With so many things to choose from in the capital city, I’ve put together a list of best date ideas in London.
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1. Monopoly Lifesized
Printed in 37 different languages and selling over 275 million copies worldwide, everyone loves a game of Monopoly.
Now for Monopoly with a difference! Located in the heart of London, Monopoly Lifesized is exactly what is says and is proving to be very popular.
All the fun elements of the board game, combine with modern technology, to take you around a giant board, completing exciting challenges to buy properties.
With two hosts to show you around and give you some clues with the challenges if you need them, you don’t have to worry about getting stuck.
The hosts, all with Monopoly token names like Dog, Iron and Boot, are amazing and make sure you have lots of fun and laughs as you play this interactive game.
Tickets start at £49 per head and the game lasts about 80 minutes. I would definitely recommend this as one of the best date ideas in London.
Also, for all tourists looking at things to do in London, I recommend purchasing a Go City London Pass.
These are a great way of saving money when visiting multiple tourist attractions during your London itinerary.
2. Immersive Gamebox
Located on the Southbank, Immersive Gamebox is a truly unique and immersive experience.
Stepping inside a large box with a headset and your game of choice playing all around you, it doesn’t take long to start having fun.
With motion tracking, touch screens and surround sound, you feel that you really are right there in the game.
Choose from a variety of games including Squid Game, Psychedelic Mansion, Angry birds, Shaun the Sheep and more. You are sure to find something you both enjoy.
Prices start at £24 per head for an hour game, but prices vary with time of day etc.
Welcomed by friendly and helpful staff, this is a brilliant and unique experience. You are sure to have an amazing time and lots of laughs!
3. Boathouse
If you are looking for an impressive setting for a date, then you can’t go wrong with the Boathouse ‘jazz bar boat’ in Canary Wharf.
Sitting on the water in London’s Docklands, this 60 foot long, wide-beam barge offers breathtaking views of the cityscape from its deck area.
Along with an elegant interior that is said to be inspired by Parisian jazz clubs and intimate speakeasies. Making it the perfect spot for a cosy cocktail.
It proudly offers ‘luxurious beverages and cosmopolitan food’ as well as hosting a variety of live lounge sessions.
Open from 4pm until 11pm (3pm at weekends), the Boathouse makes for a unique and romantic date idea with some amazing views.
4. Flight Club
You don’t have to be a massive darts fan to enjoy a date at one of the four Flight Clubs in London.
Located in Shoreditch, Bloomsbury, Victoria and Islington, each Flight Club has a spectacular interior, with colourful murals and fairground art paying homage to the origins of the game of darts.
Flight Club offers individual dart playing areas (oches) with a variety of competitive, social dart games for you to test your skills and have some fun.
Along with relaxing areas and bar seating where you can take in the amazing decor whilst enjoying a choice of cocktails and sharing plates.
There are various packages available starting from £11 per person for 60 minutes or £15 per person for 90 minutes of dart playing.
Open from 11.30 am until late, why not step up to the ‘oche’ for one of the best date ideas in London!
5. Bounce Ping Pong
For the ultimate ping pong experience and a fun date, Bounce Ping Pong in either Farringdon, Old Street or, recently opened, Battersea Power Station is a great choice.
Catering for couples and groups there are various games to choose from, including Classic Ping Pong, Shuffleboard and Beer Pong.
With a cosy area for drinks and serving tasty pizzas and bar snacks, you could definitely spend some fun time here.
Games start at just £6 per head if booked in advance.
The friendly, fun filled atmosphere is further enhanced by resident DJs playing a selection of music. As well as Games Gurus on hand to provide organised fun if wanted.
If you’re looking for the best date ideas in London this is a must.
6. Mini Golf
Modern technology, paired with this well loved game, has resulted in a really fun activity in plenty of funky venues across London.
Here are a few of my favourites:
Puttshack
Located in the Bank area of central London, Puttshack has golf balls that track how you are playing, so you can earn or lose points depending on you style!
They also offer a good selection of food and drinks, including shareable dishes, in a bright and funky venue.
