Top 20 Things To Do This Summer

Inspired by tales from the notorious Wild West, this pop up bar 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 liquor and let expert mixologists at the Moonshine Saloon craft some snappy cocktails for you.

On the hunt for fabulous event during the summer? When the weather gets nice and toasty, The Bowls Club are giving you a garden party to remember. Play a few rounds of lawn bowls while soaking in the sun and tipping back refreshing cocktails.

Ride the waves this summer at London's finest boat bars, canal cruises and river retreats. Whether you're after lunch, dinner, drinks or a boozy brunch, these floating hangouts have got it all, plus some stellar views along the way.

From Fulham Palace to Crystal Palace, pop-up cinema events are taking over some of the finest outdoor spaces in the capital to bring you a line of only the most epic films from The Favourite to The Big Lebowski.

Fronting Polynesian parties and Ibiza-themed soirees, Neverland in London is a brilliant spot to head to if you're looking for delicious drinks and a bloody good time. Enjoy snapping pics in this Instagrammable venue.

Ballie Ballerson is back, baby. Get balls deep in nightly events, with hilarious bottomless brunches, a full moon party and Pride special all on the cards at the Shoreditch stalwart.

Boasting showings from Hampton Court Palace to Kenwood House, The Luna Cinema in London is a great choice for fun things to do outdoors this summer. Be sure to pack your favourite snacks or bevvies, and watch a fabulous selection of films on the big screen. 

Fancy yourself as a barbecue maestro? Put that to the test when you head over to Jimmy's BBQ Club, where you and your mates will whip up a 6-course meal while getting top tips about fire cooking from chefs such as Aaron Middleton. Better yet, you'll get your own cabana.

Perfect for any amateur bakers out there, The Big London Bake is the quirky cooking event taking place this summer. You'll be set a number of challenges by talented professionals in order to find out who is London's true baker. What more could possibly you knead?

There's a whole wealth of VR experiences in London, but none quite like Otherworld. Like something out of the mind of Charlie Brooker, this VR wonderland blends experience pods and street food for the ultimate night.

Summer is the time for pints in the sun, music and street food, so why not make your beers bottomless to boot? You can enjoy 5 hours of unlimited drinks at London Craft Beer Festival in Tobacco Dock, alongside a lineup of musicians and eateries.

Vauxhall Food & Beer Garden ain't just your usual alfresco space. Oh no, the heaving South London favourite is also bringing you drag queen bingo, bottomless cocktails, live sports screens and plenty more.

Missing your fix of live DJ sets? Luckily, Prince of Wales is here to save the day with their Spaced Out series of boozy brunches and suppers. Grab yourself a private booth to spend the day drinking, dining and dancing at this South London spot.

It's hot, you're sweaty and in need of something cool to throw your perspiring self into. Fortunately, London is awash with lidos and outdoor spots for swimming. We've got our favourites here, along with the best places for brunch nearby. You can thank us later.

Enjoy the sunshine AND stretch those little legs with our round-up of five waterside walks. Heading along canals and rivers, these walks are all under 4 miles, and have plenty of refreshment stops along the way.