Best Immersive Dining Experiences In London

• Location: 56-60 Guilford Street, Russell Square, WC1N 1DB
• When: Thursdays to Sundays
• Price: from £74 per person
• Type of experience: dining, themed, Faulty Towers
• Why we recommend: from the moment you walk through the door, everything feels thoughtful and aligned to please the most dedicated of Faulty Towers fans - it's a real gem of an activity 

If you were a fan of the hit TV show Faulty Towers (and let's be honest, who wasn't?), then this is the dining experience for you. Indulge in a scrumptious three-course meal, accompanied by hilarious interactive actors, audience participation, and so much more.

Tickets start from £74 per person for a Thursday dinner show, with everything included. Just make your way over to Bloomsbury via Russell Square station and get ready for delicious dishes and lots of laughs. 

• Location: Seceret Central London location revealed to ticket holders nearer the time
• When: Saturdays
• Price: £85.54 per person (including booking fee) 
• Type of activity: musical, brunch
• Why we recommend: if you or someone you know is a musical theatre lover, then this brunch is the perfect activity. We love how it's a surprise as to who's performing, but they're guaranteed to be from one of the hit shows in the city at the moment 

Take an all-singing and all-dancing trip into the world of Theatreland with an afternoon at West End Musical Brunch. You'll be treated to bottomless bubbles, a two-course feast and - the pièce de résistance - a fantastic show from some of the finest performers in the industry.

Stars included are from musicals like Wicked, Les Misérables, Hamilton, Phantom of the Opera, Book of Mormon, Waitress, Hamilton and The Lion King.

• Location: Pedley Street Station, Bethnal Green, E1 5BW
• When: Thursdays to Sundays
• Price: From £92.90 per person
• Type of experience: dining, immersive theatre, murder mystery
• Why we recommend: this is a multi-award-winning immersive theatrical dining experience set in 1937, where you'll solve a murder mystery aboard the Murdér Express while enjoying a bespoke three-course menu curated by award-winning restaurant Lunar

Enjoy a fabulous immersive experience with The Murdér Express. Enjoy gripping entertainment, a murder mystery, along with a delicious three-course menu served in your train carriage.

The sequel to a beloved original, it's packed with new characters, twists, and meticulously crafted 1930s-inspired cocktails - a truly unforgettable night out in London. This is an event you won't want to miss.

• Location: 213-215 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7PN
• When: daily
• Price: from £54 per person
• Type of experience: gaming, immersive, family-friendly, dining
• Why we recommend: we can't resist a giant, real-life 15m x 15m Monopoly board where you can choose from four different game modes - including Classic, City, and Luxury 

If you're after an immersive dining experience, then head along to Monopoly Lifesized's Top Hat Bar & Restaurant. Not only can you enjoy escape-room-style challenges and play on its 15m x 15m board, but it also offers some awesome Mr. Monopoly-approved dishes. Yes, please.

When you're done playing, the Monopoly-themed Top Hat Restaurant & Bar serves up creative cocktails and crowd-pleasing food, from fish and chips to Mr. Monopoly's Millionaire Cheesecake. A brilliant option for groups of all sizes.

• Location: Secret Central London venue revealed two days before the event
• When: Saturdays 7pm - 1am
• Price: from £33 per person
• Type of experience: themed night, jazz and live music, immersive, fancy dress, party
• Why we recommend: we think this is a great date night activity - a wonderfully secretive 1920s speakeasy pop-up that transports you straight to the Gatsby era - think candlelit rooms, live jazz, cabaret, vintage cocktails and a crowd dressed to the nines

Immerse yourself in a Gatsby-themed haven at The Candlelight Club in Central London. This speakeasy-themed joint is offering up mouthwatering three-course menus and cocktails that can be enjoyed alongside a roster of live entertainment. Think jazz or cabaret.

The mystery of not knowing the venue until 48 hours before adds to the magic. Whether you're coming just to dance or want the full dinner-and-Champagne experience, it's a brilliantly atmospheric night out. Fancy dress in 1920s style is encouraged, so come ready to commit to the theme.

