Daytime Events in London

Not everything has to be about partying until the early hours of the morning and while London's nightlife industry has never been better, sometimes you just can't wait. There are so many different things to do in London before the sun goes down, from bottomless brunches to quirky activities and immersive experiences. If you're feeling a bit bored, check out this list of daytime events in London and have fun 24/7 in the big smoke.

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Last updated on 9th July 2025



Hip Hop Brunch™

If you're looking for a wonderfully bizarre way to spend your Saturday afternoons, be sure to check out the Hip Hop Brunch. The winning combination of delicious, Southern-inspired food and some of the best hip hop tunes from across the decades will leave you feeling fresh and full of swagger. 

Skylark Roof Garden

Skylark Roof Garden is turning up the heat with Miami Beats, a vibrant rooftop series set high above the city skyline. Guests can enjoy live DJ sets, sunshine-soaked vibes, and panoramic views - all with options to book a Sky Bar spot from just £3 each or upgrade to a Sky Table for £7. Each session runs for three hours, with the chance to extend your stay if space allows.

Tonight Josephine

When it comes down to daytime events, Tonight Josephine is a real winner. With a crackin' variety of bashes, from the likes of Sass-e-oke to bottomless Beyonce-themed brunches, there's plenty to get stuck into across the London venues.

The Big Bakes

Fancy yourself something of a cake connoisseur? Head over to The Big Bakes where this quirky daytime event is letting you battle it out with your friends to secure the crown. All ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided, and each month sees a fun new theme.

Blame Gloria

When you're in need of things to do in the day for adults in London, Blame Gloria has just the thing. Whether you head to their Clapham or Covent Garden drinking dens, you can expect a lineup of bottomless brunches spanning ABBA, 00s and karaoke themes.

Race Across The World Experience

Taking Bookings

One of the best ways to explore the city, the Race Across The World Experience is inspired by the BBC's hit TV show. This day out will put your navigation, budgeting and puzzle-solving skills to the test, promising lots of unique obstacles and challenges along the way.

You'll be given a limited amount of money and will have the opportunity to work for more, just like on the programme. The race is completed on foot, with three checkpoints to make your way to before finishing the race and maybe even winning a spot on the live leaderboard.

Garage Brunch™

Get your afternoon drink on at this awesome London daytime event. Sit down to a two-course meal and bottomless cocktails, but be prepared to dance in your seat throughout the experience as the Garage Brunch MCs bring you some of the nation's best classic garage tracks.

The 90's Brunch™

The 90s Brunch brings an off-the-chain retro-inspired daytime event to London. Taking guests way backstreet back (alright!) to this glorious decade, the event is made up of classic tunes, delicious platters of nostalgic food and an hour of bottomless cocktails.

AIM Escape

Keep it quirky with this daytime experience which offers players an unparalleled combination of immersion and technology to create a unique escape room. With four different themed games to choose from, you'll be amazed by the problem-solving and challenges you'll face. 

Vivid People Presents Paradise City

@ Night Tales on Sat, 26th Jul 2025 @ 14:00 - 22:00

This July, iconic Hackney venue Night Tales is hosting Vivid People Presents Paradise City. This all-day and evening party promises a nostalgic mix of 80s and 90s tunes, with tickets costing just £15 each.

The lineup features everyone from Uncle Dugs to Darrell Privett, and Odyssey Inc., promising amazing vibes and an unforgettable day out.

The Clapham Grand

Looking for an unusual daytime event? Then head to The Clapham Grand, where they're hosting a series of High School Musical brunch parties. Catch each of the films from the iconic trilogy, with an hour of bottomless drinks included in your £25 ticket. Their talented team will be leading dance competitions and dishing out prizes for the best dressed, and you'll be able to nab hotdogs, nachos and popcorn too. And afterwards, be sure to stick around for the Disney Channel Disco afterparty.

Sherlock Escape Rooms

When it comes to the best daytime events in London, you can't go wrong with Sherlock: The Official Live Game. Channel your inner detective at this immersive experience from the minds behind the hit TV show, unlocking challenges with original content from some of its biggest stars.

