Best Events in July

Grab a drink from the on-board bar, get on the top deck of this two-storey boat, and get ready for the ultimate clubbing experience as The Dutch Master sails you past iconic London landmarks while you listen to music on several different channels.

Remember when Marie Kondo spoke about sparking joy? Ballie Ballerson listened. One of the most unique experiences in the city, head over to either Shoreditch or Soho for fun cocktails alongside London's biggest ball-pit experience.

Step off the streets of West London and into the Wild West, as the King of Moonshiners invites you into the saloon for an old west night, where you'll don cowboy gear, bartenders will shake up your drink, and all the drama will unfold around you.

Head to Hackney's Bohemia Place where your Breaking Bad-inspired RV awaits. Step inside your motorhome away from home and mix up your very own molecular cocktails at this unique and fully-immersive masterclass.

One of the most exciting cocktail experiences in the city, The Bletchley brings you puzzles and personalised drinks. Solve your way around the bunker and earn yourself some cryptic concoctions.

Head over to The Prince of Wales this July and you'll find some of Brixton's most bodacious get-togethers. From a sky-high disco to partying with Norman Jay MBE, this South London rooftop is set to become your ultimate summer destination.

Get involved in one of London's best events this July, as Hip Hop Brunch takes up residency at a top secret location. Soak up an hour of bottomless cocktails, before a three course lunch hits your table. Finally, belt out some hip hop bangers, or watch as others attempt to rap their way through one of London's most fun brunches.

It's not summer unless you're snapped soaking up some rooftop rays, so head to Skylight where this stunning pop up is offering views, booze and fun outdoor games all season.

If you're over the rooftop sunning and beer garden imbibing, get down to Blingo for something a little different this summer. Bringing you a series of events, this alternative bingo party merges the usual game with hip-hop grannies, dance-offs, prizes and more.

From workshops to wino pub quizzes, Bedales Wines have got you sorted for bottle-based activities this month as they roll out a series of great events that are guaranteed to keep your mind off the heat.

Head to Beach Blanket Babylon this summer where the infamous 'Great British Brunch Off' is taking over every Saturday with a comedy gameshow designed to have you snorting espresso martinis out your nose. Join your host Ginger Phlappage as she guides you through round after round of ludicrous activities including Take It To The Runway and The Wheel of Certain Misfortune. 

Prepare to be transported all the way to NYC as this legendary West End hangout brings you a Studio 54-themed party. Think live performances, themed cocktails, multi-course dining and enough disco balls to get you all glittered up.

Set sail this summer, and explore the Olympic Park canal network. You'll get to sip on four bespoke gin mixes accompanied by a short history lesson on each, all served in custom gin glasses that are available to be kept as a souvenir, it's an essential voyage for gin-lovers.

Your time has come to prove your sleuthing skills - head to the Neosight HQ and have a go at stopping them from achieving world domination at this unique cocktail experience.

Back for another season of sunshine antics, The Montague On The Gardens Beach Bar is bringing summer-ready cocktails and tasty barbecue plates and loads of excellent activities to get involved with from bottomless beach to a quirky photo booth.

Hidden behind unassuming shutters on Brick Lane and in Covent Garden, Alcotraz is duo of hidden immersive cocktail experience that promises to be the ultimate summer night out. This July, step out of your comfort zone and enter London's only prison- inspired cocktail bars. 

Head to a secret West End location where this unique brunch will be kicking off with an hour of bottomless booze, two courses of delicious food and five hours of your favourite musical numbers performed by real West End stars.

Back as a permanent fixture, the London Shuffle Club returns to Shoreditch with pizzas, beers and cocktails for one of the best things to do in London in July.

Join chef extraordinaire Mark Hix this month as he hosts a series of exclusive masterclasses at his Hixter restaurant in London Bridge. Learn the ins-and-outs of the perfect carving technique and some top-notch knife skills, alongside an additional cocktail masterclass upon arrival, and a dinner of carved meats, seasonal veg and fine wines.

