Blame Gloria
With two OTT floral paradises across town, Blame Gloria is the ideal destination for some quirky antics. Expect bottomless brunches at both their Covent Garden and Clapham locations, bringing themes like ABBA, karaoke and the 00s.
We've visited London's wackiest and weirdest spots, had a nosy at alternative nightlife, and sourced secret pop-ups to bring you a list of cool and quirky things to do. Whether you want cabaret, immersive supper clubs, or off-kilter theatre, this list will make sure that no London night out is ever normal again.
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Last updated on 5th July 2024
With two OTT floral paradises across town, Blame Gloria is the ideal destination for some quirky antics. Expect bottomless brunches at both their Covent Garden and Clapham locations, bringing themes like ABBA, karaoke and the 00s.
Perfect for any amateur bakers out there, The Big London Bake is a quirky event revolving around yeast-based fun. Guests will be set a number of challenges by the event's talented professionals... Will you rise above the rest or crumble under the pressure?
Looking for something a bit different in the city? Well then, how does a ball-pit bar sound? One of London's most sought after activities, Ballie Ballerson are leaders when it comes to an unusual night out with cocktails and antics aplenty at their Shoreditch location.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Sunday 7th July 2024
Prison isn't too bad when you've got cocktails. Sneak your favourite bottle of alcohol into this high-security prison and one of the inmates will shake you up something special. But in this immersive drinking experience, you better not get caught.
@ Mr Fogg's House of Botanicals on Various dates from Sunday 7th July 2024
After a cool and quirky brunch event? Then you'll want to get down to Mr Fogg's Botanical Brunch on Saturdays, where you'll be able to nab two courses of food spanning pink pancakes, French toast and more, all while taking in the stunning setting and sipping bottomless bellinis.
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@ Tower Millennium Pier on Saturday 14th September 2024 and 5 other Saturdays
If you're looking for something a little different to do in the capital, grab tickets to the Murder Mystery Cruise and have a killer evening. Set off from Tower Millennium Pier, sail down the Thames and tuck into a delicious three-course meal with bubbly, all while solving the crime that's rocking the boat.
For an afternoon full of delicious cocktails and even better Southern-inspired food, head to the Hip Hop Brunch, an event that'll completely change the way you see lazy Saturday afternoons. Alongside an amazing dining experience, guests will have the chance to unwind to the sound of their favourite urban tracks and even practice spitting lyrics in a Hip Hop Karaoke session. As fun-loving events go, this is definitely near the top of the list.
Celebrate the best in UK garage as Garage Brunch touches down in London for another summer of epic celebrations. Serving up delicious breakfast dishes along with bottomless drinks, a banging soundtrack and live appearances, it's a must for garage-lovers.
Inject your plans with a little quirkiness at Tantra Sound Club's workshops and immersive experiences. Its meditative events will have you learning how to use Nepali chakra balancing techniques, healing rituals and vibration therapy to unwind.
@ The Silent Disco Boat on Saturday 20th July 2024 and 5 other Saturdays
Offering you a night out with a different, this Silent Sounds boat party sees you cruising down the River Thames while shimmying and shaking to a load of dancefloor killers, all while taking in the jaw-dropping views of London's landmarks.
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Searching for something a little out of the box? The London Cabaret Club is a great choice. Located in Holborn, this quirky venue has an epic lineup of immersive shows to enjoy in the glamorous space, all complemented by lovely fine dining plates and Champers.
If you haven't already, make sure to check out Sky Garden, a gorgeous venue found at the top of the Walkie-Talkie building in the City of London. Found rubbing shoulders with the clouds, this buzzing hangout is keeping you entertained with a killer roster of events, from sunrise sessions through to music nights, yoga in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows and breakfasts to boot.
Promising an off-the-chain daytime event of nostalgic merriment, The 90s Brunch gang invite you to Be Dope, Be Awesome for their retro-themed party. To start with there's to be an hour of bottomless Mimosas, as well as a delicious spread of 90s inspired grub served in sharing platter style. There's a full-on 90s dress up box, a playlist of the most poppin' classics from the decade and prizes for the winner of the lip-sync battles.
