Things To Do in London For Under £10

Having garnered critical acclaim for its brilliant format and being totally hilarious, Need To Know Comedy's Joke Thieves is holding a few Live Podcast Recordings over at Backyard Comedy Club. Alongside Will Mars leading the evening, the event will feature both professional and newbie comedians on the panel.

Swap the pub for a joystick at 16-Bit Sky Bar, where retro meets rooftop. Brought to you by REZtron, this unique East London event blends classic video games, killer skyline views, cocktails, and laid-back vibes - all inside the chic Sky Bar at Hyatt Place London City East.

Whether you're reliving your Sega glory days or just here for the vibe, expect games like Mortal Kombat, Micro Machines, and House of the Dead 2, plus drinks, music, and plenty of friendly competition.

Still haven't experienced the wild night out that is Lady G Bingo? Make your way to Concrete in Shoreditch for party anthems, sassy dance-offs and a curiously camp evening filled with perfectly cooked pizza and lots of balls.

Taking place every Wednesday at People's Park Tavern in Hackney, The People's Quiz is a quirky quiz night for everyone. Expect unique rounds that encourage you to get creative, with plenty of silliness involved.

Entry costs just £2 per person, with bar tabs and bottles of wine to be won. Plus, everyone has a chance at taking home the rolling jackpot.

From £5 entry to rum tastings to totally free guestlist access to RnB nights, Burlock is a great choice of cheap things to do for adults in London. Expect to accompany all proceedings with the most delicious cocktails too.

28th August marks a big day for wing lovers in London; introducing Wingstock – BrewDog's wing-fuelled event for competitive eaters. You can take part in one, or both of the challenges taking place: a free-to-enter hot wing showdown where spice tolerance is the aim of the game, and a chance to break a UK record by eating 80 wings in 30 minutes.

It's £11 to take part, and the winner will get free access to BrewDog's Unlimited Wings Wednesday for life. And when you're full up on food, head to the bar for a craft beer or two to wash it all down with. 

For fun things to do under £10, Comedy Freaks is taking place in King's Cross at The Harrison. Kicking off at 7pm, The event features the best up-and-coming acts and TV comics so get ready to laugh your socks off all evening long.

Taking over venues across the city, Live Band Karaoke is back and bringing you big nights out for small prices. With tickets from just £6, this quirky series is the place to head if you're looking to belt some bangers with a full backing band.

Make your way through the streets of London at this fun, affordable, and educational tour around our fabulous capital. Soundtracked by classic hits from the 70's to present day, walk, strut or sashay your way through the city while learning all about it. There may even be a surprise flash mob thrown in for good measure. 

For just a fiver, you can enjoy some of London's best untapped talent over at Bubba Oasis. At their live sessions on Tuesdays and Sundays, you can cosy up in their beaut venue while listening to tunes that'll soon become your favourite songs.

You'll find Azura London in Camden, promising non-stop party vibes and a weekly lineup of fun events. Secure entry for only £1 per person, which will get you access to live DJ sets playing Afrohouse and amapiano, and a buzzing atmosphere throughout.

Thursdays promise cracking drinks deals from 3 to 7pm - think 50% off wine, £7 cocktails and a free beer with any other purchase. There's also a tasty food menu up for grabs - think sea bass fillet, chicken souvlaki, deep-fried squid and more.

Good luck finding a better-value drinks event in London this February. For just £6.60, The Star of Bethnal Green is offering a tequila festival complete with tastings, cocktails, live mariachi music and a free margarita on arrival.

You can expect a buzzing crowd, over 20 tequila and mezcal varieties to sample, and a party atmosphere that carries well into the evening, especially if you take advantage of the half-price karaoke. 

If your St. Patrick's Day is all about the kids, then The Heathcote and Star is just the place to spend it. Head to this pretty East London boozer for an afternoon of activities, themed snacks and crafting with your little ones – and £8 tickets include a party bag for every little leprachaun.

Looking for some fantastic, affordable events? Then head to Oasis Bar & Terrace in Canary Wharf, where you can admire amazing views of the city from their rooftop bar, while enjoying delicious Mediterranean food and delicious drinks.

Every Thursday night, DJ Jay hosts a free event, where he plays all the best house, hip hop and RnB tunes until 10pm.

Just £5 will get you entry to PARADE Fridays at 93 Feet East, where show-stopping live performances are perfectly paired with disco and Ibiza-inspired house to launch you into the weekend. Whether you dance 'til dawn or nab after-work cocktails, it's bound to be a fun one.

Hit the ultimate late-night dance floor at the Comic Cosplay Afterparty, running three nights over October Comic Con weekend from 6pm to 2am. Bringing together food, drinks, live music, and serious cosplay style, this East London party starts early with funk.chan's live set before transitioning into a late-night rage led by levelupleroy on the decks.

