Quirky Date Ideas In London

It doesn't get much cooler than London Cocktail Week and if you're partial to a good drink, this is the event for you. Running for a whole seven days, you can experience pop ups, cocktail classes, special menus and exclusive parties all across London.

Dinner is great, but dinner with entertainment is better. Perfect for that unique London date night, take your favourite person to Proud Cabaret for a night of three course dining, stunning cabaret and some of the finest burlesque in the business.

London's oldest cabaret den is still pulling out all the stops when it comes to a London night out or quirky date night. Grab your other half and prepare to be titillated with burlesque, cabaret and three-course dinners.

It seems that ice-karting at Queen's has given a whole new meaning to quirky date ideas in London. If you have a need for speed, then hit the ice for go-karting with a twist, before digging into the burgers and cocktails on offer at MEATLiquor.

For a screening of three of the most incredible adventure documentaries ever made, this unique series of film night beneath The Brunel Museum is a must-visit for any and all thrill seekers.

Expect all sorts of fun as The Grid comes to town. From Lollipop, the pop-up bar is not any old cocktail joint - expect award-winning set design, immersive theatre and out-of-this-world cocktails.

One for those looking for a quirky night out, this immersive experience seamlessly blends unique theatrics with delicious food for the ultimate journey filled with entertainment and stellar performances.

Ready to add a little razzle dazzle to your date night in London? Looking for somewhere to get dressed up to the vintage nines? Join Candlelight Club for all that and more as you rustle up feathers, beads and fedoras for a romantic night of candles, live music and debauchery. 

Put your brains together and join KERB's hilarious quiz night, where you'll enjoy 6 rounds of questions, cocktails, beers and street food – including free poppadum nachos – as their spectacular drag queen host guides you through it all.

When was the last time you took a date out on a speedboat? We're banking on never. Change all that with a high-octane trip aboard Thames Lates as you and your date get familiar with London's riverways at high speed, all before a cocktail on the boat. 

From Jack the Ripper through to Sweeny Todd, London Dungeons is being overrun by figures of history. Head there this evening for a terrifying and brilliant immersive experience that includes cocktails and fun.

While some would say that cocktails in London is a predictable date night, they're not when found at The Gibson. Not only does this golden bar glisten with tales of the vintage, their cocktails are some of the most smoking and theatrical in the city.

Hailed as one of the best ways to play in London, it's ping pong that's sure to keep your date night on high. Join one of the best ping pong venues in London as you make your way around their neon tables, all before plenty of grub and cocktails. 

You've made the decision to go to dinner, and that's great news, but how about trying something a little different this date night? Infamous for their interactive tables, head on down to Inamo for gaming and touch-screen menus alongside some of the best Japanese bites in the business.

One of the best ways to experience music in London, head on down to Jazz Cafe in Camden for a night to remember. Perfect for that alternative date, enjoy a selection of dishes from the balcony as you watch over some of the best jazz, soul and motown in the bizz.

Learn something new and enjoy yourself at this fun quirky date idea in London: it'll just be the two of you with the instructor, who will guide you through creating a masterpiece, run some fun competitions, and you'll even get to take a piece home.

Get competitive with this fun and addictive quirky date activity. Head to Shoreditch where the London Shuffle Club has returned to bring you match-upon-match of head-to-head shuffling, alongside pizzas, beers and tasty cocktails.

Grab a drink and sink back on a sofa as this monthly night shows you the best new independent cinema from around the world. Taking place in Shoreditch, head to Cafe 1001 for new films, talks from industry experts and drinks at the bar.

Do you and your date have what it takes to be the Last Man Standing? Get your ridiculous on at this hilarious quiz that pits smarts against silliness.

For a stunning couple's night out, this quirky date idea in London promises cool cocktails, delicious street food and a crackling campfire. Snuggle down in the rooftop garden of the Brunel Museum for an extra special date night experience.

You might be twiddling your thumbs on this alternative date idea in London, but it will be a whole heap of fun. Four Quarters have opened a second pub in East London complete with all the retro games and craft beer to ensure you snag a second date.

