May Bank Holiday Events and Parties 2022

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.

Head down to Shoreditch'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 May 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.

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.

Make the most of the long weekend by heading to Garage Brunch. The party is guaranteed to be in full swing, with a banging playlist, delicious bites to eat and free-flowing fizz, as well as plenty more surprises and games on the day.

A cross-city escape game with a fun Sherlock theme, these quirky events are among the best things to do in London over the bank holiday weekend. Completely COVID-secure and with all manner of unique codes to crack, it's one for you and your sleuthiest friends.

Things to do this May Bank Holiday? It only seems right to get things started with a bottomless brunch, and Cabana is serving up one of the best in London. Alongside an hour and a half of unlimited spritzes and bubbles, you'll also get two courses of mouthwatering eats, including Brazilian french toast and churros.

This May Bank Holiday, head to Vauxhall Food & Beer Garden where Shabba Party will be bringing carnival vibes and reggae tunes from BBC 1xtra's Rampage Sound and friends. There'll also be street food and bottomless rum punch available.

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.

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.

Are you a little monster? If the answer is a solid yes, this is absolutely the May bank holiday party for you. Check out the Go Gaga! bottomless brunch at The Dome, where you'll sip unlimited fizz, graze on enticing eats and watch some of London's top drag queens pay homage to mother herself. 

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.

Old School R&B Brunch will be celebrating the end of lockdown with a special May bank holiday event, complete with unlimited rum punch and live sets courtesy of some of London's top DJs. Taking place at a secret London location, this daytime bash is not to be missed.

London's rooftop party palace is coming alive this May bank holiday weekend, and you're invited to be a part of it. Join the team from Bar Elba as they bring you a long weekend of cocktails, bottomless brunching and gorgeous views from their Waterloo perch.

Celebrate the May Bank holiday weekend with an epic bottomless brunch at Q Shoreditch, The party den will be welcoming an all-female collective of DJs for an afternoon of house and disco tunes alongside a two-course feast.

London cocktail haven MAP Lab are bringing you more virtual excitement over the May bank holiday. If you haven't been able to secure a booking, or you're just not there yet, the Dalston hotspot is sorting you for an evening of homemade sips and tasty snacks.

No plans for the May bank holiday yet? Never fear because The Old Queen's Head is coming in hot with a host of fun things to do across the weekend. Join them on the Saturday for drag bingo and bottomless booze to kickstart the antics.

French favourite Jolie is back for the bank holiday with a fantastical brunch at Chelsea Funhouse. Head over to the eccentric venue for the chance to chow down on stunning plates of Persian eggs and Bretagne crêpes, washed down with fizz and fresh fruit juices.

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.

Head over to Tufnell Park this May Bank Holiday where Dartmouth Arms is bringing you a fun mix of pints, pub grub and activities to get involved with. Grab the gang and settle into their plush seating area with cold beers and Sunday roasts.

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.

Looking to give yourself something a little bougie this May bank holiday in London? This unique offering from Hampstead's Fish Cafe is treating you to bottomless oyster and free-flowing prosecco in a luxurious setting.

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.

Cocktails at the ready; Thames Rockets are 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. Could there be a better way to see the city?

Looking for some crazy golf antics to jazz up your bank holiday weekend? Gather the team and make for one of plonk's colourful courses across the city. With set-ups everywhere from Peckham Levels to London Fields, the activity hubs will be sorting you for fun and fruity cocktails. 

The Prince of Wales Brixton will be celebrating the May Bank Holiday with an epic night of live beats courtesy of Crazy P Soundsytem. Book your own private booth to spend the night drinking, dancing and eating, all in a socially-distanced setting.