Swingers
With two venues in the city, one in the Bank area and the other in Oxford Circus. Swingers have teamed mini golf with delicious street food and amazing cocktails in a visually very theatrical space.
(The Go City Explorer Pass for 2 to 7 Attractions includes the choice of either Swingers venues.)
Junkyard Golf
Located in Shoreditch, Junkyard Golf has four very different fun, themed courses to choose from with lots of bright lights and loud music. They also offer a choice of cocktails and pizzas and nachos.
Games usually start at about £11 per adult during off peak and each game has 9 holes.
You can’t help but enjoy yourself playing a game of mini golf and this has to be one of the best date ideas in London.
7. London Shuffle Club
For another game based date, the London Shuffle Club in Shoreditch is a cool place that is home to the fun game of shuffleboard.
This trendy venue gives you the choice to play the smaller version of shuffleboard at a table, or the large version on a lane/court.
There is also an outside terrace with shuffleboard courts for those nice sunny days when you want to be outside.
In addition, there is a choice of cocktails and pizzas, so no need to leave the venue to look for food.
Open Tuesday – Sunday, lanes cost between £25 -£42 for a 1 hour slot, depending on the time of day and whether indoor or outdoor.
If you haven’t played before, you propel disc shapes along a triangular shaped board partitioned into numbered areas.
You don’t want your disc to land on any of the lines and you keep adding up your scores. The first one to reach 75 is the winner.
This is an entertaining, easy to follow game that anyone can play and enjoy. Perfect for one of the best date ideas in London.
8. UK Bungee
UK Bungee might not be everybody’s idea of a fun date but it’s definitely great for any adrenaline junkies out there.
London has two crane bungee jumps in one in Bloomsbury, Central London and one in Battersea Park, West London, both giving you fantastic views across the city.
Jumping from a height of 160ft, UK Bungee offer forward/backward jumps as well as tandem jumps.
Available on selected weekends only and costing approximately £99 per person, make sure you book your slot for this unique and popular experience. (Tandem jumps are cheaper.)
Doing a 160ft tandem jump has to be up there as one of the most exhilarating experiences for any thrill seekers looking for one of the best date ideas in London.
9. Taste Film
If you enjoy eating good food whilst watching your favourite film, then this is definitely going to be one of the best date ideas in London for you.
Taste Film select venues that combine comfortable seating along with great cuisine to make for the perfect immersive experience.
Their film selections include Cool Runnings, Shrek 2, Pretty Woman and many more of the all-time favourites.
So find your film, book your ticket and then just sit back and enjoy delicious, themed dishes that are inspired and timed to moments in the screening.
Prices start from approximately £80, which includes up to five 5 courses of food and alcohol, along with your cinema ticket.
10. Avenue Cookery School
For something a little different why not try a cookery class together. A fun activity for everyone, even if you are not a Gordon Ramsey wannabe.
The Avenue Cookery School in Wandsworth is a family run affair run by a team of three partners – Mum Diana, daughter Sophie and son Richard.
They say their mission is ‘to teach people of all ages and abilities an understanding of food while having a blast’, so you know it’s going to be fun!
There are over 70 different classes to choose from with an impressive selection of recipes from around the world. All dietary requirements are catered for including vegan, gluten free etc.
Classes last between 2-3 hours and start at around £75 per person depending on which course you choose.
This friendly team make this a really great experience and one of the best date ideas in London.
11. Backyard Cinema
Also located in Wandsworth, Backyard Cinema takes the more traditional of date choices to another level!
This is an awesome place to watch a movie. Set in a big top tent with a buzzing communal space, street food and the Big Top Bar serving cocktails and snacks.
In addition, they offer a themed, pre-movie experience that changes on a regular basis.
A example could be a train journey on an old steam train to a forest of snow topped trees lit by twinkling stars and the glow of the Northern Lights.
When you arrive at this destination you are actually in the cinema. Here you get to sit in super comfortable bean-bag chairs, kick back, relax and enjoy your movie of choice.
As best date ideas in London go, this is a pretty special place with a good vibe. All you have to do is choose a movie you both will enjoy!