• Location: The Pump House Museum, Walthamstow, E17 8AN
• When: three nights a week (check website for specific dates)
• Price: £79 per person
• Type of experience: dining, immersive, tasting menu, unique venue
• Why we recommend: where else apart from London can you experience a six-course Latin American tasting menu served inside a decommissioned 1967 Victoria line tube carriage, complete with original interiors, signs and windows? Head chef Beatriz brings Colombian and broader Latin American culinary traditions to life using seasonal British ingredients, and the whole evening is designed around community and connection

An experience like no other, Supperclub.tube gives you the chance to dine inside a decommissioned London Underground carriage from 1967. The tube still maintains all its original features, including the windows and signs, and it's now located in Walthamstow.

You'll feast on a six-course tasting menu of Colombian fare while you're here, created by head chef Beatriz Maldonado Carreño - who has worked in some of Colombia and London's top restaurants.

• Location: multiple London venues including Between The Bridges (Waterloo), Quaglino's (Mayfair) and One Ninety Four (Mayfair)
• When: Fridays and Sundays
• Price: from £30.74 per person
• Type of experience: dining, immersive, live music, soul music, party
• Why we recommend: with multiple London venues and dates to choose from, it's a flexible option for groups who want to dine with entertainment. If you fancy a twist on the format, Soul Bingo nights are also available across London and beyond, from £11 per person

If you're in the mood for a night full of fantastic live music while you dine, then check out the Soul Supper Immersive Dining Experience by XT Events. This brilliant performance takes place at venues across London, from Waterloo to Mayfair and beyond.

Watch a cracking live performance of soul and Motown hits, inspired by Detroit. Tickets start from £30.74 each, or for a little more, you can enjoy a delicious two-course meal and a welcome drink to boot.

• Location: 69-73 St John Street, Farringdon, EC1M 4AN
• When: open Tuesdays to Sundays 
• Price: from £58 per person (two-course set menu)
• Type of experience: dining, unique venue, sensory, date night
• Why we recommend: the concept is simple but transformative - without sight, your other senses heighten, social barriers dissolve, and the food takes on a whole new dimension

If you're looking for dinner with a difference, Dans Le Noir in Farringdon delivers one of London's most extraordinary immersive dining experiences. Here, you'll eat in complete darkness, guided by visually impaired hosts and served a surprise menu designed to heighten every sense but sight.

The concept flips dining on its head: by removing visual cues, flavour, texture, sound and even social connection are experienced in a whole new way. Without preconceptions, conversations flow more freely, shyness melts away, and every bite feels like a discovery. 

• Location: Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, 51 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AF
• When: Fridays to Sundays
• Price: from £139 per person
• Type of experience: dining, immersive, 3D projection, date night, special occasion
• Why we recommend: Le Petit Chef is a showstopping immersive dining experience that's set in the elegant surroundings of the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate - we think it's a fun dinner culminating in an interactive dessert you finish yourself

London is no stranger to quirky dining, but few experiences capture the imagination quite like Le Petit Chef. Hosted at the London Cabaret Club, this global sensation blends fine dining with theatrical storytelling, powered by cutting-edge 3D projection mapping.

The star of the show? The world's tiniest chef who springs to life on your plate, battling mischievous moles and giant sea monsters before magically conjuring each course of your meal. As animations unfold with a whimsical French bistro soundtrack, guests are whisked from the streets of Paris to far-flung destinations, all before the real dish arrives at your table. 

• Location: 6 Sackville Street, Mayfair, W1S 3DD
• When: Tuesdays to Thursdays, and Saturdays
• Price: £220 per person
• Type of experience: fine dining, immersive, special occasion, tasting menu
• Why we recommend: Punk Royale is fine dining with its middle finger raised - a minimum 18-course menu Royale that manages to be both wildly theatrical and world-class. Set in a stunning 18th-century Mayfair townhouse, the experience is deliberately over-the-top

Punk Royale is shaking up Mayfair with a rebellious twist on fine dining. Originally launched in Stockholm, it's best known for its brutal bistro concept that blends Nordic culinary precision with outrageous theatrics.

We're talking smoke machines, neon lights and non-stop party vibes. While all this is going on, the 20-course tasting menu brings you the likes of foie gras, langoustine nigiri and caviar bumps - licked off your hand and chased with vodka.