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The best summer party venues with activities in London

There’s nothing quite like a London summer: packed beer gardens, picnics in the park, or dips down at Hampstead Heath. But when it comes to summer parties, we want a little more excitement. With this list of London’s best summer party venues with activities as a guide, you’ve got plenty of options to fend off the boredom. From showing off your cooking skills to flower arranging, summer party venues in London have all the games you need.

Updated on 14 April 2026

There are so many summer party venues in London to choose from, and while there’s nothing wrong with a traditional sunny terrace with cocktails and canapes or barbecue catering, for us, summer party venues that promise a shared experience, not just a setting for conversation, are our go-to. Whether it is hands-on, competitive or quietly immersive, the best summer party venues with activities can change the tone of an entire event.

With the best summer venues with activities, guests might find themselves cooking, solving problems, performing karaoke hits or simply playing rounds of games – some lean into high-energy games, others favour creative or skills-based workshops. Choosing a summer venue with activities encourages movement, breaks up familiar circles and gives people something to talk about other than the weather-based small talk and work-related projects.

Whether you’re keen to break the ice with rounds of mini golf or simply prefer a summer party setting that sidesteps formality, these options cover it all. Plus, many of the best summer party venues in London with activities also build in food and drink as part of the experience, rather than treating it as a separate element – always a win in our books.

The result is a selection of London summer party venues with interactive activities that feel considered and social without trying too hard. Each one offers a slightly different pace, leaving room to shape the event around the group rather than the other way round.

London City Beach

London City Beach

Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9PU

This seasonal summer party venue epitomises everything you could wish from a venue. Hire for an activity day with team building, beach brunches, and entertainment, or go for a more traditional summer party with ping pong, table football, garden games, and shuffleboard, followed by dancing under the sound ceiling after sunset.

Max Standing 1200
Stem+Stem

Stem+Stem

12 Bow Lane, City of London, London, EC4M 9AL

Lean into the summer season with a dreamy day at florist, wine bar and restaurant, Stem+Stem. Here, right in the heart of the city, you can learn the joys of flower arranging guided by a pro. Enjoy wine, canapes and Champagne with up to 24 guests in this airy restaurant, while getting creative with your creations. The best part? Everyone can take their arrangements home.

Max Standing 45
Max Banquet 36
Fairgame City

Fairgame City

One New Change, City of London, London, EC4M 9AF

A vibrant indoor fairground setting, Fairgame City comes filled with reimagined classic games, from ring toss to shooting stalls, all enhanced with digital scoring. The experience is designed for adults, pairing nostalgic gameplay with street food-style dining and creative cocktails. It’s energetic, competitive, and perfectly calibrated for summer party group entertainment.

Max Standing 800
Pitch City

Pitch City

Pitch City, City of London, London, EC2N 2AW

Set just minutes from Liverpool Street Station, Pitch City is a haven for golfing fun. Along with lounge-style areas and spaces for standing drinks, you’ll find eight bays fitted with simulator golf. Expect a wide range of packages catering for all kinds of groups and budgets, including hours of games, premium drinks and food for the whole party.

Max Standing 80
LIMIN SOUTHBANK

LIMIN SOUTHBANK

56 Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9PP

As well as impeccable Caribbean party vibes, LIMIN offers four spaces for private hire, including the stunning Bougainvillaea Gallery and Coconut Grove. As for activities, think fire performers, carnival dancers, and DJs to entertain your guests, with garden games, and karaoke too so everyone can get stuck in.

Max Meeting 80
Max Theatre 100
Max Standing 280
Max Banquet 180
Platform Shoreditch

Platform Shoreditch

2b Worship Street, Shoreditch , London, EC2A 2AH

With space for up to 32 players, Platform Shoreditch offers group gaming summer parties, with varied packages, consoles like Switch, PS5, and retro classics, themed cocktails, and food included. Partial hire, gaming pods, or whole venue takeover, just get in touch with the team to discuss the best option for you.

Max Standing 120
Max Banquet 120
Swingers West End

Swingers West End

15 John Prince's Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AB

Crazy golf specialists, Swingers West End, are a real favourite for summer party hire. In addition to wild and wacky courses, casual menus and brilliant drink deals, there's a sunny Terrace area with a retractable roof, primed to host standing summer parties with up to 120. Celebrating with a smaller group? There are many more dining and drinking spaces, too.

Max Theatre 100
Max Standing 270
Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes & The Kingpin Suite

Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes & The Kingpin Suite

Tavistock Hotel, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 9EU

Fancy a bit of bowling? At Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes, retro bowling takes centre stage alongside karaoke, pool, and arcade games, creating a lively, nostalgic atmosphere. Meanwhile, the Kingpin Suite offers a more private setting with its own lanes and gaming options, ideal for groups. American diner style comfort food and playful cocktails completes the experience.

