Quirky Activities In London

• Location:  Unit 1110/11, Montfichet Road, Stratford E20 1EJ & 50, Earlham Street, Covent Garden WC2H 9LJ
• Best for: getting competitive and watching sports
• Activity type: competitive, group, gaming

Bat & Ball Stratford and Covent Garden is the ultimate bar for competitive people. Everything from ping pong to interactive darts is on the cards, or why not hire a private karaoke booth?

Dive into these activities while enjoying a burger or a pizza, alongside an impressive range of craft beers, wines and cocktails. That's not all though, as they've got countless screens across both venues that show all the biggest live sporting events.

• Location: Fishermans Walk, Canary Wharf, E14 4DH
• Best for: adults-only fairground fun
• Activity type: competitive, interactive, gaming

Fairgame Canary Wharf offers some of the quirkiest games in their indoor immersive fairground, from Whac-A-Mole to Skeeball and Shoot the Clown. Their innovative RFID wristband tech, alongside an app which logs your scores, creates a gaming bar like no other - and you can keep track of who's winning on the leaderboard.

This colourful, Instagram-worthy space is perfect for an unusual date idea or group night out, perfect for all the big kids out there. There's tasty street food up for grabs from Burger & Beyond, Rudy's Pizza or Taco Collective, paired with creative cocktails and boozy slushies. Plus, they've got a second venue in St Paul's.

• Location: 90 Worship Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 2BA
• Best for: a high-tech bingo experience
• Activity type: competitive, group

If you're looking for the most fun activities for adults in London, Hijingo should be firmly on your radar. Inspired by the high-tech bars of Tokyo, this colourful venue combines video, music, lights and sound to bring you a mind-blowing bingo experience unlike any other.

You'll play for the chance to win some fantastic prizes, including holidays and huge cash jackpots. They also offer bingo bottomless brunches on weekends, complete with scrumptious sharing plates and lots of booze.

• Location: 127 Hackney Road, Unit 11, Hoxton, E2 8GY
• Best for: witches and wizards who want a taste of prison life and the dark arts
• Activity type: group, immersive

Welcome to Hexmoor, the world's first immersive wizarding prison bar, where magic and mischief collide behind enchanted bars. Upon arrival, you'll be issued your official inmate jumpsuit and locked up alongside a cast of notorious wizards with a penchant for the dark arts. This isn't just a themed bar - it's a fully interactive experience featuring live actors who bring the prison to life with immersive theatre, spellbinding storylines, and the chance to collude with other characters to orchestrate your daring escape.

Whether you're a seasoned sorcerer or a curious newcomer, your magical abilities will be put to the test. To tailor your experience, choose from three ticket tiers: the standard inmate package includes three magical cocktails for £49.50; upgrade to four cocktails for £57.50; or go all in with four cocktails and a custom-made wand, hand-delivered to you by Willbott's Wand Shop as part of the experience, for £77.50.

• Location: Dabbers City, 18-22, Houndsditch, EC3A 7DB
• Best for: a lively social bingo experience
• Activity type: group, competitive

Dabbers brought bingo out of the church hall and into the limelight, turning it into a must-do night out with wild themes, pumping music, cheeky comedians, and dazzling prizes, found in the City of London.

Whether you're vibing with #TeamOdd vs #TeamEven, belting tunes in musical bingo, or sipping mimosas at bottomless brunch bingo, every visit brings something fresh and fabulous.

• Location: 127 Hackney Road, Hoxton, E2 8GY
• Best for: immersing yourself in a prison-themed bar
• Activity type: immersive, boozy

If you're searching for something unique and boozy, then Alcotraz is your best bet. The whacky bar has prison-themed outposts, where you'll be implored to dress up and smuggle in liquor for an immersive experience with bespoke cocktails.

Their Hoxton venue will see you sneaking past the warden and using corrupt guards to your advantage, with plenty of great photo opportunities along the way.

• Location: multiple locations
• Best for: getting stuck into competitive baking
• Activity type: group, couples, competitive

If baking is a no-brainer for you, or you really think it's about time you tried, this cooking experience is not one to be missed. Go head-to-head with your mates in themed challenges, as you whisk and stir your way to possible victory in a mega marquee, at their locations in Tooting and Haggerston.

You'll be provided with all the materials and equipment you need, before being given 90 minutes to bake in pairs. Tickets start from £32.40 per head, and you'll leave with a delicious, handmade treat.

• Location: 270 The Power Station, Circus Road South, Battersea, SW11 8BZ
• Best for: a cocktail-fuelled escape adventure
• Activity type: challenge, group, boozy

Ditch the bog-standard days out and head over to Escape The Power Cut, found at Control Room B in Battersea Power Station. During this thrilling experience, you'll need to work together to solve problems and decipher cryptic clues (all while sipping a couple of cocktails, of course).

