Experiences
The 5 Best Crazy Golf in London
Six London crazy golf venues we rate, from glitter-bombed warehouses to glowing tech courses, all currently open and serving a proper cocktail.
In short: our top picks are Swingers West End, Junkyard Golf Club Shoreditch and Puttshack Bank. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Crazy golf in London grew up some time ago, and the best venues now treat the putting as the excuse rather than the main event. Expect themed courses built for laughing at your group rather than your handicap, with a serious drinks list and street food usually close at hand. We have stuck to places that are open, central enough to reach after work, and genuinely fun even if your ball never finds the hole.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Swingers West End | Oxford Circus | £££ |
| Junkyard Golf Club Shoreditch | Shoreditch | £££ |
| Puttshack Bank | Bank | £££ |
| Plonk Golf Hackney | London Fields | £££ |
| Plonk Golf Borough Market | Borough | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
Swingers West End
Why we pick itTwo nine-hole courses dressed up as a 1920s English seaside, set in a vast space just off Oxford Circus with proper cocktails and rotating street food traders. It is the polished, grown-up end of the genre, and the most reliable choice for a big group who want it to feel like a night out.
Crazy golf and cocktails
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Junkyard Golf Club Shoreditch
Why we pick itThree salvage-built courses stitched together from scrap, neon and outright nonsense, played with a cocktail in a tin can in hand. It is loud, scruffy and deliberately silly, which makes it the pick for a stag, hen or birthday group who are here for the chaos rather than the scorecard.
Themed crazy golf
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Puttshack Bank
Why we pick itTracking technology scores every putt automatically and triggers bonus-point games, so nobody argues over the card and everyone stays in it. The food and cocktails are a cut above the usual activity-bar fare, which makes the City location an easy after-work option that does not feel like a compromise.
Tech mini golf
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Plonk Golf Hackney
Why we pick itA Polynesian-themed nine-hole course opposite London Fields, with retro arcade machines, pool tables and a bar to keep the evening going once the round ends. It is more neighbourhood haunt than corporate night out, which is exactly the appeal for a relaxed date or a small group of friends.
Crazy golf and arcade
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Plonk Golf Borough Market
Why we pick itA nine-hole course threaded through a run of railway arches beneath London Bridge, with a separate bar arch and a retro arcade arch off to the side. The brick-vaulted setting gives it real atmosphere, and Borough Market on the doorstep makes it easy to fold into a longer evening.
Underground crazy golf
Before you book
Weekend evening slots book out a week or more ahead, so reserve online and aim for a midweek tee time if you want a quieter course. Most venues are over 18 after early evening, so check the age policy before you bring younger players.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Swingers West End is our editor's choice: Two nine-hole courses dressed up as a 1920s English seaside, set in a vast space just off Oxford Circus with proper cocktails and rotating street food traders. It is the polished, grown-up end of the genre, and the most reliable choice for a big group who want it to feel like a night out. Swingers West End, Junkyard Golf Club Shoreditch and Puttshack Bank lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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