London's Best May Bank Holiday Events And Parties 2025

Cake is on the menu, and on the to do list at this unique baking experience this May bank holiday as the The Big London Bake invites you to try your hand at a number of sugary treats in that all important big marquee.

Head down to Shoreditch's iconic ball pit bar where they'll be celebrating the long freakin' weekend with pizzas, cocktails and their raucous bottomless brunch spread, so you can do the May bank holiday in style.

Hip Hop Brunch is back for a bank holiday special. Held at a secret London location, get ready for bottomless cocktails, delicious food, magicians, music and a big old afternoon of dancing to your favourite hip hop tunes.

When the sun pokes out this bank holiday, head to Bussey Rooftop Bar in Peckham for hot girl summer vibes and sweeping views. Better yet, the menu includes Italian snacks and plenty of pizza slices, served up alongside nutella-filled doughnuts and cocktails.

Let your hair down this bank holiday by snapping up tickets to The Piano Works in Farringdon or the West End. They'll help you make the most of your extra day off with non-stop live music from a six-piece band that plays songs requested by you.

Join Archer Street SW11 for its bank holiday beach party where tickets start from only a fiver. It promises to be an evening of fun and laughter as you slip on your shorts and bikinis for a bit of summer loving. Expect fantastic entertainment, scrumptious drinks and more. 

There's plenty to do at The 4 this bank holiday, as they are starting things off with a bang on the Saturday. Begin with their bottomless pizza and picante party, where for90 minutes you can knock back as many cocktails or glasses of prosecco as you like, alongside a tasty pizza, for just £40 per person - with a second bottomless brunch available on the Monday too. And from 5pm onwards? They're hosting a Wall Street Extravaganza, where prices of drinks rise and fall based on demand in a live stock market concept.

Make your way to Silent Sounds Boat Party starting at The Dutch Master on Tower Millennium Pier,  for a night you won't forget. Not only will you be dancing to top-notch tunes, but there will also plenty of thirst-quenching drinks.

Make the most of the extra day off by nabbing tickets to The Big Bank Holiday Drag Bingo Brunch, taking place on the 28th of May. While you're entertained by drag stars, quirky bingo and live DJs, fill your boots with delicious food and bottomless prosecco or beer.

Have plenty of fun this May bank holiday with the Sounds Familiar Music Quiz across various London locations. Whether you're looking to just show off your top-notch knowledge at a Saturday quiz or fancy heading to their themed bottomless brunches, they have got you covered.

Make the most of the long weekend by heading to Garage Brunch. The party is guaranteed to be in full swing, with a banging playlist, delicious bites to eat and free-flowing fizz, as well as plenty more surprises and games on the day.

Tickets start from £65 each to the Bermondsey Cheese, Meet and Beer Tour, taking place at Southwark Brewing Company Tap Room. Here you'll be able to sample some top-notch British cheese and charcuterie, paired with an array of brews from a variety of local taprooms. Groups can be as big as 13 people and the guided tour lasts for two and a half hours, meaning lots of time to devour Billy Frank's jerky among other delights. 

For something a little different this bank holiday, make your way to immersive experience Avora in Hoxton. Brought to you by the team behind Moonshine Saloon and Alcotraz, this quirky spot is decked out in mystical woodland sets and futuristic laboratories, transporting you to a whole new world featuring talented actors interacting with you throughout. Don your jumpsuits and get stuck into missions on your adventure, all while sipping on creative colour-changing cocktails, three of which are included in the price of your £42.50 ticket.

Make the most of your bank holiday Sunday by grabbing free-flowing drinks at Pergola on The Wharf. This pretty, plant-filled venue is slinging out bottomless prosecco, Aperol spritzes, mimosas and rum punch for just £35 per person, paired with an indulgent brunch dish of your choosing. As part of their Soulful Sundays experience, there will be plenty of rhythmic beats to accompany it. But the fun doesn't stop there, as on Monday they'll be cooking up classic roast dinners, complete with all the trimmings.

Tour the brewery of Kraft in Dalston, where their expert sommelier and expert in the German brewing tradition, Helen, will take you through the process. Included in the experience are three drinks, while there are other tasting sessions too.

Head to Japanese-Peruvian restaurant Ayllu this bank holiday to indulge in 90 minutes of unlimited fusion plates alongside free-flowing drinks. What's more, there'll also be Samba entertainment from 1.30pm onwards. Choose from the likes of salmon and mango tacos, slow-cooked short beef rib, seabass ceviche and more. 

Mr Fogg's Cocktail Experiments invites you to enter the mysterious Elixir room and unleash your inner Victorian mad scientist. Explore the world of mixology as you assist pharmacist's creations and enjoy plenty they've already cleverly concocted for you. Tickets start from £58 each and include a complimentary 'vaccine' tipple on arrival, followed by other pretty potions. 

Fancy doing something super fun during the May bank holiday? We thought as much. Then check out Paint A Pic events across multiple London venues. Whether you're an amateur or pro, then be sure to get creative while sipping on some bubbly.

