Singles in London
On the look out for the best places for singles in London? Well you’re in the right place - this city is a hotbed for singletons looking to let their hair down and party with like-minded people. With dating events, club nights and unmissable parties taking place every week, we thought it handy to create this list of things to do for singles in London; get out there and check it out!
Last updated on 19th July 2017
1 Big Night Out is, without doubt, one of the best of its kind in London. Drawing a crowd of students, backpackers and locals out to have a good time, the bar crawl checks in at some of the most happening spots in London and sets its guests up with loadsa freebies along the way. Expect dance-offs, limbo competitions, glow-paint makeovers and plenty of generally messy mayhem at this raucous event.
There are millions of people in this city and sometimes it’s so hard to find anyone you’re interested in. Well, it’s time to get some professional help, as Smudged Lipstick Events are throwing a number of events to get you the person of your dreams, with nights of Dirty Scrabble Dating (speed dating with rude scrabble!?) and no-nonsense pool and ping pong parties.
This March and April, fans of 90s hip hop and RnB are in for a real treat, thanks to the team behind the legendary Supa Dupa Fly events. Taking over some of London's biggest clubs, the venue's DJs will be spinning all your favourite tracks long into the early hours. And don't forget just how legendary their nights are, after all, the likes of Disclosure, Jazzy Jeff and Professor Green have all performed live at their events.
Rumba is one of the most popular party bars of choice for singletons out dancing in the West End. It’s rammed pretty much every night of the week, DJs play commercial music mixed with dance anthems and there’s some pretty sweet happy hour deals to cash in on.
London’s original, alternative pub crawl is an ideal spot to mingle with singletons from all over the world. Taking you away from the tourist haunts of the West End and into some of the very best spots in Camden Town instead, there’s all kinds of free shots, free entry, queue jump and drink discount deals to make this a top night out that doesn’t break the bank, either.
Sway underwent an extensive refurb at the start of 2016, and now it’s hands down one of the hottest places to go out and party in Covent Garden. Something of a playground for adults serving sumptuous cocktails in a handsome, contemporary space, there’s a NYC-styled vibe to the atmosphere that makes Sway a popular option for singles, couples and groups alike.
Seething with sparkling singletons all dressed to the nines, every Friday Mayfair's Montezuma Club plays hosts to VIP Lounge's NOVO night. A soirée of shake-your-ass R&B, hot-dropping hip-hop and crowd-pleasing commercial house. Chuck together your smartest, but sassiest attire and get philandering with all the lovely lads and lasses around the dance-floor.
Matchbox is the newest cocktail den to open its doors in Shoreditch, offering classic concoctions, delicious platters of street food and a fun-loving atmosphere for all its guests. Guests can watch their favourite teams do battle on the huge plasma screen TVs spread throughout the venue and can dance long into the early hours courtesy of the fun DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays.
This three room venue in Camden exudes an ambience of decadence and class... but hopefully it's not just the decor that you'll fall in love with. Pandora Saturdays at Gilgamesh are perfect for singles looking to mingle in the most stylish & unique way possible. Head down for a night that's super swanky and might see you heading home with that someone special.
Another great place to meet single people in London is Floripa; the part Brazilian beach bar, part bloc party club just down from Old Street. There's a carnival atmosphere to this place that is infectious, with street food, caipirinhas and a vibrant decor making it one of the more memorable places for a party in Shoreditch. Come with an open mind and revel in the exotic atmosphere of this east London favourite.
Join 100 other like minded singles at this event in one of London's most beautiful locations. Taking place on The Roof Gardens in Kensington, the event will include cocktails, ice breakers and plenty of chance to mingle.
Hopefully you won’t be single for much longer thanks to Date in a Dash. Not only do they have a variety of speed dating events including different age ranges (so no one is left out!), they’ve also got other events like Drunk Jenga, Singles Bar Crawl and more.
Always abuzz with a crowd of fun-loving singletons, how better to mingle with like-minded people than over a few games of ping-pong? There’s no less than 17 tables to demonstrate your skills here, with delicious pizza served by the restaurant and the cocktails flowing all night long.
Single and looking to mingle? Then head over to swanky City spot Ember to chat and socialise with other singles at this fun dating event. Things kick off with speed dating before heading to the bar so you can carry on your conversations.
Borrowing its name from the Hawaiian God of the Sea, Kanaloa is a tiki-themed clubbing paradise with personality in spades. It’s a place for tropical cocktails and dancing ‘til late, and it’s a great spot to meet crowds of young professional party people from all over the city.
House parties and clubs are the best opportunities you have to hook up with people, so if you’re single, get yourself down to Robbie’s House Party at SiNK. There’s beer pong on the tables, RnB, Hip Hop, House & Old Skool on the decks and, if you don’t win anyone over, free pizza at 1.45am.
Fly your freak flag high with the arrival of the Twisted Circus collective coming to Shaka Zulu every Saturday. Whips, feather boas and ring masters are all in store for you at this night of revelry and mayhem. There'll be fire breathers, acrobats and extreme balancing feats on show here, plus a set of DJs playing the best tunes out there.
Meeting your kind of people can be hard, but when events like this come along, it can be so much easier. Treat yourself to an indulgent lobster brunch with two glasses of prosecco before the roof opens, the summer tunes come out and the jacuzzi gets bubbling.
Social in both name and nature, this Clapham Common joint is another of our favourite bars for singles in south London. 64th & Social offers warm and welcoming service, intimate vibes and plenty of space to get to know people.
Wondering where Brixton’s single crowd hang out on a hot summer’s day? You’ll likely find them flocking to Hope & Anchor thanks to its spectacular Pleasure Garden. Undoubtedly one of the best beer gardens in London, get hold of a drink and head outside to take in some rays while you mix with plenty of friendly characters.
Dating is difficult and you need every advantage you can get. So why not enjoy a three course meal with like-minded people, before being given access to an exclusive virtual reality experience. Here, you’ll be able to show off your creativity in the ground-breaking Tilt Brush game – and maybe meet someone new in the process.
This stunning rooftop bar, garden and nightclub hosts some of the most glamourous parties in all of London town. Stylish and contemporary down to every last detail, The Roof Gardens plays host to all kinds of swish parties, where singletons dress up to the nines and soak in the classy ambience high above the streets of Kensington.
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