12. TOCA Social
Any football fans looking for a fun date idea in London can’t go wrong with TOCA Social, located in the famous 02 Arena in Greenwich.
TOCA Social offer a unique, interactive football and dining experience. And, with a selection of games and ability levels, even if you have never kicked a football before you are guaranteed to have some fun.
Furthermore, if football is not your ‘thing’, this is still a vibrant venue to visit for some tasty food/drink with arcades, selfie booths and more to keep you entertained.
The menu consists of a tasty choice of American, Latin American and Asian themed dishes, along with a good selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
TOCA Social is open every day of the week. Prices start at £12.50 per person during off peak times, rising to £18.50 per person during peak times.
13. Roller Disco
Originating in the 1970’s, when disco music was first introduced at roller skating rinks, Roller Disco is still going strong at Roller Nation.
Located in the former Bruce Grove Cinema in Tottenham since 2019, Roller Nation has a spacious skating rink, a licensed bar and diner as well as an outdoor space.
There are a variety of different skating sessions that take place most days. However, Saturday is THE Roller Disco night from 7pm – 1am. Tickets are £17 per person including hire of skates.
With thumping beats, bright lights and plenty of 70’s fancy dress, the atmosphere is buzzing. Making this one of my favourite best date ideas in London.
So, no excuses, just find some leg warmers and go and have some fun.
14. DNA VR
Located in Hammersmith DNA VR is an amazing Virtual Reality Arcade. Offering a great choice of interactive games to play as well as various escape rooms.
From zombie apocalypse, mystery of the ocean deep, guitar hero or the secrets of outer space, you just need to find something you both fancy.
It has single and multiplayer experiences with different levels of difficulty for gamers and non-gamers alike So you can work together or play against each other.
The staff are really friendly and helpful and will communicate with you throughout. As well as helping when needed.
Prices start at approximately £30 per person, depending on time of day and what experience you are booking.
For a very different but real fun date activity, DNA VR London is a great choice.
15. The Alchemist
If you’re thinking cocktails and a meal for a date, but you want something a little different to the norm, you have to try The Alchemist.
With five different venues across London to choose from, these cocktail bar/restaurants are definitely unlike any other.
Boasting ‘theatre served’, molecular cocktail madness and delicious, mixology prepared cuisine, a visit to The Alchemist is a unique and exciting experience.
Open all day and serving breakfast through to dinner, you can go along at any time of the day and try the delicious food, all served up with a twist of alchemy!
Each venue is beautifully designed and laid out to give you the ultimate experience. So just sit back and watch the molecular magic unfold before your very eyes.
In addition, if visiting on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening, each venue has its own ‘top notch’ DJ creating some feel-good energy to go along with the theatrical vibe.
For a fun date in London with the ‘WOW’ factor then this is a really great choice.
16. Climb The 02
Another date idea that is ideal for the more adventurous is an exhilarating climb over the roof of the world famous 02 arena.
You can choose from a daytime, twilight or a sunset climb, all of which will take you up and across a walkway suspended 52 meters in the air.
Safety is utmost and you are tethered and guided during the climb allowing you to relax and enjoy the amazing 360 degree views across the city skyline.
It’s said that you can see for 15 miles on a clear daytime climb or enjoy the magical expanse of London’s lights coming on during the later climbs.
The climb takes approximately 90 minutes to complete and tickets start at £37 per person. Times are from 11am – 8.30pm every day (6.30pm in the winter).
If you really want to ‘push the boat out’ on your date, there are also ‘Climb and Dine’ packages. So, with various 02 Arena eateries to choose from, you can enjoy a well earned meal after your climb.
17. All Star Lanes
Ten pin bowling has always been a popular date idea but for something a little special All Star Lanes offer a nostalgic US style bowling experience.
They have four venues across London to choose from – Brick Lane, Holborn, White City and Stratford, with their retro bowling lanes being their centre piece.
However, if you want more than bowling, they also have private karaoke booths, arcade games, cocktail bars and some tasty, American style, comfort food.
Bowling prices start at £9.50 per person during off peak (Monday and Tuesday) rising to £14 per person during peak times (Wednesday to Sunday).