Your £55 ticket includes two drinks and a 90-minute session, so you'll have to work against the clock to crack the code. This works for teams of two to six people, so is ideal for either couples or groups of friends.

• Location: 141-145 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town NW1 8PB
• Best for: bonding with your mates over a fun challenge
• Activity type: group, challenge

Quirky group activities in London don't get much better than Mission: Breakout. Not only can you choose between a number of scenarios - think codebreaking, mysterious cases of missing persons and post-apocalyptic events - but it's also ideal for teambuilding.

Secure your spot from just £28 per player, and nab your own private room for a team of between three and six people.

• Address: 95 Kingsland High Street, Dalston, E8 2PB
• Best for: singing in a drag-infused karaoke session
• Activity type: musical, boozy

Are you on the hunt for quirky London activities this weekend? If so, then you can't go wrong with The Karaoke Hole in Dalston. This is your chance to sing along to all your favourite songs, with some fabulous drag queens thrown in for good measure.

They host a variety of events, from brunches to full drag karaoke chaos, and their signature Queereoke is always a winner on Thursday nights. The drinks are pretty affordable too, with some cocktails coming in at under a tenner.

• Address: multiple locations in Old Street
• Best for: bonding with some adorable kittens
• Activity type: wholesome, active

For a unique fitness event that's bound to leave you feeling relaxed, check out Kitty Yoga. This takes place at Tara Yoga Centre in Shoreditch and other nearby venues, where they'll take you through a soft, slow vinyasa flow, focusing on breathing techniques and stretches.

There'll be cute kittens roaming around you throughout the 40-minute session, and an extra 20 minutes of playtime at the end. Tickets start from £25 for kitten therapy, or £35 with yoga included.

• Address: Unit 8, 6 Hornsey Street, London, N7 8GR
• Best for: groups, hens, team building, couples
• Activity type: cooking, baking, wholesome, crafty, cocktail classes

Get stuck into The Ultimate Baking & Cocktail Challenge, where tickets from £65 give you access to a two-hour session of cake baking, decorating, and cocktail or mocktail making. You'll leave with a beautiful three-tier cake and memories of a fun, themed experience that changes monthly.

Designed for pairs and catering to gluten-free and vegan diets, it's the perfect excuse to spend quality time with a friend or date while getting creative. And big groups can come all together, too.

• Location: Liverpool Street Station, Liverpool Street, EC2M 7PY
• Best for: feeling like you're on a high-adrenaline TV show
• Activity type: group, competitive, outdoor

Looking for an adventure across the city that's inspired by a popular BBC show? Then check out the fantastic Race Across The World Experience, which will see you journeying between checkpoints with the aim of finishing the race - competing for a top spot on the live leaderboard.

You'll have lots of challenges to complete and riddles to solve along the way, working in teams of two to eight people. There are even optional 'work' tasks, which are important as you're judged on both your time and budget at the end.

• Location: 55B Camden Street, Camden NW1 0HG
• Best for: solving an escape room with a high-tech twist
• Activity type: group, challenge

Bored of the same old plans? Then get ready for an out-of-this-world experience (literally) with Mazer Zone on Camden Street. This venue will have you completing quirky challenges in its escape rooms, including saving the world or stealing priceless gems, in order to win the game.

This destination has been delighting its guests since 2022, using the most state-of-the-art technology to complete the experience. Get stuck in for 60 minutes, in groups of between two and five people.

• Address: multiple locations
• Best for: trying out your art skills in an unusual setting
• Activity type: creative, masterclass

Paint the town luminous green with Neon Naked Life Drawing across multiple London venues. Classes are designed for beginners, so anyone can stuck in. Practice various image-making techniques like continuous line and pointillism, guided by Jylle Navarro.

This offers a unique twist on your usual life drawing classes, as the models will be decorated with reactive body paint that comes alive under UV light. 

• Location: multiple, including Bloomsbury, Victoria, Shoreditch, and Islington
• Best for: interactive darts and boozy brunching
• Activity type: competitive, group

Flight Club is the original home of 'social darts', providing one heck of a fun activity for those stepping up to the oche. These fairground-themed venues can be found in Victoria, Shoreditch, Bloomsbury and Islington, boasting multiple electronic boards that add up your scores for you.

Get stuck into competitive, multiplayer games with your friends, with prices starting from £10 each for an hour. What's more, their weekend brunches offer an hour of gaming, two hours of unlimited pizza and a bottle of prosecco or four beers per person.