There's all sorts of fun on the cards at Proud Cabaret City this bank holiday weekend. They've got two fantastic evening shows on offer, so whether you fancy a dark, spooky, circus-themed show or you want to nab a spot at the secret burlesque society experience, you can enjoy a two-course meal while you do so. For something a little earlier in the day? head to their drag bottomless brunch on Saturday afternoon, complete with lip syncing, bingo and karaoke.

Make your May bank holiday weekend sparkle and shine at The London Cabaret Club. Not only will you be treated to themed, immersive shows, but also tuck into luxury, multi-course meals while you take in every second of the performances.

Fancy sipping bevvies in the clink? Then head on over to Shoreditch's Alcotraz: Cell Block Two-One-Two for a good ol' time. Get ready to sneak in liquor past the guards, which will then be used to make bespoke concoctions. This is an immersive experience you won't want to miss.

Old School R&B Brunch will be celebrating with a special May bank holiday event, complete with unlimited rum punch and live sets courtesy of some of London's top DJs. Taking place at a secret London location, this daytime bash is not to be missed. Plus, the 26th May sees them take over IndigO2 for a 5th special anniversary event.

Snap up tickets for £26 each to the West End Musical Silent Disco Walking Tour and enjoy an afternoon packed with all your favourite show tunes, discovering London's theatreland like never before. Visit many of the city's top performance hubs on your journey and listen to selected tracks through your headsets to create a truly immersive experience. Your host will be on hand to provide you with fun facts and anecdotes as you sing and dance your way through the capital.

For something a little different this bank holiday weekend in London, look no further than nabbing tickets to Hijingo. Here, you'll enjoy Tokyo-inspired immersive games, alongside show-stopping cocktails, entertainment and street food dishes.

A cross-city escape game with a fun Sherlock theme, these quirky events are among the best things to do in London over the bank holiday weekend. Completely COVID-secure and with all manner of unique codes to crack, it's one for you and your sleuthiest friends.

West End Musical Brunch is the perfect event to get up close and personal with the stars of London's theatre scene. Be sure to get on stage with performers from the likes of Wicked and Les Miserables, while sipping on bottomless bubbles and tasty grub.

If you haven't heard of Flight Club yet, where have you been? Their brunch parties are offering up one helluva way to spend your May bank holiday, with a go on their high-tech dartboards, plenty of pizza and a bottle of prosecco each in store.

Escape The Power Cut is an immersive experience that asks you to don your lab coat and restore the power to Control Room B at Battersea Power Station. Over 90 minutes, you'll solve mind-bending puzzles and cryptic clues to unveil mysteries, fuelled by two complimentary bespoke cocktails, all for £55 per person. 

Cowboys (and cowgirls) looking for something unique to do this May Bank Holiday in London 2025 shouldn't be shy a spur or three as the Moonshine Saloon brings you Western themed drinks in a quirky setting. Yee to the haw.

Offering the best of Peruvian and Japanese cuisine, Ayllu is a piece of heaven in Paddington, hosting some of the very best May bank holiday events. From bottomless brunches to fine dining tastings and a nikkei dining experience with live samba entertainment, their extraordinary events will transport you to a culinary paradise complete with live entertainment, delicious fusion sharing plates and innovative cocktails.

This bank holiday Sunday, make your way to Patch East for a bottomless brunch that promises all kinds of fun. Your £45 ticket includes 90 minutes of unlimited bubbles beer, espresso martinis or spritz cocktails, alongside tasty eats like a vegan breakfast burrito or buttermilk chicken burgers. But that's not all, as there will be a talented DJ spinning tunes from 1pm until late, and you can also enjoy three hours of half price drinks after your meal.

Looking for some crazy golf antics to jazz up your bank holiday weekend? Gather the team and make for one of plonk's colourful courses across the city. With set-ups everywhere from Peckham Levels to London Fields, the activity hubs will be sorting you for fun and fruity cocktails. 

May Bank Holiday just got even more fun as Supa Dupa bring you two massive events. If you're in south London head over to Prince of Wales for two massive nights on non-stop '90s tunes, or East, Trapeze will be hosting the outrageous party group for a Sunday night of silliness.

Add some beats to your brunch this bank holiday with The Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch, taking place at Blues Kitchen Shoreditch. Tickets to this musical affair start from £15 each and if you're interested in 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks? There's an add-on for £19.95 more. The day will begin with sets from resident DJs followed by two live shows. If you're feeling hungry, there'll be a chance to order some of the restaurant's signature plates, such as a hot buffalo chicken sandwich or a Big Boss burger. 

Covent Garden Social Club Presents: Piano Party is a fun, sophisticated evening for those who fancy enjoying the sweet sounds of some the London's best pianists live. Enjoy delicious cocktails as talented musicians perform numbers from Whitney Houston to Disney Classics. What's more, tickets are only £10 and happy hour is from 5pm 'til 8pm.