Corporate event planning has taken a turn since the good (not!) old days of soulless rooms, limp sandwiches, and coma-inducing presentations. Today, corporate bookers want experiences offering more than a nice but predictable sit-down dinner. As a result, experiential venues are taking over, from immersive TV game shows to cocktail-fuelled crazy golf!
It's unsurprising. Because an event should be an experience worth talking about (and worth posting about on LinkedIn and Instagram).
So, let’s take a closer look at some of the experiential venues winning big and redefining socials for the corporate event planning community.
Flight Club
Think darts, but digital, interactive, and more nail-biting. Flight Club combines classic pub fun and hi-tech social gaming, making it an excellent choice for corporate event planning with a competitive twist.
Why it works:
· Fast-paced games keep everyone engaged, even non-dart players.
· Dedicated Gamemasters keep the energy high and the fun flowing.
· Action Replay captures those unexpected, ridiculous moments for bragging rights (or blackmail).
Where to find them:
London, Bristol, Cheltenham, Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Birmingham, Oxford
Electric Shuffle
Think again if your idea of shuffleboard involves a slow pace on cruise ships. Electric Shuffle has reinvented the game, with digitised scoring, group tournaments, and a buzzing atmosphere. Add craft cocktails and delicious sharing platters into the mix, and you’ve got an instant crowd-pleaser.
Why it works:
· Tournaments demand mix of strategy and skill, keeping large groups engaged.
· Corporate food and drink packages add a refreshing touch to any business-related event.
· Ideal for client entertaining, networking events, and Christmas parties with a competitive edge.
Where to find them:
London, Manchester, Leeds
Junkyard Golf Club
It’s as far from a polite round of golf as you can get. Think golf with attitude, turning this gentle sport into a vibrant, neon-lit adventure through wild-themed courses oozing weird junk, circus horrors, and 90s nostalgia.
Why it works
· Chaotic courses encourage playful competition (and some friendly sabotage).
· Epic cocktail bars are dotted around the venues, so you’re never very far from a drink. Plus, street foods keep the energy levels high between putts.
· The solution to your problems when high-octane fun is top priority for your Christmas party, leaving do, or rockstar recognition event.
Where to find them:
Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Oxford
Roxy Leisure
The ultimate adult playground makers bring together all the best-loved pub and arcade games under one roof. There’s a game for everyone, whether it's tenpin bowling, basketball shootouts, or a fierce round of beer pong.
Why it works:
· Gigantic variety of games means no one’s left out.
· Rock and indie tunes provide the backdrop for a rollicking event.
· Brilliant bookable spaces for groups of all sizes.
Where to find them:
Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Edinburgh, Leeds' Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield, York
The Traitors Live Experience (the one every corporate event planning team’s been waiting for!)
Based on the hit TV show and due to open in July 2025, you’ll be put through a thrilling mix of mind games, strategy, and deception. Will you emerge a victorious Faithful or a triumphant Traitor?
Why it works:
· Encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and strategy in an exciting setting.
· Immersive missions keep participants fully engaged and on high alert.
· They must have had corporate event planning in mind by making it available for large groups and full venue takeovers.
Where to find them:
London
Make Your Next Event a ‘Must Go’ with a Compelling Experiential Venue
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Save yourself the stress of approaching multiple venues. Get in touch today to plan an event that’s electrifying, mystifying, and anything but bog standard.
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