• Location: secret London location
• Best for: boogieing with your best mates
• Activity type: active, group

On the hunt for quirky things to do as a group in London? Lip Sync Dance Battle sees two teams choosing a couple of songs before being taught a slick dance routine. You'll then compete against each other to win a bottle of prosecco.

Guests can expect a dedicated photographer to capture their best moments, with professionally edited images delivered a week later. Dressing up is highly recommended, though a selection of costumes is available for added flair. Every stunning photo showcased on the event's page is a testament to the photographer's talent.

• Location: Dickens Yard, Longfield Avenue, Ealing, W5 2UQ
• Best for: roaming freely through a VR world
• Activity type: gaming, virtual reality

Quirky things to do in London? Located in the heart of Ealing, Navztar is the high-tech gaming venue that is fronting high-tech Zombie Apocalypse and Alien Defence gaming. Strap on your VR headset to be transported to another world entirely, with the option to play solo or as part of a group.

This is a 60-minute, free-roam experience, housed in a dedicated 2000-foot arena. They've even got augmented reality darts on interactive boards, so the fun can carry on all day.

• Location: multiple locations, including Elephant & Castle, Hackney Wick, London Bridge and Peckham
• Best for: a dose of nostalgia and some competitive socialising
• Activity type: retro, gaming, competitive

A neighbourhood favourite and local must-try, Four Quarters is the place to be in Peckham if arcade games are your thing. From Time Crisis to happy hour cocktails, it's laid back, fun and doesn't take itself too seriously. 

They've got 15 lovingly restored arcade machines from the 70s through to the early 2000s, as well as 10 retro consoles for video games. They serve pizza too, paired with unique, themed drinks. Not in the area? They've got outposts in Hackney Wick, Elephant and Castle and London Bridge too.

• Location: 22 Waterson Street, Shoreditch, E2 8HL
• Best for: crafting your own chocolate treats
• Activity type: food, wholesome, masterclass

MyChocolate is one of the best activities for groups in London, helping you whip up your own indulgent drinks and treats. Think truffles, giant chocolate button slabs, fudge and cocktails, all right next to Regent's Canal.

This 20-year-old business promises expert guidance as you make your treats, each piece designed to tantalise the tastebuds with a unique combination of flavours. Fancy having a go? prices start from £30 per person.

• Location: London-wide
• Best for: creating your own masterpiece while sipping and singing along
• Activity type: boozy, creative

Not your average night out, Paint N Party sees you creating a work of art to 90s, R&B or hip hop, all while sipping on prosecco and cocktails. You'll get to take your masterpiece home and there'll be prizes for the best creations.

Tickets start from £35 per person, including all the equipment and materials that you'll need. Enjoy a complimentary rum shot on arrival, before singing along to iconic tunes and painting.

• Location: Units 1&2, 400-404 York Way, Camden, N7 9LR
• Best for: winning a virtual battle or escape room
• Activity type: group, gaming

Battle your way through zombie-infested lands, dive deep into the ocean or soar into outer space with DNA VR's epic virtual gaming experiences. Suitable for groups of up to six, you can either choose a free-roam or take part in an exhilarating escape room.

They also offer virtual escape rooms, where you'll have an hour to breakout of prison or save the world from nuclear disaster and there are even some cutting edge rooms designed by Ubisoft - the developers behind Assassin's Creed.

• Location: 34 Brook Street, Mayfair, W1K 5DN
• Best for: sipping cocktails in an immersive setting
• Activity type: immersive, boozy

Activities don't get better than Mr Fogg's Cocktail Experiments. So, what's in store? Step inside Mayfair Elixir Room to make your own boozy prescription with the guidance of mad mixologists. Think Moët & Chandon potions, colour-changing delights and lots of magic.

You'll be welcomed as an apothecary apprentice, taught how to use their unique mix of ingredients to create a bespoke concoction. Tickets cost £58, including three cocktails and the guidance of their specialists.

• Location: 70-88 Oxford Street, W1D 1BP & Unit 2/6, Alderman Judge Mall, Eden Walk, Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1JB
• Best for: a race against the clock to solve a puzzle
• Activity type: group, challenge

Whether you head to Kingston or stick to Oxford Street, Escape Hunt has your back for quirky things to do. Not only can you pick a cool themed like Atlantis, Aladdin, Doctor Who or Alice In Puzzleland, but you'll also be working against the clock to get out.

They also offer outdoor escape rooms around Kingston, where you'll embark on a treasure hunt filled with fun challenges.

