Do something really different with Bunker 51, where you can take part in everything from paintball to laser tag and airsoft – or even get immersed into their scary and interactive zombie SWAT experience.

Guaranteed to get you all hot under the collar and on the edge of your seat, Forbidden Nights is London's hottest male variety show. Boasting an all-star line-up of talented performers who have been picked from across the UK, take in a live performance at this fun girls night on the town.

Your mates + a darts board + plenty of drinks = a great night out; it's not rocket science. Well actually, it is. Flight Club's pioneering approach fuses real-time scoring, animated features and a slick interface to bring something completely different to London's social scene. 

Did you know that London is haunted? The city is thousands of years old and a lot of it is bloody, and with the help of some paranormal tools, you'll might just encounter ghosts, poltergeists and other weird happenings. Visit London's largest execution site, abandoned goals that house some of the most gruesome serial killers in the land and more as you uncover the paranormal side to the capital.

If you're in need of alternative plans in the city, then be sure to head to Northern Soul at the Rivoli Ballroom on Brockley Road. This fabulous event will be showcasing the very best retro beats, all spun by the best-loved DJ Andy Smith. Sign us up.

For a night out with a twist, wander through the streets of London with your friends or colleagues and solve the cryptic clues that are sent to your phone as part of this interactive game. Delve into peculiar puzzles, visit statues and uncover quirky facts about the capital as part of this immersive experience with a twist. 

In the mood for something a little alternative or making pals for those top-notch ethical discussions? Yup. Then head to The Nelson's in Shoreditch for its fabulous Philosophy Cabin event, including 90 minutes of interesting topics in its cosy space. To top it off, dogs are invited too. 

Get silly on your next night out and head to the Bloomsury Bowling Lanes for an evening of bowling, karaoke, cocktails and ping pong. A great idea for birthdays, team parties or even just a dull Friday, this venue in central offers one of the best alternative nights out in London.

Take a walk on the weirder side at this curious Catford watering hole. Inspired by festival culture, you'll find a range of unique spaces within the Tardis-like venue, as well as some immersive entertainment to keep you occupied.

Look, most of us love a glass of prosecco and going a bit crazy on cocktails in a club, but sometimes you just want to sit down and indulge in some delicious chocolate. That doesn't mean sitting at home, though, as MyChocolate offer a range of nights that takes a playful, creative, and charming chocolate creating experience.

The London Cabaret Club puts on one of the most unique nightlife experiences in Central London. Combining a traditionally British fine-dining experience with an innovative live show, this is a night that you won't forget anytime soon. A cast of the West End's biggest cabaret performers deliver an excellently choreographed show whilst the kitchen here rustles up a menu of truly delectable dishes.  

It's never just a standard night at Queens. Sure, you can just come for the MEATliquor food and cocktails from the bar, but you'd be missing out on the ice skating rink and 12 bowling alleys.

T.T Liquor's cocktail-making class gives small groups of mixers their very own custom-built bars to work with (alongside providing each individual with their own equipment) - so there's no taking turns here; this is two hours of continuous mixing and tasting! Master the basics before learning more complex techniques. By the end of the class, have a crack at making 'the best cocktail of the day!'