The Cockatoo Club presents an epic musical homage to Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Head to Cafe de Paris for a night of lip sync battles, mad dancing and fun until 3am.

The King's Head is a little different from your average London date night venue with rooms filled with taxidermy and a sexy 1920s setting. Join them as they invite in the outrageous Gin House Burlesque for a raunchy and intimate show that includes all sorts of surprises.

Perfect for a quirky date night, channel your inner cowboy at this cool London pop up bar in Fulham. Step into the moonshine saloon for an evening of tasty cocktails and cowboy hats.

Ever wanted to see the sights and eat delicious food all in one day? Head onto the Thames Rocket for an amazing 15 minutes speed boat ride down the river before settling into Ping Pong for a delicious set menu.

It's the maiden journey of the Murdér Express and on this immersive dining experience, you know it's not going to be a smooth trip. You'll also enjoy drinks from the Seven Sins bar and food from MasterChef finalists Billy and Jack to really complete the date.

Think you really know the object of your affection? Maybe wait until you've seen them wage war against other teams across three rounds of crazy golf, retro arcade gaming and foosball at this bonkers pub sports tournament.

Go for something a little different, with this epic whisky tasting at Mac and Wild. A fully immersive multi-sensory tasting experience, whisky consultant Blair Bowman, will lead you through tastings with your senses heightened by complete darkness.

One of the funnest new bars in town, this Bohemia Place bar and arcade serves up only shots. Yep, you read that right, just shots. Sounds pretty lethal, but don't worry there's also tasty plant-based pizzas to soak up the spirits and arcade games ready to help you decide what to have for your next one.

Now headed to Fitzrovia, Little Nan's is going bigger and better than ever. Join the motley crew for a dressing up room, neon interiors and teapot cocktails, all set alongside lunch and dinner.

Mix up your date night with Queens. Not only can you have a romantic meal of MEATliquor food and cocktails from their bar, but you can also challenge bae to a game of bowling or run rings around them in the ice skating ring.

Put on your dancing shoes and show off your moves at this quirky London date idea. Fiddle Paradiddle provide a roaring soundtrack of live fiddles and will lead you through the traditional Scottish ceilidh for a hilarious night out.

If you're both a fan of Drake, then this unique interpretation of Scorpion is just the thing for you. Having worked with the likes of Logic, Lethal Bizzle and Lady Leshurr, The Hip-Hop Orchestra are sure to breathe new life into one of the year's biggest albums. 

Hester's Hideout is a notorious den in Exmouth Market, full of salacious secrets and a proper naughty past. Come here for wonderful cocktails, great musicians, burlesque dancers and all manner of other entertainers.

For a quirky date night idea, try out this London late at Madame Tussaud's. Enjoy after-hours access to one of London's most iconic exhibitions at this cool and quirky event in Central London.

Get your golf on at this epic state of the art mini golf bar in White City. Alongside their tech-savvy golfing set up, you'll find a fantastic array of food and drinks to bring out your best golf game.

If you're looking to switch things up, head to the heart of Camden. Enjoy a drinks reception and special feasting menu before this quirky immersive show takes you on a journey through time and space, with circus performances and much more.

Head to Kings Cross where the Rhythm and Booze boys are back with their latest gig-cum-whisky tasting that matches some stunning live music with an open whisky bar full of delicious drams.

One of the chilliest ways to date in London, this quirky bar is one of the coolest ways to get to know one another. From your snow capes down to ice sculptures and cocktails in ice cubes, try something different in the city and impress your date with hidden gem knowledge!

With a location in Shoreditch and now a second spot in Bloomsbury, Flight Club will add the fun and games to your date night. The quirky destination combines darts, an electronic scoring system, pizza and delicious cocktails for a fun date in central London.

Perfect for a quirky date night in London, this cool and comfortable dim sum restaurant in Brixton offers moreish cocktails and some cracking live cabaret and comedy to keep you well and truly entertained.