Opening times vary at each location but they are generally open from 11am to 11pm every day.
These lively and vibrant venues definitely tick the box for a great best date idea in London.
18. West End Show
With lots of iconic West End theatres offering some great musicals to choose from, this is a popular date choice.
Just find a show that you both fancy and get your tickets booked. From Mama Mia to Jersey Boys there are always some amazing shows to choose from.
A few of my favourites are the long running Lion King, Wicked and Disney’s Aladdin! All guaranteed to give that feel-good vibe that makes for an enjoyable date.
Ticket prices vary for shows and you need to book your tickets in advance, as most of the best shows get booked up pretty quickly.
All the theatres have a bar, so you can enjoy a drink before the show as well as during the interval. You will also find plenty of bars and restaurants located in the West End for a pre or post show drink/meal.
19. Stranger Things Experience
If you enjoyed the iconic Stranger Things Netflix show, then you will love this immersive adventure.
Located at Troubadour Brent Cross Studios in London, tickets start at £52 per adult. With a VIP experience costing £84.
For 45 minutes you get to explore the mysterious Hawkins Laboratory, overcome obstacles and hunt for hidden secrets. All with the help of brilliant actors who stay in character throughout.
Then spend some time exploring the 80s-drenched Mix Tape Area where there is themed food and drink, Stranger Things inspired photo opportunities and of course special merchandise for the memories.
If you are looking for the best date in London with a supernatural feel this will hit the spot!
20. Candle Making
If you fancy learning a new skill where you also having something to take home with you at the end of your date, then a candle making workshop is a good option.
There are plenty of different candle making classes to choose from across London. However, for a date night, you probably want a more specific class like a ‘Candle Making Workshop for Couples’.
Stanza Artigiana in Wood Green offer exactly this, with classes costing £60 per couple and lasting 1.5 hours.
With the guidance of experienced artisans you will make your own bespoke candle. Using a selection of fragrances you can create and capture your story together.
Included in the price are the materials required to make your 300g candle, a bottle of wine with a selection of nibbles and some digital photographs of your experience.
For all romantics out there I would certainly recommend this as one of the best date ideas in London.
21. Chocolate Making
If you’re a bit of a chocoholic and would prefer making chocolate to candles, then a chocolate making workshop might be the perfect date.
Again, you’ll find plenty of different classes to choose from across London. However, the popular MyChocolate Shoreditch comes highly recommended.
Their aptly named ‘Chocoholic Workshop’ is led by friendly, experienced chocolatiers who support you to create your very own box of chocolate delights.
They also offer a ‘Tipsy Chocoholic Workshop’ where you start with a glass of Prosecco and then create chocolate cocktails as well as your own chocolates.
Classes at MyChocolate last approximately 2.5 hours and usually run on weekend afternoons. Prices vary depending on which workshop you choose but start at about £60 per person.
Who wouldn’t want to have a fun date with the added bonus of coming away with a box of handmade chocolates?
22. Drinks At The Savoy
For an upmarket date in London, visiting The Savoy Hotel for a drink is certainly up there.
Situated on the Strand in the heart of the city, this is the only luxury hotel on the River Thames and it exudes glamour and opulence.
Opened in 1889, it is often called London’s most famous hotel and was certainly the first truly high-end hotel in Britain.
Walk through its iconic revolving doors and you are walking in the footsteps of the likes of Sir Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra and Christian Dior.
So, for a taste of luxury, have a drink in The Savoy Hotel and soak up some history whilst admiring the beautiful surroundings!
23. Live Music @ Roundhouse Camden
There’s always plenty of live music happening in different venues across London. So for a fun date just find some thing you like and enjoy.
I can recommend the Roundhouse Camden as one of the best places for live music. In the past, this world famous venue has seen the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Ramones, The Stranglers all perform here.
Following a major redevelopment in 2006, it has also played host to some big names like Amy Winehouse, Jay-Z and the Gorillaz. However, it is also passionate about promoting emerging new artists.
Originally a steam engine repair shed, this atmospheric venue in Camden always has something good going on and is a great place to catch some live music.