Max Meeting 100
Max Theatre 100
Max Standing 450
Boom Battle Bar at The O2

Boom Battle Bar at The O2

23 Entertainment Avenue, North Greenwich, London, SE10 0DY

With a multi-activity setup designed for quick transitions between games, Boom Battle Bar offers summer party hire where groups can rotate through axe throwing, shuffleboard, darts and beer pong, and more. The format keeps everyone involved, with enough variety to maintain a steady pace throughout the event. You could even structure your own mini tournaments.

Max Standing 800
Monopoly Lifesized

Monopoly Lifesized

213-215 Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 7PN

This immersive experience transforms the classic board game into a full-scale, interactive challenge. Teams move through themed rooms, solving puzzles, collecting properties, and completing physical tasks. It blends escape room elements with strategy and teamwork, delivering fast-paced, competitive gameplay that’s ideal for corporate groups.

Max Meeting 30
Max Theatre 100
Max Standing 200
Max Banquet 120
Mamma Mia! The Party

Mamma Mia! The Party

Unit 6.05, The O2, North Greenwich, London, SE10 0DX

Mamma Mia! The Party does what it says on the tin: sing-alongs, sunny Greek dishes, audience interaction and a natural shift from seated courses to standing, high-energy celebration built around familiar ABBA tracks. By the end, most people are on their feet, singing along and dancing, rather than watching from the sidelines.

Max Theatre 500
Max Banquet 500
Pitch Wharf

Pitch Wharf

Pitch Wharf, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5RE

Complete with a sunny terrace area and delicious food and cocktail menus, Pitch Wharf brings the energy with futuristic rounds of golf. Simulator bays offer both full courses and shorter skill-based challenges, perfect for mixed ability groups looking for a competitive edge with plenty of space for relaxed chats and socialising.

Max Meeting 400
Max Standing 400
Paradox Museum London

Paradox Museum London

90 Brompton Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 1JJ

The Paradox Museum offers an interactive environment built around illusion and perception. Guests move between installations, testing visual tricks, solving puzzles and capturing photos. Go for a structured agenda or a more fluid social format, making it easy to explore in smaller groups and keep the experience flexible.

Max Theatre 60
Max Standing 250
Max Banquet 50
School of Wok - Asian Cookery School

School of Wok - Asian Cookery School

61 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London, WC2N 4HG

Summer parties at School of Wok mean no observers, no wallflowers. Everyone gets involved, guided by an expert, in cooking, plating, and learning about the fundamentals of Asian cookery, before sitting down to enjoy the meal together. Set in Covent Garden, it offers two settings, for groups of up to 18 in the Lower Floor Kitchen, or 32 in the Ground Floor Kitchen.

Max Standing 50
Max Banquet 50
The Avenue Cookery School

The Avenue Cookery School

3 Enterprise Way, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1FZ

Alongside guided workshops and summer party feasts, The Avenue Cookery School’s kitchen is highly adaptable, offering games and a full surround sound set-up perfect for rounding off your sushi, pizza, pasta or brunch-making class with bottomless drinks and merriment. Plus, you’ll have the team on hand each step of the way to ensure it runs perfectly.

Max Standing 30
Shoreditch Balls

Shoreditch Balls

333 Old Street, Shoreditch, London, EC1V 9LE

Shoreditch Balls is a funky one. Set on Old Street, you’ll find two floors of crazy golf courses, plus a rooftop terrace garden for drinks while taking in East London views. There’s also a private room with full karaoke gear, including a lighting system, in case you want to take your summer party groups through stages into the evening.

Max Meeting 50
Max Theatre 60
Max Standing 250
Max Banquet 35
ABBA Voyage

ABBA Voyage

ABBA Arena, Stratford, London, E15 2RU

While not activity-based in the sense of interaction, ABBA Voyage offers an experience that’ll bring everyone together, singing along to ABBA tunes and dancing throughout. Hire a selection of seats or go private with dance booths and your own bar. Pre-event drinks can be added on, and your team is sure to enjoy the collective energy.

Max Standing 120

Wanting to put the focus on team development? Check out the very best venues in London for team building, or, if you're gathering a smaller group, just look to our favourite summer venues for small guest lists - small celebrations shouldn't have to compromise on impact, after all. On that note, if you are looking to make something of a splash, you need only look to the best London venues with stunning views, or peruse the capital's top venues with outdoor space, gardens and courtyards.

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