Whats on at Kibele

Make your way to Great Portland Street, where vibrant Turkish restaurant Kibele is hosting bottomless brunches every Saturday and Sunday, with prices starting from as little as £19.90 per person. You and your pals can tuck into cheese platters, marinated olives, egg dishes, bread and pastries designed to share, with 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco or cocktails for £10 or £15 extra.

Brunch For 2

Ideal for a daytime date or a boozy catchup with a friend, Angélique's, Amelies, Maltby Street, Clemence and Cecelia's Wine House are hosting a decadent brunch for two every weekend. Share a cheese and charcuterie platter full of continental treats, as well as caviar, chocolate truffles and two glasses of Champagne for £53 each, or for £75 you can add on bottomless prosecco too.

Silent Sounds Boat Party

@ The Silent Disco Boat on Saturday 2nd August 2025 and 6 other Saturdays

Fancy spending your afternoon seeing the sights from a new angle? Then check out the Silent Sounds Boat Party, which takes you down the Thames while you boogie to silent disco tunes pumped through your headphones.

You'll get to see some of the city's most iconic landmarks along the way, while sipping drinks from a bar on each deck to keep the drinks flowing, with tickets starting from just £27 per person. Plus, you can even head to a brilliant afterparty at Ballie Ballerson once you're back on dry land.

Electric Shuffle

Is the weekend really complete without brunch? We certainly don't think so. Get your boozy fix with flowing prosecco and paddle pizzas at Electric Shuffle, as the hotspot brings you live DJs, dancefloors and digital shuffleboard in all its glory for one banging daytime event.

Breakfast at Larch & Access to Sky Garden

@ Larch on Various dates from Tuesday 15th July 2025

Kickstart your day with Breakfast at Larch & Access to Sky Garden, offering a mouthwatering spread featuring all your AM favourites like fresh focaccia, avo on toast, and caponata shakshuka for just £23.50. And that's not all – after you've filled up on those breakfast goodies, you get the VIP treatment with fast-track access to the stunning Sky Garden, where you can soak in epic 360 views of London.

If you're an early bird, go for the Sunrise at Sky Garden experience instead. It's sure to impress someone special.

Draughts London

Wander down to Draughts London in Waterloo or Hackney to check out what's on, enjoy some tasty food or simply have a smash at some nostalgic board games. On Wednesday the 17th of July, it'll be hosting an Asmodee Summer Games Extravaganza where 20% of proceeds go to charity and you can play some seriously retro activities.

BucketRace Scavenger Hunts

Looking for something fun to do in London? Get involved in the Bucket Race, where the aim of the game is to complete all the challenged and score the most points. Working in teams, you'll need to do things like play video games, hail a black cab and start a party on a bus.

Cabaret Showstopper Bottomless Brunch

@ Archer Street Soho on Saturday 26th July 2025 and 2 other Saturdays

Experience the ultimate Cabaret Showstopper Brunch at Archer Street Soho. Enjoy live music and 90 minutes of unlimited pizza, prosecco, and beer for only £55 a pop. Make your way to the swish venue on 24th February or 23rd March for an exciting day full of non-stop fun and entertainment.

Gosnells Of London

With two locations - a Bermondsey taproom and a meadery in Peckham - Gosnells Of London has plenty on the cards for daytime happenings. Think tours, tastings, brewing sessions and more, all with gallons of mead at their heart.

Afrobeats Playground | Day Party

@ Westway Sports & Fitness Centre on Sat, 26th Jul 2025 @ 14:00 - 20:00

Looking for a unique way to spend a summer afternoon in London? The Afrobeats Playground Day Party is bringing the vibes back for its third edition - mixing sun-soaked fun with nostalgic playground games, all set to the hottest Afrobeats and Amapiano tracks.

Taking place at the Westway Sports Centre in West London, this daytime party invites you to throw it back to your childhood with sack races, tug of war, musical chairs, and even a bouncy castle - yes, really. Expect feel-good energy, delicious food and drink vendors, and free bottomless mimosas from 2pm 'til 3pm.

