth. Escape to another world and mine for Martian minerals, save the Royal family or be tested by aliens. This place uses state-of-the-art touch screens, projection mapping and more to give you an unbelievably real experience.
Looking for the creepiest escape rooms in London? No Escape is bringing chilling experiences to Oxford Street and Aldgate. Whether you fancy taking on a terrifying toy store or the demon barber, these 60-minute activities are sure to thrill.
From becoming witches and wizards fighting dark forces to getting away with heists or solving crimes with our favourite resident of 221B Baker Street, Escape London's Islington location has plenty of different themes to uncover. Plus, you'll get 90 amazing minutes in your new world.
