Gift Experiences in London

It isn't easy buying presents for cocktail lovers, you've trialed a masterclass and you've given them their own mixer kit, so what now? Let professionals do the work for you. Buy them a gift voucher to Oriole and they'll experience some of the best mixes in the city. Trust us.

Does that special someone love their food? Give them an undeniably cool gift of seven courses from Eleven98, where they'll get to experience social eating in a welcoming, communal setting with enticing plates from across the globe.  

Fans of musical theatre will be above and beyond excited when you give them a trip to Piano Works. This West End venue features live performances on the regular with non stop live music every night by up to a 6 piece band where the audience decides the repertoire (singalongs thoroughly encouraged with plenty of flowing booze for Dutch courage!).

Know someone who's mad about G&Ts? This masterclass over at The Distillery in Bankside would be an ideal gift. The experience includes a tasting of four incredibly different gins paired with tonics, as well as a talk from the bartenders about the history of the spirit.

This gift idea is essential for someone who loves a dash of competition. Perfect for the unpredictable British climate, this voucher for All Star Lanes, with bowling, karaoke, food and drink, it's a guaranteed strike. 

If you're looking for a gift voucher in London that's sure to make a smile on any face, make it a trip to The Big London Bake. Not only will they get to try their hand at a myriad of baking styles, they won't have to do it alone, as this voucher is for two.

If they like the finer things in life then they'll love this gift experience. Taking place at either The Leopard Bar or The New York Bar within The Rubens at the Palace Hotel, this includes a dry, a rosé and a manager's choice Champagne, alongside a delicious sharing platter.

Incorporating a tasting, blending and bottling session, this unique event at Black Rock is bringing you the ultimate gift for whisky-lovers. Learn the tricks of the trade from some of the city's most knowledgeable booze buffs, and walk away with your very own bespoke bottle.

This three-hour session will have guests mixing up classic cocktails and tucking into plates of dim sum in the glam setting of Opium. Taking budding bartenders through the history of each mix, it's sure to be a fun way to learn a new skill. 

Head online with this fun painting class. Grab a Paintvine voucher and prepare to get stuck into there digital art sessions, with the added bonus of getting your paints, pencils and canvases delivered direct to you.

This one's for the foodies. With expert knowledge in dim sum and cocktails, Ping Pong's classes are sure to be informative and educational, giving that special person the know-how to create personalised cocktails or the perfect dim sum.

A must for lovers of craft beer, this guided tour and tasting will have you discovering thirst-quenching brews, learning all about the art of the trade and checking out London Fields Brewery which is one of the finest in the East End.

Think you know London? Discover some of the city's best hidden gems, as Stephen Channell takes you on a tour of the streets to uncover London's music history. Explore landmarks for Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and Beatles fans and make it a bespoke experience.

Offering some of the best cookery classes in London, L'atelier des Chefs is the ultimate gift for the kitchen king or queen in your life. The St Paul's school serves up all manner of sessions, from short and sweet half-hour classes, to in-depth four-hour workshops and intensive one-on-ones.

Head out down the Thames aboard one of London's best boat bars. Specialising in all things beer-y, the London Craft Beer Cruise is the way you should be spending your summer, taking in the sights of the city with some excellent beers on hand.

A world away from the hustle and bustle of the city below it, Jin Bo Law is a slinky rooftop escape, offering charmed small plates alongside cocktails and views for days. You want to visit? Easy, just grab yourself, or a loved one a voucher.

A gift for aspiring code breakers, The Bletchley's immersive experience outs London's cocktail drinkers to the test with Turing-inspired tasks in a cocktail bunker. It's a thrilling, fun way to spend an evening drinking. 

Treat a loved to a stunning night of burlesque and cabaret at the legendary Proud venues. From cocktails and cabaret to full-blown dinner experiences, these gift vouchers will provide one memorable evening for your loved one. 

Give the gift of the ultimate date night at one of the world's top cocktail bars offers a three cocktail masterclass with nibbles for two. Learn how to recreate the bar's best-loved sips, tasting your delicious creations as you go and munching on gourmet treats.

If Willy Wonka quit the chocolate biz and started up in the beer industry, we reckon a tour at Crate would be the end result. The perfect gift for anybody partial to the odd swift half, you'll be taken behind the scenes at one of east London's top breweries to enjoy tutored tastings.

If you're looking for a truly special experience in London for a loved one, why not book out an entire cinema for them? Boasting 26 seats alongside leather sofas and a HD projector, The Exhibit's boutique cinema space is perfect for those private but special affairs.

The perfect gift for anyone with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Cocktail Club's experience for two is up there. Not only will your special someone get to try delicious sips... but you could be right there with them.

Ever wondered what it would be like to knock back cocktails with cowboys? Wonder no more. You could gift one of London's most talked about experiences to the one you love, and they'll be doing just that. 

From live music to unique cocktails, Nightjar isn't just famous thanks to its status as #1 in both London and the world on many a separate occasion, it's the perfect gift for a loved one looking to try something different when it comes to their favourite drinks.

Flight Club have become notorious in London for their unique darts experience, and now, you can gift that experience to someone else. For a fun-filled night of darts, cocktails and pizza, this is the perfect present. 

A London experience that your love isn't likely to forget in a hurry, treat them to a night at Circus where they will not only tuck into lush dishes and creative cocktails, there's circus performers right in the very middle of your table.

This one's for the adrenaline junkies out there. Head to London's ultimate go-karting experience for your celebration and you'll get to whiz around 800 metres of multilevel track, all while battling it out to take pride of place at the top of the podium.