The best team building venues in London

Offering a bewildering array of games, Boom Battle Bar is a London activity venue for those wanting to do everything. 'Everything', in this instance, refers to: ace throwing, shuffle-boarding, augmented reality darts, American pool, beer pong, prosecco pong, crazy golf and karaoke. Okay, take a breath.

Whilst Boom Battle Bar have multiple venues entertaining the masses across London, their flagship spot over at the O2 is worth highlighting. For private hire, you can squeeze a whopping 500 attendees into the space, meaning you and the whole company can get in on the action. Just be careful who you let throw an axe.

5, 32? Bingo!!

Thinking of having a fun and friendly round of bingo with your team? With an expert in-house team, entertaining live hosts and a venue that’s nothing to sniff at, Hijingo Bingo is a pretty good shout.

Take up the challenge with enough graphics and special effects to take things to a whole new level –and of course, drinks and snacks for those all important breaks.

Open seven days a week (with Mondays reserved for private hire), this Tokyo nights inspired bingo club certainly gives a new spin to the game of bingo.

It’s like bingo, but better.

Establish a colony on Mars. Experience your very own Squid Game. Or simply enjoy a game of Angry Birds. All a stone’s throw away from Southwark tube station.

Pick your game of choice then get ushered into one of GameBox’s smart rooms (which has space for up to 6 team members). With motion tracking and touch screen tech, get ready to be in the centre of the action. Gear up then get playing! Bond with co-workers while you work your way through challenges.

All that’s left is to press start on a great team-building day.

VR has taken London by pixelated storm. Seemingly every team activity venue has abandoned the tactile world for high-definition interactivity. Which, though, is really worth going to?

Sandbox distinguishes themselves by allowing up to 6 of you to shoot, run and commit general acts of violence against virtual assailants. There's enough equipment here going on so that, by the time you jump into the virtual world, you begin to resemble a paramilitary toaster. The is an upside to of all of this plastic, velcro and sensor equipment: it's a full-body experience, meaning the tech will track every flailing limb and botched rifle blast.

The game modes lean on familiar territory: expect pirates, aliens and hordes of undead. And, after all that thirsty slaughter, you can even order a cocktail from what we understand to be London's first robotic mixologist.

Are you ready for something a little different? A world of adventure, magic and mystery awaits at The Crystal Maze LIVE.

Based on a popular 90s show, The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience puts you through a series of puzzles designed by the in-house experts to challenge you and spark your creativity. As a prize, winners get medallions. Score.

Don satin bomber jackets, run around, solve puzzles like there’s no tomorrow, and as it’s open Tuesday through to Sunday, this team building venue is ready whenever you are.

You never forget your first swing. With two courses, a lounge and a bar, Swingers West End branch brings its own British seaside flair to crazy golf.

Offering private full-venue hire, Swingers has room for up to 500 guests (for a standing reception). The entire venue is divided into individual spaces, each with its own unique charms. Step into The Palm Lounge, The Sun Room or the Promenade to see for yourself.

Closed on Mondays, this miniature golf space brings together good food, good drinks and a great game of golf.

Located less than half an hour away from Liverpool Street station, Birch is the jack of all trades (and venues).

Filling its role as the modern-day hotel, restaurant, members club, working space and creative hub, Birch is 55 acres of lush green fields. Ample space for fun and relaxation we think.

With tons of featured workshops, make it a creative team away weekend or something a little active with a team hiking or yoga session.

Recharge from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life, get to know your co-workers a little better and then come back to the office feeling refreshed, full of energy and with a whole lot of amazing new ideas.

If anyone knows the power of a good game of darts, it’s Flight Club.

Red leather sofas, warmly-lit rooms and a fun session of social darts await you at one of London’s most sought-after activity venues. Spread across four locations in London, Flight Club offer 90-minute slots for you and at least five other team members (or three on weekdays).

Get playing with a dedicated Gamesmaster on hand, to help you get the most out of your time. Winners walk away with a shiny Flight Club medal.

For larger groups (we’re talking 37+ guests), don’t forget to drop them a line about private hire for you and your team.

So what are you waiting for? Bring your A-game and get ready to throw some darts.

Fancy a round? Puttshack brings tech-friendly mini golf to life at their four London locations — and they’re ready to help you make the most of your next team-building event.

With automatic point scoring, live leaderboards, intuitive gameplay, and a ball that keeps track of your success, you can do away with outdated scorecards.

Open seven days a week, hop in for a game or two with your colleagues and opt for a round of mini golf (£13 per person during peak times and £15 for two during off-peak hours). Winner gets a round on us.

Did you know that the first game of ping pong was created and patented in Farringdon? That’s right, John Jaques III had the bright idea, and Bounce have fittingly found a home at the same spot.

