Cheap Date Ideas In London

Enjoy some free jazz at this great Dalston bar located under Voodoo Ray's. Saxophonist Rachael Coen is joined every Wednesday by a revolving line up of London's best jazz talents, so grab a cocktail and settle back for some great music.

Everyone knows that couples who game together, stay together, so get down to Peckham and battle it out on your favourite retro arcade games. Grab a couple of craft beers, or head down for £6 happy hour cocktails at this great cheap date night bar.

For a night of bonkers quiz questions and interactive insanity, Last Man Standing offers one of the best cheap date nights around. Bring your friends, or team up just the two of you, and prepare to fight out it to the bitter end. 

With kitsch and cutesy interiors, boozy afternoon teas and epic happy hour deals, Simmons never fails to be a fabulous little spot for a cheap date in London. With venues all across the city, it's a great option whether you're stopping in for a post-work drinks, or a full-on Saturday session.

For craft beer fans, this tour of Hackney's CRATE brewery makes for a great cheap date in London. Alongside a fun and informative tour of the brewery itself, they'll keep you fed and watered and with plenty of tastings and deli sharing platters boasting award-winning meats, cheeses, breads and more.

Enjoy live music, a cocktail and unfettered access to one of the most incredible panorama in London for just £10 with this great cheap London date idea. Head to Sky Garden for fabulous acts, delicious drinks and views for days.

An eclectic mix of bar, gallery and event space, there's always something going on at Peckham Springs. Nestled under the Peckham Rye railway arches, cocktails at this fun South London bar start at just £6 and there's usually some delicious and reasonably-priced street food available in the yard. 

Enjoy some of the best comedy shows in London at budget-friendly prices. Head to Leicester Square for established acts and rising names from the UK and international circuits.

The intimate sister-venue to Piano Works, Studio 88 is a great spot for a budget-friendly London date night. With a daily happy hours and weekly drinks deals, it's also home to some of the best jukebox musicians in London, giving it an atmosphere that is always on fire.

Cafe 1001 hosts this great short film night on the first Wednesday of every month. Showcasing amazing talent from around the globe, it's a fun and interesting alternative if you're looking for cheap date ideas in London.

With great drinks deals every night of the week, this underground bar and club in the centre of Soho makes for a great cheap date location in London. Come early evening for three-plus hours of happy hour, then stay for the club nights which kick off every weekend.

Boasting names big and small, this great cheap comedy night is one of the best budget-friendly date events in London. Hosting nights across London, Laugh Train Home offers some of the finest established and rising acts in the country for less than a tenner.

With tickets available for as little as £1, this fabulous event is the perfect way to experience all the new Proud Cabaret Embankment has to offer. Head to the 750-capacity nightclub for a cheap London date night to remember, with great cocktails, stunning burlesque and fabulous DJs until the early hours of the morning.