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 updated on 19th April 2018
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.
Treat your girlfriend to this extra special trip to Sky Garden. Perfect for a Valentine's Day date in London, enjoy cocktails with one of the best views in the city.
Legends for their sazerac straight up, Nola is a taste of classic New Orleans and Louisiana culture remembering the dusty tones and smooth sounds of the iconic Jazz Age. Perfectly intimate and ideal for date night, Nola is styled like a traditional old saloon bar and home to some of the most skillful mixology. The liquor comes killer and punching here as a taste of the bygone Deep Southern days.
With stunning burlesque performances, an amazing venue and incredible cocktails, Cafe de Paris is all sorts of gorgeous. The Cabaret club puts on a swish night every night, don't miss out on one of the amazing performances.
Laughing in the face of convention and really challenging norms this year, Pop Up Opera is an experimental project that looks to flip opera on its head. Hosting shows across the UK, the team behind this quirky event will be setting up their stages in unusual surroundings and unconventional settings. Better still, theatre fans have the choice of two plays; Il Matrimonio Segreto from the late 18th century or the well-known Hansel & Gretel. You definitely won't forget a this night for a long time to come.
With stunning views, great drinks and the chance for a few rounds of croquet or petanque, this fun summer pop up is one of the best places in London to take your girlfriend.
With sun, sand, cocktails and delicious BBQ food, the Fulham Beach Club is one of the best places in London to take your girlfriend. Head down for a few round of prosecco pong or mini golf, and stay for the drinks and the DJs.
Get the summer barbecue vibes on the go as Jimmy's BBQ Club returns with an interactive six-course tasting menu of some truly delicious dishes.
With a dedicated Pisco Bar and a delicious Peruvian menu, there's a whole lot to love about Ceviche in Soho. The popular spot has been delighting crowds with fresh and delicious seafood and grill dishes; grab a spot in the quirky, brightly-coloured venue for a fun date night.
Surprise your better half with a visit to one of London's most luxurious and exclusive restaurant bars going. Set in Bishopsgate, the Victorian Bath House is one of the most decadent places to drink in the city where you can step back into the decadent throws of vintage furnishings, period tipples and rich fabrics.
Based on Great Windmill Street in Soho, Casita Andina is a Peruvian restaurant that's been turning heads with its fresh ceviche and traditional recipes. Coupled with the restaurant's selection of hand-crafted cocktails and the overall rustic aesthetic, it's perfect for anyone looking to spoil their girlfriend on an intimate date night in London.
Take your girlfriend to the Margarita Rumble and you’ll enjoy two hours of unlimited margaritas made by some of the best bars in the capital and to the backdrop of awesome live music.
Got an anniversary dinner coming up? Maybe it’s your girl’s birthday? Or perhaps you’re just the kind of don that takes his girlfriend to some of the best restaurants in London all the time. Either way, you’ve gotta check out the Restaurant at Sanderson, where the globally-inspired seasonal cuisine is cooked up using inventive techniques and the best produce, and a menu of artisanal cocktails awaits for afterwards.
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.
Take a step out of your comfort zone and head to the Lautrec Jazz Club in South London. This Spring, artists such as Roberto Manzin, the Gin Trap House band and Florence Joelle will all be performing on the venue's coveted stage, alongside many other jazz and funk&soul artists. Better still, the bar and kitchen staff work as a team here, pairing traditional French dishes with fine European wines. This is perfect for anyone looking for a quaint French restaurant in London.
Treat your girlfriend to this wine-filled masterclass and dinner, as you enjoy a mini-masterclass on Sauvignon Blanc, followed by a four-course Antipodean-inspired dinner paired with wines, all with the romantic views of the London skyline.
Join the Japan Centre together, the West End’s favourite food hall, as they guide you through the culinary art of creating Japanese food, from sushi masterclasses to miso making workshops.
Treat your wonderful girlfriend to an evening of style and opulence at the Mayfair Pizza Co. Nestled away on the 1st floor of a Mayfair building, the restaurant is beautifully decorated with quaint furnishings and an impressive stack of wine-filled shelves. The menu here is definitely worth its weight in salt. With an array of thin pizzas topped with succulent cuts of meat and mouth-watering ingredients all available, you'll definitely leave feeling full and with a smile etched across your face.
Anywhere that hosts a dedicated wine bar and then stashes a fine cocktail bar in its midst certainly makes the cut when it comes to places to take your girlfriend in London. 68 and Boston is an intimate Soho favourite perfect for date night vibes and somewhere you can enjoy a glass of wine from specialist labels, as well as knock back some super creative cocktails.
This Autumn, gin-lovers from all over the capital can take part in a stunning masterclass that's taking place at the famous Half Hitch Micro Distillery in North London. Starting with a tasting of the distiller's best spirits, guests will then learn all about the history of this famous drink, before making their own bespoke gin using flavours and ingredients that they've brought from home. This is the perfect place to take your girlfriend if she loves all things juniper berry related.
If you’re really out to impress, The Punch Room is a charming reservations only bar tucked away in the London Edition Hotel. Handsomely adorned with oak panelling and with a playlist of vintage soul, ragtime, doo-wop and blues filling the air, cosy up with one of their signature punch bowls for two and embrace an atmosphere evocative of a nineteenth century private club.
It's all about the delicious espresso martinis at this secretive pop-up in Soho. The Espresso Martini Society is coming to a secret door for six weeks only, bringing 20 variations with them.
