If you enjoy going out for drinks with friends and colleagues, but sometimes wish there was more to do than sit around and chat, fear not, London has an abundance of activity bars for you to try instead.
With new ones popping up around the city each month, you can spend time with friends while playing shuffle board, mini golf, bowling, darts, basket ball, table tennis, roller blading, and just about every other activity you can think of – including axe throwing (if you have a bit of pent up rage). Almost all activity bars offer a wide range of drinks, food and snacks too, so your entire afternoon or evening is sorted.
Here is a list of some of the best activity bars in London to help you plan your next outing.
The best activity bars in London
Bat & Ball, Covent Garden
With more than eight different games to choose from including ping pong, beer and Prosecco pong, interactive dartboards, and pool – Bat & Ball Covent Garden is the perfect spot to bring out your competitive streak. Groups can also take their booking to the next level with a professional Games Master or Ping Pong Coach who will curate bespoke party games, organise epic tournaments, and even offer coaching sessions to help you master your skills.
If that location doesn't suit, they also have a branch in Stratford too. Find out more here.
Roller Nation, Tottenham
If you don't mind being on your feet all night, why not book an evening at Roller Nation, London's premiere roller disco venue? Even if you're not that steady on your feet, there is a handy barrier around the edge that you can hold on to while still having fun. And don't worry, you can't take drinks on the rink itself, which is a strong excuse to have a 20 minute break.
Electric Shuffle, London Bridge
Electric Shuffle is the perfect bar for friends to come together for a competitive experience with high-energy shuffleboard, show stopping cocktails and delicious bites to eat.
Shuffleboard is a game where players slide pucks down a long, usually sanded, table to score points. The goal is to land your pucks in scoring zones while trying to knock your opponent's pucks off the table or into lower-scoring areas. If that sounds like something you'd enjoy, you know what to do.
All Star Lanes, White City
If you're looking for an activity bar in West London, why not try All Star Lanes? Enjoy drinks and food whilst playing a good old fashioned round of bowling. This venue is a bit more chic than you're average alley, but it's just as fun.
They also offer darts, karaoke and Q-bix so there's something for the whole family.
Hijingo Bingo, Broadgate
Bingo is back! An activity once reserved for the over 60s, now bingo is one of the hottest activities in town. Hijingo Bingo is a great place to get back into the game – with attentive bar staff, Squid Game inspired bingo callers and lots of amazing prizes (including hard cash and a weekend away).
It's easy to book regardless of your group size and they also offer bingo brunch if you wanted to play on the weekend.