Afterwork Drinks and Activities in London: 5 Venues

Want afterwork drinks with something to do besides stand at a bar? This guide is for office groups and friends who want a central venue within an easy walk of the Tube. It picks five London spots where you can play, compete or watch the game once work is done.

⚡ Quick answer

Five afterwork venues, all close to a station

1. Lane7 Victoria — Victoria

2. F1 Arcade — St Paul’s

3. The Side Hustle — St Paul’s

4. Bounce Battersea — Battersea

5. Flight Club — Multiple London sites

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📌 The five picks

Lane7 Victoria

Bowling lanes, mini golf, darts and bar games at 70 Victoria Street, a short walk from the station. It is a good option for offices in Westminster and around Victoria, and easy to reach from most of London. See our Lane7 Victoria guide for the detail.

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F1 Arcade

Full-motion Formula 1 simulators in a social setting, with food and cocktails, at 1 New Change next to St Paul’s. A leaderboard-style race gives a group something to argue about, which works well straight after work. See our F1 Arcade London guide for more.

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The Side Hustle

A sports bar with big screens, cocktails and American-style small plates on Wood Street, a short walk from St Paul’s. Live sport is shown, so it is where to go when the match matters as much as the drink. For more bars like it, see our best sports bars in London guide.

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Bounce Battersea

A ping pong bar with 17 tables, beer pong and other game formats, plus cocktails and a burgers-and-pizza menu. It is based at Battersea Power Station and is a short trip from the West End on the Northern line. Booking is required, and it is 18+ later in the day.

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Flight Club

Social darts with cocktails and food. Several sites across central and north and east London mean there is usually one near your office. See our Flight Club darts guide for how it works.

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❓ FAQ

Quick answers before you book

How many people should I book for afterwork drinks?

Book for the number you expect and add a small buffer. Activity venues plan around fixed slots or tables, so a firm headcount helps, and you can usually confirm final numbers nearer the day.

How early should I book an afterwork slot?

Thursday and Friday evenings fill first, so book those a week or more ahead where you can. Earlier in the week is easier and usually quieter.

Which of these work best for a big group?

The larger activity venues, such as F1 Arcade and the bigger bar-and-game sites, have semi-private areas for groups. Ask the venue about group sizes, as this changes.

Can we watch the match at any of them?

The Side Hustle is a sports bar that shows live sport. For more places to watch, our best sports bars in London and Watch pages cover the options.

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