Quirky Ideas For A Night In In London

Treat yourself to the ultimate night in with Sipsmith's virtual cocktail making masterclasses. You'll get to learn all about the art of cocktail mixing with ingredients delivered straight to your door, along with plenty of useful tips and tricks to keep you gin-spired.

From DIY hampers and at-home meal kits all the way over to virtual quizzes and cocktail classes over Zoom, we've rounded up the very best things to do during lockdown; check out our latest campaign, DeliverMyNight.

Spend your evening discovering how a simple Frat party ended with a body in a basement with this brilliant online murder mystery. Follow the clues and listen to testimony from various jocks to uncover the guilty suspect over 90 minutes.

The first online experience form Exit Productions, Jury Duty is inviting you to spend a night reviewing evidence, speaking to the accused and getting to the bottom of a brutal crime. If you make a mistake? The consequences could be devastating.

Bored of doing the same things every night? Switch up your routine with House Of Burlesque. Whether you're a complete beginner or know a thing or two, these courses will teach you everything from floor work to working that feather boa.

In need of new ideas for your night in? How about a little exercise? Whether you're missing the gym, want to shake things up or fancy becoming an MMA fighter, now's your chance as this intimate class shows you the ropes.

Tired of the standard online quizzes? Beginning to wonder who actually knows all this so-called general knowledge? Then The Big Quiz Of Utter Nonsense is the event for you. Trade in brainbusters for live-streaming miming, drawing and laughing as you cackle along with your quirky question master over 90 minutes of hilarity.

This virtual tequila tasting and masterclass will have you seeing the spirit in a completely different light. Hosted by the renowned brand Código 1530 Tequila, the online experience will have you sampling their Rosa tequila and learning how to make a tasty cocktail with it.

This immersive experience is taking all the thrills and excitement of an escape room, and bringing it to the comfort of your own home. Themed on everything from Indianna Jones to The Davinci Code, you'll have to use all your logic and nouse to emerge victoriously.

The Dirty 30 II: Electric Pay-Per-View is bringing you a quirky theatre experience to be enjoyed from the comfort of your home. Over the evening you'll watch as six actors put on 30 plays over the space of one hour, but you can decide which order the scenes are performed in, meaning every show is different.

Gather your gang (virtually of course) and ready yourself for a wacky night of online bingo. Socially Isolation's quirky events are themed on everything from 90s boy bands to ABBA hits. All you need to join in? A drink in hand and a device connected to the internet.

Bored of quizzes and bingo? It's time that you tried a virtual night out. BANTZQUEST will take you to on an adventure through the nightclub of your dreams, with a live performer and much more.

Looking to ditch the quizzes for something a little more interactive? This virtual immersive experience in the perfect way to connect with family and friends. Embark on an epic adventure, with your own dedicated host leading you through a series of mind-boggling challenges and quests.

The team behind Chelsea Funhouse, The Bletchley and ABQ London are coming through with some of the cities best bottled cocktails. Order your batch of 6 or 12 cocktails, with offerings such as espresso martinis, Sunny Sangria, palomas, and rum punch.

If you're after fun things to do during lockdown, Spectacular Pub Quizzes has you covered. With themed spanning the likes of Disney and The Office right through to Brooklyn 99 and Gavin & Stacey, there's something for everyone.

Looking for something a little different during lockdown? Check out Crack Comedy for a series of events from live stand up to Comics in Quarantine Solving Problems; a weekly lineup of comedians that'll present the news with a twist. If you're in need of a little pick-me-up, this is it.

Get the competitive juices flowing as this virtual scavenger hunt invites you to go head-to-head with your loved ones, taking on quirky challenges from the comfort of your living room. Connected by video call you'll be given bespoke tasks, with crazy prizes for those crowned winners.

Renowned for their raucous nights, Sounds Familiar Music Quiz is now bringing the fun direct to you, thanks to their online events. 70% party and 30% quiz, trade in your thinking caps for your dancing shoes and get ready to belt out a range of bangers, with everything from Bonnie Tyler to Justin Bieber. 

Jim and Tonic is a sustainable gin distillery located in London, with cocktail stalls at Mercato Metropolitano and Mayfair. Bringing a taste of their signature sips to the comfort of your own home, their gift sets come complete with a bottle of handcrafted gin and premium craft tonics.

How much do you know about vino? Expand your knowledge of various reds and whites with Winfield Wines' live-streamed tasting. Offering six different samples from various regions throughout France, the evening will include a guided tasting where you'll learn more about each sip.

A young music mogul dead, a detective stuck on lockdown in search of a comrade to assist him in uncovering the truth... Will you help? This interactive online murder mystery is keeping you entertained with two weeks of nightly videos in which you'll hear statements, learn clues and inspect evidence as you get closer to finding the culprit.

