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Best Alcohol Free Activities to Experience in London

John Last updated: July 4, 2025

Looking for exciting alcohol free activities to do in London that don’t require drinking alcohol? Look no further.

Collecting ideas for a fun date with a friend or a romantic meet-up that doesn’t involve alcohol in London? If you’re well into recovery, just out of rehab, or fancy a break from drinking alcohol, this guide will help you find some fun activities to do without alcohol.

Look at our exciting list of alcohol-free activities for you to enjoy in the city of London.

Just because you don’t drink alcohol doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop, but preparation is key when you are in early recovery.

Looking for alcohol-free things to do requires planning. By planning, you can ensure that the events you attend are fun, interesting, and not focused on substances.

Finding tee-total activities can be hard, and you may find that finding things to do in London at night without drinking will be especially hard. However, exploring new experiences is one way of beginning your new life away from alcohol or drugs.

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Wild Food Tour

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Forage London & Beyond

About the Tour

Take a foraging tour in London and be surprised at the hidden gems you’d never expect to find in the city.

A wild food expert guides you through the green spaces, nature reserves and common areas. Learn about new plants, their nutritional benefits, how to prepare them and their history.

This is a fantastic teetotal activity because not only will it open your eyes to the nature surrounding you, but it is also a 2-hour tour, which is a good way to exercise and keep healthy!

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Lit-up glass domes offer cozy, alcohol free activities in a park setting.

Afternoon Tea in a Secret Garden

Venue Location

London Secret Garden

About the Venue

Experience an indulgent afternoon tea in your own private dome at the ‘London Secret Garden’.

In your own personal ventilated pod, you and your date will be able to truly appreciate a posh high tea in one of Kensington’s beautiful gardens.

The menu consists of dressed-up classics, scones and various tea flavours.

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A lively movie night scene with popcorn, perfect for alcohol free activities.

Luna Open Air Cinema

Venue Location

The Royal Hospital Chelsea

About the Venue

Enjoy a peaceful cinematic experience on the vast 63 acres of grounds surrounding the Royal Hospital of Chelsea.

Surprise your date with some extraordinary teetotal drinks and snacks to indulge in during the flick: pre-order traditional shortcrust pastry pork pie, confit duck scotch eggs or a handmade sausage roll.

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Serene greenhouse with vibrant flowers, showcasing alcohol free activities.

Visit the Chelsea Gardens

Venue Location

Chelsea Physic Garden

About the Venue

In recovery, finding a peaceful place to relax is priceless. Stroll in the Chelsea Physic Gardens, and you’ll do just that.

Situated just off the Thames in the heart of London, this ‘secret garden’ founded in 1673 has an interesting history and is home to 5000 different medicinal, herbal, edible and useful plants.

Why not book a table at the cafe and enjoy a picnic with the plants?

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Putting at the Park

Venue Location

‘PUTT at the PARK’ in Battersea Park

About the Venue

Get a game of mini-golf at the beautifully designed 12-hole course in Battersea Park. With waterfall displays and rockeries, this mini-golfing adventure is perfect for a scenic walk with friends, family or dates.

Enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage and some classic clubhouse food.

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Recovery Cafes in London

Venue Locations

Sunshine Recovery Cafe on Kingston Road & Tooting Recovery Cafe on Garratt Lane in London

About the Venues

Staying teetotal is hard work after coming to terms with your addiction, but you can get support from people who have been through the same struggles.

Go along to recovery cafes for a safe and supportive space if you’re finding it difficult to cope.

There is no need for an appointment, and you’ll be welcomed with a listening ear, group activities, one-to-one support, and advice in a chill-out space serving food and drinks.

Take a look at some other addiction support groups in London.

Riverside view with boats, ideal for alcohol free activities outdoors

Or Feel Like a Walk?

If you don’t fancy any of the alcohol-free activities mentioned, there are other things to do in London without alcohol, like taking a walk.

London is a beautiful place to saunter through, so if you feel like having a stroll, here’s a list of some picturesque walks:

Parkland Walk, The Wandle Trail, The London Loop, Green Chain Walk, The Line, The Thames Path, The Jubilee Loop, Kew Gardens, Hampstead Heath & Regent’s Canal.

About the author

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John

John has dedicated his life to finding treatment for those with addictions and supporting their families. A business manager for 20 years in the construction industry John’s own experience of addiction led him to found his own rehab centre group in Scotland. John qualified as a counsellor for people with substance misuse during his time working as a therapist and manager for the foundation. He also trained as an interventionist and appeared on ITV as a consultant helping families impacted by addiction. He has helped thousands of people in recovery and his knowledge of the rehabilitations process and the addiction experience is unparalleled.

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