@ Freemasons Arms on Various dates from Saturday 13th July 2024
In the mood for something a little quirky or out of the box? The Covent Garden Comedy Club is sure to have you laughing. Taking place at the Freemasons Arms on Long Acre, this best-loved boozer will be home to world-renowned acts, who will be showcasing their best work on stage.
@ Sheraton Grand Park Lane on Friday 12th July 2024 and 24 other Fridays
For a thrilling evening of surprises and intrigue, snap up tickets to The Magic Hour. Located at Sheraton Grand Park Lane, this dazzling performance will certainly keep you on your toes, showcasing mind-reading, sleight-of-hand and so much more.
@ Mr Fogg's Apothecary on Saturday 13th July 2024 and 18 other Saturdays
For those quirky events in Mayfair, Mr Fogg's Cocktail Experiments will impress with its afternoon of mixology. Don your lab jacket, as you'll get to witness magicians performing spells across the space, all while you whip up, and test the best colour-changing antidotes.
@ The Candlelight Club on Saturday 21st September 2024 and 5 other dates
Hidden in Central London, The Candlelight Club is a hub for all things cool and quirky. Step into this 1920s-themed retreat for an evening of glamour - think Prohibition-style cocktails, sultry three-course menus and an epic roster of live entertainment, such as cabaret or jazz.
If you're looking for unique immersive experiences in London, make sure to check out Jury Games' events. Whether you choose Jury Duty or The Inquest, you'll work as a team to question actors and unravel clues in the hopes of solving the mystery at hand.
@ The Two Brewers, Clapham on Friday 6th September and Sunday 3rd November 2024
When it comes to quirky events, The Two Brewers in Clapham has just the thing. Nab a ticket for Clandestine Cabaret and expect live burlesque performances from the likes of ZeeZee Stardust to Aya L'Storm, alongside a roster of video entertainment and much more.
After the quirkiest of shows to keep you entertained? Then check out Lío London, who are building on great success in Ibiza, Mykonos and Mallorca. Think amazing performances spanning dance, acrobatics, vocal pieces and more.
@ Roscorp Laboratories on Various dates from Sunday 7th July 2024
Fancy exploring a whole new planet and sipping creative cocktails along the way? Then head to Avora in Hoxton, an immersive experience from the creators of Alcotraz and Moonshine Saloon. This mystical event begins in Roscorp Laboratory, where you'll be given a purpose-built jumpsuit and briefed on your mission, before journeying through magical woodlands which become bioluminescent as it turns from day to night. You'll even get to sip colour-changing concoctions, all for just £42.50 per person.
@ President Hotel on Various dates from Sunday 7th July 2024
Join Basil, Sybil and Manuel for a shambolic evening of dining as the incredibly popular immersive theatre event returns for 2018. Based on the hit TV show, the night will be just as funny, only this time you're one of the guests.
@ Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers on Saturday 13th July 2024 and 18 other Saturdays
This two-hour immersive experience, including over an hour of outdoor treasure hunting around Soho, Mr Fogg's Treasure Hunt is a Victorian-inspired cocktail adventure. Crack cryptic clues and solve mysteries, before raising a toast to your success with two Bombay Sapphire cocktails each.
@ Control Room B on Various dates from Sunday 7th July 2024
Escape The Power Cut at Control Room B is a great activity for friends, family or colleagues in groups of up to six people. You'll have 90 minutes to solve the puzzle and fix the electricity, with two specially-crafted included in the price of your £55 ticket.
@ The London City Beach on Saturday 13th and Saturday 20th July 2024
Taking over a Havana-inspired destination at London City Beach are Awesome Events, whose Drag Me To The Beach extravaganza comes complete with sand, bottomless brunch and entertainment galore. Think a fun MC to kick things off while you grab your choice of street food, plus a star headline act and 90 minutes of unlimited drinks.
