May Bank Holiday Events and Parties 2020

Everyone's favourite city beach is back for the sunny season as Fulham Beach parties its way through the bank holiday weekend with sandy vibes, pergolas, pop-up restaurants and games galore.

London's rooftops get better every year, and the same can be said for Skylight this bank holiday. A gorgeous rooftop spot with croquet, pop-up bars and pergolas, this is one hell of a way to spend that extra day.

This bank holiday, immerse yourselves in the thrilling tale of The Jewel of the Empire, the brand new show aboard the Murder Express. You'll feast on stunning dishes from MasterChef's Laurence Henry as you're taken back to the 1930's depression era on a epic journey to the south of France that will never be forgotten. 

Head down to Shoreditch or Soho's iconic ball pit bar where they'll be celebrating the long freakin' weekend with pizzas, cocktails and their raucous bottomless brunch spread, so you can do the bank holiday in style.

Hip Hop Brunch is back for a bank holiday special. Held at a secret London location, get ready for bottomless cocktails, delicious food, magicians, music and a big old afternoon of dancing to your favourite hip hop tunes.

One of London's best-loved pop ups is returning for another season of summertime supper clubs. Head to the South Bank where you'll find The BBQ Club in residence to bring you one of the best DIY dining experiences in the city.

Spend your bank holiday in the lap of tropical luxury as York & Albany's Rum Shack is open for business offering you a refreshing selection of Bacardi cocktails and tasty snacks to keep you sated throughout the day.

From an adventure with Shrek to discovering the deep blue Sea Life and heading back in time to the London Dungeons, the Lates and After Dark London Series is giving you the chance to explore some of the city's coolest spots with cocktails, prosecco and after-hours entry.

Cargo are party hearty in Shoreditch this May Bank Holiday in London as their weekend comes jam-packed with late night club events (from Prismatic to Wanderlust) that will take you through the weekend and then some.

May Bank Holiday just got even more fun as Supa Dupa bring you two massive events. If you're in south London head over to Prince of Wales for two massive nights on non-stop '90s tunes, or East, Trapeze will be hosting the outrageous party group for a Sunday night of silliness.

There's the bank holiday brunch, and then there's the Beyonce Brunch. Celebrating one of the biggest names in the music industry (Beyonce, you nutters), this is an afternoon of belters, singalongs and bottomless drinks.

The iconic ABQ bar has found a permanent home in Hackney and they want you down to don some hazmat suits and get your molecular mixology on at one of London's best immersive cocktail experiences to brighten your bank holiday.

Fill your May bank holiday to delicious hands-on action at one of these top-notch classes in Covent Garden. Join the expert Petersham Nurseries team for masterclasses on pasta, wine, yoga and even flower crowns.

Cowboys (and cowgirls) looking for something unique to do this May Bank Holiday in London shouldn't be shy a spur or three as the Moonshine Saloon brings you Western themed drinks in a quirky setting. Yee to the haw.

With bottomless drinks, delicious brunch dishes and cocktails from just a fiver, this West End spot is hosting quite the bank holiday party. On top of that, you can request songs to be played by a live band, before DJs provide the soundtrack to your Sunday night.

No one ever said that the Bank Holiday was made for learning something new, but it was made for fun, so why not try a bit of both as you learn the art of shuffleboard at one of the coolest spots in East London, cocktails and Miami vibes galore.

Looking to do something a little different this month? Ditch the standard dinner and drinks and head to Gordon Ramsay's much-loved restaurant where you'll find a rocket filled with rum cocktails and staple dishes from California rolls to tamarind chicken.

Cocktails at the ready; Thames Lates is back this bank holiday and you're invited to kickstart your summer with a unique speed boat experience, tipples from London Cocktail Club and a soundtrack from Oslo's DJ Mikee Snooze.

Cake is on the menu, and on the to do list at this unique baking experience this May bank holiday as the The Big London Bake invites you to try your hand at a number of sugary treats in that all important big tent.

Head to Camden where FEST is bringing you some of the greatest events in North London this May bank holiday. From an Amy Winehouse tributes to comedy and soul nights, you'll not be wanting for entertainment.

Head to DUO where the Camden party spot will be blowing up with a full schedule of bank holiday happenings this year. From vegan brunching to an orchestral take on Drake, it's time to make the most of that no-work Monday.

Head down to Pitch Stratford as their sunshine parties return for another season. With eleven hours of cocktails, street food and excellent DJs every month, it's one of the best summer do's in town.

This notorious prison themed pop up is one of London's best immersive cocktail bars. Don your orange jumpsuit and find a good hiding spot for your booze, because if the guard catches you, you may not get to sample some of the coolest concoctions in town.

Pirates of the Hidden Spirit are inviting all swashbucklers and babes to their boat setting this May Bank Holiday as you board a real ship in London for an evening of cocktails, comrades and plank pranks.

Head to Chelsea where this unique immersive code-breaking experience situates you in the heart of World War Two. Solve puzzles and crack the clues and you'll find yourself privy to some seriously stunning cocktails.

Is there anything better than boozy brunch? Definitly not... especially when you have the following day off. Head to this Farringdon hotspot for a day of free-flowing drinks, tasty brunch and non-stop music. You can even request songs before DJs take to the decks.

Get your adventure on this May bank holiday as this unique immersive drinking experience will have you solving puzzles and sipping cocktails as you go undercover at an artificial intelligence corporation.

The Mind Palace is the only place you should be this May bank holiday. A private cocktail club for the curious, the immersive experience is one to die for. Simply piece together the clues, crack the case and drink your success. 

This really does promise to be a unique bank holiday adventure. Explore the wilderness, forage for ingredients and create a stunning dinner inspired by nature in an ancient forest, with botanical cocktails and delicious eats to keep you going.