• Location: 83 Scoresby Street, Southwark, SE1 0XN
• Best for: immersing yourself in a video game
• Activity type: interactive, gaming, group

Fancy taking on a video game unlike any other? Head to Electric Gamebox, a quirky immersive experience where you and a bunch of mates enter an interactive cube. Work together to solve clues, crack puzzles and complete challenges. 

This can be done in groups of two to six people, lasting between 15 and 60 minutes. Choose between taking an Alien Aptitude Test, collecting coins in a temple, colonising Mars and other unique scenarios.

• Location: Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 4TF
• Best for: immersive and competitive entertainment
• Activity type: group, gaming, competitive

Bored of the same old bog-standard watering holes? Then make way for Gravity Wandsworth. A unique, immersive entertainment venue, it features arcade games, AR bowling, digital darts and so much more, as well as plenty of food and drink to keep you refreshed.

Speed through race tracks in E Karting, compete against your mates at virtual sports or immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality. Afterwards, we recommend the slow-cooked Bolognese from Coco Di Mama or a pizza from 800 Degrees Pizza.

• Where: 136 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 0QU
• Best for: blowing off steam
• Activity type: competitive, group

Make your way to Hammersmith's Game Of Throwing for a fun day out, ideal for groups of friends, families and colleagues. They offer three different lanes for axe throwing, which can be booked for an hour from only £27 per person.

You'll begin with a training session from their experts, before they let you loose at the board. This features a projected target, with 18 different interactive games to choose from.

• Location: London-wide
• Best for: all things quirky and musical
• Activity type: group, musical

Whether you're in the mood to belt out some classics with a backing band at Gospeloke, indulge in a bottomless musical brunch or head to a musical bingo event, these guys have got you covered. Expect nothing other than a quirky adventure with Agency Unknown.

They host multiple events across the city, starting from as little as £10 per person to attend. Expect throwback tunes and live DJs, as well as plenty of challenges and surprises along the way.

• Location: multiple locations
• Best for: stepping up your sushi skills
• Activity type: food, masterclass

If you're looking for fun date activities, YO! is hosting Sushi Schools at its restaurants in Selfridges, Bromley and beyond. Not only will be shown how to whip up sashimi, nigiri, maki and more by an expert chef, but you'll also get a complimentary tipple thrown in too.

Choose between the classic or vegetarian menu, and work on your knife skills and rolling techniques to create tasty treats to take home. Plus, the session begins with complimentary snacks like edamame and gyoza.

• Address: 42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR, SE1 6DR
• Best for: trying out a unique game
• Activity type: competitive, group, couples

Situated within Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle, Crazy Boules is a haven of quirky activities. It combines the classic French game of petanque with the twists and turns of crazy golf, which can be played in groups of three to four people.

This is found in a retro, neon space, with lots of colourful graffiti throughout. Sip craft beer or cocktails while you play, before getting stuck into scrumptious street food from their multiple different vendors.

• Address: 79-81 Borough Road, Elephant and Castle, SE1 1DN
• Best for: exploring a range of different activities
• Activity type: active, musical, creative

Situated in the heart of Borough, The Ministry is a vibrant, contemporary venue that acts as a workspace and members club all in one. They host all kinds of fun events here as well, taking place on a regular basis. 

Discover everything from healing, immersive sound baths to DJ sets, yoga or sip and paint sessions, some of which are even free to attend, while other start from only £10.

• Location: The Post Building, High Holborn, WC1A 1PB
• Best for: entering a whole new virtual world
• Activity type: group, virtual reality

If you're looking for something a little different to do besides the usual dinner and drinks, why not book Sandbox VR London? Gather your mates and embark on an epic virtual reality mission. Immerse yourself in one of eight worlds: take part in your very own Squid Game or save the planet from aliens.

These experiences have been made by world-leading, in-house game developers, and are ideal for birthdays, hen/stag parties and family outings. Even better? Yu can sip cocktails made by the UK's first robotic bartender.

• Location: multiple, including Soho, Islington, Holborn, Liverpool Street, and Waterloo
• Best for: singing your heart out in a private room
• Activity type: group, musical

One of the best indoor activities for adults in London is without a doubt Lucky Voice, in Soho, Islington, Holborn and beyond. Sing your heart out in the privacy of your own karaoke room, perfect for groups of friends or a quirky work event.

They've got over 10,000 songs to choose from across multiple genres, available in different languages too. Take advantage of the world-class cocktail bar and artisan pizzas to fuel your session of songs, and they'll even deliver to your room. 

• Location: London-wide
• Best for: showing off your music knowledge
• Activity type: boozy, musical

Adding a healthy dose of music to the classic pub quiz formula is Sounds Familiar Pub Quiz, shoving seven discos into one night. With a whole heap of rounds, you will be challenged to singalongs, guessing the song and dancing on tables come the end of this quirky event.