Tickets start from £7.70, making it an insanely affordable way to keep the weekend going with your mates or meet new friends after a day on the show floor. 

Love your retro gaming? Then try out Reztron's events, where you'll get the chance to play a load of old school games from the 80s and 90s. Think games like Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat and so many more, all at cool London venues.

Ever wondered how your food is made right here in the city? On an Indoor Vertical Farm Tour at Corner Corner, you can find out. 

Experts from the farm and Harvest London will teach you all about the cutting-edge techniques on display here as produce goes from seed to harvest. The best part? Tickets are only a tenner.

It should be illegal to bag this many laughs for so little, so head down fast to The Spice of Life in Soho for its Tuesday Night Standup Comedy for only a fiver. Doors open at 9pm for a prompt start a quarter past where top comedians will take to the stage and make your sides ache. With the lineup boasting credits from Netflix, BBC and Channel 4 combined, you're bound to have a silly old time. 

Soho is home to the ultimate photobooth pop-up this autumn, as WeWan PhotoLab arrives to make sure your latest successful group picture isn't from 2021. update your camera roll with custom prints, where you can choose the background and border from a bunch of different designs – there are also props around the venue to really make the image your own. 

You'll also have access to a jukebox and free slushies – for just £9.99, we'd say that's a great deal. 

Looking for things to do under £10 in London? The Owl & Hitchhiker has your Tuesday plans sorted (and Wednesdays with its open mic night) with a quiz night that's either completely free or just £3 per person to enter.

Running from 7.30pm, the quiz is hosted by the Good Time Gals and comes with the added bonus of boozy prizes and a rolling jackpot.

Looking for a fun and affordable night out? Located along the Bermondsey Beer Mile, Fabal Beerhall is a vibrant bar and event space that hosts all kind of cracking events, from live music sessions to their Pub Quiz & Karaoke on Thursday nights.

Some of their sessions are entirely free, while others cost less than a tenner, and you can enjoy their own brand of lager alongside wine and cocktails while you're here.

For under a tenner you can hit up some seriously fun parties on the weekend at Archer Street across its London locations. Look forward to letting your hair down at its Mamma Mia-themed bash, or slip on your swimwear for some summertime beach fun come bank holiday. 

Rise and Shine 155 metres above the city at Sky Pod Bar. With views across the capital, you can sip on freshly brewed coffee or tea paired perfectly with a pastry or two. 

From just £7.15, you'll get exclusive access to this one-of-a-kind cafe nestled atop the iconic Walkie-Talkie building before it opens to the public for the day. After soaking up the cafe ambience, head out to the garden terrace for more Thames views with your morning brew. 

Author Ryan Battles is heading to 26 Curtain Road in Shoreditch this August to launch his new book, A Hitchhiker's Guide to Acid House. The free event includes a Q and A led by Charles McLean from Paninaro magazine, as well as vinyl DJ sets dedicated to early house and acid sounds.

Nestled on Kingsland Road you'll find Rolling Stock, a vibrant arts venue and delicious burger haunt. Boasting a gorgeous garden and arched walls (thanks to it being underneath the overground), it's the place to visit any day of the week. Hit up Quiz Connect on Thursdays where there's a £20 bar tab up for grabs per round, or head along on a Sunday for an evening filled with music. 

There are heaps of affordable things to do at The Phoenix Arts Club, the iconic theatre and bar located down s secret side street (that also happens to be a Harry Potter filming location). Secure your spot at Dragoke! for a tenner and enjoy a night hosted by the best of the best when it comes to drag, burlesque and cabaret. And for a fiver? Check out Showreel Live: Musical Theatre Open Mic Night and watch some incredible talents take to the stage. 

At West End venue The Phoenix, you can find all sorts of fun events for as little as £4 per person. Think hilarious game shows, live music quizzes and the chance to show off your knowledge of popular TV and films, from Harry Potter to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

After setting up shop in Farringdon, The Chocolate Cocktail Club has become a firm favourite, serving up some of the most unique and delicious mixes around. For just £10, you'll get entry into the bar plus a choice of drink included - topped with Toblerone, salted caramel and more. You can tuck into tasty afternoon teas here for as little as £25 per person, and they even offer 90-minute cocktail masterclasses as well.

If you're looking for a fun night out, Hoxton Cabin's got the lot. We're talking comedy, karaoke, live music, screenings. Seriously, the lot. 

Its Open Decks sessions and Basement Karaoke Nights are the stuff of local legend, giving you the chance to be the DJ or grab the mic. Entry is free to many events with others starting from just £3.30.

Searching for something affordable for your next night out? London has an array of market stalls dotted around the area and they are all must-visit spots. Enjoy eating from the likes of DF Tacos and Roti King while tipping back a couple of cheap drinks.