Fun activity bars in London

Ready to serve up some serious fun? Ping pong bars in London blend sport with socialising perfectly.

Bounce, with locations in Farringdon (just 2 minutes from the tube) and Old Street, brings the energy with cocktails starting at £8 and neon-lit tables that keep the party going late. Their happy hour, which lasts until 7 pm, means more drinks for your budget.

Over in Stratford, The Bat & Ball gives you ping pong, karaoke, pool, and craft beer all under one roof, making it one of the best student bars in London, where one drink easily turns into a whole night.  

Nothing beats belting out favourite songs with your mates. London's karaoke bars are where confidence is built (or broken).

Start at Lucky Voice in Soho, Islington, or Holborn for private pods, themed cocktails, and 2-for-1 cocktail deals before 8 pm on weekdays.

Want to amp it up? Bunga Bunga in Battersea (5 minutes from Clapham Junction) or Covent Garden hosts themed karaoke nights with pizza and prosecco, making it a top pick if you want some extra flair.

For nights when you want to chill but still have a laugh, board game cafés and games bars deliver every time.

Draughts, spanning Hackney and Waterloo (right by the station), is London’s original board game café, boasting shelves packed with over 1,000 games and attentive table service with a varied food and drink menu.

Pro tip: Friday nights fill up quickly, so reserve or arrive early.

Richmond’s Library Pot offers a snug, quirky space filled with classic board games and affordable treats, a smart, cosy alternative to crowded student haunts. 

London does themed nights like nowhere else, offering interactive bars that deliver something beyond the ordinary.

Flight Club, with locations in Shoreditch and Bloomsbury (near Russell Square tube), turns darts into a high-energy experience, with a digital scoring budget of around £25-30 per person for a couple of hours.

If you’re looking for an adult playground, Ballie Ballerson in Shoreditch offers a giant ball pit, neon cocktails, and DJs.

Alternatively, Hijingo in Shoreditch takes bingo to another level, featuring flashing lights, booming music, and enticing prizes.  

you want to knock down pins and knock back drinks, London's bowling bars bring the perfect combo of competition and cocktails.

All Star Lanes, with locations in Brick Lane and White City, serves up American-style bowling alongside craft beers and burgers, making it ideal for group bookings when you want to celebrate properly.

Roxy Ball Room takes it further with duckpin bowling, American pool, and beer pong all under one roof, making it one of the most versatile student bars in London, where you can switch activities without switching venues. 

Ready to unleash your inner warrior? Axe-throwing bars are London's newest way to blow off steam from essays and exams.

Boom Battle Bar, with locations across Oxford Street, Aldgate East, Wandsworth, and Greenwich, offers augmented reality axe-throwing from just £11 per person for 30 minutes.

Their Oxford Circus spot is the largest axe-throwing bar in Europe, perfect when you want bragging rights along with your bullseyes. It's competitive, it's different, and it's exactly what your group needs for an unforgettable night. 

Can't decide on just one activity? London's multi-activity bars offer it all in one spot. Players Social in Spitalfields packs in augmented darts, shuffleboard, karaoke, and pool, meaning everyone in your group gets their favourite game.

Electric Shuffle brings shuffleboard to Canary Wharf, Bermondsey, and King's Cross with a modern twist and proper cocktails.

These venues understand that the best student nights occur when you can seamlessly transition between activities without losing momentum.

Gather your friends and try out one of these multi-activity bars for an unforgettable night out.

Looking for something that stands out from the crowd? London's student bars with activities have got you covered.

The Queen of Hoxton in Shoreditch (near Old Street tube) transforms its rooftop with the seasons from winter lodges to summer festivals. Check their socials before heading over to see what's happening.

Meanwhile, Four Quarters in Peckham and Hackney brings back the nostalgia with arcade machines, consoles, and craft beer that'll transport you straight to childhood (but with better drinks).

To round things off, The Clapham Grand mixes drag shows, themed parties, and live entertainment, making it one of the liveliest student bars in London, where the show is half the reason you're there.