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 January 2023
@ Covent Garden Social Club on Various dates from Friday 3rd February 2023
Fronting cracking tunes from the likes of Whitney Houston and Disney classics, Covent Garden Social Club are bringing you an epic evening filled with talented musicians, a generous happy hour from 5 to 8pm and much more at this quirky date night affair.
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.
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.
@ Freemasons Arms on Various dates from Friday 3rd February 2023
Fancy a good ol' laugh with your beau? Then you can always rely on The Covent Garden Comedy Club. With 20 years of experience, this best-loved event will be showcasing some of the finest acts, not only in the city but internationally, at the Freemasons Arms.
@ Ipanema Restaurant & Bar on Sunday 5th and Sunday 19th February 2023
Make your London date night restaurant one to remember at Ipanema Restaurant & Bar, where Brazilian pagode and samba await. Not only can you expect entertainment, but also the chance to tuck into feijoada and snacks for just £15 per person.
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.
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.
@ Merchant House on Various dates from Tuesday 31st January 2023
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...
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.
@ Ham Yard Hotel on Various dates from Wednesday 1st February 2023
Spice up your date night by treating your better half to this special pop-up at Ham Yard Hotel. Taking place on the rooftop terrace in collaboration with The Nature and Spirit of Japan, this event includes a The House of Suntory drinks tasting, delicious cocktails and creative masterclasses.
@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Sunday 29th January 2023
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.
@ The Camden Garrison on Various dates from Sunday 29th January 2023
If you and your beau are both fans of the hit TV show, then you'll absolutely love this immersive experience, Peaky Blinders: The Rise. Together, you'll complete challenges and interact with characters, or simply kick back in the pub and advise the Shelby family on their business affairs.
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.
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.
@ Rake’s Café Bar on Every Saturday
Upgrade your boring ol' date night and let your hair down with Liverpool Street's Scandal at Rake's Brunch. Sink your teeth into mouthwatering brekky-style eats, all while sipping on quaffable bevvies. As for entertainment? Expect a lineup of dancers to DJs.
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.
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.
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.