Best Places to Take Your Girlfriend in 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.

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.

If you're looking for fun places to take your girlfriend in London, head to Electric Shuffle. With its Instagram-ready interiors, tasty cocktails and bites to eat, this unique spot will have you battling it out over rounds of high-tech shuffleboard from one of the venue's ten tables.

Hunting for a new drinking destination with your girlfriend. If you both happen to be beer lovers, then we have just the place for you – Beer Merchants Tap in Hackney. Head here for a Belgian pint while relaxing in its outdoor garden.

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.

With kitsch decor, plenty of neon and a hot list of cocktails Simmons Euston Square is a stellar choice for date night. Settle into their quirky venue and work your way through a happy hour that includes £2.50 bottles of beer and 2 for £10 cocktails.

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.

Treat your girlfriend with a trip to the seaside right here in the West End, as you enter this seaside promenade paradise complete with two themed bars, 18 original holes, and wooden boardwalk filled with street food.

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. 

If your girlfriend's a lover of all things hoppy, then this Camden Town Brewery Tour is bound to be right up her street. Not only will you get a behind the scenes look at how your favourite beers are made, but you'll also get to try some samples fresh from the tank.

Don your finest fringing and head to Eat London for this immersive Wild West cocktail experience. Sneak in your favourite bottle of liquor and watch as the talented mixologists whip it into a few tasty cocktails for you.

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).

If you're looking to go all out when it comes to impressing your girlfriend in London, not many places will fit the bill quite like Searcy's. Head to the top of the Gherkin for stunning views of the city set alongside a roster of high end cocktails and champagne. 

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?

Brought to North London by the very same brains behind Callooh Callay is a wonderland of stunning cocktails, and unique spaces. The perfect destination to take your girlfriend in London, head on down for romantic nooks along interesting interiors and amorous notes.

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.

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. 

Whether it's a birthday plan or your other half is a huge fan of stand-up, The Covent Garden Comedy Club is sure to have them laughing. Head inside the Freemasons Arms, where you'll be able to get cosy together and enjoy an evening with some of the very best guests. 

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.

Looking for a casual date night venue?  Signature Brew Blackhorse Road is a modern brewery and taphouse, with a sprawling outdoor terrace in the heart of East London's Beer Mile. Swing by for live music, artisan brews and a selection of street food vendors.

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. 

If your girlfriend is a Clueless fan then she's going to want to see the stage adaption hitting Trafalgar Theatre, with tickets starting from £35 per person. Expect Calvin Klein dresses, virgins who can't drive and more as Cher and her friends take to the stage performing songs written by the award-winning KT Tunstall.

Get your lady down to Brixton where the coolest cocktail spot in town is offering this unique masterclass that will have you shaking up three unique drinks, alongside a welcome glass of prosecco and a farewell shot of Limoncello.

The clue is in the name with this one. Head over to Clapham's pinkest watering hole, R Place, for the chance to get stuck into their gorgeous selection of eye-popping cocktails, which are as delicious as they are impressive, and some very swish interiors.