Quirky Ideas For A Night In In London

When it comes to ideas for a quirky night in, nothing beats an immersive mystery. Taking place online for just £7 a ticket, Stony Island will throw you into a head-scratching tale surrounding a group of settlers on an abandoned island. 

Looking for a potential partner in lockdown? Ditch the dating apps and log onto an event from the experts at Original Dating. With plenty of experience under their belt, they'll have you meeting suitors on a series of fun and flirty mini dates form the comfort of 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.

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.

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.

Fancy picking up a new skill this summer? Les Bubb School of Mime will teach you all you need to know about the art of miming with a series of monthly workshops. Enjoy the ultimate quirky night in while piking up tips on illusion, isolation and invisible weight.

Done with binge-watching TV? Now you can re-live the golden age of reality shows, with This Is Reality 2000. The immersive experience will have you starring in your very own show, with an extra special guest appearance from one of Big Brother's most memorable contestants.  

If Netflix and chill has lost its appeal, then log into one of Mpa Maison's virtual cocktail classes. Led by one of the bar's expert mixologists, the classes include live tuition as well as all the ingredients needed.

If you're looking for ideas for a quirky night in in London, Thirsty Painter art classes are sure to lift your spirits. Choose a theme that suits you and settle in for a creative session that's accessible to all skill levels, with the chance to connect with other participants as you work.

Completed Netflix? Too tired to read? Enjoy a night of lighthearted laughs with one of Crack Comedy's online shows. Priced at only £6, and free for NHS workers, the event will bring together a witty group of comics, including Steve N Allen and Erich McElroy, for an evening of standup.

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

If escaping down a magical cobbled alley sounds like your kind of Friday night, then be sure to tune into this quirky immersive experience. As a team you'll train as sorcerer's apprentices, cracking codes and creating bubbling potions, with the help of notorious witch Hetty Haze.

Looking for fun things to do with mates? Lip Sync Dance Battle is bringing you an entertaining and hands-on idea. Not only can you expect dance routines, lots of singing and an epic final performance in an exclusive top secret venue, but you can also experience it at home.

Feeling like you need to chill out after the chaos of the past year? This CBD experience will see you sampling a variety of edibles, capsules and patches, with a virtual class walking you through the history, benefits and recent advances in the all-natural product.

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.

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...

If you're obsessed with Sherlock this is one unique night in that's not to be missed. Featuring footage from the stars of the show themselves, these virtual immersive mysteries will throw you into the hit drama - there's even themed tipples to mix up at home too. 

This is bound to shake things up. An incredible cuisine concept, Your Fork is delivering fine dining meal kits created by world-class chefs to houses across the country. Pick between three and five-course feasts, indulgent brunches or tasty cocktails and you'll receive all the ingredients and step-by-step videos.

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.

Due to popular demand, Disco Yoga remains online, which means you can keep on dancing while you find your zen without leaving your house. With tunes starting at 8pm, you can dip in just for the class or stay afterwards for a fun boogie.

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.

An immersive cocktail delivery experience? Yep, you read that right. Doing the absolute most, Cassidy's speakeasy-style outfit are playing bootlegger as they deliver your drinks in a more interactive style than your average courier.

One of the biggest and best on the boozy bingo scene, Dabbers know a thing or two about numerical antics and legendary callers. The lineup of hybrid events give you the chance to attend IRL or simply tune in from your living room. 

If you've ever fancied having a crack at being a magician, now is your chance. This online masterclass comes from ne of London's top illusionists, who will teach you six sensational tricks to entertain friends and family for one quirky night in this winter. 

At last. Dim Sum heavyweights Ping Pong are delivering ready to steam feasts to houses all over London. Get prawn har gau, spicy chicken dumplings, vegetable spring rolls and more delivered to your door and simply cook them up.

Looking for a quirky night in in London? Log on to Date in a Dash, who organise speed dating events with a twist. Offering online experiences from drunk Jenga to sharing horror stories and Cards Against Humanity, this is one unique opportunity for like-minded singles.

This quirky comedy night is combining science phenomenons with hilarious jokes. Tackling subjects that include fear, competitiveness and the class system, the lineup of comics includes the likes of Stephen Bailey and Laura Lexx.

If you're keen to add a bit of luxury to your next night in, the Fish Cafe's lockdown packages are the perfect solution. Chow down on oysters, fresh crab and gourmet desserts, available to collect at a time that suits you.

Let Dirty Martini set the mood for your night in with one of their delicious cocktail sets. Opt between one of their DIy kits - containing enough ingredients to make six drinks - or pick form their seasonal flavours. Looking to share the love? They've also got gift bundles, complete with all the gear to become a mixology pro.

Treat yourself or someone else to a quirky care package this month as Colleague Box offer a range of goody-filled crates ideal for a night in. Packed full of sweets, crisps and even a few boozy options, it's the perfect way to indulge.

Ditch Netflix and chill date night in favour of something a little sexier. Ruby Fuse Experiences are helping you to have a memorable at home date night with their artisan chocolates, massage candles and premium sex toys, with a helpful manual to guide you through. 

One of the UK's most exciting restaurant meal kits, this at-home package from Shoryu is letting you cook up your own Japanese feast. Offering both meat and vegan options, they're giving you everything you need to make their iconic ramen dishes.

Get the chance to channel your inner bartender. Craft Gin Club are hosting Christmas cocktail events online, complete with a mini shaker and recipe cards. You can sign up for a masterclass or tasting to spend the night boozed up.

If you're looking to learn how to make your very own sushi, then this fun offering from the Japan Centre has just the thing. Grab a kit and you'll be able to whip up a full 16-piece feast from the comfort of your own home.

Looking to learn how to line dance? This excellent online class is showing you how to swivel, step and strut your way through some basic choreography inspired by the American South - just don't forget your Stetson.

Get your cocktail fix from some of the UK's top bars with this unique drinks delivery service. From Boiler Room's floradora to Revolucion de Cuba's pornstar rumtini, these freshly-made concoctions come chilled straight to your door, making for the ultimate night in.

One of the most unique online experiences of the season, this quirky virtual offering will have you playing sleuth as you try to discover the whereabouts of a diplomats daughter. Using only your wits and a handful of clues, do you think you have what it takes?

If you're looking for a unique idea for a quirky night in, treat yourselves to a cocktail delivery from Tom Savano. With each creation utilising only the finest from artisan distilleries, they're sure to add extra wow-factory to your romantic dinners, house hangouts and Zoom quizzing.