Looking for Things to Do in Leicester Square? Visit Rocket Room
Leicester Square is famous for its cinemas, tourist crowds, and overpriced chain restaurants. But if you're actually looking for something to do-not just walk past-the options thin out fast.
That's where Rocket Room comes in.
We're a competitive socialising venue on the second floor of Market Place, right in the heart of Leicester Square. Axe throwing, darts, shuffleboard, beer pong, craft cocktails, and an atmosphere that locals actually choose over the usual tourist traps.
Whether you're killing time before a West End show, meeting friends after work, or just want to do something more interesting than standing in a cinema queue, this is your move.
Why Most Leicester Square "Activities" Are Tourist Traps
Let's be real: most of what Leicester Square offers is designed for people who are passing through, not people who are actually trying to have a good time.
You've got:
- Chain restaurants with menus you've seen in every other city
- Overpriced cinemas showing the same films you can watch anywhere
- Souvenir shops selling Union Jack keychains
- Crowds. So many crowds.
It's fine if you're ticking boxes on a London itinerary. But if you're local, or you've been to London more than once, or you just want to do something interesting... Leicester Square starts to feel pretty limited.
Rocket Room is the alternative. We're not a tourist attraction-we're a proper venue where people come to compete, drink, and actually enjoy themselves. No selfie stations, no guided tours, no inflatable M&Ms. Just games, cocktails, and energy.
Four Games That Beat Standing in a Cinema Queue
We've got four core activities, each designed to turn passive downtime into an actual experience:
Axe Throwing - The headline act. Grip a hatchet, line up a wooden target, and stick a clean throw. It's visceral, satisfying, and way more memorable than scrolling your phone while you wait for your movie to start. First-timers welcome-our team shows you how it works, and within a few throws, you'll be hooked.
Darts - Classic pub game, elevated. Perfect for the precision-minded guests who want a bit of strategy with their socialising. Also ideal for side bets and friendly trash talk.
Shuffleboard - Deceptively simple, surprisingly cutthroat. Great for groups who want something slower-burn but still competitive. You'll spend the first game figuring out the angles, and the next five trying to settle the score.
Beer Pong - Fast, chaotic, group-friendly. The opposite of "serious sport" energy, and that's exactly why it works. Perfect for loosening up before a night out or just embracing the chaos.
You can rotate through all four, pick your favourite and stick with it, or challenge your crew to a full tournament. Either way, you're doing something-not just consuming something.
Cocktails That Don't Taste Like a Theme Park
We're not serving neon-coloured pitchers with gimmicky names. Our bar is built around craft cocktails, premium spirits, and bartenders who actually know what they're doing.
Whether you want something classic (Old Fashioned, Negroni), something creative (our signature mixes), or just a well-made G&T, we've got it. The drinks are good enough to sip between games, strong enough to fuel the competitive energy, and varied enough that everyone finds something they like.
And because we're a proper venue (not just a games room with a cooler in the corner), the whole experience feels polished-without being pretentious.
Perfect for Pre-Cinema, Post-Work, or Just Because
Rocket Room works for pretty much any Leicester Square scenario:
Pre-Cinema Warm-Up - Got tickets to a 9pm showing? Meet your crew at 7pm, throw some axes, have a drink, and head to the cinema with momentum already built. Way better than standing around outside the Odeon for 40 minutes.
Post-Work Drinks with a Twist - Tired of the same pub rotation? Bring your colleagues to Rocket Room and let the games do the icebreaking. Great for team socials, client entertainment, or just shaking up your usual Thursday night.
Tourist Who Wants to Do Something Real - If you're visiting London and you've already done the Eye, the Tower, and the museums, come here. You'll actually interact with something instead of just photographing it.
Date Night That Doesn't Require a Reservation - First dates, double dates, anniversary dates-competitive games create conversation, laughter, and stories. Way better than staring at each other across a dinner table trying to think of questions.
Group Celebrations - Birthdays, stag & hen parties, milestone wins-Rocket Room scales from 6 people to 120. Book a section or take over the whole venue.
Whatever brings you to Leicester Square, we're the thing you actually do while you're here.
Central Location, Zero Schlepping
We're on the second floor of Market Place in Leicester Square, which means you're in the middle of everything:
- Walking distance from Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, Soho
- Minutes from every major West End theatre
- Central London transport links in every direction
- Surrounded by restaurants, bars, and nightlife
You're not trekking to Zone 4 for a "hidden gem" that's just inconvenient. You're meeting your people in the heart of London's entertainment district, doing something memorable, and staying central the whole time.
Why Locals Choose Rocket Room
Here's what separates Rocket Room from the usual Leicester Square options:
- Activity-driven - You're doing something, not just sitting or standing
- Competitive energy - Games create momentum, laughter, and stories
- Craft cocktails - Proper drinks, not tourist-trap markup
- No gimmicks - No cheesy themes, no forced fun, just games and good vibes
- Locals actually come here - Because it's good, not because it's on a bus tour
When you leave Rocket Room, you've got a story. "Remember when you stuck that axe throw on your first try?" beats "Yeah, we stood in Leicester Square for a bit" every time.
Book Your Session
Looking for things to do in Leicester Square that don't feel like a tourist trap? Rocket Room is axe throwing, cocktails, and competitive socialising in the heart of central London.
Grab your crew, book a session, and find out why this is the Leicester Square activity locals actually choose.
