Best Places to Take Your Girlfriend in London

'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.

Last edited by Jasmine Lee Kennedy

Last updated on 28th October 2025




Ballie Ballerson London

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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.

The Big Bakes

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?

Sky Garden

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.

A Charming Brunch

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A Charming Brunch is a fantastic day out for couples, promising a boozy brunch to begin with and a wholesome jewellery making session afterwards. This is a collaboration between The Little Blue Door and viral charm shop Accessories of Old, located in Fulham.

To begin with, you'll enjoy delicious dishes like smashed avocado on toast, buttermilk pancakes or Turkish eggs, accompanied by 90 minutes of unlimited drinks. To finish, create your own nine-charm necklace from vintage and modern jewels - some of which have even been worn by celebrities.

Sherlock Escape Rooms

Take your girlfriend to experience Sherlock: The Official Live Game for a date night to remember. Whether you're racing around the set following instructions from Benedict Cumberbatch or trying your hand at the Mind Palace's immersive cocktails events, it's not to be missed. 

Found

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.

The Thieves

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.

The Candlelight Club

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. 

The Pretty Parlour

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 Luggage Room

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.