Masterfully mixing ping pong with food and drink, this team-building venue has 17 ping pong tables in a completely open layout.

For something a little more exclusive, Bounce also has the option of a private space with its own private cocktail bar, three ping pong tables, and karaoke booth. Ping pong has never sounded so fun.

Fancy a game of footie? Whether you’re an aspiring Ronaldo or just Ronald from legal, TOCA Social has games for you – and every team member. Ace footballers aren’t required (although helpful)– just show up and get your head in the game.

If kicking a ball around isn’t your thing, there are other games. While you decide on that, choose from a selection of American dishes that’ll make you forget you’re in Greenwich, drinks to quench your thirst after a successful game and the icing on the cake – dessert. Happy days.

Explore uncharted territory with your team members, and no, we don’t mean a new work project.

Nestled on Acton Mews is OTHERWORLD VR. Offering 16 experiences, the virtual reality space, will have you and your colleagues bonding over zombie apocalypses and beach getaways.

Explore, see, hear and feel your VR worlds all while earning Dream Coins (which can later be used for discounts at the in-house bar).

Open every day of the week, this team-building space is available for full venue private hire for up to 80 people along with the first class lounge hosts up to 15 guests.

Situated in one of London's most eccentric locations, Brick Lane is home to The Atrium.

The Atrium is very well connected to train stations, such as Liverpool Street, the Square Mile, Shoreditch High Street and Benthal Green.

This purpose-built venue is suitable for team-building activities, conferences, parties, weddings and everything in between. The Main Hall is an open, blank canvas space, suitable for a function for up to 700 guests. This means you can design your event to meet what you had envisioned.

Catering is very important to The Atrium, providing top-nothc food and drink to their guests so that the experience is as perfect as it can be.

This a great space for your next team-building activity in London.

Transport your team into a neon wonderland, where the main attraction at a children’s playground becomes a one-of-a-kind adult playground experience: a ball pit. That’s right, with not one but two giant ball pits filled with one million balls, Ballie Ballerson takes you back to the golden days.

The venue has got you covered with drinks, gourmet pizzas, and buckets of beer. So let loose and enjoy this lively, fun-filled atmosphere.

Test your team on the streets of London in an immersive outdoor game. Where scavenger hunt meets escape room meets murder mystery, determine which team member has got the highest chance of becoming a private investigator.

Choose The Case of Colombia’s Finest as your scavenger hunt. Starting at the Shoe Lane Library in Blackfriars, unlock the clues to crack down on the mystery surrounding Jim Robusta’s coffee company. Your time starts…. Now.

What better way to bond with your team than to save the world, mission-impossible style? Solve exciting missions using your phone as you scramble across London. Urban Missions offers different types of situations, from high-profile kidnappings to bomb threats. So split up into groups, race against time, and find out who should be cast in the next Tom Cruise film.

Agency Unknown is an interactive events and entertainment agency. Current interactive nights include musical bingo, gospeloke, last man standing, and comedy house party.

The venue offers services from production to set design, venue hire, and digital content. The whole idea is that the talent will present something unique and unforgettable. So walk into this venue expecting anything.

Hackney Funhouse at Bohemia Place in Hackney is an adult playground with two floors of food, drinks, and fun. Housed in a railway arch, the bar merges a historic landmark with a modern space.

The venue is spread over two floors. On the ground floor, there is a famous immersive bar where customers can dress up in lab wear and “cook” molecular cocktails. Identify who on the team is secretly a Walter White wannabe.

Engage in a thrilling activity with the team as you take on The Dare Skywalk. At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 46.8 metres above the pitch, experience breath-taking views of the stadium bowl and the beautiful London skyline.

Fit in your harness, scale the exposed walk way, and get up close with the iconic golden cockerel for some picturesque clicks. Even Arsenal fans can admit this is pretty cool.

What better way to bond with your team than a competitive game of bowling? All Star Lanes in Shepherd’s Bush offers guests multiple bowling lanes, karaoke rooms, and a range of cocktails to create a memorable night. So enjoy as you go for those strikes and spares. Just make sure to go easy on the boss though.

Hammersmith Belushi’s is a sports bar with DJs and live music every day. With multi-screen viewing and two huge projectors, you can catch all the live action from football to the NFL. The venue is set up with stadium-style seating to give you the most authentic sports experience.

Try the fattest, juiciest burgers with a nice drink or two as you cheer on your team with your colleagues.

Discover an intriguing game in an intriguing place. Baranis is a London cocktail bar that features the UK’s only indoor Pétanque court. This form of boules requires players to throw hollow metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called the cochonnet.

The special herb-infused cocktails will make the game feel that much more competitive and exciting. Up to 120 guests can fit in this space.