Dads can be notoriously difficult to buy gifts for, but it’s Father’s Day this weekend, so you’ll need to get something for your old man. If they’ve accumulated everything physical they could possibly need, then there’s nothing better to gift them than the gift of an experience out in London. Whether it’s a day of culture, of cakes, or of crate of beer, this Sunday (June 15) will be a jubilant time to celebrate the Dads out there – and here are a few suggestions from us!
1. Catch an art exhibition on your Dad’s favourite band
Looking for a cool and unique Father’s Day treat for a music-loving dad? The Rolling Stones: Unseen ’63 photography exhibition at Dockside Vaults, St Katharine’s Docks, is a fantastic pick. Running from June 6 to September 10, this exclusive collection features never-before-seen photos by Gus Coral, capturing the band in their raw, early days just a year after they formed. It’s a rare glimpse into the start of one of rock’s greatest legends.
Tickets start at £15 and include a drink, with special Rolling Stones-themed cocktails like the whiskey-based Jumpin’ Jack Flash and the gin-based Satisfaction Sour adding to the rock ’n’ roll vibe.
You can find more information here.
Dockside Vaults, St Katharine’s Docks, E Smithfield, London E1W 1AT
2. Slurp some spicy noodles and enjoy free beer in Chinatown
Spice up Father’s Day at Noodle and Beer Chinatown, where dads who order the restaurant’s spiciest dish, the signature Xian Jiao Niu-Rou packed with wheat noodles, red pepper, beef, peanuts, spring onions, pickled greens, and a fiery dose of Sichuan spice will be rewarded with a free half pint of house lager to help cool down.
Founded by Xiaoxiao Wang and now with a second site in Chinatown, Noodle and Beer is the perfect spot for dads who love bold flavours, offering a menu of dry and soup noodles, sizzling starters like Mouth Watering Chicken and Courgette Fries, and a dazzling drinks list with everything from Thai Milk Tea to creative cocktails.
3. Set sail on an epic Father’s Day adventure at The Legend of The Titanic Immersive Exhibition
If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable way to celebrate Father’s Day, The Legend of The Titanic – The Immersive Exhibition at Dock X, Surrey Quays, is a must-visit. This spectacular experience invites you and Dad to step back in time and relive the story of the world’s most famous ship.
Wander through 13 immersive rooms filled with 360-degree projections, virtual reality dives, authentic artefacts, and stunningly realistic recreations of iconic spaces like the grand staircase, engine room, and Café Parisien. Hear the moving stories of passengers and crew, and even test your Titanic knowledge with interactive quizzes along the way. Perfect for history buffs, film lovers, and families of all ages, this two-hour journey is packed with fascinating details and hands-on fun.
You can book tickets here.
4. Head to one of London’s fantastic museums
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that all dads have some kind of weird history-based obsession that they know everything about. So why not treat them to a related museum trip? London is filled to the brim with essential museums, and even if you’ve been to them all, a trip to one with the family is dead-cert hit for Father’s Day. Check out our list of fab and free museums in London.
5. Experience Jurassic World this Father’s Day: a dino-mite adventure at Battersea Power Station
If you want to make Father’s Day truly roar-some, Jurassic World: The Experience at Battersea Power Station is a brilliant pick. This epic immersive exhibition brings the blockbuster film to life across a massive 28,000-square-foot space, where you and Dad can wander through lush, prehistoric landscapes filled with life-sized, moving dinosaurs from towering Brachiosaurus to the infamous T-Rex and clever raptors.
You’ll get to explore the Hammond Lab with its amber-trapped specimens, snap selfies with adorable baby dinos (including fan-favourite Bumpy from Camp Cretaceous), and even step into interactive scenes inspired by the movies. Every detail, from the sunlight-dappled floors to the jungle-like ferns, makes you feel like you’ve stepped right into the Jurassic period.
