101+ London Birthday Ideas: How to Celebrate Your Big Day

Looking for some birthday ideas in London? I’ve got you! Here’s how to celebrate your big day London style — from a London travel blogger.

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There’s birthdays and then there’s London birthdays. And for some reason, being in the coolest city in the world gives you the insatiable urge to celebrate in a big way.

Whether you’re looking to make your birthday in London a low-key affair or splash the cash — here’s 101+ London birthday ideas (from a London travel blogger). Happy birthday!

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How to Celebrate Your Birthday in London

Go to the Shard
Or book a night at the Shangri-La Hotel (inside the Shard)
Head to Groupon and book yourself at day at the spa (and tons of London activities!)
Have an afternoon tea on Brigit’s Bakery Bus Tour
Or see London from a helicopter
Have a night of Ping Pong and drinks at Bounce
Or bounce in an adult ball pit at Ballie Ballerson
Take in the most breathtaking views of London with a delicious meal at Duck and Waffle
Treat yourself to the Fenchurch Restaurant at the Skygarden
and of course, visit the Skygarden
or do a morning yoga class at the Skygarden (okay okay, I’m done talking about the Skygarden)
See a West End Show (use Today Tix — they’ve got tons of last-minute deals!)
See an outdoor film at Luna Cinema
or if you prefer to see movies on the water, go to London’s first ‘Float-In’ Cinemas
Take up a pottery class in London
Or have a birthday afternoon tea at the Aldwych Hotel
Have a night of laughs at the Top Secret Comedy Club
Or laugh on the Thames at…Comedy on the Thames
Or spook out with your friends at an Escape Room
Have a proper night out at XOYO
Or a salsa party in Soho
…or West shenanigans at Rumba
Dress your best for The London Cabaret Club
And if you’re going all out…Cirque le Soir
See funky art at God’s Junk Yard
Or have a day out in Notting Hill
Get lost in bookshops all day
Have a Bottomless Drag Brunch at Mrs Riot’s
Test your culinary magic at the Jamie Oliver Cooking School
or dip into cocktail making with Dirty Martini
Take a salsa class in London with Salsa Tropical
Have rooftop drinks at The Madison
Or with the infamous eggs at Sketch
Do a wine tasting with a view at Skylon
Take a sunset cruise across the Thames
Catch a vintage film at Electric Cinema
Do the Harry Potter Studio Tour
Take a movie tour of the city
or famous London street tour
Try a new Airbnb experience
Take an icing class (or simply indulge in sweet treats) at Biscuiteers
Have a birthday picnic at your favourite London park
Enjoy a night of live music at Old Street Records
or soothing jazz at The Jazz Cafe
Take a speedboat through London with Thames Rockets
Sail around Regent’s Canal with Go Boat London
Or cruise along the Thames in a hot tub with Skuna Boats
Take a Jack the Ripper tour of the city
Spend the day in Shoreditch
Go arcading in London for the day
Eat in the dark at Dans le Noir
Paddleboard across London
Rock out in Camden for the day (or night)
or explore street art in Shoreditch for the day
Have a birthday brunch in Notting Hill
See a show at Shakespeare’s Globe
Book a concert at the O2
or Alexandra Palace
Do Puppy Yoga in London (yes, really)
Have a Bottomless Hip Hop Brunch in the city
Enjoy bottomless Prosecco at Jolie Chelsea
Go to London’s most romantic restaurant — Clos Maggiore
Dance away the morning at Disco Brunch
Catch a match at Wembley, Tottenham or Chelsea Stadium
Sing your birthday heart out at Lucky Voice Karaoke
Sing your birthday heart out…over K-Pop brunch at Bubble Pop
Or a low-key night of darts at Flight Club
Go to a cat cafe in London
Or a dog cafe in London
Do Happy Hour without breaking the bank at Simmons Bar
Have a hilarious (cool) bingo night at Dabbers Bingo
Have classy evening drinks at a Library Bar
Go to a Burlesque Show at House of Burlesque
Travel to a 1920’s crime scene with an immersive dining experience with The Murder Express (spooky!)
Sip and paint on wine at Sip ‘N’ Stroke
Go super random (“Wait…how are we spending your birthday??”) with a donut making class at Bread Ahead
Or skip the hard work and spend the day stuffing your face in Borough Market instead
Speaking of stuffing your face…birthday idea! How does a 3-hour Secret Food Tour across London sound?
Have an intimate dinner in a charming igloo at the Coppa Club
Go to a Beyonce Brunch (yes, this exists)
Take a walking tour across London
For the seafood obsessed — enjoy a night at Burger & Lobster
Go bowling at All Stars Lane
Climb up the O2
Do a beer bike tour across London
Take up a hotel staycation in London
Sweat away the birthday blues with a Zumba class
Throw an Axe? (there’s cocktails!)
Do the Bermondsey Beer Mile
Do a Gin Tasting at The Distillery
Dig into some American BBQ at Big Easy
Get up to mischeif at the Hackney Funhouse
Host a boat party on the Thames
Take a Bollywood Dance Class
Grab some champagne and celebrate your big day on Primrose Hill
Go to your favourite London museum
Take a Chocolate Making Class
Go on The London Eye
Have your Cinderella moment at The Tea Terrace
Shop til you drop at Harrods
Slide down the longest slide in Europe
Find London’s most beautiful views
Make a day exploring hidden London
Kinda going against the whole “how to celebrate your birthday in London” thing here but….leave London! Jump on Skyscanner and find take up some birthday travels…you earned it!