Experiences
The 6 Best Hen Do Ideas in London
Six bookable London hen do ideas, from crazy golf and social darts to karaoke, a cocktail class, a Greco-Roman spa and the prettiest afternoon tea in town.
In short: our top picks are Swingers West End, Flight Club Shoreditch and The Cocktail Club Shoreditch. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
A good hen do in London is really an exercise in pacing. You want one big, daft, photo-worthy activity, somewhere to put a drink in everyone’s hand, and a softer landing for the group who would rather be horizontal by four o’clock. The six places below are all real, properly bookable, and used to handling a table of friends in matching sashes, so you can build a day (or a weekend) that suits the whole party rather than just the loudest member of it.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Swingers West End | Oxford Circus | £££ |
| Flight Club Shoreditch | Shoreditch | £££ |
| The Cocktail Club Shoreditch | Shoreditch | ££ |
| Lucky Voice Soho | Soho | £££ |
| Sketch, The Gallery | Mayfair | ££££ |
| AIRE Ancient Baths London | Covent Garden | ££££ |
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Editor’s choice
Swingers West End
Why we pick itA daft, brilliant icebreaker for the group who do not know each other yet. You play through the courses with a cocktail in hand, then carry on at the bars afterwards, all a two-minute walk from Oxford Circus.
Two nine-hole crazy golf courses in a tongue-in-cheek 1920s seaside setting, with four cocktail bars and street food.
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Flight Club Shoreditch
Why we pick itThe original home of social darts, so the format is properly polished. You book a private oche for the group, the automatic scoring keeps it competitive without being fiddly, and there is food and a cracking cocktail list to keep everyone fed between throws.
Social darts across private oches, with screens that handle the scoring so nobody has to do maths after the second round.
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The Cocktail Club Shoreditch
Why we pick itA two-hour masterclass that starts with a glass of fizz and ends with three cocktails you made yourself. It is genuinely interactive rather than a demo, which makes it a reliable hen activity for a group who want to do something together early in the day.
Hands-on cocktail masterclass behind the bar, learning to shake, throw ice and build a few classics before drinking the results.
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Lucky Voice Soho
Why we pick itLondon's original private-room karaoke, so no stranger ever has to witness the group's rendition of anything. The rooms hold four to fifteen, the cocktail buzzer is dangerously good fun, and Soho is right outside when you want to carry on.
Private karaoke rooms with a tablet songbook and a buzzer that summons drinks straight to your booth.
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Sketch, The Gallery
Why we pick itThe most Instagrammed afternoon tea in London, and the obvious choice for the hen who wants something elegant rather than rowdy. Finger sandwiches, French pastries and Champagne in a room that does half the work of the group photos for you.
Worth knowingYou are booking the pink room rather than the plate: portions are ungenerous for the price and the food is perfectly good rather than the point.
A glamorous afternoon tea under a glazed cupola, served in the famously photogenic, art-filled Gallery room.
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AIRE Ancient Baths London
Why we pick itThe calm counterweight to a big night. Guests drift between seven thermal baths at their own pace in a hushed, candlelit space, with massages and rituals available, which makes it the perfect morning-after recovery or a gentler whole-day option for a mixed-age party.
A candlelit thermal bath circuit and spa treatments set inside a converted historic Covent Garden building.
Before you book
Hen groups almost always need a pre-booked package rather than a walk-in table, so reserve well ahead and confirm minimum numbers, deposits and any over-18 or timing rules directly with the venue. Mixing one high-energy activity with one sit-down option (tea or spa) keeps a mixed-age party happy.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Swingers West End is our editor's choice: A daft, brilliant icebreaker for the group who do not know each other yet. You play through the courses with a cocktail in hand, then carry on at the bars afterwards, all a two-minute walk from Oxford Circus. Swingers West End, Flight Club Shoreditch and The Cocktail Club Shoreditch lead the guide, with 6 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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