Take your girlfriend to the 99 Club and you are guaranteed a good time. Not only does this award-winning comedy club feature comedians from shows like Mock the Week and Have I Got News For You, but it includes entry into a club after.
For a quirky date night option, this event at Madame Tussauds is an exciting and unique experience. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco at this fun after-hours showing of the exhibition.
Perfect for all lovers of a margarita, this night at Leicester Square Kitchen will show you how to make the perfect tequila-based-drink. Join in with the masterclass, slurp a delicious selection of cocktails and stick around with the dinner option.
Go on a culinary adventure with your girlfriend at this underground supper club where you’ll be treated to four courses of delicious Mexican-inspired treats that will dazzle your palette with challenging, intriguing and new flavours.
If your girlfriend is creative and into art, take her to Drink Shop & Do's stained glass workshop for beginners. Spend the three hour workshop learning technique before making your own light catcher creations to bring home, which will have her talking about them for weeks.
Beautifully decorated and offering a stellar cocktail menu, Megaro is a basement bar in Kings Cross full of charm and character. The venue's expert mixologists have really pulled out all the stops, curating a menu of signature creations and spirit infusions. Treat that someone special to a Borsh Mary, made using the venue's homemade hot sauce, or perhaps a sweet tea and tequila infused Lost Steps cocktail.
If your girlfriend has a penchant for the hard stuff, this great gin-tasting experience is sure to be a hit. Climb aboard the Electric Barge for a three-hour boat tour of London complete with artisan gins, tapas and music across two decks.
Head over to Abney Park for this beautiful retelling of The Wizard of Oz. Taking place in the cemetery, this night will take you outside for spellbinding theatre as Pandemonium Productions brings the story of Dorothy and Co to life.
We all know you boys love to play with your food, so have the best of both worlds and get all grubby mits with your girl at Christabel's Edible Playground. Show her the fun of playing with food and get creative building whatever you fancy out of yummy, scrummy goodies, Think Lego chocolates, Jenga jelly and even snakes and ladders. Such sweet bonding.
Treat your girlfriend in London to an unforgettable night of live entertainment with London Cabaret Club. Their unique shows take inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of Britain, and combine original choreography, amazing production values and the finest stars from London’s West End to create a show like no other. You’ll also be treated to an exquisite meal while you watch.
The Big London Bake is a food event in London that will challenge the city's amateur bakers in new and exciting ways. Taking inspiration from one of Britain's most iconic tv shows, the event will see guests take part in a number of testing challenges in order to find out who London's true star bakers are. Do you have what it takes to choux away the competition and rise to the top?
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.
One of the best places to take your girlfriend, this London pop up event front quirky botanical cocktails, delicious street food and warm and romantic campfire to cuddle up beside.
With the same eye for creation as its sister bar The White Lyan, expect to find a number of classic recipes wonderfully twisted and distorted beyond recognition at the vibrant Dandelyan. With Ryan Chetiyawardana at the helm, the Dandelyan is a suave hotel bar based on the ground floor of the Mondrian Hotel in Southwark. Drenched in marble and a smattering of elegant antiques, its stunning riverside views of the Thames and diverse cocktail menu makes it a great place to take your girlfriend.
From Rehab through to Back to Black, Blues Kitchen Camden are celebrating Amy Winehouse with a huge night of her music, as sung by house band The Beekays.
A night of wine and cheese tasting will impress your girlfriend at The Cheese Bar in Camden. London-based importer are bringing their natural wine selection and pairing it with some of Britain's best farmhouse cheeses for a night of pairing perfection.
Enjoy an evening at the Ham Yard Hotel together at their seasonal pop-up on their private roof terrace, boasting cocktails made from fresh vegetables and juices, craft beer, biodynamic wines, craft gin and tonics, and the spectacular views of London’s skyline.
You can always guarantee a good night when Kansas Smitty's is involved. The good-time Hackney bar is bringing all sorts of fun to East London with a huge line-up of live music nights and a cracking little cocktail list.
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.
One of the most talk-about new musicals on the London theatre circuit, this story of teenage rebellion and the birth of rock'n'roll is one of the best dates to take your girlfriend on in London.
With kitsch decor, plenty of neon and a hot list of cocktails Simmons Euston Square is a stellar choice for date night. Settle into their quirky venue and work your way through a happy hour that includes £2.50 bottles of beer and 2 for £10 cocktails.
A great shout for a fun South London date, this drinks tasting and cocktail masterclass in Greenwich will introduce you to three classic gin cocktails that you can make from the comfort of your own home.
If you want to take your girlfriend to a cocktail bar, why don’t you expand her palate to a cocktail that has been neglected since Edwardian times: The Gibson. Expert mixologists have been desperate to make the cocktail popular again and have combined East London flare with masterful experimentation to create a list perfect for the dark, intimate and extravagant venue.
Champions of masterful mixology and exquisite cocktail craft, Purl make drinking into something of theatrical art. Smoking potions, flaming elixirs and vintage tonics in trinkets are their speciality. This 1920s speakeasy bar is an intimate den of drinking delights, perfect for a weekend tipple with a touch of pure splendour. Drinks with your girl just got a whole lot more interesting.
If you're looking to go all out when it comes to impressing your girlfriend in London, not many places will fit the bill quite like Searcy's. Head to the top of the Gherkin for stunning views of the city set alongside a roster of high end cocktails and champagne.
Expand your palettes and brains at this English Sparkling Wine masterclass, where you’ll learn the history and origin of the drink, as well as taste three delicious glasses alongside expertly paired sharing plates.