24. Hot Tub Boat
If you love relaxing in a hot tub, then the Hot Tub Boat experience in Canary Wharf may well be one of the more unusual date ideas in London.
Skuna Hot Tub Boat offers unique, year round tours that see you enjoying the warm waters of a hot tub whilst floating around the waterways of London’s Docklands.
With a heated changing room and bar waiting for you on arrival, all you need is swimwear, towel and flip-flops and you are ready for some fun.
Just sit back and relax in your floating hot tub and take in the views and history of the 18th century docklands of West India Quay.
There are various packages available with prices starting at £39 per person in a shared hot tub. Available Sunday to Friday at 3.45pm.
25. Aire Ancient Baths
Another water based date idea in London is a visit to the Roman/Greek inspired Aire Ancient Baths. They are located in a beautiful 18th century townhouse just near Covent Garden.
Aire Ancient Baths offers a variety of spa treatments in its upper rooms with the really impressive and beautiful bathhouse found in the atmospheric vaults of the basement.
Here you have large hot baths, ice-cold plunge pools, a hydrotherapy pool and a salted pool for weightless floating, as well as a steam room
Starting at £120 per person for a 90 minute bath tour (reduced price for couples), there are various packages and add-ons available.
Open every day from 9am -10pm during the week and 8am – 11pm at weekends, make sure to book your slot before you visit this popular spa location.
Probably not the cheapest of date ideas in London, but if you really want to relax and switch off, this candle lit, child and phone free experience, with limited numbers of guests is a real treat.
26. Plane Spotting
For a fun date in London with a difference, plane spotting at Heathrow ticks the box!
Myrtle Avenue near London Heathrow is one of the most popular places to set up and enjoy this activity.
At the end of the Avenue is where you will find a large patch of grass where plane spotters sit and observe.
Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in Europe, so every few minutes you have the pleasure of the roaring engines flying over head, getting ready to set down on the Southern runway.
So, whether you’re a seasoned aviation geek or a beginner who doesn’t know a 777 from a 747, why not take a picnic, relax and enjoy this date with a difference.
27. NQ64 Arcade Bar
With two locations in Soho and Shoreditch, NQ64 is a gaming arcade with a difference.
Full of retro arcade games and classic consoles, from Donkey Kong to Mortal Combat, you are sure to find an old favourite that you can’t resist playing again.
Admission is free and you purchase tokens for the games. The consoles are free to play but they do ask that you purchase a drink when playing these.
Selling game-themed cocktails along with craft beers and with a smart/casual dress code of no jogging bottoms or tracksuits, NQ64 attracts a grown-up crowd that just want some fun.
So, grab a cocktail, choose your game and just enjoy yourself in this neon lit gaming room full of like-minded people.
I would definitely recommend this as one of my favourite fun date ideas in London.
28. Escape Room
With over 200 different themed Escape Rooms to choose from in London, you are sure to find one that you fancy having a go at.
Escape rooms present a mix of puzzles and riddles that require critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Add in time restraints and this activity quickly becomes exciting, challenging and a really fun date idea.
Themes include Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, Joker’s trap, Pirates, Space, Casino Heist and many many more.
Prices range from £28 to £35 per person and the Escape Room experience times vary from 1 to 2 hours.
So, get your thinking caps on and start working together to solve those clues and codes to free yourself from whichever escape room you have chosen.
29. Batting Cage
If you are looking for something sporty to do then a Batting Cage is a good option, especially if you are baseball/softball fans.
There are a few different batting cages in London however, located at Brent Cross, The 108 is Europes largest indoor baseball and softball centre with batting cages.
Once inside the Batting Cage you get to swing at baseballs or softballs which can be pitched at four different speeds, including slow pitch.
In addition, The 108 offer state of the art, big screen HitTrax technology that shows you where your strike would go in any MLB stadium you choose.
Then, if you’ve worked up an appetite, you can visit The 108 American Bar & Grill. They serve a selection of American themed dishes, including smash burgers, chicken sandwiches and more
Bats and helmets are provided. Prices start at £35 per person and time slots last 30 minutes or 60 minutes. Opening times at are Mon to Fri 4pm to 9:30pm, Sat 9am to 11:30pm and Sun 10am to 9:30pm.