Don your sparkliest unitard and brightest legwarmers and get ready for a yoga class quite unlike any other as Disco Yoga goes digital. Log on to zoom and enjoy one hour of feel-good stretching to a soundtrack of the best beats in the biz.

Whether it's a date night activity or a little creative flow you're looking for, Paintvine have got you covered. Grab one of their affordable vouchers for 90 days of unfettered access to online tutorials, and they'll also send you all the supplies you should need to get started.

Taking things to the internet, this immersive online game will have you playing spy. The perfect way to escape your usual activities, join a few of your mates for heists, hacks and digital clues.

GINspiration History & Cocktails at Home promises to be on quirky nigh in idea, upping your your spirit knowledge and your cocktail game with plenty of games, challenges and new cocktail-making skills. You'll even get a little history of gin thrown into the mix too...

Log on to Antidote and you'll be able to blow off a little steam in a totally unique way. Through uplifting and unusual music, dance and games sessions, their events act as an antidote to the seriousness of everyday London life, providing a little wholesome escapism. 

While we can't all go and see a comedy show IRL, there's nothing stopping out favourite comedians from making us laugh from the comfort of home. Taking place this May, Good Ship Comedy are hosting a series of online special events that are sure to get you giggling.

Has lockdown got you wanting to pick up a new skill? Take part in this quirky online masterclass, hosted by Chef Nikika (whose family is from Malaysia) and learn how to create the perfect laksa lemak. With its interactive feel, vibrant flavours and online setting, it'll make for a fun night in.

Whether your looking to upgrade your takeaway or save your mates from a faux pas dinner party spread, PartyLab has got you covered. The Kentish Town kitchen is whipping up a host of Italian-inspired sharing plates and dishes - think arancini balls, fried octopus burgers and duck-filled tortellini - along with a range of tasty cocktails.

While Old Skl brunch can't take place IRL this month, the party can still keep going... Join the crew for a fun virtual quiz night that'll take you on a journey through old skool knowledge, a party 'n' paint online event and the full-blown Old Skl brunch experience, all from your home. 

Learn something new this month as West London Wine School goes online with a series of virtual tastings and meet the winemaker experiences. Shaking up after-work drinks? Need a new date night activity? This is it.

When it comes to ideas for a quirky night in, there's nothing quite like a wine tasting. Ditch your local supermarket bottle in favour of 6 of Winfield Wines' best, as your wine education takes you around Italy's finest while being led by a WSET expert.

Get ready for one of the best online arts and craft classes on the web. Paint Jam gets you logged in and decorating a canvas in no time with their fun virtual events, complete with live DJs and a very important BYOB policy.

An immersive experience, at home? That's what DARKFIELD is offering and all you need to take part is your phone, a pair of headphones and another keen partaker. Sitting opposite each other you'll listen as you're taken down an eerie storyline that'll have you questioning who the person across from you really is...

With saloons and bars closed during the lockdown, it looks like Prohibition is back in the 20s. But that hasn't stopped Cassidy's Pharmacy, as the team behind Moonshine Saloon and Alcotraz delivers cocktails including spritzes, negronis, martini's and more to your home.

Want to get to know about the world of mead making? Join in this virtual masterclass for a quirky night in, complete with an informative lecture from an award-winning maker, tasting session with six miniature tasting bottles and your very own mead making kit to try out. 

When it comes to virtual cooking classes, Migrateful is shaking up your usual night in at home. Far from your usual workshop, the an award-winning social enterprise supports asylum seekers, refugees and migrants to teach their traditional cuisines.

Why not use lockdown as the opportunity to learn a new skill? This fun (and educational) wine tasting session all takes place from the comfort of your own home and will give you the chance to sample six different creations under the guidance of a WSET qualified educator.

One of the best ways to spend a night in in London, this unique online tasting event sees the ever-wonderful Winfield Wines teaming up with Hotel Chocolat to add a little extra luxury to your next living room soiree.

When you can't head to the bar? You bring the bartender to you (virtually, obviously). This cocktail masterclass will lead you through four demonstrations, using only basic equipment and ingredients.

Promising a healthy dose of nostalgia, this noughties-themed murder mystery event will take place in the final of a brand new reality TV show in the year 2000. Hosted by Play Dead London, the virtual event takes place via Zoom, with tickets costing just £10.

West London Wine School are putting the power in your hands. Create the drinks masterclass of your choice with the opportunity to pick the theme and length of your session, as well as the number of samples you try, before leaving it to the pros to do the rest.

Finding something to social to do when we're all meant to be socially isolated can be tricky, so Big Smoke Events have turned their hilarious group scavenger hunt into one you can play at home with anyone around the world.