Bars With Entertainment In London

From friendly bartenders to late-night piano parties, there's always something to keep you entertained at Covent Garden Social Club. A hub for all things music and cocktails, it's the perfect spot for a fun London date night, or a quirky evening with pals.

Throwing darts at a board just went next level. Changing the world of social gaming in London and revolutionising the game of darts itself, we present to you Flight Club. Come here for your standard boozing activities with the added extra of playing darts where the game is radically digitised and packed with fun for beginners and experts alike. 

Ping pong bars are all the rage in London right now, and Bounce is one of the best spots for it in the city. This underground haven, just down the road from Old Street, features 17 tables that can host up to 20 guests at one time, and the table service policy means you can set up camp beside your table and order in the traditional Italian pizzas and gin cocktails.

Alcotraz: Cell Block Two-One-Two is an immersive cocktail bar that throws you into America's most notorious prison. Found in Shoreditch, this themed hangout sees you smuggling contraband booze past the warden, which will then be shaken up into bespoke cocktails by the bent guards.

Alongside a fantastic range of delicious drinks and delectable dishes, this live music party spot offers its guests an evening bursting full of smooth semi-tones and perfect pitches. The musicians in the House of Song only play songs requested by the audience, so look no further for a night of metropolitan style and superb sounds. 

If you're on the hunt for fun bars in London? Check out Fairgame, a funfair-themed watering hole, complete with games such as Whac-A-Mole and Shoot The Clown. There's also plenty of street food and cracking cocktails to get stuck into.

The Four Thieves isn't just a pub in Battersea... with its own second-floor arcade (complete with mini driving-style racing games and retro), a regular drag brunch with an audacious host, comedy nights and a beer garden, boredom is never (ever) to be found here.

Nothing beats a great karaoke bar in London when it comes to something outrageously fun on a night out. Lucky Voice, with its private booths for singing and partying, is an absolute favourite for a group night out and a great opportunity to test out that Whitney ballad you've spent so long practising in the shower... 

SOUND Cafe keeps the party going long after other venues wind down. Open until 2 AM from Thursday to Saturday, its cocktail bar offers a chic yet relaxed setting for late-night revelry. Whether you're sipping on expertly crafted martinis or dancing to live beats, it delivers a memorable night out in one of London's most vibrant neighbourhoods.

'Creative Socialising' is the central theme behind this South London spot, not only a brunch favourite in the Balham area, The Exhibit is coming up in the acvitity department with life drawing, cinema screenings, karaoke and summer antics aplenty.

Located just a short walk from Temple Underground Station, Salsa isn't just a great place for South American bites and punchy bespoke cocktails, guests can also soak up the authentic Latin party vibes and get involved with salsa lessons for all levels.

With its ping pong and foosball tables, famous shot wheels and DJs spinning tunes until the early hours, it's practically impossible to leave Nordic Bar without a smile on your face. It also serves up some of the best Scandi food, drink and party vibes.

'Elegant' and 'suave' are the only words that really do The Candlelight Club justice. With a strict 1920s dress code and brilliant swing bands framing the evening with an unforgettable soundtrack, you'll feel as if you're in a F. Scott Fitzgerald novel.   

Situated in Fitzrovia, Sican is a grand shout for dinner, a buzzing atmosphere and a show. Pairing Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, the venue also slings out the best cocktails. We recommend trying the wasabi margarita, Picchu sour or gimlet.

Roller Nation is going retro, boasting a seriously cool roller skating nightclub. Not only can you expect disco balls as far as the eye can see, but also killer DJs bringing the party vibes, mouthwatering drinks and a diner-style menu of grub.

Entertainment doesn't get much cooler than Avora, the immersive experience in Hoxton which transports you to a whole new planet. Brought to you by the creators of Alcotraz and Moonshine Saloon, this magical destination involves donning custom-made jumpsuits and exploring a mystical woodland area while completing laboratory missions along the way. Engage with a range of actors and discover the secrets of this world, while sipping on three bespoke cocktails throughout. Even better? Every ticket sold to this event results in a tree being planted.

Complete with DJs on weekends, London Bridge Rooftop's Après Bar is bringing the entertainment you'd expect to match their theme. The space has been fully made over too, adding ski gondola lifts and vintage memorabilia, as well as snowy firs and lights.

Not only that, but you can also play interactive darts if you fancy something a little more games-based. 

The best kind of bar entertainment involves activities you can really get stuck into, which is why The Golf Groove is such a hit. Get inside the virtual bays to take on games and challenges, all while sipping drinks. Better yet, there's even a restaurant too.

