One of the many perks of living in London is that there is something for everyone, both visiting and currently residing in the city. In spite of the country’s popular drinking culture, the nation’s capital still offers a wide range of activities and places to visit for a sober night out. Whether you’re a non-drinker or just fancy a break from drinking, here are 10 fun sober nights out in London. Hopefully, you find one or two things you love with all the fun minus the hangover.
1. Junkyard Golf
Address: 88 Worship Street, Hackney, London, EC2a 2BE
Based in arguably the epicentre of nightlife in East London Shoreditch, Junkyard Golf is a great destination for an activity based night out. Try your luck at a game of crazy golf with your friends at this great indoor golf venue. Although they’re known for offering a wide selection of cocktails and drinks, Junkyard Golf also supplies a great range of mocktails and soft drinks. Meaning you can have all the fun without regretting it the morning after. Four crazy golf courses and a wide choice of alcohol free drinks- What’s not to love?
2. The Big London Bake
Address (multiple locations):
- Railway Arch 323, Under The Bridge, Lee Street, E8 4ED, Haggerston, London (East London branch)
- 38 Tooting High St, London, SW17 ORG, Walk Through the Castle Pub to The Rear Garden (South London branch)
Do you love watching Food Network? Are you a fan of The Great British Bake Off? If the answer is yes to both or either one, why not quit being a spectator and channel your inner Mary Berry on a day out with friends or whoever else you feel like bringing along? The Big London Bake allows you to get your bake on in a ninety minute session baking delicious goods in pairs with only one winning team. With the assistance of a head baker by your side, whether you’re testing out your luck in the kitchen or quite the baker already, your end result is guaranteed to be both delicious and presentable. The Big London Bake currently has two locations in both south and East London making it easier for anyone interested in attending to book a session at their nearest branch.
3. Big Belly Comedy Club
Address: Unit 6&7, 30 Stamford Street, South Bank Central, SE1 9LQ, London
Big Belly Comedy Club is the place to be if you’re looking for a fun sober night out full of laughs. Built by comedians for comedians and fellow lovers of stand up comedy, Big Belly Comedy Club is based in the busy streets of South Bank, offering regular ticketed evening events. Previous performers have been featured on Comedy Central, Live At The Apollo, The Guardian, LAD BIBLE and various other platforms. Noteable acts who have taken the stage are Adam Sandler, Bernie Mac, Bo Burnham, Matt Rife, Mo’Nique and Nikki Glaser. Non- alcoholic drinks are available at all times for anyone looking for a fun sober night out meaning you can have an evening of great laughs minus the booze.
4. Bounce
Address (multiple locations):
- Battersea Power Station Level 1, Turbine Hall B, 342 Circus Road South, London,SW11 8DD (Battersea Power Station)
- 121 Holborn, EC1N 2TD (Farringdon)
- 241 Old Street, EC1V 9EY (Old Street)
Fancy a night out? Well then, why not head over to the home of ping pong- Bounce? Bounce offers the ultimate ping pong experience, across their various branches in London. Accommodating from as low as groups of two and going as far to accepting bookings up to five hundred people, Bounce is a no brainer for a great night out. On top of offering your typical fast food treats, bounce also offers a selection of mocktails to wash it all down. These mocktails are perfect for anyone wanting to feel included or just seeking a tasty drink without the booze.
5. The Flight Club
Address (multiple locations):
- 2A Worship Street, EC2A 2AH (Shoreditch branch)
- 6 Sir Simon Milton Square, SW1E 5DJ (Victoria branch)
- 55 New Oxford Street, WC1A 1BS (Bloomsbury branch)
- 56 Upper Street, N1 0NY (Islington branch)
Why not bring out your competitive streak on a night out at The Flight Club? Flight Club currently has four locations, covering north, east and central London. The Flight Club is the perfect venue for a sober night out in London, offering a chill vibe for visitors to socialise over a game of darts.
6. The West End
London’s West End is arguably the country’s theatrical epicentre. With what seems to be an endless road of theatre galore, The West End is a perfect night out for students. Students have the opportunity to watch new innovative plays that have made waves in local theatres prior to their West End debut, such as Shifters or Punch to having the chance to watch known favourites such as The Book of Mormon, Wicked and Hamilton.
Don’t forget to check out our guide on getting cheap theatre tickets too!
7. Outdoor cinema
Address (multiple locations):
- Regent’s Canal Towpath, London, N1C 4PQ (Everyman on the Canal)
- 133 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4ST (Rooftop Film Club Peckham Rye branch)
- Roof East, Stratford Multi Storey Car Park, Great Eastern Road, London, E15 1 BB (Rooftop Film Club Stratford)
Take this summer as the perfect opportunity to enjoy your love of film beyond the cinema and head outdoors. Popular venues for this include Rooftop Film Club (Peckham & Stratford) and Everyman on the Canal in King’s Cross. Both venues publish online a schedule of their film screenings which take place as early on as 12pm to 7:30pm (Everyman on the Canal) and 2pm to 10pm (Rooftop Film Club). A wide range of sweet and savoury snacks are available at both venues as well as non alcoholic cocktails, iced coffee and soft drinks.
8. Social Pottery
Address: 136-138 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 9QB ( Camden Town branch)
Based in Camden Town, Social Pottery offers both pottery painting and painting classes. Pottery painting sessions include a ceramic item, paints, glazing, and kiln firing. Social Pottery is the perfect venue for a chill activity based night out with friends, birthdays or even a solo date.
9. MasterPeace Creative Studios
Address: 12 Eccleston Yards, Belgravia, London, SW1W 9NF
Previously seen on Dragon’s Den, MasterPeace Creative Studios is a art studio located in Eccleston Yards with a mission to improve the mental wellbeing of their customers. MasterPeace Creative Studios offer a wide range of evening classes including mindful painting experience workshops, projector painting and life drawing. A therapeutic activity based venue like this is perfect for anyone seeking a chill social night out.
10. Draughts Board Game Cafe
Address (multiple locations):
- 41 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2JS (Hackney branch)
- Arch 16 Leake Street, London, SE1 7NN (Waterloo branch)
- 5 Aquatics Walk, Stratford Cross, London, E20 2AS (Stratford branch)
Depending on how you’re feeling, spending your evening at Draughts Board Game Cafe could either result in a fun adrenaline filled competitive game night amongst friends over a game of classics such as Monopoly or Scrabble or the perfect evening to unwind and catch up with friends whilst playing board games. With a selection of over a thousand games, Draughts Board Game Cafe is a great venue for both board game fanatics and casual game players as at all venues both classic and modern themed games are available to play.
Still looking for more suggestions for fun sober nights out? Then why not check out this article on 20 sober things to do in London
