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.

Get real deep on this summer date night as London Aquarium opens its doors for adults only, taking you to the depths of the ocean. Gaze at the tanks, sip prosecco and saunter through this under water world at your own pace.

King of the pop-ups and king of our hearts, Jimmy Garcia is back in London for summer date-night perfection. Head to his shack along the Thames for cook-it-yourself BBQ dishes, gorgeous sunsets and icy G&Ts.

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.

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.

Head underground this summer for a unique supper club, where you will make your way through the quirky vault venue before sitting at communal tables and feast on a Mexican four course meal designed to challenge and intrigue your palette.

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...

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.

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.

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.

Setting off from cooler than cool Crate in Hackney Wick, Alfred Le Roy is bringing the big guns when it comes to dating in the summer. The bright blue canal barge pootles along the waterways of East London, all while serving up fresh cocktails, sharing boards and chilled vibes.

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.

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.

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

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.

With seaside themes and West London style, Fulham Beach Club is back for a second year. The summer pop-up has got loads on this year, from bottomless brunches to cuddling up in cute beach huts.

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.