We made it! Winter was great and god knows we love the charming wet weather of spring, but by darn it's summer - and luckily for us, you, and everyone else in fair London; there are loads of weather-appropriate bars and cool events going down. From pop-up parties to boozy river cruises, tasty chow to rooftop wonders; this here city has them all. In no particular order, check out our recommended top 20 things to do this summer in London and don't you waste another sunny minute, okay?
For more inspo? Check out our guide to summer in London.
Last updated on 15th May 2019
@ Secret Location on Various dates from Tuesday 21st May 2019
If you're looking for quirky things to do in London this summer, Gingerline should be on your list. This interactive dining experience fuses a decadent 5-course feast with immersive story-telling, performances and design as they take you on an adventure around the globe.
@ The Old Metal Exchange on Various dates from Saturday 1st June 2019
Tune out the summer heat and get involved with the season's hottest event. Head to The Old Metal Exhchange where this unique take on HG Wells' War of the Worlds brings together top-notch technology and immersive techniques to recreate the Martian invasion.
@ London Shuffle Club on Various dates from Monday 20th May 2019
London Shuffle are back with their first permanent floor-based shuffleboard club. Serving up pizza, beers and cocktails to boot, head to Shoreditch for one of the top things to do in London this summer.
@ Moonshine Saloon on Various dates from Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Inspired by tales from the notorious Wild West, this pop up bar in Fulham brings you a fun and fully immersive experience, and one of the best things to do in London this summer. Smuggle in your favourite bottle of moonshine and let expert mixologists at the Moonshine Saloon craft some snappy cocktails for you.
@ Finsbury Square on Friday 31st May 2019 and 4 other Fridays
Whether you're looking for a new after-work drinks spot, in need of quirky date night inspo or searching for a cool group activity, check out Festibowl. This summer, the pop-up is back with old school games, mouthwatering street food and ice cold cocktails in the City.
@ The Castle Tooting on Various dates from Monday 20th May 2019
Perfect for any amateur bakers out there, The Big London Bake is a quirky event taking place this summer, revolving around all the yeast-based fun of baking. Guests will be set a number of challenges by the event's talented professionals in order to find out who is London's true star baker. Immortality is only a scone's throw away; this great summer event has everything you could possibly knead.