Bowling is a classic pastime; everyone loves it and everyone knows it, but what if some of the coolest bars in London boasted their own alleys? Heralded for their lanes, not only does All Star provide strike-worthy entertainment, there are also burgers, beers and more across Stratford, Holborn, White City and Brick Lane.

The Old Blue Last on Great Eastern Street is a legendary venue that has hosted big names like Arctic Monkeys, Amy Winehouse, and Florence + The Machine. With a well-stocked bar and free gigs upstairs, it's the perfect spot for a night of rock and roll.

Looking for an evening hotspot to unwind in central London? Tucked away on Charles Street, The Terrace Bar at The Chesterfield Mayfair is kitted out in dark wood panelling, plush armchairs, moody lighting and swish vibes. As it offers live music during the week, with jazz on Wednesdays and a live singer and pianist on the weekends, it's the perfect spot to cosy up with your boo and groove to the top-notch live entertainment on offer.

A unique venue completely centred around the beautiful game (of ping pong), Bounce combines quality wiff waff, tasty cocktails and awesome music to create one of the most active bars in London. For a night out with a side of competitive edge, Bounce is certainly the one for you.

This isn't your average bar with entertainment in London, oh no. Hijingo is an absolute must for thrilling bingo topped off with special effects, crystal clear sound design, hilarious live hosts and show-stopping refreshments. 

Greenwood has drawn in crowds from across London with its offering of stunning dishes and ice cold craft beers. Based in Victoria, the pub has really excelled since opening, thanks to its serving of amazing food, its collection of great craft beer and its lively sports bar. With pool tables and huge screen TVs showing all the latest live sporting action, this is one of London's most charming bars with entertainment. 

With a stellar line up of West End singers and performers, this fun bar in Clapham promises nothing but unforgettable nights filled with dancing and experiential cocktails. They also host a regular roster of eclectic events that'll have you coming back for more.

BAM Karaoke Box has it all - from being the largest venue of its kind in Europe to serving some sensational food and drinks in the process. Hit up this eclectic playground, laced with hedonistic paintings scrawled across with bright pink lettering, shiny embellishments and animal print furnishings to sing your heart out in one of 22 individually designed rooms. Then, munch on some dainty European fare paired with Champagne and cocktails, before getting involved with a late-night DJ session. 

Whether you're looking to watch the best football teams in the world battle it out, or want to have a bash at beer pong, Belushis Hammersmith will keep you partying for hours. The sports bar packs a punch with plenty of themed nights, American bites, and DJs til late, there's also sister venues in Camden, Greenwich and Shepherd's Bush.

It's all popping off at Simons in Camden Town on Saturdays with live music from 5pm 'til 7pm. Join the eclectic venue famed for its amazing happy hours and delight in nostalgic decor and great tunes. You'll find the neon-drenched bar serving up 2-4-1 cocktails from 3pm 'til 8pm, as well as £3 bottles of beer and £12 glasses of wine. 

Spend your evening drinking and putt-ing your way to glory at plonk, a brilliant crazy golf venue. With bars across London, the hands-on spot is a must for fun date nights and entertaining afternoons with your bubble.

Nightjar is a Shoreditch and Soho speakeasy with an atmosphere so magical you'll pinch your arm to make sure you aren't hallucinating. It has perfected the 1920's scenery with crooning jazz, candle light, classy cocktails and swing bands playing at weekends. Why not tuck into some of their renowned libations, kick back, and enjoy this vintage affair?

This brilliantly unique gem of a spot is sure to have you feeling right at home and keep you coming back for more. Designed to imitate a flat, you can grab some toast in the kitchen, have a cuppa with friends in the sitting room or head downstairs to the party den, complete with a DJ booth and vinyl station, and sip on cocktails whilst playing poker, backgammon or messing around in the fancy dress box. 

The Street Easy is the place to be on a Saturday night thanks to its Rhythm & Session - tickets start from a tenner each to an event filled with moresih street food and signature rum-based cocktails. Sip on a Papa's Old Fashioned or Sherry Amour as you get down to music from a live jazz band. 

If you're looking for a party bar with a little extra oomph, Bat & Ball is killing it the activity department. Not only does it boast championship-sized ping pong tables and pool, but also beer pong and karaoke. You can also choose from an epic lineup of boozy bevs, as well as Neapolitan-style pizzas.

