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Tue / Jan 26
Affluent / Ambient / Artsy / Dinner
Party Earth Review An elegant retreat for French-fusion cuisine and bubbling flutes of champagne, Café des Amis is a smart little restaurant and lounge in the heart of London’s theater district. Just north of the Royal Opera House – and right across from the Royal Ballet School – the bi-level venue attracts a variety of dapper theater-goers ... more
11-14 Hanover Place
London WC2E 9JP
30s / 40s / Ambient / Ambient Jazz
Party Earth Review Tucked away in a residential area of the posh Chelsea zip code, The Pig’s Ear is a local favorite for its amped-up take on British and French classics, signature brews, and regular crowd that includes Prince William and plenty of English soccer stars. The front dining area suits the rowdier silver-spooned social groups ... more
35 Old Church Street
London SW3 5BS
20s / 30s / 40s / After Work / Ambient
Party Earth Review Corney and Barrow at Monument is one of a dozen C&B branches that dot the City of London, providing an escape from the area’s banking bustle and access to a world of wine and sumptuous sharable plates. After descending several steps in the shadow of towering financial offices, patrons enter a stylish cellar where intimate ... more
2b Eastcheap
London EC3M 1AB
30s / 40s / Artists / Bar / Burgers / Pop
Party Earth Review Nestled on a cozy tree-lined street, Beach Blanket Babylon is a quintessential Notting Hill retreat perfect for enchanting evenings in lush surroundings. Passing the pristine patio tables and white awnings outside, patrons step into a veritable Rococo wonderland of baroque candelabrum, gold statues, vases with towering ... more
45 Ledbury Road
Notting Hill, London W11 2AA
20s / 30s / 40s / Absinthe / All Types
Party Earth Review An interactive museum for adults, Vinopolis (City of Wine) is a self-guided tour of wines from all over the world. Starting in ancient Georgia, where wine is believed to have been invented, the tour continues through the major regions of Europe before entering the “New World” of wine production, including California, Australia ... more
No.1 Bank End
London, SE1 9BU
After Work / All Ages / Blazers
Party Earth Review Just a few minutes’ stroll from the vast expanse of Hyde Park, Whiteleys mall provides an easy place to shop free from crowds – as well as a great setting for a post-apocalyptic movie considering its mostly empty halls. Though its sixty-odd stores are housed in a beautiful marble building, complete with intricate spiral ... more
151 Queensway
London W2 4YN
Artsy / Chill / Cocktail Lovers
Party Earth Review While it’s true that prohibition-style speakeasies are nothing new, The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town may be the only one that’s accessed through a refrigerator. A retro SMEG handcrafted in Italy, to be exact, that’s inauspiciously tucked in the corner of the cozy American-style diner The Breakfast Club. After asking staff ... more
12-16 Artillery Lane
London E1 7LS
Ambient / Business Types / Suits
Party Earth Review Set at the pinnacle of Tower 42 – an enormous skyscraper that rises some six hundred feet above London – Vertigo 42 promises a champagne-fueled gala with panoramic views. Once through the airport-style security at the building’s entrance and then up to the forty-second floor, reservation-wielding patrons are led around ... more
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
EC2N 1HQ
20s / 30s / 40s / Ambient / Artsy / Blues
Party Earth Review A sleek open terrace perched atop the boutique Boundary Hotel, Boundary Rooftop bombards the senses with small plates of seasonal produce, panoramic views of East London, and the chance to enjoy both while puffing on a fine Cuban. An array of shrubs and flowers surround the open roof, enticing chic art collectors to take ... more
Boundary Hotel
2-4 Boundary Street
London E2 7DD
(Entrance on Redchurch Street)
30s / 40s / Beer / British Food / Wine
Reviewed by Tara R.
"My take: Marco Pierre White, celebrity chef extraordinaire, knows his cuisine, and his presence in the London food scene is stamped all over London: t ..." more
386 Kings Road
London SW10 0LR
20s / 30s / After Work / Bar / Casual
Party Earth Review With three floors offering three different vibes, The O Bar is perfect for dancing, singing along with the music, or just lounging with a cocktail, and attracts an energetic clientele that packs the place from end to end just about every night. The mirrored basement, which offers a spacious dance floor and intimate corners ... more
83-85 Wardour Street
Soho, London W1D 6QD
20s / 80s Music / Acoustic / Beer
Party Earth Review An eye-catching wine menu, chic interior, and expansive beer garden – complete with a giant version of lawn Jenga – combine to make The Eagle a local favorite for a well-heeled but unpretentious crowd. Part of the Geronimo brand, which runs thirty-odd pubs in London, the venue includes a modern main dining area featuring ... more
215 Askew Road
London W12 9AZ
From top British restaurants to rowdy English clubs, London date ideas stand united with plenty to offer courting couples. Be it older married types, professional power duos, young lovebirds, or any other twosome, the London date scene is vast and varied.
Date ideas in London often revolve around tasty chow. Chelsea gastropub The Pig’s Ear is a quaint spot for a casual – but delicious – rendezvous. High ceilings and huge windows give the place a classy feel. Couples in the upstairs dining room dodge the rambunctious downstairs bar area to enjoy gourmet food and signature brews over candlelight.
Those looking for a more lively London date idea can head to The O Bar in Soho – one of London’s coolest nighttime neighborhoods. Featuring three floors with varying vibes, The O Bar offers daters a place to get wild on the dance floor, or get cozy by the fireplace.