Looking for immersive experiences in London? Well, good, because I’m a London immersive experience expert. Whenever an immersive experience launches in London, I’m there no matter how weird it is. If you know someone that passionate about immersive experiences in London please let me know in the comments, I would love to meet them!
Below London’s best immersive experiences that I have tried and tested, organised by type. This article gets updated regularly, check the last published date for the latest update time.
London’s All-encompassing Immersive Experiences
London’s immersive experiences where it’s about the experience itself rather than the drinks or food (even if they are available).
Meet Vincent
Listen to Vincent Van Gogh as he speaks directly to you and learn about his hope, his despair, his inspiration and his friendships in a magical and emotional journey through his life. The experience will speak to all of your senses. Touching everything is not only allowed but encouraged. Book it here.
Lightopia
Lightopia aims to transport visitors into a different world of expression with an impressive collection of handmade Chinese lanterns, extraordinary projection mapping and interactive pieces. Make sure to bring enough clothing! It’s on until March 1st 2020. Book it here.
Secret Cinema
The mother of immersive experiences in London, Secret Cinema was founded in 2007 and specialises in immersive theatrical experiences based on film and television, combining film screenings with interactive performances in purpose-built bespoke sets. In simpler terms, imagine being able to step into your favourite film, to interact with the characters, dressed as one of them and hence becoming part of the story yourself. That’s Secret Cinema! It has been held on movies like Back to the Future, Star Wars, Casino Royale and currently, on Stranger Things. Book it here.
Otherworld
Otherworld is a virtual reality immersive experience where you step into a beautiful parallel world, an island. In this world you can choose any from sixteen very fun VR experiences. And it’s 4D which means you’ll be able to feel the heat from the sun was you emerge from a cave, or the wind as you gush down a tunnel. Once you are done adventuring, you can enjoy one of their exotic cocktails in a futuristic setting. Book it here.
The Great Gatsby
From Olivier Award winning producers, London’s longest running immersive theatre production The Great Gatsby is now playing in the West End. In this immersive play, Jay Gatsby invites you to one of his infamous parties. Learn more here.
The Little Orchestra
Immerse yourself in classical music! The Little Orchestra’s aims to take you back to the times classical music was a social affair bringing people from all walks of life together under one roof mission. They’ve designed a night where you can witness some of the greatest pieces of music ever written, with no experience necessary. Learn more here.
London’s Cocktail Immersive Experiences
London’s immersive experiences where you drink delicious cocktails while you have immersive fun!
ABQ
ABQ is the immersive experience where you prepare and drink molecular cocktails from an RV dressed in a hazmat suit. Did it take you back to Breaking Bad? Well it’s on purpose. Learn more here.
Alcotraz
This cocktail immersive experience has been around for a long while, and it’s now open in two London locations: Shoreditch & Covent Garden. Drink cocktails from a prison cell with your in-mates (pun intended). You need to sneak in your own booze thought, past the warden. Book Alcotraz here.
Cahoots
Cahoots it’s a 1946 tube-themed cocktail bar, so get ready for some underground fun! It’s also been around for a while but has only more recently expanded its usual venue to include a Tickets Hall & Control Room, for more fun. Learn more about Cahoots here.
Moonshine Saloon
To all the cowboys out there, Moonshine Saloon is where you get to drink delicious cocktails in a Wild West Saloon. You’ll have a cowboy hat and jacket, obvs, and you need to bring your own liquor. Just make sure the sheriff doesn’t find out. Learn more here.
Pirates of the Hidden Spirit
Drinking cocktails in a real boat docked somewhere in central London dressed as a pirate. Didn’t think that was possible? Well in London it is. Learn more here.
The Bletchley
Are you into solving cryptic missions? The Bletchley involves drinking cocktails while solving secret missions, and de-coding encrypted messages even using an enigma machine! Warning: you’ll need to defuse a bomb. Learn more here.
The Cauldron
In The Cauldron you become a wizard in an immersive & interactive potions class where you make “magic” cocktails using a cauldron and a magic wand with special properties (and cough cough, science). Harry Potter fan or not, you’ll love it! Learn more here.
The Grid
Described as “an immersive Black Mirror/Dystopia inspired escape experience”, The Grid is an immersive cocktail experience combined with an escape room. If you like any of these two, you’ll have lots of fun! Learn more here.
London’s Dining Immersive Experiences
London’s immersive experiences where multi-course dining is part of the experience to spark all the senses!
Dans Le Noir
In Dans Le Noir you enjoy a multi-course dinner in the dark. Yes, pitch black, probably the darkest dark you have ever been in. It’s something I believe everyone should do at least once, it’s an unforgettable experience, which simply can’t be explained. You need to experience it yourself! There are various menu choices available, with or without wine pairing. Book it here.
Journey At Chelsea Funhouse
Journey at Chelsea Funhouse is a new immersive restaurant set to take you on a taste and flavour voyage through different parts of the world. The concept is based around a 2hr food and drink tasting experience with flavours inspired by famous journeys and routes around the globe. Guests can also go a la carte, but I truly recommend booking the full experience. Their journeys can also be ordered to be fully vegan! Book here.
The Medieval Banquet Experience
One of the most fun immersive experiences I’ve been to, The Medieval Banquet Experience has you sitting in a long table in medieval attire while you eat, drink and act as if you were in medieval times while you cheer to the multiple performances occurring through the evening. On top of the drinking and eating, there’s dancing and singing involved! Book here.
The Murdér Express
Travel to Pedley Street Station and hop into The Murdér Express for a train journey and delicious 4-course meal while you also work on solving a murder that happens on board. This London immersive dining experience is funny, exquisite and loads of fun. Book it here.
Past London Immersive Experiences
A section dedicated to London’s immersive experiences that no longer are.
Journey to the Underworld
Similar to The Murdér Express, Journey to the Underworld is an immersive dining experience where you hop into a train while enjoying delicious food. But this train is going somewhere rather daunting: the Underworld. Learn more about it here.
The Grand Expedition
Gingerline’s The Grand Expedition was an unmissable 5-course, culinary journey around the world. It’s a fusion of live animation, dance display, flavoursome delights and exquisite set design. Might be hard to believe, but this experience happened within one room, with performances, interactions and animations all around you. Learn more here.
