Date Night In London
If romance is on the cards then the capital is absolutely the place to be. Blessed with beautiful parks and gardens, breath-taking views and amazing nightlife entertainment, there’s no shortage of great places to take a date in London. We’ve narrowed our favourites down to the following recommended date-night bars, packed with interesting choices offering something for everybody when looking for fun date ideas in London.
Last updated on 27th June 2022
Standing out in the crowd thanks to its iconic black exterior and with a reputation for serving some of London's most refreshing cocktails, the Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings is a quirky bar based just a short stroll from Angel station. From brunch through to dinner, this townhouse is pretty enough for all occasions.
Somewhere in amongst the hustle and bustle of Islington's Upper Street lies Hoxley and Porter; a dream of a date night destination promising an experience completely different to the norm. Escape to this lair of intoxicating liquors and discover the fineries of a venue styled as an opulent first-class train carriage from a bygone era.
With delicious steaks and impressive cocktails on the menu, from the City to Chelsea, Marco Pierre White and James Ogilvie Robertson's restaurant makes for a stylish choice on date night. Expect old-school service, with knowledgeable waiters available to help with everything from wine decisions to an excellent dessert.
Set in what was a former public conveniences, The Bermondsey Arts Club is as stylish and suave as cocktail bars come. Designed with art deco gumption and a contemporary persuasion, you'll find a bespoke space of unique furniture pieces where you can experience their hand crafted liquid extravagances in the form of their cocktail list.
As well as a collection of more than 200 types of rum, Burlock serves up a menu of authentic Cuban and Caribbean food to complement its cocktails. This Marylebone spot also has a nifty cocktail list, with a unique happy hour offering deals from open until close and a Grasshopper Challenge donating £1 from each sale to human rights organisations.
@ Prince of Wales on Friday 1st July 2022 and 11 other Fridays
If you're after date ideas in London, give your special someone a night of laughs at Covent Garden Comedy Club. Here, you'll be treated to a lineup of 3 or 4 of the best comedians from the international circuit, including the likes of Rob Beckett and other TV stars.
@ Aquavit on Fri, 8th Jul 2022 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)
Take your date night up a notch by indulging in this exciting dining experience. Showcasing the best of Aquavit (from both London and NY), this will see Emma Bengtsson and Jonas Karlsson cooking you up a mouthwatering seven-course dinner.
Brought to London by the team behind the multi-award winning Nightjar, this is a sumptuous bar of global influence. Designed to tease all of the senses and take you on a journey of discovery, settle in at the Oriole and enjoy cocktails mixed with the finest exotic ingredients going. There's similarly delightful grazing plates, and live entertainment comes in the form of live jazz, swing and blues music throughout the week.
@ The Vaults on Various dates from Wednesday 29th June 2022
Want to shake things up a little? Surprise your sweetheart with a night of theatrical fun and delicious food at The Vaults. Along with a five-course meal and various cocktails, Mulan Rouge is also treating you to a drag-tastic show, combing the Disney favourite with the infamous Parisian playground.
@ Merchant House on Various dates from Tuesday 28th June 2022
Go all out and hire your own private bar for something a little intimate. Complete with your own music selection and a personal bartender, you can explore whatever spirits take your fancy. Perfect as a double date spot, or for just the two of you - we've even heard rumour of proposals taking place here...
One of the prettiest bars in London, The Bloomsbury Club Bar is filled with twinkling lights and intimate corners. Named after the notorious writing set which included Virginia Woolf and E.M Forster, the bar is perfect for telling tales and whispering secrets, with cosy tables and a punchy cocktail list.
The masterminds behind the successful Nightjar bar have now their attention towards Covent Garden, offering London's many young couples a great date night in the form of Swift bar. Using an arsenal of international spirits, fruits and spices, and promising a quick turn around for each drink, the expert team of mixologists serve both classic and inventive cocktails to its guests.
Fitz's boasts unique, decadent decor reminiscent of the 1920s, with original stained glass windows and flamboyant art features. To top it off, the bar features an exquisite cocktail menu, plus they host Negroni Thursdays with live music by The Cash Cows every week.
Sometimes, there's so much hype surrounding a bar that the experience fails to match your expectations. With Nightjar in Shoreditch and Soho that is absolutely not the case. Constantly celebrated as one of the best drinking dens in the world, it's the irresistible set-up combining beautifully mixed drinks with soothing, serenading live music that makes this prized bar so good if you're pulling out all the stops for date night.
@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Tuesday 28th June 2022
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Grab your beau and check out The Murdér Express Part Deux -Jewel Of The Empire an immersive dining experience. Not only does this involve plenty of top-notch entertainment, but also a mouthwatering four-course menu.
Angel's neighbourhood cocktail bar is a sure-fire way to impress on date night. To start with, it's from the same guys as Callooh Callay, so you can expect a banging list of cocktails made with great skill and imagination. The place offers a super chilled out vibe with cosy seating and attentive staff, and with Alice in Wonderland themed quirks never too far away, this is a must-try for date night close to Islington's buzzing Upper Street.
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Head to Chancery Lane for a taste of authentic French cuisine and clean cut lines as Cigalon present the perfect date night in London for you. Inspired by the finest Provençal dishes, Cigalon has suppliers in the South of France to keep their food offering classic, seasonal and fresh.
There's nothing more romantic than wine, and no one does it quite like Humble Grape. Come here for a date and you'll be treated to 30 glasses and 400+ bottles of biodynamic wine, as well as a variety of British small plates.
With tonnes of delicious eats on offer, it's no wonder why Cote in Barbican is a brilliant date night spot. With a menu filled to the brim with French classics, delicious Champagne and sweet desserts, it'll be sure to impress your sweetheart. Plus, you can check out the Kensington and St Katherine Dock locations.