The 8 Nightlife Experiences in England That Earn Their Price

1.Pub Crawl of Central London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,022 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Start at Zoo Bar & Club in Leicester Square, then follow hosts such as Liz, Liam, Ali, or Stacie to up to four more nightlife venues. You get free entry, small shots, drink discounts, and photos. Arrive at 7:45pm for the full five-stop route, or later for fewer venues.

“More of a bar crawl than pubs. We went at 7:45 and did the 4-5 stops. Very fun and you end up at a bar with dance floor attached. The first pub on the tour should be taken out as it was very dingy and dirty. Glodi did an excellent job as host. Everyone on the tour was friendly and welcoming.”

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2.London Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $29Best value

Meet at Simmons Bar near Piccadilly Circus at 8:45 pm for a four to five hour crawl through London nightlife. You’ll visit several pubs and bars, get free entry, discounted drinks, and free shots, with a photographer on hand. Guides such as Will, Amy, and Pukka have been praised for keeping the group involved, though venues and guide quality can vary.

“I decided on this as my last night in London/Europe goodbye bash. Pukka and the group did not disappoint! From the beginning Pukka was the life of the party. Not as the center of attention, but in getting everyone engaged and having a good time! It is a definite skill that he does very well. It showed in the way he constantly circulated through the group to make sure everyone was having a good time. My only critique would be that some of the venues visited were very small for the size of the group that we brought in. Now this is a difficulty in every city nightlife, but does…”

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3.Camden Pub Crawl in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $34

Join London Party Pub Crawl at 7:30 pm outside Belushi’s Camden for a seven-hour night through Camden’s pubs and clubs. You’ll get free entry, four free shots, drink discounts, host-led bar hopping, and digital photos. Hosts such as Liz and Amy have earned warm praise for welcoming solo participants and keeping the group together.

“We joined the Camden Pub Crawl in January 2025 as a group of three girls in our 30s, and it was an absolute blast! The group was a great mix of locals and tourists. Our host, Liz, was amazing—super friendly, organized, and just the kind of peRead more”

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4.The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Start at 333 Old St at 7:30 pm for a four-and-a-half-hour Shoreditch night out with hosts such as Ash, Jess, and Ali. Expect several pubs and clubs, free shots, drink discounts, photos, skip-the-line entry, and a social group of up to 100 people. Bring a physical photo ID and dress smart-casual.

“Jess and Ali were the best hosts! Our group was in great care and had a blast of a night. No waiting in lines, great company, and a good mix of different bars and clubs. I only had one night in London and this was the best thing I could have done. I did not get to share my socials with my group! — if any of y’all are reading this add me on IG @mister.slavin”

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5.Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester’s best bars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118

Join Kel from Manchester Wine Tours for a four-hour walking wine tasting through Manchester city centre. You will visit four wine venues, taste a range of wines with snacks, hear about local points of interest, and move between stops with a group capped at 12 people. The route changes, so your final meeting details arrive 24 hours before departure.

“Fabulous day ! Kel was so welcoming and very knowledgeable , She took us to some fantastic places that we didn't even know existed in Manchester, The wines were fantastic and the food pairing were amazing ! It was a small group and everyone got on and we all stayed at the last venue and had drinks together. Already looking forward to the next one ! xx”

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6.Viva’s Big Christmas Show Night Out! Christmas’s Party Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $31

Spend an evening at Viva Blackpool with doors opening at 6pm for food, drinks, and pre-show fun, followed by a Christmas party performance at about 8pm. Expect comedy, live singers, dancers, seasonal songs, chart hits, and hosting from Leye D Johns. The ticket is for an over-16 seat; drinks are extra.

“Came to Blackpool for our Christmas do, and safe to say I was pleasently surprised. Entertainment was outstanding and a really good laugh. Staff were spot on and couldn't help enough. Would recommend.”

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7.Amazing Nightlife in London East Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $34

Meet Ollie at 9 p.m. near Old Street for a two-hour East London night out. You’ll visit a changing mix of 12 bars and clubs, from Brazilian cocktails at Floripa to live music at Blues Kitchen, with included drinks and a small group capped at 15. It suits solo visitors and friends who want an easy way to meet people.

“Amazing tour!! Ollie was so fun and entertaining. Me and my friends really enjoyed exploring East London and visiting different bars! Overall a 10/10 experience and would definitely recommend anyone to book her tour!”

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8.London Gay Tour with a Local, Soho’s LGBTQ+ Nightlife, Private & Custom

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $212

Spend three hours walking Soho with a private local host such as Sandro or Tom. Your route is shaped around your interests, with LGBTQ+ history, nightlife, creative culture, two included drinks, and recommendations for the rest of your London stay. The tour starts at Trafalgar Square and ends there.

“Sandro was my tour guide for the evening. Very cool and laid-off guy. Showed me around the neighborhood of SoHo and then we went to a couple of bars, he went the extra mile and bought me a couple of rounds. Extremely funny and caring. Up to date we are still chatting”

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