Discover London’s 200 best spots for a Friend Groups' trip

Soho

Wander Soho, London's tangled hub of theatres, bars, and late-night energy. Stroll Old Compton Street's LGBTQ+ scene, browse Berwick Street's record stalls, and drift into Chinatown's edge on Gerrard Street after the West End curtains fall.

ABBA Arena

★ 4.9 · 19,895 reviews

Step into ABBA Arena on Stratford's waterfront for a concert unlike any other. Watch de-aged digital avatars of the band perform live alongside a ten-piece band and choir in a purpose-built venue designed for total immersion.

Mamma Mia! The Party

★ 4.5 · 1,963 reviews

Dive into Mamma Mia! The Party at London's O2. Sing and dance along to ABBA hits at long shared tables, tucking into a Greek-inspired dinner and cocktails amid a loose, festive storyline built for group fun.

The British Museum

★ 4.4 · 1,287 reviews

Step inside the British Museum, one of the world's great encyclopedic collections. Wander beneath the glass-roofed Great Court to see the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, and the Parthenon Marbles, all free to explore.

Dishoom King's Cross

★ 4.8 · 19,884 reviews

Step into Dishoom King's Cross, a Bombay-style Irani café tucked inside a converted railway shed by Granary Square. Settle among ceiling fans and old photographs for a bacon naan roll and slow-brewed chai amid the lively, bustling breakfast crowd.

Victoria and Albert Museum

★ 4.8 · 68,143 reviews

Step into the V&A, the world's leading museum of art and design. Wander galleries of fashion, jewellery, photography, and sculpture spanning 5,000 years, then explore its ornate Victorian courtyard.

TOCA Social, The O2

★ 4.8 · 2,923 reviews

Discover TOCA Social at The O2, where football meets fine dining. Compete in screen-tracked football-skills challenges between courses and drinks, making it a lively group night out for celebrations or birthdays.

Moonshine Saloon

★ 4.8 · 1,957 reviews

Step into the Old West at Moonshine Saloon, London's immersive cocktail bar in Houndsditch. Sip themed drinks as in-character actors pull you into their unfolding saloon storyline all night long.

The National Gallery

★ 4.8 · 62,817 reviews

Step into one of the world's great painting collections, right on Trafalgar Square. Wander grand galleries lined with Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Turner's seascapes, and masterworks of Dutch and Italian Renaissance art, all free to explore.

The Lost Estate

★ 4.6 · 1,262 reviews

Step into The Lost Estate for a night that's part feast, part theatre. Settle into an elaborately staged world like the 1920s Parisian cabaret of Chat Noir, enjoying a multi-course dinner as costumed performers weave a story through the room around you.

Ronnie Scott's

★ 4.7 · 6,851 reviews

Step into Ronnie Scott's, Soho's legendary jazz club since 1959. Settle into the intimate, old-school room and catch a live set from top-tier musicians in one of London's best jazz atmospheres.

Covent Garden

Explore Covent Garden's Victorian market hall, now a lively piazza ringed by cafes and shops. Watch jugglers, opera singers, and escapologists perform on the cobbles, then wander into Neal's Yard and Seven Dials for independent finds.

Westminster Bridge

★ 4.6 · 11,646 reviews

Step onto Westminster Bridge, London's classic green-painted crossing over the Thames. Snap that iconic view of Big Ben and Parliament on one bank with the London Eye slowly turning on the other.

Jazz Cafe

★ 4.5 · 5,879 reviews

Discover Jazz Cafe, Camden's go-to spot for dinner and live music. Enjoy a plate of good food before settling into the intimate standing-room crowd for jazz, soul, funk, or hip-hop acts late into the night.

Dukes Bar

★ 4.1 · 243 reviews

Step into Dukes Bar, a clubby St James's institution tucked inside the hotel. Watch your martini mixed tableside from the trolley, sip a strong, citrus-forward pour, and mind the house rule: two drinks, no more.

