The guide
The best bars with games in London
Darts, shuffleboard, karaoke booths, mini golf and arcade cabinets — the London bars built for groups who need something to do between rounds.
Best for big groups
Shoreditch & The City
Best for karaoke
Soho & Chinatown
Best for work socials
London Bridge & Canary Wharf
Best for dates
Islington & Clapham
Competitive socialising, explained
It started with ping pong and has ended up with augmented-reality darts, curling lanes and crazy golf under railway arches. The formula is consistent: book a bay or a lane for 60–90 minutes, drink while you play, then stay on afterwards.
For groups of six or more, book ahead — game bars sell out weekends weeks in advance and most run minimum spends on Friday and Saturday nights.
Our pick of London's game bars
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Frequently asked
How much do bars with games cost in London?
Expect £10–£15 per person per hour for a bay or lane, on top of drinks. Karaoke rooms are usually priced per room, per hour, from around £30.
Do you have to book a game bar in London?
For weekends and any group over four, yes. Weekday afternoons and early evenings often take walk-ins if a bay is free.
Which game bars are best for large groups?
Darts and shuffleboard venues handle groups best — bays typically fit 8–12 people. Karaoke suits 6–10 per room.
Sort the group night
Games first, drinks after. Save the venues and share the map with everyone coming.