Best Immersive Experiences In London
Sometimes we need a bit of escapism in the capital and reading Harry Potter for the tenth time ain't going to cut it. Fortunately our city has a whole heap of immersive experiences to take you away from the sky scrapers; from the strange and the unusual, through to partying like it's the 1920s, these are the best immersive experiences London has in store for the adventurous.
Last updated on 18th January 2023
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Sunday 5th February 2023
You might be going to prison, but it's not all bad, because hiding inside is an actual bar. You need to smuggle your favourite bottle of alcohol in so that the inmates can mix you up something spectacular in this immersive drinking experience.
@ Secret London Location on Various dates from Saturday 11th February 2023
West End Musical Brunch are providing theatre fanatics with an unforgettable day of tasty food and fabulous performances. Not only will you get an hour of free-flowing fizz and a two-course feast, but you'll also enjoy a live show from the industry's darlings.
@ Neosight Headquarters, Bankside Arches, SE1 8BU on Various dates from Tuesday 7th February 2023
Up there for the best immersive experiences in London, The Grid is a brilliant escape room that's combining futuristic cocktails with mind-boggling puzzles in a truly futurisic drinking adventure in the city. While you're there? You'll also be working undercover to defeat an evil AI corp from world domination. Easy, right?
@ Moonshine Saloon on Various dates from Wednesday 8th February 2023
Head west to the Moonshine Saloon for one of the funnest immersive experiences in East London. Grab a bottle of your favourite spirit and let the expert waiters at this pop up bar mix it into a fabulous cocktail for you.
@ President Hotel on Various dates from Sunday 5th February 2023
Turning one of the nation's best-loved sitcoms into a smash hit experience, this piece of immersive dinner theatre is putting seating you in the Faulty Towers dining room for a three-course meal you won't forget. Interact with a host of iconic characters and enjoy one truly original take on your favourite comedy.
@ Ninth Life on Saturday 18th February 2023 and 3 other Saturdays
Head down the rabbit hole with an evening at Ninth Life's The Hunt for the Smoking Caterpillar. An immersive theatrical experience, escape room and murder mystery in one, this quirky event is filled with kooky characters and is sure to leave a lasting impression.
This is an immersive experience unlike any other in London right now. Play the detective as you travel through sets from the show, solving the case with the help from the hit TV show cast in exclusive footage. Or maybe you could try your hand at mixing killer cocktails in the secret Sherlock speakeasy...
@ The Camden Garrison on Various dates from Sunday 5th February 2023
Whether you're a fan of the hit TV show or just fancy a unique night out, Peaky Blinders: The Rise is an immersive experience in North London that you need to check out. The Shelby family are plotting to expand across the city, but will you help them achieve their ambition or instead conspire against them?
@ Bonkers Bar on Saturday 11th February 2023 and 11 other Saturdays
One of the most unforgettable immersive experiences in London, Billy Bonkers is quite the show-stopper. While touring the epic cocktail factory by Billy himself, you'll get to enjoy three different unique tipples - that's only if you win the golden packet.
How's this for an immersive London experience? Step through the doors of this five-storey Soho spot and you'll be transported into a magical realm. Wizard Exploratorium is entertaining Harry Potter fanatics with its incredible decor, brilliant events - wand-making workshops anyone? - and quirky afternoon teas.
@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Sunday 5th February 2023
Is there anything better than a delicious dinner with fantastic entertainment? We thought not. Then be sure to check out The Murdér Express Part Deux -Jewel Of The Empire, an immersive experience in Pedley Street Station along with a four-course meal.
Love yourself a bit of a challenge? Then try Urban Missions' immersive experiences on for size. Taking place at various locations across the city, they see you saving the people of London from a ticking time bomb, uncovering a mysterious relic and more...
@ COLAB Tavern on Various dates from Thursday 16th February 2023
Cyanide in the Speakeasy transports you to the 1920s, when Smokey Blues Speakeasy was the talk of the town. But on your visit, the owner is mysteriously murdered. Can you uncover the killer? Question guests, decipher clues and more at this unique immersive experience.
@ Ninth Life on Friday 17th February 2023 and 3 other dates
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Get ready for an immersive boardroom battle that goes beyond your usual meetings - over at The Lords Apprentice Live from Ninth Life, you'll put your heads together to create hilarious last-minute pitches around Lord Sugarplum's bizarre requests (fashion brand for giraffes, anyone?).
Located in Haggerston, Otherworld VR Arcade looks more like a futuristic film set than a Saturday afternoon jaunt. Boasting 14 gaming areas with 16 different modes, this place is a mecca to all things mesmerising. And when you've finished tackling blood-thirsty zombies? You can head to the space-themed cocktail bar for a well-deserved sip.
@ Kitchen Theory on Various dates from Friday 10th February 2023
One of the most incredible immersive experiences in London, Kitchen Theory's chef's table offering is bringing 10 exceptional dishes to 12 lucky diners every month. Head to High Barnet for a multisensory meal inspired by art, nature and science.
A mad professor has been locked in his lab creating havoc; government forces are closing in on important research - you have one hour to solve either of these challenges in this exciting escape room experience. Taking place in ExCeL, there are 13 rooms and two scenarios for you to battle against the clock and each other.
@ The Nave on Friday 10th February 2023 and 2 other dates
This walk-through immersive experience sees you witness a loving union between Ben & Jerry's and Tony's Chocolonely, where you'll be able to nab goodie bags, munch canapes and try new flavours throughout the celebrations. Plus, it marks the brands' commitment to a fully traceable chain of cocoa.
@ Chelsea Funhouse on Various dates from Sunday 5th February 2023
Looking for something a little different? How about a cocktail experience inspired by the famous team of cryptographers, who successfully broke the enigma code during WW2? Make your way to The Bletchley: Cryptic Cocktail Experience at Chelsea Funhouse for a night you won't forget.
Discover one of the quirkiest bars in Earls Court, Evans & Peel Detective Agency. You'll be taken through a secret door to uncover a hidden speakeasy where some of the biggest Prohibition crooks have been known to hang out. And then? Expect to be privy to 1920s jazz and cocktails made with bootleg liquor.
@ Frameless on Wed, 30th Nov 2022 - Thu, 30th Nov 2023
Looking for immersive art experiences in London? Frameless, found in Marble Arch, is offering an interactive spin on fine art, putting you into the paintings of names like Dali, Van Gogh and Kandinsky, with over 40 digital interpretations of their work.