Cool and Quirky Events in London 2021

For an afternoon full of delicious cocktails and even better Southern-inspired food, head to the Hip Hop Brunch, an event that'll completely change the way you see lazy Saturday afternoons. Alongside an amazing dining experience, guests will have the chance to unwind to the sound of their favourite urban tracks and even practice spitting lyrics in a Hip Hop Karaoke session. As fun-loving events go, this is definitely near the top of the list.  

One of London's most incredible immersive experiences, this War of The Worlds themed event will see you crawling, sliding and diving through 24 individual scenes, coming face to face with a Martian invasion and escaping on a rocket to Mars, with VR tech and live actors bringing you closer to the action than ever before.

Offering some of the most unique events in Shoreditch, Trapeze Bar is back with a lineup of incredible entertainment throughout the spring and summer. Get ready for bottomless brunching, Thursday evening circus and proper club nights from the East London haunt.

Reckon you've got the gift of the gab? This immersive experience is putting that to the test. Themed around the criminal underworld of the 1920s, audience members can expect plenty of violence, plenty of intrigue and plenty of drama.

Missing boozy brunches and late-night dancing? Cue Prince of Wales and their summer lineup of incredible outdoor events. Taking place on their legendary rooftop, these socially-distanced parties will come complete with tasty scran and live DJs.

All the single ladies, put our hands up! This is the ultimate Beyonce brunch experience so get in formation and prepare to out your love on top. Expect nothing other than the best of Queen B at this party marathon, with free-flowing booze and two courses of brunch goodies to keep you fuelled. 

Promising some of the hottest acts on the circuit and the freshest names in comedy, the Top Secret Comedy club is all about big laughs, cheap drinks and entry prices that won't break the bank. Only those in the know can get tickets (consider yourself in the know as of now), and the event takes place from their 'top secret' hideaway on Drury Lane. Just keep it schtum, okay?

This Great Gatsby Immersive Dinner is bringing you a fantastically lavish and quirky extravaganza. Championing all things 1920s, the evening will treat you to live performances from Jay and the gang, four courses and tunes from a fun band.

Get your brunch with a West End twist, as you experience 1 hour of bottomless booze, tasty brunch dishes, performances from West End stars and five whole hours of show tunes to keep the brunch party going.

Raucous fun from the first minute, Sounds Familiar is more of a rowdy disco than a pub quiz. There's no need for sneaky Wikipedia checks on your smartphone here, your task is to identify the name and artist of famous songs instead. You'll be up on the tables, dancing and belting out the tunes in no time at all.

Looking for something a little different? Head over to East London's Sofia's Bar & Lounge where LDN Paint Party will be throwing a wild bottomless brunch event that'll have you sipping on free-flowing fizz, dancing to a DJ and making your very own work of art.

Disco Yoga is coming to London. This cool and quirky event combines yoga moves to disco classics such as Diana Ross and The Jackson Five, plus there's even super healthy cocktails. Get ready for your weekend in the healthiest possible way.

Taking over the wild members' club The King's Head, Gin House Burlesque is a night of fun and tantalising performances. The twisty turny club is transformed by seductive and intimate performances by old-school show girls who are bringing the glamour to East London.

If you're looking for something a bit alternative, how about you try bingo with a twist: Musical Bingo? There's even Last Man Standing where you'll be challenged or Gospeloke where you can sing your heart out.

Looking for something a bit different in the city? Well then, how does a ball-pit bar sound? One of London's most sought after activities, Ballie Ballerson are leaders when it comes to an unusual night out with cocktails and antics aplenty at their Shoreditch location.

It's big, it's messy and it's hella fun; this is one of London's best club nights and it's bringing a whole host of mad events. Join Supa Dupa Fly as they host their legendary RnB night across some of the city's best venues.

Looking for quirky things to do in London? Well then, The Candlelight Club is the place for you. A Prohibition-themed party immersing you in all things Gatsby-esque, this chestnut is keeping you on your toes, only revealing its secret location days before the actual event.

With a dress code of 'leather, latex, slink and kink', you better believe MILK's summer ball is set to be their sexiest event yet. Head to the King's Head Members Club to spend your night watching erotic live performances, dancing to live DJ sets and enjoying the opulence of your surroundings.

