There are lots of things to do in London, but occasionally it’s possible to get stuck in a rut and wind up visiting the same old places again and again. So, here are some suggested entertainment venues that could result in a more memorable experience for you and your friends or colleagues.
The Heart of Gaming
This quirky London option comes off the back of the retro game renaissance with slots and games like Arcade Bomb and Retro Rush becoming popular along with the revival of classics like Pac-Man and Galaga available on Xbox and PS4 under the Arcade Game Series. The Heart of Gaming offers you and your friends the chance to play retro consoles and arcade games mano-a-mano in a relaxing lounge setting in South London, Croydon. As well as the older machines, they also have the latest consoles and arcade games and you don’t need to keep changing notes to coins as a day-pass allows you to play to your heart’s content. With games such as Time Crisis 2, 8-player Daytona USA and Taiko no Tatsujin, there’s something for everyone and physically being in an arcade battling it out is a pleasant feeling you’ll want to repeat.
Flight Club
Playing darts is popular again. More than ever people want to attend darts events and be part of the spectacle and delightful competition. Looking to capitalise on our newfound love for throwing tiny spears is Flight Club with venues in Bloomsbury, Islington, Shoreditch and Victoria. They have created a social darts experience with quick and exhilarating multi-player games that provide competition but ultimately bring people together through an enjoyable night out. Even a novice player will find the games enjoyable and the general atmosphere is one of merriment. The food and drink options are plentiful and there are a number of options or packages to ensure the occasion serves your needs.
We can’t believe we’ve reached 250 million darts thrown worldwide! That’s 250 million moments of unexpected, ridiculous, joy! 🎯
Here’s to 250 million more! 🥂🥳 pic.twitter.com/PTyK628HRE
— Flight Club Darts (@flightclubdarts) May 11, 2022
Whistle Punks: Urban Axe Throwing
Located in the Vauxhall area of London Whistle Punks: Urban Axe Throwing offers the chance to learn some medieval skills and challenge your friends with a lethal weapon in hand. After guidance from a trained instructor, you and your friends try to score a bullseye and generally try to improve your throwing technique. While it might seem a recent phenomenon, axe throwing as a competitive activity has been around for aeons and it really is an invigorating experience. As sessions last around 70 minutes, it’s proving to be a popular activity to launch a hen or stag night or get a corporate evening going in the right direction.
Throwing axes on the lanes is our happy place.
📸 :@rebeccaanne_x pic.twitter.com/Sz8KF3sfJP
— Whistle Punks (@WhistlePunksUK) November 19, 2021
Bounce Farringdon
A ping-pong restaurant and bar concept might not sound like a winning idea, but it’s actually proving to be a popular hang-out. Once called whiff-whaff and apparently first trademarked as ping-pong at the Bounce Farringdon site, table tennis makes for a delightful time with friends. Just like Flight Club, they’ve taken a game that can provide some competitive enjoyment, and added a jubilant atmosphere and plenty of food and drinks to create a memorable form of entertainment. There are 17 table tennis tables available with the option to book an exclusive private area and you can also make use of the karaoke booth, digital wonderball, shuffleboard and beer pong tables.
There you have it. A few different options for anyone looking to do something a little more memorable than the usual and all are easily available in London.
