Best Places For A Tinder Date In London

Make sure date night goes as planned by taking them over to Amazing Grace, a former church that still maintains its beautiful stained glass windows and altar. Found in London Bridge, this intimate haunt offers plush seating and sultry lighting, as well as a killer menu of food, tasty drinks and regular live music events on their huge stage. Expect mesmerising 3D light projections while you're here, to be enjoyed alongside scrumptious pan-Asian bites like pulled pork bao buns, Vietnamese fried tofu or charred black garlic broccoli.

Sometimes finding that ideal spot for a Tinder date can be quite time-consuming, so be sure to check out Supermax in King's Cross. Not only does this hotspot have cool basement vibes, but also offers a fabulous selection of cocktails.

Searching for the perfect place for a romantic first date? Situated in Battersea, Aspen and Meursault has some of the best selection of vino around - fab for wine lovers. Plus, you can grab a few nibbles to eat including boozy cheese boards and chorizo bites.

The stunning 'Victorian men's club' aesthetics of The Escapologist alone is enough to woo any date. Sitting beneath Covent Garden, the outrageous bar offers a delicious variety of cocktails to get stuck into served by friendly staff.

A fun and stylish bar for a first date in East London? Swift Shoreditch is sure to impress your Tinder beau. Head over to this award-winning hangout for tasty cocktails starting from just £9, and if all's going well, stay on for a few bites and see where the night takes you.

Fancy breaking the ice at a top-notch Hackney venue? Here's where Martello Hall comes in. Not only does this venue provide mouthwatering homemade pizza and pasta, but also boasts a range of bespoke drinks. As for activities, think cocktail masterclasses or flight tastings.

You met through the wonders of technology, so why not bond over dinner about it at Inamo Soho. Through their table, you can order delicious food while also messing around by playing a game of Battleships with your date. Perfect place to take your Tinder date in London if you worry a normal dinner could get a bit awkward.

Classic activity bar All Star Lanes is a winning date location if you want to avoid small talk over dinner. Book out a retro bowling lane and treat yourselves to some shareable plates from beef brisket bites to baked soft pretzels. As for drinks? Think tiki cocktails and quirky shooters. With sites in Holborn, Stratford, Brick Lane and White City, neither of you will have to travel far for a great night out. 

Known for being responsible for some of London's quirkiest bars, The Cocktail Club is always a top pick when it comes to first date locations. Connect over happy hour drinks from pornstar martinis to brambles and mojitos, whether that's in a cosy corner or on the dance floor. 

Take your Tinder date to Burlock for a great atmosphere and even better drinks. They serve 200 types of rum, with authentic Cuban and Caribbean food if you're feeling peckish. Want to impress them? Try the grasshopper challenge: a grasshopper, a shot of rum and a Barbadian 10 saints beer.

If you're planning a dinner date in London, Arthur Hooper's is a gorgeous choice. Located on the edge of Borough Market, the contemporary Mediterranean restaurant boasts a carefully-curated wine list, cosy heated terrace area and menu of mouth-watering dishes.

Challenge your date to the ultimate game of hi-tech shuffleboard at Canary Wharf's Electric Shuffle. Play four different games while keeping track of your scores on the screen. Distract your opponent by ordering some small plates like pork bao buns and padrón peppers, or tempt them with one of the quirky cocktails. There's also fun competitive fun to be had at London Bridge. 

Looking somewhere flash to take your tinder date to? Wine and dine on European wines and fresh, seasonal small plates and pizzettes at Cellar At Kindred. Located in the heart of Hammersmith, this intimate yet buzzy restaurant and bar has a lot to offer in terms of style and taste. 

As far as fun first dates go, Leyton Calling is ideal for breaking the ice. The hidden location - under the railway arches of Leyton Midland Station - and 70s Americana styling, including cane furniture, hanging netting and lanterns for tropical island vibes, will give you plenty to talk about.

Not only that, but the rum-led list of cocktails has twists on classics like the Espresso Martiki to give you a bit of Dutch courage.

Looking for a hole-in-one date night idea? Putt Putt & Karaoke Bar is the ultimate fun hub in South London. Fore-get about boring activities or first-meet awkwardness and tee off your evening with a round of crazy golf, pool, air hockey, darts, foosball, and arcade games galore.

As one of London's original activity bars, Flight Club has a reputation for being a guaranteed great night out – especially for couples that love darts. You'll be playing on hi-tech boards in a series of interactive challenges while consuming cocktail slushies and paddle pizzas for two. 

Make your date a memorable one with a trip to QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl in Notting Hill. Prepare for endless fun with bowling, ice skating and plenty of arcade games paired with filthy grub from MEATliquor such as fried pickles and loaded burgers. 

