London experiences,
July 08 2024
Shake things up in London’s best activity bars where you can play cricket, dive into a ball pit or challenge your friends to a game of shuffleboard. Offering the perfect blend of fun activity with drinks in London, the capital’s activity bar scene is thriving. For alternative date night ideas and socialising with friends, check out these fantastic activity bars in the capital.
If you thrive on a bit of friendly competition, Players Social is for you. This spacious Spitalfields bar offers three classic pub games that are easy to play but tricky to master. Beat your opponents at ping-pong doubles, spin your way to victory at the foosball table or perfect your slide on the shuffleboard. Open every day from morning until late, this popular activity bar in London also serves classic bar food to fuel you up for the games.
The atmosphere ramps up on Thursday and Saturday nights with live music and DJ sets. Plus, the all-day Sunday brunch features American pancakes, pizzas and English muffins with eggs. With free games until midday every weekend, everyone’s a winner!
Prepare to be bowled over by Sixes Social Cricket and its four cricket-themed activity bars in Central London: London Bridge, Fitzrovia, Fulham and Shepherd’s Bush. Named after the maximum runs from a single cricket shot, this vibrant London activity bar chain is ideal for groups. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, swing for the boundaries in high-tech batting nets, where real balls come at you from a virtual bowler. Dare to face the world’s greatest cricketers!
As well as cricket and cocktails, Sixes Social Cricket serves top-notch wood-fired pizzas, burgers and sharing plates. While evenings are for adult groups, in the daytime, this is one of the fun bars in London with activities suitable for children, making it a fun family outing.
Rediscover the magic of the fairground at Fairgame, a cool activity bar in London’s Canary Wharf. Mixing technology with traditional fairground games, here you can shoot plastic ducks, whack gophers with a giant mallet and squirt water at moving clown heads. Track your progress on your personal digital scorecard as you play the fairground games and see which of your friends is the fairground champion.
Fairgame is ideal for a group of friends or a fun date night. Order delicious tacos, fresh pizzas and burgers and enjoy cocktails and craft beers from the bumper car bar. Don’t miss the charming candy stand where you can buy a swirl of pink candy floss for a nostalgic treat.
Ballie Ballerson in Shoreditch is one of the most unusual drinking activities in London: cocktails and dancing in the world’s biggest glowing ball pit. Perfect for a celebratory night with friends, this unique party venue promises a disco night to remember.
Book a booth to rest between ball pit dances and enjoy a welcome drink with table service. Regular music nights and 90-minute bottomless brunches will fill you up on beers, prosecco and pizza. The playful cocktails, like Hubba Hubba Bubba and Snap, Bubble ‘n’ Pop, add tasty nostalgia to the night out.
Nordic Bar brings Viking hospitality to the centre of London, with retro games, live sports on TV and late night party vibes. This Soho activity bar has a beer-pong table and an impressive selection of 80s arcade games, including Pacman and Space Invaders.
Open until 2am from Thursday to Saturday, Nordic Bar also boasts a spin-the-wheel shot board and horned drinking vessels to channel your inner Norse God. When hunger strikes, feast on hearty meatball platters for up to six. With major sporting events on the screens and happy hours every day, there’s always a lively atmosphere.
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