We've joined forces with Thames Rockets and London Cocktail Club to bring you the ultimate river experience. Not only will you be supplied with a mouthwatering cocktail, but this speedy summer speedboat ride will give you enviable views of London's iconic skyline.

If you love a cocktail or two, you will not want to miss out on Cocktails in the City 2020. Playing host to a number of events across the city, these mix masters have pop-up bars from the best in the country, interactive mixology sessions and plenty more to look forward to. 

Flight Club isn't just a cool place to hang out and play darts, their summer brunch socials are taking it to the next level, with palm trees, an epic summer playlist, Pina Colada cocktails, prosecco, bottomless pizza and Social Darts to boot.

Nomadic are offering you the chance to experience a truly unique summer night. You'll be taken on a journey as you forage for food, build fires and experience nature in its purest forms on an immerse adventure you'll never forget. 

Prepare to be plunged into complete darkness, as this whisky tasting is a fully immersive multi-sensory experience, where you will be lead you through a blind tasting of drams and canapes.

Bringing you some of the best events in July, catch some of the city's most talented musicians as they perform tributes to R&B and Amy Winehouse within the iconic surrounds of XOYO.

With a soundtrack of the very best in Bashment, Soca, Reggaeton, Afro Beats, Dancehall and some epic anthems, this all-day brunch marathon also brings you tasty food and bottomless cocktails.

One of the best upcoming events in July, this cool drinks tasting and making class will guide you through the ways and means of making gin, and even give you the chance to make your very own using Half Hitch's ultra-modern still.

Live out your Pirate of the Caribbean fantasy this summer by stepping aboard the Hidden Spirit. Housed within an actual old-timey ship, this adventure will have you mixing drinks and stealing treasure, so warm up those sea legs. 

Bump 'n' grind at the UK's biggest and best garage brunch this summer. Offering unlimited drinks, brunch goodies and a soundtrack of hip-shaking, floor-filling skank-worthy hits, it's the ultimate party destination for garage fans. 

A completely unique experience is headed to London and you're invited to see it first hand. Join a chef and experimental psychologist for an evening that will change the way you appreciate food, with projections, sounds, immersion and ten delicious courses.

One of July's best brunch parties, the Old School R&B Brunch is bringing you the biggest hits of yesteryear, with the added bonus of a delicious two course meal and a whole hour of unlimited punch to really get those vibes flowing.

Get stuck into the ultimate yoga experience, where you'll get your glitter on at their DIY station before enjoying a one hour yoga session to the tune of amazing disco classics. You'll finish off with a post-class super-food cocktail or mocktail.

This July in London, be taken back to the Golden Age days of live jazz, late night debauchery, bathtub gin and flappers. The Candlelight Club are in town and they're set to host a series of glamorous soirees where you'll be dancing, drinking and getting merry as if it were the 1920s. 

Bringing you some of the best daytime events in London in July, the Reggae Brunch has you covered for cocktails, tasty food, all day dancing some of the best vibes in town.

Head down to the river where the Tattershall Castle plays host to some of the comedy circuit's most established acts and freshest talents every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. And if you do find yourself down there on a weekend you'll be lucky enough to get access to their club night that brings the biggest floor-fillers and souped-up pop songs.

Taking you back in time at some of the most unique locations in the city, these murder mysteries offer you the chance to play detective and unravel the truth buried beneath tales of intrigue, deception and secrets.

Whether you fancy yourself a beginner or pro, this ceilidh dancing is sure to be a fun and energetic night out. Get on the dancefloor for some foot stomping and hand clapping as a live band shake things up.

Expect dance offs, wacky decorations and a whole lot of singing and dancing at this series. With different themes each month, you can expect a quirky night from Musical Bingo to Gospeloke.

This year your summer should be about two things - boats and booze - and the London Craft Beer Cruise is offering you all that and more. Head out down the Thames on this fun boat bar that brings together an excellent line up of local beers for you to get stuck into.

Think you know laser quest? Think again because Laser Tag Nights are shaking things up with themed events; from Star Wars to old school 90s and beyond. Expect themed music, an impressive maze and the chance to win big.