@ Night Tales on Various dates from Saturday 20th July 2024
Love Pub + Grub is making a summer comeback – and this time it's popping up in Hackney. The already popular Night Tales will become the hottest destination for day drinking from April to August, with weekend offerings involving DJ sets, street food, happy hour cocktails and a gaming room. Tickets to the event cost as little as £12.50 total when booking for a group of six, with the option to stay and explore for seven hours of fun.
@ London Stadium, on Friday 26th July 2024 and 2 other dates
One of the most unique places to visit in London come July 2024? It has to be Wing Fest at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Munch through plenty of tasty chicken and vote on your favourite trader, or even try an eating contest. Better yet, there's live music, axe throwing, amusements, cooking demos and more too.
Proud Cabaret's City of London venue boasts a jam-packed schedule of unusual events, from mesmerising burlesque performances to raucous drag brunches with bottomless cocktails. All of their shows come with the option of a mouthwatering two-course meal and delicious drinks to match, while their cabaret performances promise to be some of the best in London.
@ The Lost Estate on Various dates from Thursday 11th July 2024
It doesn't get any weirder and wackier than immersing yourself in a world of Victorian fine dining and deceit with tickets to The Great Murder Mystery. The Lost Estate is famed for bringing five-star dining together with moreish cocktails and incredibly live performances. Travel back in time and watch as a spectacular retelling of Sherlock Holmes' darkest case: The Hound of the Baskervilles gets underway.
@ Mr Fogg's Residence on Saturday 27th July 2024
Travel to Mexico with Mr Fogg's Tea-Quila Party in the heart of Mayfair. Enjoy three hours of nonstop fun with live performances like Mexican burlesque, bottomless warm and savoury empanadas, as well as two refreshing Patrón tequila cocktails like the classic palomas with a twist for just £54 per person.
When in need of quirky activities for adults in London, Barrio Bars are sure to impress. Boasting Latin venues across the city, there are plenty of cool events to enjoy. Think music-fuelled Cabaret Of Sin events to throwback karaoke, musical bingo and Cardi B-themed brunches.
Located in Deptford, Little Nan's is a great place for your weekend shenanigans. Get stuck into disco fries and endless booze at a bottomless brunch or have fun at an afternoon tea featuring some seriously delish homemade cakes.
@ Temple Underground Station on Various dates from Wednesday 10th July 2024
Do you love all things that go bump in the night? This haunted London pub tour will take you to some of the city's creepiest drinking holes, where ghosts and ghouls are rumoured to reside. There'll even be a chance to grab a tipple and calm your nerves.
Not your standard boozy brunch, Electric Shuffle's take on our favourite weekend pastime pairs pizza and prosecco with plenty of shuffleboard action. On top of that, there's live music providing the soundtrack to a lively afternoon alongside unique industrial and neon interiors.
@ Moonshine Saloon on Various dates from Sunday 7th July 2024
Head to the Wild West world of East London for this cowboy pop up where the choice of booze is entirely up to you. Smuggle in your favourite bottle of hooch and let some expert mixologists whizz you up some stunning cocktails at this cool and quirky London event.
@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Sunday 7th July 2024
In need of something cool and quirky? We've got the thing for you. Head along to The Murdér Express at Pedley Street Station for an immersive dining experience, with a four-course feast and top-notch entertainment.
Raucous fun from the first minute, Sounds Familiar is more of a rowdy disco than a pub quiz. There's no need for sneaky Wikipedia checks on your smartphone here, your task is to identify the name and artist of famous songs instead. You'll be up on the tables, dancing and belting out the tunes in no time at all.
If you're looking for something a bit alternative, how about you try bingo with a twist: Musical Bingo? There's even Last Man Standing where you'll be challenged or Gospeloke where you can sing your heart out.
It's big, it's messy and it's hella fun; this is one of London's best club nights and it's bringing a whole host of mad events. Join Supa Dupa Fly as they host their legendary RnB night across some of the city's best venues.
@ HALF HITCH Micro-Distillery on Various dates from Monday 8th July 2024
If you're looking for cool and quirky events in Camden, this fun gin-making class is bringing you a fun and informative session on infusing your own bespoke spirit. Head over to Half Hitch micro-distillery and whip up something boozy and exciting this month.
