Summer Date Night in London

Properly taking in Peckham Levels' creative theme, Near & Far is a great place for a summer date night, with delicious cocktails and bar snacks to indulge in while sat in their unique retro kitsch interior, or gazing out the window at their panoramic views of the city.

One of the City's newest rooftop destinations, Jin Bo Law is a great place for a summer first date in London. Inside, the bar is snap-worthy with Asian-inspired interiors, while on the roof terrace the London views are unbeatable.

With refreshing cocktails and panoramic views over Wimbledon, 601 Queen's Road is top spot for a summer date night.

It's a summer date night all year round at Swingers West End, at this seaside promenade-themed crazy golf shack, complete with 18 holes, two special bars, and a wooden boardwalk serving all kinds of street food.

So you're not on holiday this summer. Well, this swanky beach club is here to transport you to the tropics, with sun loungers, cosy cabanas, and intimate beach sofas so you can get close with a cocktail in hand.

Set on Brunel Museum's rooftop, Midnight Apothecary is doling out summer romantic vibes in spades. Sit among the greenery, toast marshmallows over the fire, slurp cocktails made from foraged ingredients, watch the sunset over the Thames; the list is endless...

Get out of the hit and down into the cool cellars of Bedales Wines. Offering a host of great activities throughout the summer, shake up that date night with a cheese-pairing workshop or have a crack at their nefarious pub quiz for wine buffs.

Located near London's iconic Hampstead Heath, this north London Italian is a perfect spot for summertime dining. Feast on sharing dishes like egg yolk ravioli and sip on fabulous wines and grappa cocktails before digging in to dessert.

Set in the completely stunning St Martins-in-the-Fields, this series of candlelit concerts are a perfect introduction to classical music. A renowned conductor is leading things while London Musical Arts Orchestra brings the music of Vivaldi and others to life.

Does anything shout London date-night in summer like a rooftop bar? Skylight in East London is one of the cooler spots to hang out; challenge your date to a game of petanque or croquet, with the London skyline as your backdrop.

If you're looking for the ultimate summer date night, there's no better place to start than one of these stunning live music nights. Paying tribute to everything from Neo Soul to Whitney Houston, it's perfect for any musos looking for inspiration.

Perfect for a summer date night in London, head to the Malmaison hotel for some great films and very fancy snacking as the Gourmet Cinema Club kicks of for a season of great viewing and even better munching.