The most inventive activity bars and restaurants in London for a fun night out
As much as we love visiting a classic, white-tablecloth-and-candles restaurant for a special evening out, sometimes, something a little more special and exciting is called for. Planning a third date, and need something that will really 'wow' your potential paramour? Organising a night out for colleagues and looking for a location that will not only provide a chance to bond, but some fun, too? In charge of bringing together family of all ages – and desperately searching for an activity that will gel everyone together? In any and all of these cases, you may want to think about booking an activity bar or restaurant.
The very best blend good food and moreish drinks with easy-to-try, addictive-to-continue pasttimes, from karaoke and ballpits for the more adventurous, to private cinemas and darts for those of a more shy disposition. We've rounded up the best options all around London – so the next time you're considering booking a night out in the capital, you'll have a wealth of exciting choices at your fingertips.
The best activity bars and restaurants in London
Ballie Ballerson - ball pit
One million balls, a 60-metre UV mural, top DJs, retro sweet cocktails and the slickest VIP section in town make this the ultimate kidult playground. Entry to the bar is free, but book in advance to guarantee your 2-hour session in the pit.
Ballie Ballerson, 97 – 113 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3BS
Flight Club - darts
Spice up your usual trip to a restaurant by visiting Flight Club for a quick game of darts. Book your very own oche (it rhymes with hockey and can hold up to 20 people) from £15 per head, and enjoy bespoke cocktails and everything from sharing pizzas to sliders and fries for the perfect social night out.
Flight Club, multiple locations
Queens MEATliquor - bowling
Queens MEATliquor puts a cool spin on your childhood memories spending Saturday nights bowling with your family. Try the messy but incredibly tasty honey mustard chicken wings, hippie fries and dirty chicken cheeseburgers all while trying your hand at rollerskating, bowling or battling it out on the arcade games.
Queens Meatliquor, 17 Queensway, W2 4QP
Circus - cabaret
If you want something a bit more glamorous we suggest Circus London in the heart of Covent Garden. Here you'll find glittering cabaret acts and mouthwatering Pan-Asian cuisine. Enjoy cocktails and table dancing with courses such as Blow Torched Salmon Nigiri and Miso Black Cod.
Circus, 27-29 Endell Street, WC2H 9BA
The Blue's Kitchen - live music
Head to one of the many Blue's Kitchen restaurants and bars for a night full of American Deep South BBQ brisket, gumbo or buttermilk chicken while listening to a live northern soul, funk and blues band.
The Blue's Kitchen, multiple locations
Swingers - crazy golf
Head to Swingers for a swankier version of the standard crazy golf before retiring to the two-storey clubhouse or gin terrace for drinks, and the street food area for Patty & Bun burgers Pizza Pilgrims or DF/Mexico nachos and tacos.
Swingers, 8 Brown's Buildings, EC3A 8AL
The Exhibit - cinema
Marketed as a 'youth club for adults', The Exhibit cinema in Balham enables you to sit back and relax in their luxe cinema while enjoying dinner for just £15.90. Pick from your choice of film screenings and enjoy dishes such as the Chipotle Chicken, Power Bowl or the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger among others.
The Exhibit, 12 Balham Station Road, SW12 9SG
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