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Date ideas in London

Romantic dinners, drinks, shows and views.

18 places

The top 18

Romantic and intimate places, plus shows, live music and galleries, ranked by our own engine.

  1. The National Gallery4.8· 59kGallery · Seven Dials

    1. The National Gallery

    World-class Western European paintings, Impressionists, free entry, historic spacious galleries.
  2. Royal Albert Hall4.8· 45kTheatre · Marlborough

    2. Royal Albert Hall

    Historic domed concert hall with world-class acoustics, diverse live performances, and guided tours.
  3. Royal Ballet and Opera4.8· 11kTheatre · St Clement Danes

    3. Royal Ballet and Opera

    Historic, upscale performance venue for world-class ballet and opera, tours and live shows.
  4. The Wallace Collection4.8· 9.9kMuseum · Marylebone

    4. The Wallace Collection

    Intimate historic house museum with Old Masters, decorative arts, and armor.
  5. Horizon 224.8· 4.6kViewpoint · Leadenhall Market

    5. Horizon 22

    Panoramic skyline views, rooftop seating, curated drinks and photography opportunities.
  6. Wilton's Music Hall4.8· 2.5kLive music · Goodmans Fields

    6. Wilton's Music Hall

    Victorian music hall with intimate live performances, cosy bar, and historic charm.
  7. Murder Inc. Cocktails4.9· 714Cocktail bar · St Giles

    7. Murder Inc. Cocktails

    Trendy intimate cocktail bar with inventive mixology and a cozy, lively vibe.
  8. Wigmore Hall4.8· 1.6kTheatre · East Marylebone

    8. Wigmore Hall

    Intimate historic concert hall showcasing chamber music and polished live performances.
  9. Phoenix Arts Club4.8· 1.5kBar · St Giles

    9. Phoenix Arts Club

    Intimate cabaret and jazz club with theatrical dinners and inventive cocktails.
  10. Mio Restaurant & Bar4.8· 1.4kItalian · Regency Apartments

    10. Mio Restaurant & Bar

    Upscale Italian with wood-fired pizzas, extensive wine list, polished cocktails.
  11. Scully4.8· 1.3kFine dining · St. James's

    11. Scully

    Upscale Asian-fusion tasting menu, refined cocktails and seasonal plates in polished St James's setting
  12. Fallow4.7· 9.5kModern British · St. James's

    12. Fallow

    Modern British tasting menus, refined plating, curated wines — perfect for special occasions.
  13. Ronnie Scott's4.7· 6.4kLive music · St Giles

    13. Ronnie Scott's

    Intimate historic jazz club with live performances and expertly crafted cocktails.
  14. Cadogan Hall4.7· 3.5kLive music · Hans Town

    14. Cadogan Hall

    Intimate historic concert hall hosting classical and contemporary live performances.
  15. Blacklock City4.7· 3.3kRestaurant · Monument

    15. Blacklock City

    Lively chophouse serving charred steaks, bold cocktails and hearty sharing plates.
  16. The English Grill4.8· 784Fine dining · Longmoore Estate

    16. The English Grill

    Classic British grill and dry-aged steaks in an elegant historic setting
  17. Pulse Bar London4.9· 433Cocktail bar · Triptych Bankside

    17. Pulse Bar London

    Trendy cocktail bar with inventive drinks, sharable plates, and live music.
  18. Cento Alla Torre4.7· 2.2kItalian · Tower Hill

    18. Cento Alla Torre

    Cozy Italian spot with house-made pasta and a curated wine selection.

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