Whether you’re spending Friday night catching up with friends or going on a date, it’s always good

to mix things up away from drinks at the same old local pubs

and bars. If you’re ready for something a little different, get

ready to venture further afield with our top five alternative

Friday night plans.

LAUGH THE NIGHT AWAY AT A COMEDY SHOW

If you fancy a good laugh this Friday night, then you’re in luck - A comedy

night is never far away in London, with shows running pretty much every

day. Events app, y-plan, is great for finding free comedy nights from the

Top Secret Comedy Club, and has a brilliant range of other shows

available for every price range.

Price: Free - £20 per person

FIVE

TAKE PART IN AN IMMERSIVE THEATRE PRODUCTION

Be a part of the drama of the theatre in an immersive production. A variety

of immersive theatre shows run throughout the year, whether you’re

rediscovering a childhood favourite at the Alice's Adventures Underground

show at Waterloo or escaping a zombie apocalypse in an east London

warehouse, there is something for everyone.

Price: From £11 per person

FOUR

WATCH A MOVIE AT OPEN AIR CINEMA

Open air cinemas are easy to find across London in summer. Pack a picnic,

grab a blanket and head to one of the many open-air screenings, where

you can enjoy a range of classic and modern movies.

Locations include the green spaces of Kensington Palace, Regents park open air theatre and Kew Gardens.

Price: From £10 per person

THREE

PLAY A GAME OF PING PONG OR TABLE FOOTBALL

Fancy introducing a little competitive sport to your night out? Head to Bounce in Farringdon and enjoy a drinks over a few games of ping pong,

or if you’re more of a table football fan, try your luck at Café Kick in

Farringdon, or Bar Kick in Shoreditch.

Price: Tables cost up to £20 for an hour.

TWO

EXPLORE THE SEA LIFE CENTRE AFTER DARK (WITH WINE!)

The Sea Life Centre in Westminster hosts regular ‘after dark’ VIP tours of the

aquarium. Guests are greeted with a complementary glass of prosecco on

arrival, which you can enjoy while getting acquainted with all of the marine

life at the centre.

Price: £29.00 per person

ONE

However you spend your Friday

night, make sure you do it in

comfort and style. Look date-

perfect while every step is

cushioned with luxurious

memory foam insoles. Shop a

full range of ballet pumps and

flat sandals.