Artesian

★ 4.6 · 904 reviews

Step into Artesian, the plant-filled bar beneath The Langham's ornate ceiling. Settle in for a leisurely evening sipping globally acclaimed cocktails, crafted with meticulous touches like a mid-drink glass swap to keep things cold.

The Donovan Bar

★ 4.6 · 296 reviews

Step into The Donovan Bar at Brown's Hotel in Mayfair, surrounded by striking photographic decor honoring Terence Donovan. Sip expertly crafted cocktails in a classy, relaxed setting perfect for a pre-dinner drink or a night out with friends.

AMERICAN BAR

★ 4.6 · 1,112 reviews

Step into the American Bar at The Savoy, one of the world's oldest surviving cocktail bars. Sip an inventive cocktail from the extensive menu amid Art Deco elegance that helped shape Britain's drinking culture.

Imperial War Museum

★ 4.7 · 30,847 reviews

Step into the Imperial War Museum, housed in a former Lambeth psychiatric hospital. Walk beneath tanks and aircraft suspended in the atrium, explore galleries on the World Wars and the Holocaust, and hear personal testimony brought to life through volunteer-led talks.

Churchill War Rooms

★ 4.6 · 15,806 reviews

Step into the underground bunker where Churchill ran Britain's war effort. Wander through the Cabinet Room and Map Room exactly as they were left in 1945, guided by an in-depth audio tour.

The Connaught Bar

★ 4.6 · 1,299 reviews

Step into the Art Deco glamour of The Connaught Bar inside Mayfair's famed hotel. Watch the tableside martini trolley roll up and choose your own infusions and bitters for a bespoke, expertly poured martini.

Sir John Soane's Museum

★ 4.7 · 5,552 reviews

Step into Sir John Soane's Museum, the architect's own townhouse left exactly as he arranged it. Wander mirrored alcoves and ingeniously lit rooms crammed with sarcophagi, classical fragments, and Hogarth paintings.

Borough Market

★ 4.6 · 129,478 reviews

Discover Borough Market, London's legendary food hub near London Bridge. Graze your way past stalls of fresh oysters, paella, artisan cheese, and baked goods, arriving early to beat the lunchtime crowds.

Tate Modern

★ 4.5 · 83,333 reviews

Step inside the former Bankside Power Station, now home to Britain's national collection of modern art. Wander the cavernous Turbine Hall's large-scale installations, browse works by Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, and Warhol, then take in Thames views from the top-floor restaurant.

Scarfes Bar

★ 4.6 · 1,558 reviews

Step into Scarfes Bar, a wood-panelled hideaway inside the Rosewood London hung with Gerald Scarfe's caricatures. Settle in with an inventive cocktail as live jazz fills the room for a polished, proper night out.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

★ 4.7 · 54,240 reviews

Explore Kew Gardens, home to the largest living plant collection on Earth. Wander the steamy Palm House, cross the Treetop Walkway 18 metres up, and wander themed gardens shifting with the seasons.

Tower of London

★ 4.7 · 121,156 reviews

Step into nearly a thousand years of history at the Tower of London. Explore the White Tower's armour, see the dazzling Crown Jewels, and follow a Yeoman Warder's tour into tales of prisoners, executions, and the resident ravens.

Tower Bridge

★ 4.8 · 184,425 reviews

Discover Tower Bridge from the inside, not just the postcard view. Walk the high-level glass floor 42 metres above the Thames, then descend into the Victorian engine rooms that once powered its raising mechanism.

Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

★ 4.9 · 1,215 reviews

Discover the historic pubs hidden in the alleyways around St Paul's and Fleet Street. Follow your guide through centuries-old taverns for modest pours and stories of the Great Fire, the Blitz, and London's old newspaper trade.

Shoreditch

Explore Shoreditch, East London's ever-changing hub of street art and startup energy. Wander past rotating murals near Great Eastern Street, browse Brick Lane's vintage shops and Sunday market, then hit the rooftop bars around Old Street by night.