Head over to the Shepherd's Bush area to find The Pocket Watch, a cosy local pub flaunting comfy leather seating, traditional wooden furnishings and a cracking international menu - from Thai green curry to barbecue chicken wings.

Sip happy hour cocktails, real ale or craft beer while listening to local artists perform on stage or taking part in a quiz night.

Looking for something totally different for your next night out in Shoreditch? Ballie Ballerson is making sure your evening is never boring, offering you a mega, adult-sized ball pit to play in. Even better, it has cracking cocktails, tasty pizzas and banging tunes available throughout.

The Exhibit in Balham has got all your entertainment needs sorted, serving up a wealth of comedy nights, life drawing classes, bottomless brunch and drag experiences. Simply pick the event for you and prepare for a fun afternoon or evening in the stylish South London spot.

Inspired by the 1950s and featuring plenty of nods to Shoreditch's vibrant culture, The Duke is an elegant cocktail bar that blends nostalgic charm and modern decor. There are all sorts of creative concoctions on offer here, with cosy corners and leather booths to enjoy them in.

They've got a regular lineup of live music here, from sultry jazz performances to soulful acoustic artists. They showcase some of London's best local talents, providing a brilliant soundtrack to your evening.

From Tower Hill to Canary Wharf and Westminster, there are all sorts of locations for you to enjoy an oompah band every Thursday or Saturday - and you've got Munich Cricket Club to thank. Think sloshing steins, munching Bavarian food and enjoying a knees-up. 

This West London spot has everything you need for a fun and jam-packed evening of entertainment. Flit between the venue's ice skating rink and bowling alleys before refuelling in the VIP lounge with food from MEATLiquor or one of the other food and cocktail stalls housed within the joint. 

As a London cocktail bar that plays host to the UK's only indoor petanque court, and boasting a wide range of pastis and absinthe-infused drinks to give its guests a taste of the Provence in the summer; this is a sure choice for one of the best bars with entertainment in London. As a popular private hire venue over the weekend (no minimum spend), this place is sure to fill up quickly.

After house party vibes without having to endure the clean up afterwards? Head east where you'll find this slinky spot within The Old Truman Brewery. There's tasty food, classic cocktails and live music with a Funktion One sound system.

The renowned team at Pizza Pilgrims are looking East, serving their customers great pizzas coupled with 16-person foosball, plasma screen TVs and vintage video games. The famous pizza chain has made a name for themselves by creating stunning Neapolitan pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients around. Relax with a giant slice and enjoy everything their relaxed atmosphere has to offer.

The wild, weird imagination of youth meets the sleek, sexy vibes of adulthood at Soho's Cirque Le Soir. Decorated as a lively circus, and bursting full of character, you'll be thoroughly entertained at this exclusive venue. Whether you're being chased by a snake charmer or having your fortune read by their resident mystic, the devil-may-care ambience is something well worth experiencing.  

Whether you're a glorified Harry Kane or complete rookie to the game, this football experience in Greenwich is not to be slept on. One of the best bars with entertainment in London, TOCA Social will have you totting up points, scoffing American eats and sipping cocktails in a quirky setting.

For those of you after entertainment hubs in Central London, then venture to FAIM. This Fitzrovia joint offers a range of shindigs, from the likes of live quiz nights to drag brunches and burlesque-themed nights, making it a great stop-off for fun antics.

The authentic pizzas and bespoke cocktails at Old Street Records are one thing, but they're kind of secondary when compared to the live music. Come along on any given night and expect to see EP launches, new bands and established acts taking to the stage in a venue renowned for its record-store-realness.

Secret spot Evans & Peel Detective Agency fronts live jazz, blues and swing every night. Head through the hidden door and you'll uncover a Prohibition-style drinking den, where bootleg liquor is whipped up into some heady cocktails.

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A swanky two-story joint serving up killer cocktails and tasty grub, CLF Art Lounge is Peckham's premier rooftop bar and live entertainment hub. Regularly putting on fun show nights with Jam Sandwich and other event brands, their open-air top floor is the place to be, covering 300 square meters and boasting live DJs spinning tunes at all times to keep the vibe upbeat and lively.

If great beer and pies weren't entertainment enough, wait until you hear about what The Spread Eagle has inside of it. Despite offering the best ale and great homemade pies, the Grade II listed building also has a playhouse, featuring the best in theatre, comedy and film.

Tank and Paddle Bishopsgate is the kind of venue that welcomes everyone with a huge hug. Spend your evening sipping on award-winning craft brews and stone-baked pizzas whilst picking between a plethora of board games or challenging mates to shuffleboard. 

