The Arcanist's Tavern
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.
Last edited by Marcus Sanigar
Last updated on 18th December 2025
Discounts available on certain events
@ Control Room B on Various dates from Thursday 18th December 2025
@ Duo Clapham on Wednesday 14th January 2026 and 2 other Wednesdays
@ Hexmoor: London on Various dates from Thursday 18th December 2025
@ Upstairs at the Spit & Sawdust on Wednesday 7th January 2026 and 7 other Wednesdays
@ Sem's of Mayfair on Fri, 26th Apr 2024 - Fri, 31st Jul 2026
@ Albert's Schloss - Soho on Every Wednesday
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Thursday 18th December 2025
@ Waterloo Vaults on Saturday 27th December 2025 and 4 other dates
@ Sky Garden Bars on Various dates from Thursday 18th December 2025
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.
@ The Hawk's Nest on Every Wednesday
@ Roscorp Laboratories on Various dates from Thursday 18th December 2025
@ Lock Tavern on Every Tuesday
A great midweek pick-me-up, Lock Tavern's quiz night is providing you and your mates with a fun evening of trivia-testing and top-notch jokes. Hosted by great stand-up comedians, the event will have various themed categories, with the winners getting a £50 bar tab.