This is the only music quiz to have sold out The Camden Roundhouse, supported beloved Boy Band '5ive' and played Glastonbury festival more times than David Bowie, so you know it's going to be good. Plus, tickets start from just £15 each.

• Location: 117 Bruce Grove, Seven Sisters, N17 6UR
• Best for: rolling around the rink like a pro
• Activity type: active, late-night

Take part in the ultimate roller disco experience with a modern twist. Recognised as the largest permanent skate rink in London, Roller Nation houses an extensively stocked bar and huge outdoor space, all of which is soundtracked by a banging playlist to keep you grooving.

They offer something different every single day, from Soul Skate on Thursdays to late-night sessions on Sundays and Monday events where you can bring along your own skates.

• Location: multiple, including in Stratford and Waterloo
• Best for: board game fanatics
• Activity type: wholesome, competitive

With an actual library of board games, a cool beer garden and seven interconnecting rooms, Draughts is a fun den. The Stratford and Waterloo locations are also keeping you in wallet-friendly cocktails and a range of tacos, burgers or fries.

You can come with friends, or attend one of their meetups to meet likeminded people to play with. There are endless games to choose from, as well as a full-sized shuffleboard table.

• Location: 2b Worship Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 2AH
• Best for: gaming enthusiasts
• Activity type: gaming, nostalgic, competitive socialising

Whether you're a FIFA pro or know how to use your red shells in a round of Mario Kart, this Old Street gaming bar is a must for those that can't keep away from their consoles, even on a night out. From colourful cocktails to brunch come the weekend, it's an all-rounder for big kids in the city.

There are 10 semi-private gaming booths, each complete with a Nintendo Switch and a PlayStation 5, alongside 10 high-performance gaming PCs on an E-sports stage.

• Location: The O2, Peninsula Square, Greenwich, SE10 0DX
• Best for: flexing your football skills in front of your mates
• Activity type: competitive, sport, group

TOCA Social is a football experience that's the perfect day out for lovers of the beautiful game. Face-off against mates or partners alike, using their digital screens to play against.

They've got multiple skill levels, so even total beginners are in with a shot of winning. There's also plenty to keep you entertained once you've finished playing, including photobooths, foosball and munching on American-style grub. Not in the area? Head to West London for its Shepherd's Bush venue in Westfield. 

• Location: multiple locations
• Best for: winning prizes at a UK Garage-themed bingo event
• Activity type: boozy, competitive, musical

If you wanna get involved in non-stop quirky fun, UKG Bingo's epic events are sure to wet your whistle. Not only will you get to let loose to live DJ sets, but there are also crazy games and ridiculous challenges to get stuck into.

Think sing-alongs, dance competitions and more, all with the theme of UK Garage. And if you win? You'll nab a prize.

• Address: 22 Park Avenue South, Finsbury Park, N8 8LT
• Best for: learning a totally unique skill
• Activity type: creative, masterclass

Looking for a hands-on activity that offers something totally unique? Then check out the taxidermy workshops by A Field Guide Taxidermy, taking place at Park Avenue Studios in Finsbury Park. You'll learn all about this practice from an expert, before having a go yourself.

They offer classes on a variety of different animals, from squirrels and rabbits to insects. These start from just £50 per person, and they provide drinks and snacks while you're there.

• Location: 51, Lavender Gardens, Battersea SW11 1DJ
• Best for: retro games and whacky events
• Activity type: gaming, competitive

Located in Battersea, The Thieves is a bit of a legend when it comes to quirky. Not only is it a great little boozer, but this adult playground is also packed full of retro games, from old-school arcade machines to Mario Kart, pool tables, darts and even RC racing.

They also host regular quizzes, live music sessions and comedy nights, so you can stay entertained for days here. Sip craft beers and artisan gins while you're at it, paired with all sorts of scrumptious brunch and all-day dishes from kitchen residents Balans.

• Location: multiple, including Battersea, Farringdon and Shoreditch
• Best for: all things ping pong
• Activity type: competitive, group, couples

Put your ping pong skills to the test over at this wicked activity bar in Old Street, Farringdon or Battersea. While you play on their multiple different tables, you can enjoy cracking music from fun DJs, as well as delicious drinks and beer pong.

This experience is bookable by the hour, starting from only £6 per person. They also host bottomless brunches every Saturday and Sunday, where for as little as £30 you'll enjoy unlimited gaming, booze and pizza.

