If romance is on your mind, then London is the place to be with its fabulous parks, dazzling views, and fantastic nightlife. So, whether you are looking to plan a memorable Valentine’s Day or a dinner date at a restaurant, there is no shortage of alternatives. The capital offers everything that you need to impress your sweetheart. We have listed some of the best date night options and places in London.
The Mayfair Bar Cocktail Masterclass
The movie Cocktail started my relationship with these oh so sweet alcoholic beverages and of you want to have some boozy fun with the other half then head to the May Fair Bar to enjoy a night of tasting and insight into building some excellent cocktails. At this glamorous bar you and your date will learn how to mix three cocktails and can choose from a selection of canapés. The posh bar also has the option of ordering dinner. The May Fair Bar is an excellent idea for an early evening date, and the timings for this experience are between 4.30 to 6.00 pm.
Dinerama
Enjoy street food at its culinary best at the Dinerama, East London’s food market, with your date. This alternative market includes various exciting stalls such as Prawnography and You Doughnut. This place ensures that you and your sweetheart will be spoilt for choice. The market is open from 5 pm to 1 am Thursday to Saturday, and has a resident DJ. This food market is operational all year round with outdoor seating from May to September. After that, the venue has a roof, carpet and heating to keep the diners warm.
Fulham Pottery Cafe
Pottery gained serious credentials with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze’s romantic scene in the Ghost. If you are looking to create the same passionate vibe on your date, head to the Fulham Pottery Café. The café offers studio assistants on hand to provide you with advice and guidance to make your experience fun and enthralling. The café also offers coffee and tea and a selection of homemade cookies and cakes to ensure that you enjoy your time at the café. If you are looking for an offbeat date idea, then the Fulham Pottery Café is the place for you.
The Natural History Museum
A treasure hunt is an ultimate romantic experience. The Natural History Museum hosts scavenger hunts that take you through an exciting world of dinosaurs and planets. These events also host interactive games to test your palaeontology knowledge. So prepare well before you head out for an intimate and fun-filled night with your sweetheart at the Natural History Museum.
The Boat Show Comedy Club
Nothing spells romance like laughing together. So if you are bored of regular, mundane dinner dates, plan a special night at the Boat Show Comedy Club. This unique experience takes you on two of London’s most distinguished vessels, the Tattershall Castle or the Hispaniola boats with some of the country’s best comedians. There won’t be a dull moment for you and your date on this quirky date night.
The Hippodrome Casino
The Hippordrome Casino: The UK is known for its love of both land based and online casinos. If, this is the type of thing that floats your boat then you have to check-out the Hippodrome casino located in Leicester Square, it’s an excellent venue for a glamorous, fun-filled evening with your loved one. Fortunately, the capital has a ton of casino options to offer. Whether you’re looking to raise the stakes with poker or try your luck at some blackjack, you can do it with your sweetheart at your side to ensure that good luck keeps flowing.
These are just some unique ideas for your special someone. The possibilities are endless! So get innovative and make your own list of places for your date. On a different note, sometimes a romantic, candle-lit dinner indoors can be more romantic than heading out. So let your creative juices flow and show your date what a catch you are!