Escape Rooms in London

Where to play escape rooms in London

London's escape rooms cluster around the centre and the east, with strong options in King's Cross, Shoreditch, Holborn and the City, plus plenty further out in Camden, Greenwich, Hammersmith and beyond. Most are run by independent operators with their own house style, and several big names run multiple rooms under one roof so a larger group can split across games.

The listings here map the venues across the city with the themes and group sizes they offer, so you can find one near you or pick a specific style of game.

What to expect

A typical game runs 60 minutes for a team of two to six, though some venues take bigger groups or run head-to-head rooms where two teams race. A games master watches on camera and feeds you hints if you get stuck. Difficulty and theme vary a lot, from family-friendly adventures to intense horror, so check the description before you book.

Escape rooms are booked by the room for your group rather than per ticket slot shared with strangers, so the experience is private to your team.

Booking and tips

Escape rooms are pay-to-play and almost always need booking ahead, especially for weekend evenings, which sell out first. Arrive early for the briefing, wear comfortable clothes, and bring the right number of players: too few and a 60-minute game gets hard, too many and a small room gets crowded.