• Where: 131 Lordship Lane, N17 6XE and 35 St James Street, E17 7FY
• Best for: a hands-on, creative workshop
• Activity type: creative, wholesome

Taking place from Fridays to Sundays each week, this Rug Tufting Workshop at The Elmhurst and CRATE St James Street is a wholesome event in an intimate setting. These four-hour sessions are suitable for just two people at a time, giving you a real hands-on experience with local art group Laoxa's founder.

You'll get step-by-step guidance on creating your design, with all the materials and tools you need provided as part of your £95 ticket. Plus, you'll leave with a fantastic rug of your own to take home.

• Location: multiple locations, including Canary Wharf, King's Cross and London Bridge
• Best for: getting competitive over a high-tech version of shuffleboard
• Activity type: group, gaming, competitive

We don't know if you've heard, but shuffleboard just so happens to be one of London's most popular pastimes, so where can you play? High-tech and quirky to boot, join Electric Shuffle in Canary Wharf, London Bridge or King's Cross for boards, cocktails and plenty of fun.

Their electronic tables come equipped with several multiplayer games, and the screens calculate your scores and play back your best moments for you. You can play in groups of up to 16 people, and they even host boozy brunches on weekends - complete with unlimited pizza and a whole bottle of prosecco or four beers each.

• Where: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2ST
• Best for: chicken lovers
• Activity type: outdoor, food

One of London's coolest festivals is returning for 2026 promising £1.50 wings and free trucker hats for everyone on arrival. Wing Fest will be taking over London Stadium for three days in July, hosting 45 different vendors battling to be crowned the best across barbecue, Buffalo and wild wing categories.

If you really love wings, you can even take part in their eating competition, or the Lava Wing challenge if you're brave enough. There's plenty of entertainment to be discovered too, from axe throwing to live music, amusements and even bourbon masterclasses.

• Address: 178b Royal College Street, Camden, NW1 0SP
• Best for: interactive quizzing with a sporty twist
• Activity type: competitive, group

Get your game on and go head to head with your mates with tickets starting from £25 each to Quiz Boxing Camden. This interactive experience is heaps of fun, combining the best bits of your favourite TV game shows with the adrenaline of a match. Gather teams of up to 12 people and choose the percentage of your themes.

If you're more of a music wizz than a history brain, you can swing the rounds to your advantage and interests. There's also the opportunity to try out 100% Naughty, a game that's a little bit on the not-so-clean side.

• Address: Hiver 56 Stanworth Street, Bermondsey, SE1 3NY
• Best for: developing your writing skills
• Activity type: creative, indoor, wholesome

If you're a budding writer or just someone who enjoying creating, then this Sip & Scrawl Creative Writing Experience is perfect for you. Taking place at Hiver Taproom in Bermondsey, you'll receive a welcome drink before getting stuck into two hours of writing.

This is led by comedian and writing coach Mike Sheer, who has more than 20 years of professional experience. He'll guide you through a number of prompts and fun writing games, while you mix with other likeminded people.

• Location: multiple locations
• Best for: a wholesome day out that ends in lots of sweet treats
• Activity type: wholesome, classes, food

Biscuiteers is a charming location for a quirky activity in London, offering a cutesy backdrop for you to get hands-on with icing, gift hampers and themed biscuits. Whether you fancy visiting on a date, with a group of friends or solo, this café is sure to impress. 

They've got sites in both Notting Hill and Belgravia, where you can ice everything from an afternoon tea collection to flower-shaped biscuits, with tickets starting from £95 per person.

• Location: your chossing
• Best for: high-adrenaline fun in your choice of destination
• Activity type: challenge, group

Love yourself a bit of an escape room? Well, AFTERMATH UK | The Escape Room That Comes To You offers the UK's first portable one, which you can do just about anywhere. With your team, solve exciting puzzles, follow the rich narrative and race against the clock.

Choose from a range of two-hour experiences from just £25 per person - letting you crack codes, secure databases and more. This is suitable for groups of four to 280 people, so it works for any occasion.

• Location: 2nd Floor, Wimbledon Quarter, 4 Queens Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8YA
• Best for: testing out your virtual golf skills
• Activity type: gaming, sport, competitive

In need of quirky activities for groups in London? Then The Golf Groove in Wimbledon is a great shout. They using state-of-the-art simulations to recreate some of the world's best courses, and groups of up to six people can book their own private bay.

Not only will you get the chance to check out the virtual bays, where challenges and games to suit all levels await, but you can also check out their Sunday socials for food, drink and activity packages.