Lets Get Anchored

Let's Get Anchored boat parties are making sure you can get your fix of your favourite guilty pleasure genres and artists across their fun daytime events. Cast off from Blackfriars or Tower Millennium Pier, dancing to live tributes and DJs onboard while you cruise down the Thames.

Think themes like 90s, country, 'emo', and drum and bass, alongside artist events ranging from Harry Styles to ABBA and more.

Nikki's

With themed brunches taking you through the decades, from 80s to 90s and 00s, Nikki's is a great place for throwback tunes and daytime parties. Better yet, these bottomless brunches come complete with 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks, food and a drag queen host.

Flight Club

Everyone gets bored in the day trying to negotiate when it's acceptable to crack a drink out. There's none of that at Flight Club now they bring you their very own brunch sessions across the weekend, think of it as a pizza party fuelled by prosecco and some serious darts throwing.

Strictly Millennials

@ Lokkum Bar & Grill on Every 4th Saturday of the month from 23rd August

A sophisticated brunch that takes place once a month, MO Events' Strictly Millennials can be found at Lokkum Bar & Grill in Woodford. This is for all the classy over 30s out there, promising an afternoon full of refined luxury - from the premium food to the games and giveaways.

Live Djs will be spinning non-stop 90s and 00s tunes, while you sip 90 minutes of signature drinks. As for the menu, expect three courses featuring everything from spicy chicken wings to vegetable moussaka and Belgian chocolate brownies.

The Escapologist

Brighten your day with a boozy ABBA sing-along at The Escapologist's epic Mamma Mia brunch. Transport yourself to that Greek island and party like The Dynamos, thanks to bottomless cocktails, non-stop tunes and an incredible drag host. 

See Your City

Experience London in a whole new light with one of these excellent city walking tours. From getting up close and personal with Harry Potter shoot locations, to sampling some of the finest cheese purveyors in town, it's a great day out for locals and tourists alike. 

The Cocktail Club

Make the most of the daylight by partying at one of The Cocktail Clubs' fantastic bottomless brunches. Not only will you be treated to mouthwatering munch and free-flowing sips (from bubbles to cocktails), but also some seriously top-notch live entertainment.

Bougie Drag Bottomless Brunch London

@ Vauxhall Arches / The Garden on Saturday 26th July 2025 and 9 other Saturdays

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Daytime events don't get much better than the Bougie Drag Bottomless Brunch at Salsa! Temple. Their fabulous hosts will be holding catwalk contests and lip syncing battles, with DJ sets and guest performances from stars of RuPaul's Drag Race UK along the way, while butlers in the buff serve you free-flowing drinks and tasty dishes.

Bed By 10 Summer Festival: London

@ Studio 338 on Sat, 2nd Aug 2025 @ 14:00 - 21:30

For those who love big tunes but also have responsibilities the next day, Bed by 10 at Studio 338 is the ultimate solution. This daytime festival, starting at 2pm and wrapping up by 9.30pm, offers an unforgettable experience with indoor and outdoor stages.

Featuring top acts like Martin Kemp, Artful Dodger, Paul Oakenfold, and a secret headliner, it's a party filled with all your favourite 80s, 90s, and 2000s anthems. With excellent production, food, cocktails, and plenty of chances to dance, you can enjoy a full festival experience without sacrificing your early bedtime.

London: Historic Homes of Hampstead Village

@ Burgh House & Hampstead Museum on Saturday 19th July 2025 and 2 other Saturdays

Looking to get outside and see more of our city? Then check out this Historic Homes of Hampstead Village walking tour by Heritage Guides. You'll be able to explore more of this beautiful area, while an expert leader teaches you all about the architecture and history of this place.

Find out much more about these buildings and the people behind them, including notable architects like Norman Shaw, Ewan Christian and Erno Goldfinger. From Georgian townhouses to listed terraces, there's plenty to be admired.