Wing fans need to look alive this summer as this excellent food festival is taking over the London Stadium for a weekend of eating, drinking and dancing. Taste your way through a mammoth lineup of vendors before sinking some pints and heading to the stage for live music until late.

One of the coolest events in London, this rooftop day party at The Shard is treating you to the best views in the capital. There'll also be a range of tasty drinks and music from DJ Max Tyler, who'll be playing funky tunes as you chill on the city's highest sky-high terrace.

Offering some of the most cool and quirky events in London, Aeronaut brings you some of the kookiest goings-on. From mad cabaret to stunning circus and comedy brunches, there's always something fun happening at this great Acton bar.

Flight Club have unique down to an art. Not only can you expect fairground interiors that light up the space, complete with rocking horses and littered in lights, join them for interactive darts games like never before alongside pizzas and trophy cocktails.

A cool and quirky club night taking over Oval Space this September, Hungry Heart is paying tribute to The Boss on his birthday. Join them for a night dedicated to all things Springsteen and get ready to bellow along to the lyrics with some like-minded fans.

From Lauryn Hill to Marvin Gaye, this series of live music events brings together some of the finest musicians to pay tribute to some of history's greatest artists and genres.

Ditch the usual and make your way to the Thames, where one of London's most unique experiences awaits. With a 50-minute guided speed tour along the river, you'll be gazing at the city's most iconic sights, set to a banging soundtrack with drinks from London Cocktail Club.

A mad scientist has been acting more suspiciously than usual and it's up to you to discover what's really going on... Join ExCeL in one of their 13 custom built escape rooms that throw you into various scenarios that will challenge and engage you and your group.

Perfect for any amateur bakers out there, The Big London Bake is a quirky event taking place this summer, revolving around all the yeast-based fun of baking. Guests will be set a number of challenges by the event's talented professionals in order to find out who is London's true star baker.  Will you rise above the rest or crumble under the pressure of this quirky event.

Do you love all things that go bump in the night? This haunted London pub tour will take you to some of the city's creepiest drinking holes, where ghosts and ghouls are rumoured to reside. There'll even be a chance to grab a tipple and calm your nerves. 

Brunch just got a bit more mental. Mix bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas & Bubbles with some hella tasty brunch dishes and then throw in some of the outrageous antics from the host herself Tizzy. She will be sassing the whole quirky event in London up with some typically boozy bingo games. 

Spend an evening learning how to cha cha and stumbling upon steamy parties at Secret Cinema's Dirty Dancing-themed event. One of the best immersive experiences in London, this beauty will transport you to a holiday resort setting, where instructors are nearby and power ballads are lined up.

Celebrate the best in UK garage as Garage Brunch touches down in London for another summer of epic celebrations. Serving up delicious breakfast dishes along with bottomless drinks, a banging soundtrack and live appearances, it's a must for garage-lovers. 

Join Basil, Sybil and Manuel for a shambolic evening of dining as the incredibly popular immersive theatre event returns for 2018. Based on the hit TV show, the night will be just as funny, only this time you're one of the guests.

If you're looking for something a little different in London, look no further than a journey aboard The Murdér Express. Expect an evening of immersive luxury dining, where you'll need to help the detective solve a horrific crime - before the clock runs out and the train arrives in the French town of 'Murdér'.

Head to Hackney where this fully immersive cocktail masterclass is teaching you the basics of molecular mixology across an hour and 45 minutes of action. Don your hazmat suits though, because things could get messy.

Prison isn't too bad when you've got cocktails. Sneak your favourite bottle of alcohol into this high-security prison and one of the inmates will shake you up something special. But in this immersive drinking experience, you better not get caught.

Head to the Wild West world of East London for this cowboy pop up where the choice of booze is entirely up to you. Smuggle in your favourite bottle of hooch and let some expert mixologists whizz you up some stunning cocktails at this cool and quirky London event.

Promising an off-the-chain daytime event of nostalgic merriment, The 90s Brunch gang invite you to Be Dope, Be Awesome for their retro-themed party. To start with there's to be an hour of bottomless Mimosas, as well as a delicious spread of 90s inspired grub served in sharing platter style. There's a full-on 90s dress up box, a playlist of the most poppin' classics from the decade and prizes for the winner of the lip-sync battles.

