Planning your birthday celebration shouldn’t be time-consuming or stressful, but at the same time, definitely not left till the last minute! However, with endless assignments upon other commitments, last minute celebratory plans are understandable. If you’re super stuck on how to celebrate the big occasion, or just really fancy extending your annual celebration for the entire week, then this article is for you! Looking for fun birthday ideas in London? Well, then keep scrolling down and discover what activities are right for you.
Curzon Cinema
For those looking to have a more intimate birthday celebration, why not head on over to your nearest Curzon cinema branch. Unlike major cinema chains, Curzon offers a home cinema feel with much smaller theatres for all their screenings and a wide selection of delectable snacks to enjoy. From cinema staples such as popcorn, pizza and nachos to loaded hot dogs, fries and sharing plates, all is available at Curzon to be delivered right to your seat at the touch of a button, not forgetting to mention a wide range of drinks. So if you’re looking for a night in on your night out, why not try watching the next anticipated film release at your local Curzon today.
Lucky Voice
A day consistent of karaoke is also on the cards for upcoming birthday celebrants looking for a fun activity to do. Head on over to Lucky Voice Karaoke located in Soho for a night filled with chart-topping hits and ballads. Sing your heart out to along with your friends to their near endless choice of songs and channel your inner pop star for the night after all the day is about you. Bookings at Lucky Voice are for two hour slots and prices vary per person depending on booking for peak and off-peak times.
Queens Skate Dine Bowl
Head on over to west London for a night of friendly competition if you’re looking to bring out your competitive streak on your big day. Located in Queensway, Queens Skate Dine Bowl offers a range of activities such as bowling, roller skating, darts, curling and numerous games in their arcade. Queens offers a variety of food and drinks, meaning you can avoid spending more than you bargained for at a nearby restaurant. Indulge in the mouthwatering American style food Queens has to offer, including stacked burgers, loaded fries, hot dogs and buffalo wings. Once stuffed from your meal why not grab one of their milkshakes? So, if you’re looking for an affordable activity filled night click the link attached to the heading to reserve a night to remember for your big day.
Boom Battle Bar
Whilst staying on the topic of activity filled nights, if you’re looking for another activity venue closer to you, why not head on over to Boom Battle Bar? Boom Battle Bar has five locations across London, having branches at Aldgate East, Ealing, Oxford Street, The O2 and Wandsworth, making it a convenient venue for birthday celebrants to select, as there are a variety of branches to choose from in the city to attend. Activities offered at Boom include axe throwing, darts, pool, shuffle-board, mini golf and table tennis. Food offered at all locations consists of delicious street food such as bbq brisket bites, chicken tenders, wings, loaded fries, burgers and offer a near endless selection of drinks. Click the link attached in the heading to guarantee your activity packed night.
Tape London
If you fancy going all out for your birthday and a budget is far from the issue, then Tape London is the top place to be. A club situated in Mayfair, Tape has hosted a plethora of famous names as their guests, such as Rihanna and Drake, so it is definitely far from a cheap do! With the best DJ’s, best VIP packages and, of course, best champagne on offer, Tape is definitely an option for a super fancy birthday celebration.
Ballie Ballerson
Taking things slightly more low-key here, and travelling all the way to Shoreditch in East London, Ballie Ballerson is a great place to have a fun birthday celebration. Mix a neon ball pit with plenty of alcohol, and you’ve got the recipe for an unstoppable evening! If you want to do a midday celebration, then Ballie Ballerson also offer a bottomless brunch with enough pizza and Prosecco to last you until your next birthday, with access to the ever so famous ball pit, of course! We think this definitely deserves to take the cake for fun birthday ideas in London.
The Shard
The Shard is another great venue to host your celebrations, because not only does it have an incredible choice of restaurants and bars for you to pick from, the skyline views of the capital from the tallest building in the UK is unbeatable!
Mini-golf
Grab your friends for a round of mini-golf, and we can assure you that you will see a competitive side you never knew existed! There are plenty of venue dotted around London, such as Swingers, Plonk and Junkyard, all of which offer plenty of booze, of course. Not only is it a fun birthday idea to check out when you’re in London, but also reasonably priced, as a lot of courses offer group booking deals with food, drink and entry packages.
Rooftop cinema
If you fancy having a more intimate birthday celebration in London, then rooftop cinemas should definitely be at the top of your list. With a skyline view of the city whilst watching your favourite classics on a huge screen, the capital truly knows how to give you a one of a kind birthday experience! Many outdoor cinemas are closed for the Winter, sorry for all our Christmas babies out there, but there’s no rule to say that you can carry on the celebrations into the next year…
Natural History Museum sleepover
Now there’s no rule to say that sleepovers had to end when we were young, but how lost has it actually been since you’ve had one? And we can guarantee it’s probably never been in the Natural History Museum either! You’ll be treated to a three-course dinner, alongside a pub quiz, stand-up comedy shows, and an all-night monster movie marathon, plus even a yoga session to start the morning off! Now if that’s not a fun birthday celebration, we don’t know what is.
For more celebrations in London, why not plan the best ways to celebrate the end of exams in the capital too!
Last Updated on December 15, 2024
Published on November 2, 2021
