Fun Activities for Big Kids in London

The ultimate in London's old-school activities, The Four Quarters' games room is packed with arcade games such as Pac Man, Asteroids and Space Invaders. Throw in a hot selection of craft beer - because you're actually a grown-up - and you've got yourself a hilarious night in South London.

Put that roller skating stamina to the test at North London's favourite new activity bar. Head to Palmers Green where Roller Nation offers a full size skate rink, full-stocked bar and diner offering some seriously good burgers.

Step off the streets of London and enter the thrilling world of the Wild West at the Moonshine Saloon. This immersive experience in a secret location will have you become a butt-kicking cowboy as you sip on cocktails and attempt to make a fortune from smuggling moonshine. 

Battersea's hottest spot for Londoners looking to relive their youth is The Four Thieves, a pub that's packed to the rafters with craft beer, gin and most importantly games. From remote control car racing through to arcade games and ping pong, there's enough here to keep you out of trouble.

Video games and pizza reign supreme at London's first dedicated video game and e-sports bar and restaurant. Grab your team and head down to take on Mario Kart, FIFA and plenty more with the loser picking up the tab. 

It's not just the big kids down in South London who get to enjoy Four Quarters, the second venue has just opened in East London in Hackney Wick. The new bar is near the Queen Elizabeth Victoria Memorial Park and has the same fun mix of arcade games and craft beer as the original.

Sure, The Bat and Ball may be one of London's premium ping pong bars, but they're so much more than just the paddle. From karaoke to pool and cocktails in between, it's an all rounder when it comes to fun. 

Sushi meets sports games at this unique Soho eatery. Chow down on some of the finest Asian tapas in the area while you get your kicks from their selection of consoles including PS4s, Wiis and even a classic Atari.

A fun activity that'll have you running around Kingston and taking quirky snaps in odd places, Game of Stones Outdoor Treasure Hunt is a must for big kids. Perfect for you and your bubble to let of a little steam, the event will also task you to work ou riddles and crack clues.

Remember the days of thriving on Crash Bandicoot and Mario? They're still here, and this time you can enjoy them with some of the best cocktails in London. Join Simmons as they provide retro gaming and fun in their bar alongside some of the best happy hours in the business.

Re-live your youth with a night of booze, burgers and board games. Grab some mates and forget about work tomorrow as you take on Jenga, Risk and Monopoly, just make sure not to ruin it by flipping the board. 

Brought to you by the team behind Mac & Wild, Smoky Barrels is the virtual reality experience that's replicating hunting in the Scottish Highlands. Think tweed outfits, tasty plates, craft beers, cocktails and plenty more.

16 person foosball, huge slices of pizza and vintage video games; sounds like the ultimate big kid experience, right? Pizza Pilgrims are offering that and more in their new Canary Wharf-based site. The famous pizza chain have made a name for themselves by creating stunning Neapolitan pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients around.

Fancy yourself as a gaming wiz? Head to Hyper Reality this winter and you'll get the incredible opportunity to explore everything in twos hours. From riding rollercoasters to chasing high scores and exploring new worlds, this is the ultimate adventure for London's big kids.

Take your foosball skills to a whole new level at this unmissable hub of activities for big kids in London. Located in Islington, Foosball Club has world-class tables for you and your mates to play on, alongside a wide choice of craft beer and pizza to keep you refreshed between games. 

A fun activity for groups in London, Found is the treasure hunt keeping things COVID-secure. Perfect for groups of up to six people, the game splits you into two teams who will have to compete against each other to solve 28 unique clues.

Zip along the River Thames like James Bond in a high-power speedboat. You'll zoom past iconic landmarks with an educated guide as you blast a soundtrack of top hits. To top off the evening, you'll be greeted back to land with a refreshing cocktail courtesy of London Cocktail Club.  

Take your mates to re-live your youth at this quirky night out in Ladbroke Grove. You'll get to try your hand at classic favourites like Jenga, Connect 4, Frustration and more before hitting the Sega, Mega Drive and PS2. 

After a long day of being a grown-up at work, unleash your inner kid at this unique technology-meets-shuffleboard experience. From the minds behind Flight Club, Electric Shuffle is an exhilarating social activity with a unique spin on the classic game, and additional refreshments to carry you through.  

We don't know about you, but bowling at a birthday party used to come as standard when we were kids. Relive the good times, but with alcohol and burgers to boot, as All Star Lanes promise wild nights of strikes and shots aplenty. 

Both hilarious and great fun, The Ghost Bus Tour is a brilliant way to see the city while having a good time. Jump aboard the vintage Routemaster as it whizzes around London showing you the sites and revealing plenty of ghastly secrets.

Head over to Dalston's The Snooty Fox for a fun and laidback class in paper folding at Happy Origami Wonderland. During the session, you'll be shown by an expert how to create a range of flowers, kimono bookmarks, animals, decorations and more. Plus, you'll get all the equipment provided.

A bar in London brimming with more activities than you could imagine, QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl has a world of fun under its roof. From bowling and an arcade to an ice rink hosting skate nights, curling and more, you've got no excuse of getting bored here.