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH AT TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD

Make the most of your Saturday afternoon by heading over to La Fiesta Bottomless Brunch from Tequila Mockingbird Charing Cross and Wimbledon. Not only will there be free-flowing drinks and tasty pizza, but also all kinds of entertainment. Think burlesque dancing, limbo and pinatas.

Brixton Jamm

The Brixton Courtyard is a socially distant outdoor experience and a new way to party in South London. Head over for a plethora of daytime and evening events, with world-class DJs, craft beverages, cocktails and multiple street food traders all in a safe setting. 

Ma Petite Jamaica

Found in both Camden and Shoreditch, Ma Petite Jamaica is absolutely killing it with its Jamaican brunches and bottomless booze. Scoff down three courses of Caribbean delights, washed down with as many drinks as you want for two whole hours.

What's on at Roof East

Ready for some rooftop fun? Roof East has a packed line-up of thrilling activities that'll make your Fridays unforgettable. Start with Sluggers Batting Cages, where you can channel your inner baseball star. Want to take aim instead? Arrows lets you unleash your archery skills.

If you're after something a little more sparkling, Glitter Bowls is the game for you, adding a bit of flair to the classic bowls experience. And for those craving some mini-golf madness, Birdies Rooftop Crazy Golf is the place to be.

RUM SHOW 2025 - THE ULTIMATE RUM TASTING EXPERIENCE!

@ Glaziers Hall on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th July 2025

For those passionate about rum, the 2025 Rum Show promises an extensive tasting experience. Featuring 50+ exhibitors and hundreds of rums, attendees can sample everything from classic favourites to rare finds.

The event also includes masterclasses, cocktail bars, and interactive sessions with leading rum producers and bartenders.

Drag Karaoke Bottomless Brunch

@ The Star By Liverpool Street on Saturday 19th July 2025 and 71 other Saturdays

At The Star by Liverpool Street, brunch is more than a meal - it's an all-day fiesta of fabulous food, free-flowing drinks, and feel-good fun. The Karaoke Bottomless Brunch kicks off in style with a menu packed with bold flavours and plant-based options like the Miami Chick'n Burrito Wrap and Vegan Skillet, perfect for those craving a meat-free feast. Classics like smashed avo with feta and the indulgent Chuck-Berry pancakes make it a foodie's dream.

Hosted by the sensational Cassandra, guests enjoy an hour of bottomless prosecco, Aperol spritzes, mimosas and more, before heading into private karaoke rooms to let loose with their go-to anthems. And because the fun doesn't stop at the mic, you're invited to keep singing and dancing downstairs with open mic karaoke and a live DJ until 1am.

Sip & Sew

Learn a new skill and have a ton of fun while you're at it. Teaching you the art of modern embroidery, Sip & Sew is a two-hour workshop that teaches you various stitching techniques, embellishment tricks, and blending threads to create a stunning embroidery piece, all with a side of booze. And the best part? You get to take home your very own initial embroidery piece, complete with backing and ribbon to hang it up.

What's The Motive

On the hunt for fun daytime events in London this summer? What's The Motive have a whole host of unmissable events that are sure to get you grooving. From day parties to boozy brunches, check out what unique concepts they have in store.

Little Nan's

Located in Deptford, Little Nan's is a grand shout for bottomless brunches and afternoon teas. Enjoy wolfing down scrumptious eats such as fish finger sarnies and disco fries, alongside endless booze. Plus, there will be 90s anthems playing in the background.

Melt Chocolates

Melt Chocolates' fun workshops and courses are based at their Notting Hill location, bringing you a whole heap of fun to experience chocolate in a brand new way. Whether that's making your own bars and bonbons or pairing your favourite sweet stuff with tequila and ceremonial sound healing, these world-class chocolatiers have the immersive and sensory event for you.

Barrio Bars

Searching for fun events in London? We've got a whole truckload of daytime brunches for you, all of which have themes. From a Sunday session featuring Latin beats to 80s musical-themed bingo, Barrio Bars have you covered with both food and entertainment.