Best Places to Take Your Girlfriend in London

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.

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.

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. 

Treat your girlfriend to the ultimate 'dinner and a movie' experience with this romantic little film night at One Aldwych. You'll be furnished with a complementary glass of fizz, and follow up the screening of your choice with a delicious three course meal from Indigo.

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 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. 

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.

Head underground together at this unique supper club, hosted underground in an East London vault, you can enjoy a delicious four course Mexican menu made from British ingredients and designed to challenge and intrigue your palette.

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.

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. 

Perfect for your next summer date night, this series of movie screenings at the Malmaison goes above and beyond your average BYO blanket event. Prepare for edible tickets, fancy snacks and comfy sofas as you sip on some chilled bubbly.

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.

Based in a former industrial launderette close to London Fields, Wringer & Mangle offers up healthy (and, more importantly, delicious) modern British cuisine. The venue offers an artistic edge and one of the best alfresco terraces out east, and inside it's all about casual neighbourhood dining. Pick between lighter bites, grilled chicken or steak options, and don't forget to hang around afterwards for a few of their classic Collins cocktails.

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.

Treat your girlfriend to a trip on the Murdér Express for an immersive dining experience you won't forget. You'll meet all kinds of characters on board, enjoy drinks from the Seven Sins Bar, and feast on food from MasterChef finalists Billy and Jack.

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 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?

Let your girlfriend dine like a Queen at this elegant supper club. Head to Bethnal Green's Bert & May for a stunning seven course tasting menu and paired wines from Michelin-starred chef Gabriel Waterhouse.

If you're looking for a fun birthday bar, then this one hidden and Merchant House is the perfect option. You'll have the whole place to yourself... well, with the addition of a private bartender who can whip you up cocktails, unless you'd like to try yourself!

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 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. 

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. 

Travel back in time, as Gin-House Burlesque take over this private members club for a series of slinky burlesque nights. Brimming with circus acts, cabaret performers and live music, this is a top choice for cool and quirky nights out in London.

This festive season, head to Mayfair and watch your favourite Christmas movies in style. Snuggle up together under blankets and munch on some popcorn before enjoying a stunning a la carte dinner as the night goes on. 

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.

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.

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 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.

This supperclub is the perfect dinner date for its pure nostalgic value. Chef Ben Murphy has created a seven-course feast of reinvented classics such as parfait with crunchy chicken skin (an homage to his grandfather), a reinvention of eggs n soldiers and a new take on the choc ice. 

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.

Treat your girlfriend to something a little festive with one of the these great film nights at the Hackney Downs Studios. Featuring only the very best Christmas classics, you can catch everything from Elf to The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Don your finest fringing and head to Fulham for this immersive Wild West cocktail experience. Sneak in your favourite bottle of moonshine and watch as the talented mixologists whip it into a tasty cocktail for you.

Set to the ultimate Aussie soundtrack, this great circus show at the aeronaut brings together pole dancers, fire eaters, contortionists and more for some of the best date night activities in London.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.