Quirky Pop-Ups In London

If there's two things we love in this city, it's brunch and it's hip hop. Fortunately for us quirky London pop-up Hip Hop Brunch combines the two in epic fashion. Grab tickets to one of their shindigs for a massive day of cocktails, Southern-style plates and massive tunes.

FEST Camden is already making its mark on the London nightlife scene as they go all out with parties and club events; from Grease singalongs through to massive DJ nights.

From the same team behind Journey to the Underworld and Jewel of The Empire, comes The Murdér Express - an immersive dining experience that will have you pointing your finger at your fellow passengers. The luxury four-course menu is created by Jane Devonshire and includes dishes such as three bird roast, and parsnip and maple veloute.

Offering a whimsical winter retreat for Londoners on the South Bank, The Circus Bar is a cosy escape from the cold with open fires, hot toddies and saucy burgers. Take moment from the cold and explore the space before catching a classic Christmas flick at the bar's secret cinema. 

So you've smuggled your bottle of moonshine into this unique BYOB pop-up, what next? Moonshine Saloon is plunging you straight into the Wild West at this illicit gambling den with card games, sheriffs and libations to knock your socks off.

Is this the most fun you're ever going to have? There's only one way to find out... Musical Bingo, Last Man Standing and Gospeloke are getting you ready for the weekend with a series of epic events.

Head to the South Bank this winter and you'll find Bar Under The Bridge, a quintessential winter pop-up bar offering plenty of festive frolicking. From cosying up with burgers and hot toddies to quirky activities, they're sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. 

Nomadic are offering you the chance to go on a unique immersive journey through a hidden woodland to forage ancient forestry and fauna to create a unique stunning dining experience. It really promises to be a one-of-a-kind wilderness adventure. 

Ever drank in prison before? Because now's your time. It's all getting a bit Orange is the New Black up in here, where it's up to you to smuggle in your favourite bottle of alcohol, past the warden using bribery and special techniques, so that one of the inmates can mix you up some spectacular cocktails.

If you're looking for good drinks, lively dancing and an evening of debauchery, then head to this private members club with Gin-House Burlesque is taking over with jaw-dropping circus performers, slinky cabaret queens and live music, plus special guests.

Roll back the clock at the 90s Brunch, undoubtedly one of London's quirkiest pop-up events. Certain to leave you beaming from ear to ear, the event revolves around a home cooked brunch offering, rounded off by huge 90s tracks - R Kelly, Destiny's Child etc - and a few frivolous rounds of lip-syncing.

One of the best escape rooms in East London, this immersive pop up in Canning Town is sending you into the wizard's lair to collect six stolen dragon eggs. With the entire session held in complete darkness you'll have to rely on your sense of touch, smell and sounds to make it to the end.

If it's a hidden bar that you're after, this intimate nook within Merchant House has it all. Available to book all summer, London's smallest bar gives you the opportunity to listen to your own music and shake up cocktails with your own personal bartender.

Cocktails in the City is making a mighty return for 2020, promising even more cocktail-fuelled fun than ever before. From live music and interactive masterclasses in The Vaults to garden games and cocktail tours at Bedford Square Gardens, there's plenty on offer.