So, step into that Batting Cage, harness your best Babe Ruth and enjoy a great date idea in London.
30. Coppa Club
Coppa Clubs are like the old ‘members-only’ clubs except here everyone is welcome and there are no fees!
Their ethos is that their clubs are ‘a place to just be, with friends or on your own, to work or to socialise’.
These welcoming and comfortable clubs with their chic interiors offer everything from coffee to cocktails and breakfast to dinner. Their riverside terraces also benefit from private igloos, so they can be enjoyed all year round.
London has two Coppa Clubs to choose from –
Coppa Between Bridges is between Putney and Fulham Railway Bridges. It has a snug library area for working, reading or relaxing, a restaurant with a riverside terrace and a central bar and lounge.
Coppa By The Tower is just around the corner from the Tower of London. It has a relaxing lounge area, a restaurant, a terrace that offers great views of the Southbank skyline and a bar.
So you can choose exactly how to spend your time on your fun date at one of the cool Coppa Clubs.
31. Attend A Supper Club
With a variety of themed Supper Clubs taking place all across London, on regular nights each month, you’re sure to find something to your suit your taste.
Along with great cuisine, some of the Supper Clubs also offer entertainment or activities such as burlesque shows, live music, art classes etc all in a small, intimate venue.
I chose the Friday night ‘Dine and Draw Supper Club’, run by the Dulwich Art Group and School, which combined an hour of life drawing and cocktails, followed by a delicious dinner around one large table.
With everyone taking part in the life drawing activity, there was lots of laughter and a friendly ambience throughout the evening. Some finding this drawing challenge easier than others!
Attending a Supper Club in London is definitely a fun date idea. Along with being a great way to try a new activity, enjoy some delicious food and make some new friends.
32. Electric Cinema
The Electric Cinema Portobello located in Notting Hill is the perfect venue for a film night with a touch of class.
One of the oldest working cinemas in Britain, the lavishly restored interior boasts armchairs, sofas and beds with plush red coverings.
This romantic, retro vibe is paired with modern amenities including soft blankets and a choice of food and drinks which are brought to your seat.
There’s usually a couple of different films showing and you need to check the website for options and times.
Ticket prices vary depending on your choice of seating and day of the week. For example: Fri to Sun – £25 (Armchairs), £40 (Front Row Bed – £20pp), £50 (Back Row Sofa – £25pp).
I would definitely recommend the Electric Cinema Portobello for a stylish and romantic date idea in London.
33. Hidden City Or London Street Hunt
Both Hidden City and London Street Hunt offer immersive, treasure hunt-style experiences that take you through the city’s streets.
Hunt themes vary and include ‘Hunt for the Cheshire Cat’ (Alice in Wonderland), ‘007 Shadow of Spectre’ (James Bond) and ‘Moriarty’s Game’ (Sherlock Holmes).
Players typically receive clues/instructions via their mobile phones that take them to different locations, solving puzzles along the way.
The hunt takes about 3 – 4 hours to complete and includes some interactive experiences, like meeting characters from the story, breaks at pubs/cafes, as well as the opportunity to win prizes.
Prices start at approximately £19 per person. Hunts run every day between the hours of 10am and 6.30pm.
This is a great way to have a fun date whilst exploring hidden areas of London and working together to solve your chosen hunt.
34. Immersive Art Experience
If you’re looking for something a little different to a normal art exhibition, an immersive art experience is a great London date idea.
Here are a couple of my favourites:
Dali Cybernetics
A unique exhibition of one of the world’s first digital led art exhibitions using VR.
Taking place in the Boiler House at 152 Brick Lane, this is a must for all art lovers. Especially fans of the famous surrealist artist – Salvador Dali.
The artworks by this surrealist artist are given a 360° digital treatment. Using virtual reality, floor to ceiling projections and music to make this a totally immersive experience.
Along with the VR experience, there is a an interactive art display as well as a room using 2D and 3D elements to allow you to immerse yourself in Dali’s extraordinary art.
