8 fun things to do with friends in London that aren’t going for dinner

8 fun things to do with friends in London that aren’t going for dinner

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8 fun things to do with friends in London that aren’t going for dinner

By Amy Beecham

2 years ago

2 min read

Fed up of making the same dinner plans over and over? Try these 8 activities across the city to step up your socialising.


If you’re anything like us, promising to make plans with a friend always culminates in the same dilemma: what should you do together? Picnics are fun and dinner out is a brilliant go-to, but sometimes you just want to change things up and do something new for a change. Luckily, there are plenty of unusual activities across London that will keep you entertained while you catch up, from vintage kilo sale shopping to venturing to an urban beach.

Intrigued? Here are 8 activities to plot into your summer social calendar now.


Merge wine and art at amie wine studio

Fans of cult rosé amie will love its amie wine studio, nestled in swanky Belgravia. Part art gallery, part private bar, this is the perfect space for friends to come together for a special occasion or elevated after-work drinks. 

Address: 13 Eccleston Yards, London SW1W 9AZ

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Try the Cutty Sark Rig Climb

Try the Cutty Sark rig climb

Calling all adventure seekers. See beautiful views of the Thames and the London city skyline from a true London icon, the clipper ship built in 1869. Prices start from £52. 

Address: King William Walk, London SE10 9HT

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Ruislip Lido urban beach

Relax at Ruislip Lido urban beach

Make the most of the good weather with a trip to this 60-acre lake in London, complete with sandy beaches for a Mediterranean style picnic without ever leaving the city. Fair warning though, this isn’t a swimming lake, so leave your bikini behind.

Address: Reservoir Road, Ruislip, HA4 7TY

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Cook up a storm at Pasta Evangelists' pasta academy

Learn the art of fresh pasta and make your own from scratch at a Pasta Evangelists masterclass, led by expert Italian chefs. Fun and delicious. Price start from £65pp.

Address: 62-63 Long Lane, Farringdon, EC1A 9EJ

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Rummage through a vintage kilo sale

Catch up while trawling the rails for vintage gems at Picknweight, a treasure trove of retro clothing sold by the kilo for a bargain price. 

Address: 14-18 Neal St, London WC2H 9LY

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Get arty at a Brush Party paint and sip

Create your own masterpiece while enjoying a drink or two, with Brush Party’s guided paint and sips. Prices start from £33.

Address: Runs at locations across the country

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Soak up culture at the National Portrait Gallery

The famous gallery reopened on 22 June after a three-year closure and £41m redevelopment, so it’s definitely worth a visit. Don’t miss the Life and Colour exhibition running until 15 October.

Address: National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, London WC2H 0HE

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Immerse yourself in history at The Gunpowder Plot experience

Spring into action with this thrilling immersive adventure and experience London as it was in 1605. But you’re not just witnessing history, you’re living it. Get ready to be thrown into the world the plotters inhabited, immersed in an unforgettable, fully 360 environment. Tickets start from £40. 

Address: 8-12 Tower Hill, London EC3N 4EE

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