Fun Things To Do This Dry January in London

How does a night spent ice skating on a rooftop and slurping hot chocolate with picturesque views of the city sound to you? Well Skylight are offering you all that and more with their sky-high hideaway, cosy huts to escape the cold and stellar street food selection.

This Dry January, AIM AR is offering guests the chance to plat London's most high-tech outdoor escape games. Using augmented reality and high tech gadgets, you'll explore the city and soak up famous sights while solving puzzles, making for some seriously fun days out.

You don't need booze to have fun when there's a full-size adult ball pit doing the work for you. Head over to Ballie Ballerson's iconic Shoreditch location for the chance to tuck into tasty slices of pizza, sweet sips and lose yourself to the madness of the ball pool.

Take a moment to enjoy London in all its finery with a speedboat ride down the River Thames. Request a booze-free beverage and sip away as the sun sets over our city's most iconic landmarks, with award-wining comedians as your guide. 

If you're in the mood for trying something a little different on a night out in London, head to The Magic Hour. This fun alcohol-free experience will have you gawping at magic tricks and mind reading from one of the UK's top magicians. 

Looking for unique things to do this Dry January in London? No Escape has outposts in Oxford Street and Aldgate, providing 60 minutes of alcohol-free fun with terrifying themes inspired by the demon barber and creepy butcher shops. 

Take a trip to Pedley Street Station and who knows what horrors will unfurl, as The Murdér Express makes its historic journey. Combining theatre and dining, the focus is not so much on drink, and instead on the terrifying tale of murder and deception going on around you.

Puttshack have claimed the title of the 'world's first' tech mini golf course, taking the already-fun game to new heights. Swing by (get it?) their spot in Bank and you'll have plenty of laughs taking on the crazy courses while soundtracked by danceable hits. 

Go on an epic quest to escape a Martian invasion with The War of the Worlds immersive experience. Starting from Leadenhall Street, you'll have to crawl and weave yourself through 24 different scenes, including a the Royal Observatory and a deserted house.

Get your cake on at this wholesome, yet also pretty adrenaline-inducing, day out. Putting your skills to the test, the event will have you go head-to-head with other budding baking talents to create your own winning treats. 

Walk in the footsteps of some of football's most well-recognised stars at this exclusive tour of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Taking place this January, the bespoke event will feature glances at the inner sanctum of the state-of-the-art venue with multimedia sets from some famous faces. 

From the minds behind Flight Club, Electric Shuffle combines innovative technology with the great British pastime of shuffleboard to create something totally unique. Assemble a team and head over for a healthy dose of competition and delicious eats to boot.

Staying sober this month? Ditch the drinks and check out Bounce. A haven for all things table tennis, the Farringdon fave will have you battling it out with your mates in an attempt to win the title of master of the paddles. 

This online immersive experience only requires a smart phone and a pair of headphones to take part. Challenge yourself to a thrilling online adventure this Dry January, which will transform your home into a chilling arena for games and problem solving with a few horrifying surprises. 

Pioneers of the social darts experience, Flight Club are the go-to for a fun night out, with various spots across the city for you and the gang to explore. Take to the oche and enjoy a game of high tech darts with a pizza paddle that's perfect for sharing.

Taking the game of bowling to new heights, All Star Lanes is a Brick Lane institution that's sure to add a good does of fun to your Dry January. Enjoy hours of bowling, hand-spun American-style shakes and a menu of mouthwatering hot dogs, burgers and more.

Otherworld is a thrilling multi-dimensional experience that doesn't need a drop of alcohol to be enjoyed. You'll be blasted off on a virtual reality adventure where you can shoot zombies, enter The Matrix, re-live your early Fruit Ninja conquests and more. 

If you're planning on avoiding alcohol this January but still want to enjoy a great big feast, then Wild by Tart has the pop-up event for you. Their wellness supper club treats you to three tasty courses, a welcome mocktail and a goal setting workshop with MindFULL founder Lily Silverton.

For all of the fun and none of the booze, nab yourself a spot at this move, connect and indulge class at Victus Soul and Bulaba. Enjoy a 50 minutes boxing workout to start the day off, then once you've worked up an appetite, you'll head to a restaurant to chat with like-minded folk.

This Dry January, take part in an exclusive all-access VR experience in London. You'll get to try your hand at three hyper reality immersion zones, ranging from high score shootouts to digital go-karting, with access to the lounge area for a few refreshments afterwards. 

Strap on the rollerskates and hit the rink for a nostalgic night of roller disco. You're sure to have one heck of an evening getting down on 8 wheels, with booze-free bevs and a Roller Diner to kick back in and reward your efforts.  

Regardless of whether you're doing it for the fitness or just wanna look fly when hitting the dancefloor, these quirky classes across London will have you ditching the usual workout for something a little more impressive. Check out the best of them and get into the groove. 

Our guide to London's best mocktails proves that award-winning bars are paying just as much attention to their alcohol-free offerings as their boozy counterparts. From £4 South American-inspired mixes to bespoke blends catered to your tastes, there's plenty to explore. 

We've heard everything we need to about detoxing, but what about a retox? Indulge your sweet tooth this Dry January by checking out the city's best places for dessert, from melting chocolate orbs to freakshakes and giant profiteroles. 

Hire out your own private room at Lucky Voice and prepare to belt out some classic tunes with your closest pals. Whether you have the voice of an angel or nails down a chalkboard, you'll have plenty of fun while singing your heart out with optional refreshments.

Not drinking this month? No problem. London still has plenty to offer, including 12^th Knot's epic comedy show. Head to the gorgeous venue and see stand-up from Darren Harriott, Cally Beaton, Nabil Abdulrashid and Sarah Keyworth.

Located in the heart of Covent Garden, Redemption Bar is a perfect option for all of you health-conscious people out there. Serving a wide range of brightly coloured boozeless beverages, the restaurant's menu complements the vibrant decor to make for an all-round treat. 

If you're on the hunt for alcohol-free fun this January, shimmy on down to Queens Skate Dine Bowl for an evening of whizzing around the ice rink and getting competitive on the bowling lanes. And to keep you fuelled? There's a huge MEATliquor, serving up vegan bites and juicy burgers.