Flight Club have unique down to an art. Not only can you expect fairground interiors that light up the space, complete with rocking horses and littered in lights, join them for interactive darts games like never before alongside pizzas and trophy cocktails.
@ London Eye Millenium Pier on Various dates from Sunday 7th July 2024
With award-winning comedians, epic views of capital's landmarks and a banging playlist, Thames Lates is not to be missed. This unique experience in Central London will speed you down the river, with a delicious drink for you to enjoy at sunset.
@ Secret London Location on Various dates from Saturday 13th July 2024
Get your brunch with a West End twist, as you experience 1 hour of bottomless booze, tasty brunch dishes, performances from West End stars and five whole hours of show tunes to keep the brunch party going.
@ The Courtesan on Thursday 11th July 2024 and 2 other Thursdays
The Courtesan invites you into its 1920s-style boudoir for an evening of glamour and debauchery with its Thursday Tease. What's more, tickets are half-price, making them only a tenner each. Delight in an Asian supper club experience packed with decadent dim sum and carefully selected wines while west end musical star Tim Rogers, Italian soprano Melania Maggiore and a burlesque belle take to the stage.
Looking for some of the best crazy golf in London? Taking to venues across the capital, Plonk is promising hole-after-hole of quirky courses and day-glo fun. And the best part? Their Camden and London Fields locations are letting you bring your own booze.
Looking for cool and quirky events in the capital? Dabbers is doing the lord's work and throwing some of the best bingo parties in London - think crazy challenges, hilarious hosts and the chance to win some very slick prizes.
Offering some of the most unique events in Shoreditch, Trapeze Bar is back with a lineup of incredible entertainment throughout the spring and summer. Get ready for bottomless brunching, Thursday evening circus and proper club nights from the East London haunt.
@ Kitchen Theory on Various dates from Thursday 11th July 2024
Looking for cool and quirky food events in London? Kitchen Theory are back with an intimate monthly supper club. The multisensory experience is bringing diners 10 stunning courses, each inspired by art, science, nature and more.
After a seriously successful (and delicious) pop-up, The Chocolate Cocktail Club is here to stay, having made a home for themselves in Farringdon. Head over for unique, Instagrammable mixes, such as their lip-smacking Chocotini number. Entry costs just £10, including your first drink, or you can try out their 90-minute cocktail masterclasses and delicious afternoon teas instead.
Ever wanted to be a rockstar for the night? Now's your chance. Live Band Karaoke is taking over venues across the city to bring you a night of singing and dancing to all of your favourite tunes, with a live band to back you up as you channel your inner Mick Jagger.
In the mood for something... a little bit different? The Rosemary Branch Theatre in Islington has quirky events in spades, with everything from award-winning theatre performances to puppetry and podcasts taking place in its studio upstairs.
@ Catalina’s on Thursday 11th July 2024 and 3 other Thursdays
If you're after something a little more unique in London, Hot Sauce 101 is giving you everything you need. From taste testing samples, to learning more behind the Scoville heat scale and creating your own sauce, it's a must for pepper lovers.
Think you've got what it takes to beat your friends in a high-energy quiz? Then take to the podium at Quiz Boxing in Camden, where you'll answer a series of questions in their interactive gameshow experience to prove that your knowledge is the very best. With up to 12 players at a time, you'll be given rounds on music, sport, history and more, coming in at just £25 per person for an hour-long game. But it's not just your straightforward quiz, as there are plenty of opportunities to sneak ahead throughout.
On the 15th of November, Evans & Peel Detective Agency is hosting The Cantina By El Cabron, a cracking immersive masterclass. Unlock all the family secrets at this Mexican experience as you enjoy making your own cocktails.
Situated in Fitzrovia, Monopoly Lifesized is super jam-packed with immersive activities based on the board game. We mean building your own houses and getting stuck into escape room challenges. Head to the restaurant after for Hustle For The Wings and a slice of Mr. Monopoly's millionaire cheesecake.