If vinyl-only tunes sound like your idea of entertainment? Then you should be hitting up 26 Curtain Road in Shoreditch. The cool yet cosy space isn't just known for music either, as craft beer is plentiful, wine flows and premium spirits also feature.

When it comes to bars with entertainment in London, no one does it quite like Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes. Whether you're looking to bowl, bat, drink, dance or sing, they've got it all at this great venue.

Brought to you by the brains behind Flight Club comes Electric Shuffle, a new social sports bar bringing back the traditional game of shuffleboard. With 10 different tables to choose from, you can also fuel up on the brand's popular pizza paddles whilst quaffing on creative cocktails. 

Nestled in Shepherd's Bush Market, The Hawk's Nest is a gorgeous pub with signature cocktails and craft beers flowing through its veins. But did you know it also hosts all kinds of events? From doggy days out and live music sessions to workshops and vintage sales, there's a lot to fill up your schedule.

One of the most bustling bars in East London thanks to their exotic, eccentric charms, Floripa is a colourful arena of antics. From live music and feather-clad Brazilian dancers, to open mic and burlesque nights, no two evenings at Floripa are the same thanks to their ever changing roster of events.

You can find live performances taking place at Albert's Schloss Soho every night of the week - just head down to Leicester Square and hit up the atmospheric haunt that celebrates Prince Albert's Bavarian heritage. Decked out with twinkly lights, log fires and wooden panelling, the space oozes Alpine elegance. Expect to drink an array of bier imported from Belgium, Germany and beyond, as well as signature cocktails such as a Rhubarb and Custard Sour, made with Slingsbury rhubarb gin, Haus salted caramel schnapps, William Fox custard syrup and lemon juice.

Put the fun and games back into your East London night out at Four Quarters. The legendary South London spot has opened a second venue in Hackney Wick and will be serving all the usual mix of local craft beer and cracking retro arcade games.

For one hell of a banger, Blues Kitchen Camden features amazing artists and live music, alongside cracking cocktails. Along with its food and drink offering, expect to shake it on the dancefloor all evening long while munching on late-night eats.

Nestled on Old Compton Street is Swift Soho, a bar spread over two floors promising European aperitvo vibes and plenty of live music come Sunday. You'll find jazz and ragtime musicians take to the stage for your pleasure, while you revel in Art Deco interiors and sip on bespoke concoctions. From the matcha and Jameson Black Barrel Irish whiskey-based Chiffon to the spicy Shanghaied, there's plenty to choose from. 

Get your burlesque kicks at this impressive bar in Brixton as The Courtesan aren't just churning out the finest in dim sum and Asian drinks, there's a whole roster of burlesque performers and entertainment in store.

Act Bar in Notting Hill is not only whipping up a glorious range of cocktails, but they are bringing a bootload of entertainment too. Take a seat in their stylish space to enjoy some top-notch tunes from performers and live DJs, as microphones are set to loud alongside sublime Indian small plates.

Looking for bars with entertainment in Central London? The Rialto Backstage Bar has a plethora of casino games to explore at your leisure. That's not all though, as this unique haunt offers live music nights, classic cocktails and a range of international eats.  

Ricco Lounge is a luxury cocktail bar with entertainment, which you can find nestled between Kensington and Shepherd's Bush. Not only has it got pre-club shows and performances, but the DJ will take you right through the night across the gorgeous Art Deco space.

Pacific Tavern is a coastline-inspired bar located between Canada Water and Surrey Quays. It sports super cosy interiors, from its roaring fireplace to its emerald green walls and bare-brick pillars. Swing by to catch some live music throughout the week, and tuck into a creative menu featuring grilled sweet potato and chilli beans, chicken with miso and mole rojo, plus kimchi slaw. 

A Spitalfields hotspot, Players Social is the ultimate activity bar. Not only can you dive into the extensive food and drink menu, but also play everything from shuffleboard and ping pong to bonzini table football. But that's not all, as there's also live music, live DJs and so much more.

If you fancy getting bowled over by one of the best bars with entertainment in London, then Sixes is the spot for you. With high-tech cricket nets, plenty of grub and well-stocked bars at their Fulham, White City and Fitzrovia sites, you're in for one helluva night out.

Art deco up top and Tiki in the basement, this cool Stoke Newington bar offers a great spot to grab a cocktail. With tasty nibbles on offer too, it's perfect for a casual Thursday or a big Saturday night out.