Have a criminally good first date with a trip to Alcotraz; work as a team to sneak liquor into your cell and past the Warden, before having bespoke cocktails made for you by some fellow inmates who also happen to be aspiring mixologists. 

First impressions are important on a date and the kitsch, quirky interior of crystal skulls and neon signs will certainly do that. But their wonderfully weird cocktails served in intriguing crockery will keep the conversation flowing and the five hour long happy hour will keep your wallet happy. If you're close to Euston, head to their Euston Square spot.

Cut through the awkwardness with some healthy competition as Swingers bring you two 9-hole crazy golf courses, three incredible street food vendors, five cocktail bars and a two-storey clubhouse. Quirky drinks include daiquiris, tropical sips and a bourbon espresso martini.

Struggling to pick a spot for a Tinder date? If they're someone who seems like they're up for a wild, creative time then take them to the heart of London's West End for Albert's Schloss, a Bavarian bar with an incredible performance program that spans the entire week, with the likes of cabaret and live music up for enjoying until 2am. Delight in biers imported from Germany, the Czech Republic, Belgium and more, then tuck into Alpine fare like gooey fondue as well as bratwurst for the full, authentic experience.

Grab your paddle and get your game face on for a night of ball-batting at Bounce in Battersea. Play ping pong like never before thanks to state-of-the-art technology and the addition of quirky cocktails. There's also sites in Holborn and Shoreditch if you'd rather spend your night up north. 

If you're looking for that stunning spot to break the ice with a Tinder date, then check out Act Bar in Notting Hill. This gorgeous haunt is adorned with plush sofas, and fabulous artwork alongside being the perfect location to enjoy live music over a pornstar martini.

In need of something to break the ice on a first date? Then check out Draughts, where there are hundreds of board games to keep you entertained. Take a seat in their cosy venues in either Hackney or Waterloo, where you can nab two for £18 cocktails and draught beer while getting into some flirty competition. And if you fancy a bite to eat? They've got delicious dishes like Cajun popcorn shrimp, Baja fish tacos, Beyond Meat cheeseburgers and more.

The game that tears families apart is about to bring you and your Tinder date closer together thanks to London's Monopoly Lifesized. Complete escape room-style challenges, build your own houses and break out of jail in a bid to win big. There's also a bar offering themed cocktails and food if you're not ready to head home after the game... 

Looking to impress on a first date? The Owl & Monkey has heard your call. Make your way over to this snazzy and intimate haunt to get to know each other over delicious cocktails, mouthwatering small plates and great conversation.

Finding the nondescript green door of Opium before being lead up to the fresh, oriental interior will intrigue even the most skeptical date. With an amazing selection of Asian cocktails and food including dim sum, this is one of the best places for a Tinder date in London for an intimate, quality night.

If the reason you swiped right was because they claimed to love 'beer and video games' then The Four Quarters is the date location made in heaven. With a wide selection of craft beers on offer and different themed nights at the weekend, it's really the retro arcade games that steal the show. There's nothing like a bit of competition to ease a date along and, if it all goes badly, then at least you've got the new high score on Ms Pacman.

With venues in both Soho and Embankment, Salsa! is one of those fun bars in London to take your date that offers affordable food and drink coupled with a real party attitude as the night progresses. The music is pure Latin American and gives you the perfect opportunity to put on those dancing shoes and throw some serious shapes. Or, for something more structured, they also offer fun cocktail masterclasses every day, if you need to guarantee that South American courage.

Glide into your next relationship with a first date at Roller Nation. Experience London's ultimate disco on wheels as this retro venue provides the tunes, drinks and vibes to make for the perfect night out. Bevs include premium spirits and beers, along with grub ranging from chicken burgers to mac 'n' cheese balls. 

Situated in South London, The Cocktail Bar is coming in hot with its speakeasy and jazz vibes. The venue has everything from scrumptious bar snacks to an expert bar staff and tantalising tipples worth getting stuck into. 

A cool but casual place for a first meeting, The Hawk's Nest in Shepherd's Bush is the perfect place to take a tinder date. Quell those nerves with some of their cocktails, before tucking into pizza and having a go on their pool table.

Break the ice on your date by snapping up a spot at 23 Paul Street. Not only is the venue incredibly suave, with low lighting and dazzling chandeliers, but it's also famed for its risque striptease. Swing by to enjoy the show with a glass of bubbly or a cocktail to hand.

Passed the chatting stage and ready to meet IRL? Then take your Tinder date to Diogenes the Dog. Found in Elephant & Castle, this cool drinking den is home to a dynamic wine selection, as well as delicious small plates that are ideal for sharing.

Need a cheap place to take your Tinder date while maintaining that hipster vibe you've built up in the chat? Look no further than the comedy nights and movie screenings at The Grand. They also host the UK's most wild bingo event if you're both in the mood for something quirky...