• Location: 1 Sky Garden Walk, City of London, EC3M 8AF
• Best for: activities with a view
• Activity type: music, boozy, late-night, sport, active, daytime

One of the most iconic places across the city due to its rooftop location in the Walkie-Talkie with floor-to-ceiling windows and an abundance of greenery, Sky Garden is also a great shout if you're after fun activities in London.

Why, you might ask? The venue has plenty of fun things to do, including morning yoga sessions while you take in those views and live music nights to boot. There are multiple bars on site as well, so you'll be well-stocked for drinks throughout.

• Location: 1 New Change, St Paul's, EC4M 9AF
• Best for: sipping cocktails in an immersive setting
• Activity type: competitive, group, gaming

F1® Arcade is a great choice of fun things to do in London with friends, especially if you're a lover of the sport or enjoy getting your heart racing. The bar is home to world-first official racing simulators for you to get stuck into.

Race across some of the world's best tracks, all while sipping creative cocktails from their stylish bar. Feeling peckish? Their kitchen is cooking up the likes of triple pepperoni flatbreads, pulled brisket tacos, crispy halloumi burgers and more.

• Location: 70-88 Oxford Street, W1D 1BS; 9 Barley Walk, Wandsworth SW18 1UL; Chaucer Gardens, Aldgate E1 8QG
• Best for: competing at a wide range of games
• Activity type: competitive, group, gaming

To add augmented reality into your axe-throwing or try your hand at 'crazier' golf, Boom Battle Bar Oxford Street is the place to do it. But that's not all that's in store, as there are bottomless brunches, private karaoke booths and shuffleboard too, alongside cool cocktails.

They serve up mouthwatering street food to keep you fuelled, from wings to loaded fries. There are also plenty of games to play at their Wandsworth and Aldgate sites, too.

• Location: 23 Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AG
• Best for: rocking out with your friends
• Activity type: group, musical

When it comes down to quirky activities in Camden, WeJam is a real winner. Immerse yourself in a world of rock music, as you gather your closest pals and record some top-notch bangers in the booth, with some help from cutting-edge technology.

You'll only need to play one note at a time, and everything else is filled in automatically, making even the least experienced musicians sound fantastic. Fancy upgrading your experience? You can also request food and drinks.

• Location: 97 - 113 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3BS
• Best for: diving into a pink ball pit and themed bottomless brunches
• Activity type: boozy, brunch, late-night

Home to one million balls and a signature glowing pit of them housed in a huge mirrored cage, Ballie Ballerson is one quirky night out. You'll get to jump head-first into a unique experience, complete with a hit soundtrack and retro sweet-inspired cocktails from the bar.

They host all kinds of brilliant events too, all complete with access to the ball pit, ranging from bottomless pizza brunches to mass karaoke on Fridays.

• Location: 28-30, Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7DB
• Best for: experiencing the Wild West while sipping cocktails
• Activity type: immersive, boozy

It's time to bring your own liquor and get to Shoreditch, where Moonshine Saloon is transporting you to the Wild West in an immersive experience. Join a crew of outlaws and evade the sheriff, before sipping on bespoke cocktails expertly prepared by world-class bartenders.

You'll be given a cowboy-inspired outfit to wear throughout, and get the chance to play cards with the locals, played by live actors. Tickets start from just £35.99, including four drinks.

• Location: Ground Floor, W12 Shopping Centre, Shepherd's Bush, W12 8PP
• Best for: Sherlock fans
• Activity type: group, challenge, immersive

Taking place in West London, The Mind Of Moriarty: Live Escape Experience is a fabulous shout if you're looking for quirky pastimes. Get stuck into a digital reality as you race against the clock and solve various clues - time to channel your inner Sherlock.

Groups of more than four people will get their own private experience, whereas couples or threes will play with other smaller teams.

• Where: 1 Electric Boulevard, Nine Elms, SW11 8BJ
• Best for: starting off your morning in an invigorating way
• Activity type: wholesome, fitness, classes

One of the most wholesome ways to kick off your day, a trip to art'otel London Battersea Power Station promises stunning rooftop views and unique fitness classes. Look out over the Power Station and beyond from this elevated terrcae, complete with its own outdoor pool.

Here, you can get involved in everything from aqua aerobics to sunrise yoga and even Pilates on a paddleboard. Tickets start from as little as £25 per person, including a coffee and a pastry afterwards.

• Location: 213-215 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia W1T 7PN
• Best for: a unique take on a classic board game
• Activity type: group, competitive, gaming

Situated in Fitzrovia, Monopoly Lifesized is a fabulous event for team-building activities and weekends with friends. You'll get stuck in immersive experiences based on the board games. Be warned: you might need to escape from jail.