It's time to add a big old dose of disco to your brunching habits. The hottest new monthly event to take over London is this party event that pops up in a secret location each time, bringing with it bottomless cocktails, disco tunes and plenty of fun.

You haven't seen Cabaret like this before – The London Cabaret Club dives into the rich cultural history of Britain to present a night of sophisticated live entertainment. From shows about the nature of London to the a celebration of British musical history, these original shows are memorable experiences, and all take place while you dine on delicious food.

Take in the sights of London from this Tobacco Dock rooftop bar that brings you quirky games such as croquet and petanque, alongside booths, booze and stunning views during the warmer months, while winter is all about igloos, hot cocktails and sundown shenanigans.

One of the coolest events in London this summer, this quirky cocktail series is bringing together some of the best bars in the country to treat you to a range of gorgeous drinks alongside live music and masterclasses.

Looking for some of the best crazy golf in London? Taking to venues across the capital, Plonk is promising hole-after-hole of quirky courses and day-glo fun. And the best part? Their Camden and London Fields locations are letting you bring your own booze.

Fulham Beach is home to some of the very best cool and quirky events in London this summer. The stunning Thameside beach will not only be hosting full moon parties, Ibiza-inspired nights out and BBQ supper clubs, but their boozy brunches are an absolute must. 

One of the best quirky brunch events in London this season, the Evans & Peel Detective Agency's Prohibition-themed party is offering you two hours of unlimited food, welcome drinks and some stunning swing tunes and entertainment.

One of the best cool and quirky events in London has to be Bashment Brunch, which takes over secret London locations for epic Carnival-style parties. Up your bottomless brunch game by heading to one of their weekend celebrations, which promises rum punch and Caribbean eats aplenty.

Looking for cool and quirky events in the capital? Dabbers is doing the lord's work and throwing some of the best bingo parties in London - think crazy challenges, hilarious hosts and the chance to win some very slick prizes.

Escape the chill this January and immerse yourself in this undeniable cool and quirky experience at Hyper Reality. You'll get an exclusive two-hour all-access pass where you'll discover new worlds, ride rollercoasters and chase scores, with hearty refreshments afterwards.

If you're on the hunt for cool and quirky things to do in London, this event from Ham Yard Hotel and Sipsmith is not to be missed. Zestival is a summer-themed event with curated cocktail menus, bites to eat and the chance to blend your own signature mixes.

Vampire-themed Camden restaurant Lost Boys Pizza have a reputation for hosting some of London's most weird and wonderful events. Swing by this summer to chow down charcoal slices while enjoy tequila cocktail masterclasses, midnight film screenings and more.

This immersive cocktail experience will have you travelling back in time, cracking codes using WW2 Enigma machines. Manage to solve the riddle and escape the bunker in time? You'll be rewarded with a lineup of bespoke tipples.

Take to the Thames with an adventure courtesy of the team at London Craft Beer Cruise. You'll be given the chance to sample a selection of handpicked pints while chowing down on tasty BBQ dishes and seeing London from a whole new perspective.

A fun and quirky event to do in London this spring and summer, The Southbank BBQ Club is the interactive restaurant experience that will have you cooking up a storm on table-top grills to a backdrop of the city's most notable landmarks.

A must for lovers of all things ska and sway, Waterloo Hidden Jazz Club is a hot London event that'll have you listening to incredible live music from award-winning performers. Hidden underneath a railway arch, the experience is brilliant for those of you looking for quirky date night ideas.

Looking to spice things up for your next night out in the capital? This sexy art class will see you exploring themes of kinkiness and seduction, with live models and bondage props helping you to feel inspired.

Not your standard boozy brunch, Electric Shuffle's take on our favourite weekend pastime pairs pizza and prosecco with plenty of shuffleboard action. On top of that, there's live music providing the soundtrack to a lively afternoon alongside unique industrial and neon interiors.

From Jack the Ripper through to fictional Sweeny Todd, London has been the setting for plenty of gruesomeness. Jump aboard The Ghost Bus for a novel way to see the city and learn more about its interesting past.

Sashay your way to Colours Hoxton this month to take part in their all-out Drag Me To The Disco bash. Tickets include tasty scran courtesy of The Orang Buffalo, along with a glass of wine and live entertainment from some of the fiercest queens in the biz.