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Wednesday Nights London

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By Scarlett Welch • Editor, DesignMyNight Food, drink and events expert with 4 years in editorial and Media & Journalism MA. Last updated on 17th April 2026

The mid-week slump is a thing, you know it, we know it... so how do you beat it? In a city brimming with food markets, immersive experiences and weekday, yes weekday, brunches, it's not all that hard to defeat. In a bid to help you champion Wednesday in London, check out our guide to the best things to do, from humble pub quizzes to cocktail events that'll have you seeing humpday in a whole new light.

The Arcanist's Tavern

56 reviews

Roll dice and uncover mysteries in a real fantasy tavern! We are an immersive tabletop gaming cafe, with custom tables for TTRPGs and Wargaming and a Board Game Library (with 300+ games). Adventuring…
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The Big Bakes

2141 reviews

Baking. It’s all become a little bit serious. We watch pros battle it out, never quite sure how they do it. But baking is for everyone. We are all about the fun, creativity, accessibility and of…
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Bar Rumba

Bar Rumba is one of West End’s longest running Nightclubs! A few minutes walk from Leicester Square and a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Circus Station, Bar Rumba shows no restraint when it comes…
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Ale Hunters

16 reviews

I am an accredited Beer Sommelier, certified Cicerone® and international beer judge, and have been conducting beer tours and tastings for many years. Over the years I have amassed a huge amount of knowledge…
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Ballie Ballerson London

5117 reviews

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A cocktail bar with one million balls… what more could you need?! Our giant glowing ball pit will take you right back to the carefree days of childhood, but now with cocktails so even more fun! Oursignature…
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Sky Garden

LONDON'S HIGHEST PUBLIC GARDEN SKY GARDEN HOSTS a variety of TICKETED EVENTS  THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, offering SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. FROM EARLY MORNING Sunrise Breakfasts and YOGA sessions TO UNFORGETTABLE…
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Merchant House

250 reviews

Merchant House's two London venues are spirit-led cocktail bars, promoting the finest collections of gin, rum or whiskey anywhere in the world, through award-winning innovative cocktails.  Our…
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Sounds Familiar Music Quiz - London

360 reviews

If there's one thing that's gonna lift those spirits and propel you towards the weekend, it's Sounds Familiar. Less of a pub quiz, more of a raucous disco night, you'll be up on the tables, arm-in-arm with strangers,  singing and dancing your way into the evening in no time at all.

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