Choose from multiple boards, including classic, city and luxury - using a huge board and all your favourite tokens. Plus, there's themed food and drink at the Top Hat Bar & Restaurant.

• Address: Coal Drops Yard, Stable Street, N1C 4DQ
• Best for: groups, families 
• Activity type: curling 

Forget another escape room; this winter, it's all about curling. Club Curling brings the classic icy sport to King's Cross with a bold, playful twist.

Think six colourful lanes, vintage après vibes, and an immersive lounge full of sensory experiments that'll tickle your curiosity. It's part science lab, part Alpine hideaway, and a brilliant way to spend a day out in London doing something a little different.

• Where: Unit 12, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, E17 9HQ
• Best for: cool Instagram photos and quirky surroundings
• Activity type: sightseeing, gallery, alternative, date idea 

Tucked away in an industrial corner of Walthamstow, God's Own Junkyard is one of London's most visually striking hidden gems. Once the working studio of the late neon artist Chris Bracey, the space now functions as a vibrant gallery-meets-bar filled with a kaleidoscope of glowing signs, vintage collectables, and tributes to music legends like The Rolling Stones and David Bowie. With over 35 years of neon artistry on display, it's a feast for the eyes - and the camera.

Open only on weekends, the venue also offers up refreshments at the Rolling Scones café, serving everything from artisan coffee to cocktails and light bites. 

• Location: multiple, including Fitzrovia, Fulham and London Bridge
• Best for: testing out your cricket skills
• Activity type: competitive socialising, group, sports

Cricket, indoors? Sixes have really nailed this one, letting you play all year round at their bars in Fulham, London Bridge and Fitzrovia. Hit their high-tech nets with your chums and follow it up with a trip to the well-stocked bar.

They've got skill levels to suit all abilities, so beginners and experts alike can compete together. And to top it off, there's plenty of comfort food should all that excitement leave you feeling peckish.

• Location: BoxPark Wembley, Olympic Way, Wembley Park, HA9 0JT
• Best for: battling it out in a VR experience
• Activity type: virtual reality, group

For cool and quirky activities in Wembley? Right in Boxpark, Meet Space VR is one of the best virtual reality experiences you'll ever endure - offering a free roaming option that allows you to be untethered.

Fight against zombies and robots, before making your way to the console zone after for more games and drinks. Prices vary by game, though they generally start from £20 per person for 45 minutes.

• Location: Greenwich Peninsula Driving Range, 265 Tunnel Avenue, SE10 0QE
• Best for: golfers of all abilities
• Activity type: competitive socialising, sport, immersive

Nestled in Greenwich, Entertainment Golf is London's premier golfing destination. Offering packages and experiences for all skill levels, this place will have you playing immersive rounds from some of the world's best courses. 

Their Inrange® radar technology adds to the excitement of the experience, used across all 60 of their floodlit, heated and covered bays.

• Location: 1 Cabot Square, West India Avenue, Canary Wharf, E14 4QJ
• Best for: shooting clay targets
• Activity type: competitive, group, couples

For one of the quirkiest activities in Canary Wharf, make your way to Clays. This is a beautiful spot to soak up the sun over a few cocktails, or for a fun team building experience, head inside and practice your aim. 

You'll be transported to the British countryside in this simulation shooting experience, with a choice of games on offer. Plus, there are sumptuous sharing boards to keep you fuelled.

• Address: 63 - 64 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, SE1 7TJ
• Best for: travelling to space without leaving London
• Activity type: immersive, group

Thought up by a team of visionary game creators and theatre-lovers, bridge Command is a unique immersive experience that takes place in the Vauxhall area. This interactive experience will transport you to space, as you and your crew will be responsible for steering a starship and preventing an extinction-level threat from reaching Earth.

This is a fresh new combination of unscripted, live-action storytelling and state-of-the-art technology, guided by a team of professional actors but ultimately decided by you. Nab tickets for as little as £40, and prepare to be amazed.

• Location: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 5 Thornton Street, Stratford, E20 2AD
• Best for: lovers of TV gameshow The Traitors and immersive experiences
• Activity type: gameshow-themed, immersive, group

Step into a world of mystery and deception at The Traitors Live Experience, where the tension of the hit TV show comes to life. Take your place at the iconic Round Table and discover your fate - are you a Faithful, or hiding as a Traitor? Surrounded by rich wood panelling, dramatic lighting, and velvet-laced chambers, the castle-inspired setting oozes suspense and intrigue.

Unravel puzzles, conspire in secret corners, and cast your vote to expose - or protect - your fellow players. Between rounds, gather at The Cloak & Dagger bar to sip cocktails and swap theories in a space designed for scheming and socializing.