With bowling, karaoke, ping pong, pool and everything else you need for a great night out, the Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes is one of the top picks for big kids in London. Grab some of their tasty cocktails and get ready to run amok at one of the funnest bars in the city.

Growing up isn't always easy, but you know what is? Having fun. Join Bounce for buckets full of the stuff as not only are they toting a cool UV vibe alongside craft beers and cocktails aplenty, they're upping your game with ping pong tables aplenty.

Swing on over to Battersea to try your hand at an undeniably fun game of mini golf. Perfectly placed in South London, this expertly-designed quirky course takes you through cascades, slopes and rockeries with pretty canopies hanging overhead. 

Grab your broomsticks and take to Soho's Wizard Exploratorium for a day of wand-making and more. Set over five floors, this unusual spot is transporting you into a magical world from the minute you step through the door. And with a tonne of fun events on offer, you're never scarce of things to do.

Fancy yourself as the next James Bond? This online immersive event will put all your espionage skills to the test, as you crack clues, solve riddles and infiltrate HQ to complete your mission within 60 minutes. 

The ultimate destination for big kids, Puttshack is the latest project from the team behind Bounce. Bringing you tasty food, great drinks and a cool social hub, it's also home to one of the most insane crazy golf courses in London.

Looking to escape the mundane every day of London's drizzly climes? Look no further than Otherworld - a space-age VR arcade in the heart of Haggerston. Step into one of the immersion booths and take on one of 16 challenges, before cooling off with a bespoke cocktail in the futuristic cocktail bar.

Promising something that's a little different from your average escape room, AIM is a premium experience with four thrilling rooms of puzzle solving to get stuck into. Expect a thrilling combination of immersion, and technology at this quirky activity. 

Live out your inner Hot Wheels fantasies by heading to London's ultimate go-karting experience. You'l get to drive round 800 metres of multilevel track while battling it out to gain the top spot on the podium, it's sure to be one adrenaline-fulled adventure. 

Hop Kingdom is a unique space just five minutes from London Bridge. Whether you're booking a birthday party, gig, exhibition or any kind of event that springs to mind, make use of this skate park, bar and venue that'll cater to your inner child. 

Having already conquered Shoreditch, the brilliant fun Flight Club is heading over to Bloomsbury, Victoria and Islington to open more venues. Complete with all the same hilarity, expect games, cocktails, brunch, pizza and one of the best meeting places in central London.

Let your inner child out with a singing sesh at London's hottest karaoke club. Not only are there 10 rooms for all sorts of capacities, but there's even live DJs come the weekend and a mouthwatering cocktail list each and every day. What more could you want?

Get ready to be bamboozled as you spend the evening just inches away from some of the world's most impressive sleight of hand. The Magic Hour's legendary lineup includes feats of impossible and mind-reading tricks that will leave you mesmerised for days after.

This is the ultimate golfing playground for big kids in London, offering state-of-the-art gameplay in wacky surroundings. Join Plonk for a round of golf and get a little competitive on a quirky date, birthday treat or fun day out in London. 

Ever wanted to step inside a video game? Well now is your chance as Electronic Theatre has launched in the heart of London. An immersive social experience, you and your mates can take on adventures in digital rooms aka LightBoxes, where you'll feel like you're a part of the game. 

When life gets tough? We find it's best to escape to an entirely different reality. And that's where DNA VR comes in. Their epic games range from underwater adventures to haunted hospitals and murderous zombies - with venues both in Camden and Hammersmith.

Looking for an outdoor activity in London? The Secret City offers a series of treasure hunt adventures, perfect for any young at heart Londoner. You'll race around the city, following clues that have been sent to your phone and discovering new and hidden areas.

Swingers is a playground for big kids in London, where you can play on two of their 9-hole crazy golf courses, all while enjoying three incredible street food vendors, five cocktail bars, and a two-storey clubhouse.

Easily one of the best nights out for London's big kid contingent, Dabbers is the bonkers bingo experience that's helping you unleash your inner child. From open-air and virtual sessions to full-blown bottomless brunches, these quirky events are perfect for birthdays, hen dos and team get-togethers.

Gather the gang and head over to South Bank where Between The Bridges is ready and waiting with a whole range of fun hands-on activities. Get your clubs at the ready for a round of crazy golf or try something a little different with a round of tejo - Colombia's national game.

A quirky experience designed for two, DARKFIELD is an audio performance that can be enjoyed by you and one other at home. Sit across from one another, pop in your headphones and prepare to be immersed into a creepy and unnerving soundscape.

How's this for a fun rainy day activity? Navrtar is a unique immersive VR experience and bar that allows you to shoot zombies in their hoardes and prevent full-blown alien takeovers, all from the heart of Ealing. It's an essential voyage for big kids across London. 

Ballie Ballerson is a haven for re-living those days spent at soft play centres. Once the weekend rolls around, you can sip on bottomless prosecco, porn star martinis and chomp on unlimited pizza before plunging head-first into a ball pit, or head along one evening for some midweek fun.

Are you a big kid that wants to zoom through London your very own e-bike? Now's your chance as this unique tour will teach you plenty about the city as you ride through Angel and Barbican on to the City, passing St Paul's before finishing off at Covent Garden Market.