'The old ball and chain', 'the other half' or just 'the woman'; Girlfriends get the best of nicknames, so we thought it's about time you showed them some real love and started taking advantage of one of the greatest cities in the world. Beat them to the punch for date night activities and get ahead of the game with our top places to take your girlfriend in London that'll get you that all important gold star. Come on guys, we'll show you how it's done.
Brought to North London by the very same brains behind Callooh Callay is a wonderland of stunning cocktails, and unique spaces. The perfect destination to take your girlfriend in London, head on down for romantic nooks along interesting interiors and amorous notes.
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If you really want to treat her, Ballie Ballerson is a must. Ditching the boring old dinner and drinks, themed cocktails, a giant ball pit and all the adult fun awaits at this Shoreditch favourite. So get down to this dreamy spot ASAP.
@ John The Unicorn on Various dates from Wednesday 30th September 2026
Put your bartending skills to the test at John The Unicorn, the laid-back Rye Lane favourite moments from Peckham Rye station. Tickets cost £39.99 and cover an interactive two-hour workshop featuring a rich Negroni, your choice of zingy margarita or fiery picante, and the ultimate espresso martini.
Expect expert guidance, creative garnish tips, relaxed breaks between rounds and a handy digital guide to keep those cocktails flowing beyond the class.
Hunting for a new drinking destination with your girlfriend. If you both happen to be beer lovers, then we have just the place for you – Beer Merchants Tap in Hackney. Head here for a Belgian pint while relaxing in its outdoor garden.
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The Big London Bake is a food event in London that will challenge the city's amateur bakers in new and exciting ways. You'll take part in a number of testing challenges... do you have what it takes to choux away the competition and rise to the top?
@ Camden Town Brewery on Various dates from Saturday 26th September 2026
If your girlfriend's a lover of all things hoppy, then this Camden Town Brewery Tour is bound to be right up her street. Not only will you get a behind the scenes look at how your favourite beers are made, but you'll also get to try some samples fresh from the tank.
@ Moonshine Saloon on Various dates from Saturday 26th September 2026
Don your finest fringing and head to Eat London for this immersive Wild West cocktail experience. Sneak in your favourite bottle of liquor and watch as the talented mixologists whip it into a few tasty cocktails for you.
Your girlfriend is something of a gem and you're treating her to a night out in London? Too right. Coming up trumps in the speakeasy department, Found is the perfect date night alternative thanks to romantic corners and high-end mixology.
Get your lady down to Brixton where the coolest cocktail spot in town is offering this unique masterclass that will have you shaking up three unique drinks, alongside a welcome glass of prosecco and a farewell shot of Limoncello.
Trying to think of somewhere to take your girlfriend that's got a load of activities and killer drinks? Look no further than The Thieves in Clapham; this gaming bar has it all, including retro arcade games, RC racing and pool or darts to get stuck into.
They also host a wide range of events, from comedy to live music and cabaret, or just come along to boogie to DJ sets. Hungry? Balans are whipping up fresh, tasty dishes aplenty, including truffle fried chicken, pad Thai, loaded flatbreads and much more.
Looking for a casual date night venue? Signature Brew Blackhorse Road is a modern brewery and taphouse, with a sprawling outdoor terrace in the heart of East London's Beer Mile. Swing by for live music, artisan brews and a selection of street food vendors.
Fancy an evening at Sky Garden? Impress your other half with a visit to the tourist attraction and check out their music-themed nights. You'll get to listen to tunes from resident DJs while sipping on a complimentary cocktail or Champagne.
Treat your girlfriend with a trip to the seaside right here in the West End, as you enter this seaside promenade paradise complete with two themed bars, 18 original holes, and wooden boardwalk filled with street food.
If you're looking for fun places to take your girlfriend in London, head to Electric Shuffle in London Bridge or King's Cross. With its Instagram-ready interiors, tasty cocktails and bites to eat, this unique spot will have you battling it out over rounds of high-tech shuffleboard from one of the venue's ten tables.
Redefining dinner by candlelight to extravagant and Golden Age inspired heights, The Candlelight Club are a capsule of 1920s charm and flapper style taking their events to brooding, secret locations across London. If you're partial to a bit of Gatsby pizazz, this is the ultimate night out for you and your girlfriend in London to experience the Jazz Age in all its beaded, sequinned and tilted trilby glory.
Want to treat your other half to something a bit special? Then look no further than The Pretty Parlour, a quirky venue in Ealing where you can get your nails done while sipping on Champagne and cocktails. This stunning space will treat your girlfriend like a princess as she enjoys hot towel treatments, manicures, head massages and more, all with a drink in hand.
The clue is in the name with this one. Head over to Clapham's pinkest watering hole, R Place, for the chance to get stuck into their gorgeous selection of eye-popping cocktails, which are as delicious as they are impressive, and some very swish interiors.
Looking for something to knock her socks off for a change? A dabble at The Luggage Room will get you some serious respect from your girl as you take her to one of London's best hidden gems and an ultimately exclusive place to drink. Knock on the black door, wait to be let in and discover the 1920s elegance of the intimate and oh-so atmospheric Luggage Room. Your drinks are waiting, sir.