6. Head to an outdoor film screening
While the weather might not be quite giving summer yet, it should just about do for an outdoor cinema screening in the city. There’s nothing quite like loading up your favourite flick on a giant projector with a deckchair and breeze for company. And, you can treat your Dad to a screening of one of his favourites at various spots around the city. From London Bridge to Hyde Park to Hammersmith, there are plenty of spots to catch a screening this summer, and you can choose your favourite using our handy guide to outdoor cinema spots across the city!
7. Get competitive at Race Across The World: The Experience
If your dad loves a bit of friendly competition and exploring London’s hidden gems, Race Across The World: The Experience is a fantastic Father’s Day pick. Inspired by the hit TV show, this immersive adventure transforms the city into your playground as you and your team race against the clock, solve puzzles, and uncover secret spots throughout London.
The experience lasts 2 to 3 hours and combines strategy, budgeting, and teamwork – just like on the show. You’ll be scored on your time and how well you manage your resources, and if you’re really on your game, your team could even be crowned daily or weekly champions.
It’s a brilliant way to bond, get competitive, and see a side of London you might never have discovered otherwise perfect for dads who love a challenge and a bit of adventure.
You can book here.
8. Learn how to make pasta from scratch
Want to surprise Dad with a fun and tasty experience this Father’s Day? Why not chef it up at a pasta-making class at the Pasta Evangelists’ Pasta Academy? Whether you’re beginners or fancy something a bit more advanced, there are classes at Farringdon, Greenwich, Richmond, and Chiswick to suit everyone – including family-friendly and Italy-themed sessions like “Taste of Amalfi.”
For around £68 per person, you’ll get two hours of hands-on pasta making with an expert Italian chef, plus delicious antipasti on arrival and unlimited prosecco to keep the bubbles flowing. Best of all, you get to sit down at the end and enjoy the pasta you’ve made together – perfect for making memories and learning a new skill.
9. Celebrate Father’s Day with the Van Gogh Immersive Experience
If you’re after a truly unique art experience in London, the Van Gogh Immersive Experience at 106 Commercial Street is a must-see. This isn’t your typical gallery, it uses cutting-edge technology and dozens of projectors to bring Van Gogh’s iconic works to life, literally surrounding you with his art in a 360-degree digital spectacle.
There’s even an excellent VR journey that takes you through eight of Van Gogh’s masterpieces, letting you step inside scenes like Starry Night and Wheatfield with Crows. The exhibition is set in a historic East London venue and starts with an Instagram-worthy sunflower wall, then guides you through Van Gogh’s life and art in three immersive sections
You can book tickets here.
10. Enjoy £1 pints of Singha beer at Slurp Thai
If Dad loves a cold beer, Slurp Thai in Spitalfields has an unbeatable Father’s Day offer: £1 pints of Singha beer when you dine in on June 15th. It’s the perfect way to wash down authentic Thai dishes crafted by Saiphin Moore, making for a fun and flavourful celebration.
11. Treat your Dad to the best Sunday Roast in London at The Parakeet
If you’re looking to treat Dad to something truly special this Father’s Day, The Parakeet in Kentish Town is a fantastic choice. This critically acclaimed pub and dining room, led by Head Chef Ben Allen and Sous Chef Ed Jennings both ex-BRAT chefs – offers a legendary seasonal Sunday Roast with a smoky twist thanks to their custom flame grill.
You can choose from dishes like flame-grilled leg of lamb for four, pre-brined roast chicken roasted in hay for a rich smoky flavour, salt-aged roast topside beef, lamb rump cooked over charcoal and wood, or a vegetarian celeriac Wellington. Each roast comes with generous sides including spring greens, herb and garlic roast potatoes, seasonal root vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and carrot & swede purée.
The menu also features standout small plates like house pickles with potato bread and smoked butter, and poached oysters with pickled alexander and apple. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with sticky toffee pudding, mandarin & sea buckthorn sorbet, or a selection of British cheeses including Ingot goat’s cheese and creamy blue Young Buck.
256 Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2EN
12. Throw some darts with your Dad
If you’re looking for something a bit different this Father’s Day, Flight Club is a total winner for the whole family. With four London spots – Victoria, Angel, Shoreditch, and Bloomsbury, it’s a lively, fairground-inspired bar where you can grab great drinks and share tasty plates.
