Are you ready to celebrate your 18th birthday in London? Here is a list of our recommended London bars and clubs to celebrate your 18th birthday with a memorable party! It can be quite a challenge finding the perfect London night club or to find bars that will cater to a large group for your special celebration. Have no fear, there are plenty of London clubs and bars that will welcome you and all your friends with open arms to celebrate this special day. We have pieced together our top picks for your 18th Birthday Party in London.
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Last updated on 30th October 2025
Four Quarters Elephant and Castle is one of our favourite places on this list. It's chock-full of fun arcade and pinball machines, as well as classics such as Donkey Kong and Guitar Hero. There are projector screen gaming setups as well with an N64 and PS1.
With a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system Egg is a massive nightclub with unbeatable opening hours, suitable for an all-nighter with friends on a party mission.
If you're looking for something a bit different to celebrate your 18th birthday, head to the heart of the city and take on AIM - one of London's toughest escape rooms. With four different rooms including Spy Heros and Psychopath's Den, you'll need to use all your nouse to crack the codes and escape before the clock runs out.
If you're looking to stay out until 4am on your 18th birthday then look no further than one of the award-winning Simmons bars across London. This neon playground is full of cool quirky decor and plays fantastic hits throughout the evening - head down to catch its 4pm 'til 9pm happy hour from Sunday to Friday where you can bag two of its signature sips for the price of one - a great birthday treat.
This year, why not celebrate your big day with one of the most brilliant virtual reality experiences in the City? With over 30 different themes to choose from, including stepping inside your favourite shows and games, DNA VR is not to be missed.
Dirty Martini is the perfect place to spend your first night out as an 18-year-old. Expect fun party vibes and a friendly crowd, plus a drinks menu filled with tasty cocktails that don't cost a fortune. There's also a resident DJ serving up roof-raising tunes into the early hours on the weekend.
What better way to walk into adulthood than with a trip to the wacky world of Alice in Wonderland or an escape from a haunted house? All this and much more become reality at VRXtra Kingston.
From intergalactic shooters and team challenges to VR escape rooms and immersive escapes, there's plenty to keep your whole party entertained. Ready for the challenge?
Looking for something next-level for your 18th birthday in London? Fairgame is the ultimate celebration spot. Think high-energy games like Shoot the Clown, RFID wristbands tracking your every move, and an electric atmosphere that feels part arcade, part party.
With mouthwatering street food and mocktails or cocktails to match your vibe, this adult-only venue delivers a fresh, unforgettable experience for you and your mates, all under one roof in Canary Wharf.
Celebrate your 18th at one of Blame Gloria's stunning, floral paradises - either in Covent Garden or Clapham. You'll get to sip through bottomless booze at these brunches, which are themed around ABBA, karaoke, the 00s and more.
Fabric is well situated between Farringdon and Barbican. You can expect to move your body to the rhythm of cutting-edge house, techno, electro, disco, dub-techno and many other music styles mixed by various artists from underground DJ talents to international legends.
Spot the trendy crowd out for fun at Zoo Bar, a chic and modern club in Soho. You can enjoy fun, chart and commercial house music until 3am in a very lively atmopshere at Zoo Bar. Book your guest list now!
Perfect for getting to grips with the London clubbing scene, this bar crawl around the West End is taking you to five different venues and furnishing you with free shots, drinks deals and a great group of people to get to know.
@ The Silent Disco Boat on Various dates from Friday 27th March 2026
Start your 18th year with a bang while aboard a wicked boat party that's cruising down the River Thames. That's right, you'll get to soak up views of the city's most iconic landmarks, as well as shuffle your feet to house, disco and more via headphones.
You can nab tickets for as little as £27 per person, and there's a fully stocked bar on each deck to keep you fuelled. Don't fancy ending the night there? You can also nab discounted entry to Ballie Ballerson as part of your ticket, perfect for an afterparty.
Get ready to level up your 18th birthday party plans at Gravity MAX with venues across Stratford and Wandsworth. With state-of-the-art activities across three floors, including intense e-karting, hyper-real digital darts, and a karaoke lounge, this venue turns any gathering into a celebration.
Satisfy your competitive streak with friends and enjoy delicious drinks, DJs, and live sports in the Heineken Sports Bar. Secure your spot party today.
The Shoreditch is an East London club. This restaurant by the day serves cocktails in the evening and host regular DJ into the early hours. The interior is fun mix of tiki-bar and art deco with flamingo's and honey comb wallpaper providing a unique bar setting. Book a table or get on the guest list.
From the team behind Bounce, this awesome new mini golf hub in West London is a birthday must. With tasty food and drink available, not to mention their insane crazy golf courses, you'll be more than entertained all night.
It's always a fun time party night at Bar Rumba: great themed nights, dressing up and dancing all night so perfect if you want to let your hair down on your 18th birthday! Book your guest list!
Gather you friends and head to Karaoke at the Pier in London Bridge for an unforgettable night of fun. Sip on cocktails from the expertly crafted menu, before heading into your private room to sing your heart out, with over 80,000 tracks to choose from.
How better to celebrate your 18th birthday in London than on a Raw London Bar Crawl? Renowned for being especially boozy, for only £10 you'll embark upon the journey of a lifetime, through some of the most popular bars in Shoreditch - gaining free entry, queue jump, four free shots, discounted drinks deals as well as a whole bunch of cool merchandise along the way. Book online now - this is the ideal way to celebrate an 18th birthday party in London.
If you fancy trying something a little different for your 18th birthday, check out Substation Brixton. Not only does this exciting climbing centre have over 100 different routes (that change on a weekly basis), but it also hosts epic parties, events and more to make it a truly special day.
Looking for something a little unique to do on your birthday? Then head to Zombie Games Cafe in Cricklewood, where you can revel in the nostalgia of their retro video games and classic boardgames. Get competitive over old-school Nintendo or Dungeons and Dragons while sipping signature cocktails or craft beer, before trying your hand at beer pong or even singing a few tunes in the karaoke room. Topping it all off? A tasty menu of sandwiches, chicken and chips or mozzarella sticks.
