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If you’re someone who loves to meet up with friends or go on a fun day out with your co-workers, you may be interested in a place a bit more interesting than a regular old bar or pub. Instead of booking something standard, why not think about one of the best activity bars in London? There are so many different options to choose from. You could set up a fun crazy golf tournament, play some darts, try your hand at shuffleboard or corn hole, or even go bowling. There’s no shortage of places to book and we’ve got you covered.
The Best Activity Bars in London
Time to bring out your competitive side and start exploring these great activity bars in London. From shuffle board to bowling and everything in-between.
1. BAM Karaoke
Located on Victoria Street in central London, BAM is Europe’s largest karaoke venue, spanning 10,000 sq ft across two floors. The space features 22 uniquely designed private karaoke rooms for groups of 4 to 30 people, alongside two bars, a live music stage and an outdoor terrace. With a capacity of up to 450 guests and a late licence until 1:30am, it’s an ideal spot for everything from team nights out to full-venue events.
Capacity: Up to 430 guests
Price: From £500 min spend
Closest station: Victoria
2. Puttshack
Take crazy golf to another level at Puttshack. This place is seriously amazing. They’ve elevated the classic game of mini-golf by using technology to make it even more fun (think automated score cards, screens that guide you through the game, and more). They’ve got locations in Bank and White City so no matter where in London you’re located you can book this venue for your next event.
Capacity: 12–600 people
Price: Minimum spend starting from £700
Closest station: Bank or White City
3. Four Quarters
We love a retro arcade and Four Quarters is just that. They have locations in Elephant and Castle, Hackney Wick, and Peckham. Try your hand at pinball, Guitar Hero, PacMan and more. Each location is unique and also offers private hire for the entire venue. If you don’t need the entire spot, they’ve also got some private spaces available.
Capacity: 30–300 guests
Price: Starting at £25 per hour
Closest station: Elephant and Castle, Hackney Wick, or Peckham
4. Players Social
Players Social in Spitalfields is a lively games bar designed for corporate events, team socials and celebrations. Guests can compete over interactive darts, shuffleboard and foosball while enjoying cocktails, seasonal drinks and crowd-pleasing food. Just minutes from Liverpool Street, the venue offers flexible spaces and group packages, making it ideal for everything from after-work drinks to full venue takeovers.
Capacity: Up to 5300 guests
Price: From £1200 minimum spend
Closest station: Liverpool Street
5. Cirque Le Soir
Capacity: Up to 500 guests
Price: Form £3000 min spend
Closest station: Oxford Circus
6. Clays
Could it be more futuristic than taking a group of friends to a night of digital clay bird shooting? The experience is a lot of fun even if you have no experience of ever holding a rifle before and it’s guaranteed to get everyone going. Don’t miss out on the delicious food options either!
Capacity: Anything from 4 to 360 guests
Price: £60 per guest
Closest station: Moorgate
7. Gravity Wandsworth
Gravity Wandsworth is a large-scale entertainment venue packed with immersive activities including E-karting, bowling, digital darts, VR gaming, street golf and arcade games, making it perfect for team socials and corporate events. With three bars and seven food brands under one roof, guests can enjoy everything from pizza and burgers to cocktails and craft beers between activities. The venue also offers meeting and event spaces for up to 120 guests, creating an ideal “work hard, play hard” setting for away days and team celebrations.
Capacity: Up to 1000 guests
Price: From £500 min spend
Closest station: Wandsworth Town
8. Flight Club
Cchallenge your friends to a game of darts at your next birthday party. The venue combines the best of a classic British pub and the fun of a tournament into one epic night out. Hire out the entire venue for up to 390 guests and see if you can get one large tournament going. Or, grab one of the smaller spaces for a more friendly game with your best mates.
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Price: POA
Closest station: Tottenham Court Road
9. All Star Lanes
From Holborn to White City to Stratford try your hand at some bowling. All Star Lanes is an epic spot no matter which venue you decide to go for. While each location is unique, they can all accommodate a number of different party sizes as they have private rooms and private lanes. So whether you’re looking to plan a corporate party or a birthday party, they will take care of everything for you. No wonder they’re one of the best activity bars in London.
Capacity: 20–120 guests in White City
Price: From £60 per guest
Closest station: Stratford, White City, or Holborn
10. NQ64 Shoreditch
NQ64 is a neon-splattered drinking den full of retro arcade games and classic consoles, where you can sip on game-themed cocktails or craft beers while battling your mates for bragging rights. With dance machine battles, 4-player Pac-Man and Mario Kart, time crisis and more, plus semi-private areas and photo booths for groups of up to 400, it's a great pick for a team night out with a heavy dose of nostalgia.
Capacity: Up to 400 guests
Price: From £600 min spend
Closest station: Old Street
11. Queens Ice and Bowl
With both a bowling alley and ice skating rink there’s no reason you can’t have an amazing time with your favourite people when you hire out Queens Ice and Bowl. Hire the private bar, ten pin lanes, or Jimmy’s Diner and enjoy an amazing day out.
Capacity: Up to 120 guests
Price: From £800 per hour
Closest station: Queensway station
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