But the real fun comes with Social Darts, which is darts like you’ve never seen before: interactive games, automatic scoring through clever camera tech, and even on-screen replays of your best throws that get sent to your inbox so you can relive the laughs and epic shots later. Whether you’re competing as a family or gathering with mates and their dads, it’s a brilliant way to get everyone involved and make some fun memories together.
13. Indulge in a three-course Sunday Roast with panoramic views of London
Duck & Waffle offers an elevated three-course Sunday Roast experience on the 40th floor of Heron Tower, boasting panoramic views of London’s skyline. Priced at £55 per person (and £35 for children under 10), the menu features premium cuts like Essex beef and pork belly, alongside a vegetarian mushroom & camembert Wellington, all served with traditional seasonal sides such as buttered neeps, Yorkshire pudding, and duck fat roast potatoes.
Starters include inventive options like corn ribs with black garlic and fermented chilli, while desserts feature indulgent sticky toffee waffle or Biscoff cheesecake. If you’re to do something something extra special, this is the best unique dining experience, making it a standout choice for a special Father’s Day meal.
14. Embrace your inner child at Bubble Planet
Looking for a playful and unforgettable way to celebrate Father’s Day? Bubble Planet in Wembley is the perfect spot to unleash your inner child together. This immersive bubble exhibition features 11 magical rooms filled with bubbles of all kinds, from giant balloons to VR experiences where you become a bubble yourself. Using cutting-edge VR technology, interactive elements, and mirrored effects, Bubble Planet creates a multi-sensory adventure that’s fun for all ages. It’s a great indoor option, especially if the weather’s not on your side, and promises plenty of wow moments and Instagram-worthy snaps.
Tickets start from £17.90, you can find more booking information here.
15. Celebrate the best man in your life with a memorable meal
Mignonette Bistro (Richmond)
This Father’s Day, Mignonette Bistro in Richmond serves a special Sunday Roast with dry-aged sirloin, roasted chicken, lamb, or truffle mushroom en croute. Starters include vichyssoise with langoustines. Two courses £27, three £30. A Michelin Bib Gourmand spot by chef John McClements.
109 Kew Road, Richmond, London, TW9 2PN
Cinnamon Kitchen City (Liverpool Street)
Treat Dad to a nine-dish BBQ brunch for £29pp, with the option to add bottomless beer, wine, and spirits for £29pp. Enjoy dishes like pork ribs and Madras-style fish fry on the terrace or by the open grill. Available Fri–Sun, 12–4pm.
9 Devonshire Square, EC2M 4YL
Ekstedt at The Yard (Westminster)
Enjoy a flame-cooked Scandinavian Sunday Roast from Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt. Every dad gets a complimentary Nuet cocktail and flask. Two and three-course options available, 12:30–2:30pm on 15th June.
Great Scotland Yard Hotel, SW1A 2HN
TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar (Battersea)
Celebrate with bold Italian flavours—think extravagant pizzas and cicchetti. Every dad dining on Father’s Day gets a complimentary pint.
3A Electric Blvd, SW11 8BJ
The Engineer (Primrose Hill)
Share a showstopping 16oz Chateaubriand roast with all the trimmings, or choose from classic Sunday lunch mains. Perfect for a family feast.
65 Gloucester Ave, NW1 8JH
Sticks’n’Sushi (across London)
Feast on generous set menus designed for sharing, featuring sushi, tempura, and grill favourites. Ideal for families, available at all London locations.
Multiple London sites
16. Take a dumpling masterclass with your Dad
For a unique Father’s Day gift, treat Dad to a dumpling masterclass at Xi Home Dumplings Bay in Spitalfields, available every Sunday in June, including Father’s Day itself on June 15th. Led by Head Chef Minnie Wang and Owner Wenjun Xiang, the 3pm-5pm class teaches the art of crafting authentic Chinese dumplings, from dough to fillings, and includes a free beer for dads plus an apron and certificate to take home. Book a class on June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, or 29th for a memorable family experience.
