Top Date Night Ideas in London

Published on: 08/12/19

London is a huge, lively city that offers an endless choice of fun and exciting activities. The city is blessed with beautiful parks, breath-taking views, Michelin-star restaurants, and incredible nightlife entertainment. From romantic candlelit dinners to sunset cruises on the River Thames - you’re sure to find the perfect date night activity in the capital!

To help you plan the perfect date, we’ve put together a list of some of the top date night ideas in London..

Play golf at Swingers 

Swingers is a unique venue that combines crazy golf courses with amazing street food vendors and expertly-made cocktails. Swingers is about far more than just golf, this 1920s themed venue has been expertly designed with an impressive five cocktail bars, a two-story clubhouse complete with gin terrace, and nightly DJs.

If you’re looking to impress your date with a night full of fun and excitement, then you can’t go wrong with a trip to Swingers. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, then it’s possible to reserve a table on the gin terrace, or you can even book the President’s Committee Room for an ultimate sense of exclusivity.

Watch a show in the West End 

Watching a world-famous performance in the West End can be a truly unforgettable experience. There is nothing quite like seeing your favourite show come to life on the big stage! Sharing the theatre experience with your date can be a great way to build an emotional connection.

It will also give you something interesting to talk about at a post-show dinner, thus avoiding any awkward silences or small talk. What’s more, many theatres offer fantastic deals on tickets, especially if you book in advance. This means seeing a show in London and planning a date to the theatre doesn’t have to break the bank!

Have dinner in the Sky Garden 

Sky Garden is London’s highest garden at 155 metres and offers spectacular 360-degree views of the city. The venue offers several excellent restaurants, an open-air terrace, and observation decks, making it the perfect spot for a special date night in the city. Entrance to Sky Garden is free but you need to book tickets in advance. The venue releases tickets three weeks in advance and it’s advisable to book as early as possible to secure the time slot you want.

The Sky Garden accepts walk-in guests after 6pm on weekdays or after 9pm on weekends. However, it’s still a good idea to book ahead as there are often long queues. You should also book a table at the restaurant of your choice. Sky Garden has two romantic restaurants serving up fine dining with beautiful views of the city. The Darwin Brasserie and Fenchurch Restaurant can be booked online via the SkyGarden website.

Make gin at The Distillery 

The Distillery is the perfect date venue for gin lovers! Located on Portobello Road in glamorous Notting Hill, this four-story distillery features two gin bars and offers an impressive menu with over 100 gins to choose from.

They also offer critically acclaimed gin making classes which take place at The Ginstitute in the hotel's basement distillery. These events last 3 hours and make a fun and interesting date night activity. There are even boutique hotel rooms available to book upstairs, so you don’t need to worry about catching the last train home.

Enjoy a Sunset River Cruise 

What could be more romantic than watching the sunset while enjoying a champagne cruise down the River Thames?

Many companies offer this incredible experience and you can also opt for a delicious 3-course meal and live entertainment onboard the luxury boat. You will get the opportunity to watch the sun setting over the river and then see London’s most iconic landmarks lit up at night. You can even opt for luxury private cruises and romantic alfresco dining to make the experience even more magical.

Play escape room at The Grid

For a truly unique experience, take your date to The Grid on Robinson Road. This quirky sci-fi cocktail escape room features high-tech escape room games, exciting puzzles, and futuristic drink potions.

You will have the opportunity to learn how to operate artificial intelligence tools and sample a delicious range of sci-fi themed cocktails. If you and your date want to grab some food before or after your escape room experience, then SAMA Bankside is just next door and offers a fantastic menu of British modern cuisine with a Caribbean twist.

Thank you to Chloe Walker for writing us such a great article

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