What better way to woo someone or get that special someone weak at the knees than signing them a romantic ballad at Lucky Voice Islington. You won't have to do it alone though, there's a dressing up box, lots of tasty cocktails and tonnes of songs for you to choose from.

This swish restaurant in Canary Wharf is hosting an evening of music bu the iconic singer, performed by a live band. There's even the choice to add a delicious three course dinner if you really want to impress.

Put your nerves to the test at this incredible immersive horror experience. Go on the trail of serial killer The Copycat at the ultimate jump-fest.

Perfect for a quirky date night in London, this gin masterclass from the Half Hitch micro-brewery will give you a one-hour intensive on how to make and taste gin, and even the opportunity to make your own.

Roll pub and hilarious comedy club into one date night as The Colonel Fawcett in Camden host their regular stand-up nights. Grab a pint and sit down to some of the funniest names in the business.

Shake up your date game with this cute and quirky South London bar. With a medical theme running through out you can expect to find plenty of talking points, from the drinks served in IV drips, to the delicious and healthy food on their menu.

Bunga Bunga is the most fun Italian restaurant south of the river, and now you're invited for a night of pizza making, dough tossing and cocktail sipping, as head chef Pedro teaches you a thing or two.

One of the most eclectic bars in London, no two nights are ever the same at Drink, Shop & Do. Whether you're tucking in to a Beyonce dance class, building lego robots, indulging in afternoon tea or creating a Lionel Richie biscuit, this is a date idea to remember.

Handmade Mysteries create twisted escape rooms for people looking for a pulse-racing, brain-teasing, immersive experience. Based in London's finest drinking establishments, your game host will introduce your team to a series of bizarre contraptions and mysterious misfits. Will you win and cry for joy? Or lose, and just cry? 

It's all going down in King's Cross, as this iconic bar hosts a unique life drawing class. Ditch the dinner and movie and go for this quirky life drawing class, for a truly fun night out.

Spruce up your dinner date with a trip to Dans Le Noir, which has you dining in the dark for the ultimate experience. Heighten sensations and change perceptions at this alternative restaurant.

A great spot for a date night, Fontaines in Stoke Newington plays host to this evening of gorgeous and seductive burlesque from the talents of Miss Lili La Fleur and her House of Kittens.

With great acts and half price on drinks the Comedy Carnival is perfect for a fun and quirky date night. Just a stone's throw from Leicester Square there's plenty to entertain you before and after the show.

Serving contemporary Japanese robatayaki in striking surroundings just moments from The Strand, this stunning restaurant is a prime pick when it comes to romantic places in London.

A perfect London date night for music fans, this series of live concerts pay tribute to some of history's most influential musicians, eras and genres at venues across the capital.

Try something a bit different for date night and join Nicole Line for one of her creative workshops. While you mix with other creative types – whether they're beginners or experts – you'll learn how to use professional equipment, where to source materials and how to set up a studio space at home.

For a quirky date with a great pay off, head to the Sky Bar in London for cocktails with one hell of a view. Cast an eye over the city at sunset and sip cocktails. It's the closest you'll get to paradise in this lifetime.

Spice up the usual dinner and drinks with a trip to this stunning barge. You'll want to head east to Hackney Wick, where the historic 114-year-old barge has been transformed into a drinking and dining destination, complete with a British fusion menu and dreamy views. Book a table at sunset for an extra special evening.

Ever had a romantic meal on a canal? Head to Darcie and May Green for just that, with quirky interiors, delicious Australian cuisine, and one of the best sites of the Grand Union Canal around.

Take your date to new and exciting places with this super fun life-drawing class in Kennington. Grab some drinks and have a go at sketching some real life cabaret and burlesque stars.

Go for something a little different and book your own private bar. Hidden within Merchant House, you'll have a private bartender, your own music choices and the chance to mix up some cocktails. Perfect for a group date night!

For a completely unique London date night idea, Trapped in a Room with a Zombie should tick all the boxes. Players are locked in a room with a hungry zombie whose chain is getting longer by the minute, use your brain power to stand a chance of escaping.