Best Places to Take Your Girlfriend in London

'The old ball and chain', 'the other half' or just 'the woman'; Girlfriends get the best of nicknames, so we thought it's about time you showed them some real love and started taking advantage of one of the greatest cities in the world. Beat them to the punch for date night activities and get ahead of the game with our top places to take your girlfriend in London that'll get you that all important gold star. Come on guys, we'll show you how it's done.

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 24th February 2025



Ballie Ballerson London

If you really want to treat her, Ballie Ballerson is a must. Ditching the boring old dinner and drinks, themed cocktails, a giant ball pit and all the adult fun awaits at this Shoreditch favourite. So get down to this dreamy spot ASAP.

The Big Bakes

The Big London Bake is a food event in London that will challenge the city's amateur bakers in new and exciting ways. You'll take part in a number of testing challenges... do you have what it takes to choux away the competition and rise to the top?

WedX Live

@ The Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College on Thu, 3rd Apr 2025 @ 18:30 - 22:00

No awkward small talk. No pushy sales pitches. No endless flyers. WEDx Live is the anti-wedding fair - a high-energy, interactive night where wedding planning meets variety show. Taking place at the stunning Painted Hall in Greenwich, this immersive event is packed with live music, comedy, expert advice, and jaw-dropping inspiration from some of the most exciting wedding suppliers in the industry.

Kicking off at 6.30pm with drinks, nibbles, and a few surprises, the evening unfolds in a two-act format that keeps things moving, engaging, and downright fun. Expect WedTalks, demos, entertainment, and plenty of 'why didn't I think of that' moments - all with a mid-show interval for drinks (and maybe cake).

LONDON WING FEST 2025

@ London Stadium, on Friday 25th July 2025 and 2 other dates

London Wing Fest 2025 lands at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from Friday the 25th of July to Sunday the 27th of July for a weekend filled with finger-licking fun. Enjoy wings from the UK's top traders, witness daring eating competitions, and learn BBQ tips from the pros at live demos.

Add in axe-throwing, live music, and the chance to soak up the summer vibes, and you've got a recipe for perfection. Go VIP and enjoy fast-track access, 20 wings, seven drink tokens, and reserved seating with table service.

Sherlock Escape Rooms

Take your girlfriend to experience Sherlock: The Official Live Game for a date night to remember. Whether you're racing around the set following instructions from Benedict Cumberbatch or trying your hand at the Mind Palace's immersive cocktails events, it's not to be missed. 

Found

Taking Bookings

Your girlfriend is something of a gem and you're treating her to a night out in London? Too right. Coming up trumps in the speakeasy department, Found is the perfect date night alternative thanks to romantic corners and high-end mixology.

The Pretty Parlour

Want to treat your other half to something a bit special? Then look no further than The Pretty Parlour, a quirky venue in Ealing where you can get your nails done while sipping on Champagne and cocktails. This stunning space will treat your girlfriend like a princess as she enjoys hot towel treatments, manicures, head massages and more, all with a drink in hand.

The Candlelight Club

Redefining dinner by candlelight to extravagant and Golden Age inspired heights, The Candlelight Club are a capsule of 1920s charm and flapper style taking their events to brooding, secret locations across London. If you're partial to a bit of Gatsby pizazz, this is the ultimate night out for you and your girlfriend in London to experience the Jazz Age in all its beaded, sequinned and tilted trilby glory. 

Sky Garden

Fancy an evening at Sky Garden? Impress your other half with a visit to the tourist attraction and check out their music-themed nights. You'll get to listen to tunes from resident DJs while sipping on a complimentary cocktail or Champagne.

The Four Thieves

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Birthday Prosecco

Trying to think of somewhere to take your girlfriend that's got a load of activities and spicy margaritas? Look no further than The Four Thieves in Clapham; this game bar has it all, including retro classics like Point Blank and House Of The Dead IV to get stuck into. What's more, upstairs in the Victorian-style music hall you'll find the Moonshine Raceway where you can strap in and drive cars around a neon-lit track. And if you're hungry? There are some juicy burgers to get your chops around too.

The Luggage Room

Looking for something to knock her socks off for a change? A dabble at The Luggage Room will get you some serious respect from your girl as you take her to one of London's best hidden gems and an ultimately exclusive place to drink. Knock on the black door, wait to be let in and discover the 1920s elegance of the intimate and oh-so atmospheric Luggage Room. Your drinks are waiting, sir.