Adult tickets start at £24.90 and the visit takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Frameless
Situated in Marble Arch, this is the largest permanent multi-sensory experience in the UK.
Spread over four galleries, it showcases some of the world’s greatest works of art in ways never seen before. Including artwork by Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt, Cezanne, Dali and many more.
The different rooms celebrate different types of art and artists. Furthermore, the experience they have created makes you feel as if you are stepping inside the paintings.
Along with the visuals there is music playing that compliments each piece of artwork and adds to the sensory experience.
Tickets start at £29 per adult on the door (£25 if purchased online) and most people stay for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
35. Ballie Ballerson
For a playful date in a grown up environment, Ballie Ballerson in Shoreditch fits the bill. This unforgettable Ball Pit Cocktail Bar is the perfect place to let your hair down.
Ballie Ballerson boasts the world’s largest, glowing ball pits as well as an extensively stocked cocktail bar and tasty fresh pizzas. (You can also book your own booth or use of the karaoke room.)
Add to this, pulsating lights and music from live DJs playing a mix of RnB, disco and house beats and you have yourself a party.
Hours are Weds and Thurs 6pm – 12am, Fri 6pm – 2am, Sat 2.30pm – 2am and Sun 2.30pm -10pm. There are a variety of packages available, with ball pit access starting at £6.50 per person for 2 hours.
Ballie Ballerson’s ball pit and cocktails has to be one of the more unique of the best date ideas in London.
36. Axe Throwing
If you’re up for some adrenaline pumping competition, then axe throwing might be a great date idea for you.
There are a few different venues in London that offer this activity, with Axeperience in the Aldgate area of the East End rated as one of the best.
Sessions here run for 60 minutes, during which you receive a safety briefing, learn how to throw an axe and then compete in a tournament. (Additionally, an instructor stays on your lane with you for support and safety.)
With safety in mind, the venue is understandably alcohol free but they do offer a range of soft drinks and non-alcoholic beers as well as a range of bar snacks.
Opening times are Mon – Weds 12pm 8.30pm, Thurs/Fri 12pm – 10pm and Sat/Sun 11am – 10pm. Prices start at £30 per person during off peak times.
For a challenging date with a difference that actually involves a full-body workout, axe throwing is proving to be a popular choice.
37. Jazz Cafe
One of London’s most iconic live music venues, the award winning Jazz Cafe in Camden is a good choice for a fun date in London.
The Jazz Cafe has regular live gigs with a variety of music genres including jazz, hip hop, soul and reggae. As well as club nights every Friday and Saturday.
With a reputation for booking some of the world’s biggest acts, along with local talent and up and coming stars, you are sure to find something that suits your taste.
You can choose between general admission tickets for standing on the ground floor or tickets that include a table in the mezzanine restaurant that overlooks the stage.
We picked up tickets to Jocelyn Brown for just £30 each.
With a capacity of 450 people, this intimate venue allows you to get pretty close to whichever artist you have chosen to see and the acoustics are excellent.
In addition, all the staff are friendly and professional, helping to create a great vibe for an enjoyable night out.
Jazz Cafe Camden is open every day from 7pm and until 3am at weekends.
38. Draughts London
Draughts Waterloo is a Board Game Cafe that has been welcoming keen board gamers, as well as complete beginners, for 7 years.
Located in the Leake Street Graffiti tunnel, inside a repurposed railway arch, Draughts Waterloo actually sits under Waterloo Station.
With a really extensive array of board games to choose from, a warm and welcoming ambience and friendly helpful staff, you can’t help but have a good time here.
Moreover, with craft beers, an array of cocktails and a good selection of food/snacks on offer, you could spend a while here, playing old favourites or trying out some new ones.
Open from 12am Monday, 11am Tuesday – Friday and 10am Saturday and Sunday.( Draughts closes at Midnight every night.) Admission fee is £7 per person.
There’s nothing like playing a board game to get the conversation flowing as well as the laughs. That’s why Draughts Waterloo rates as a great fun date in London.
39. Puppy Yoga
Fo all dog lovers out there, Puppy Yoga combines the physical relaxation of yoga with the mood-lifting highs that interacting with puppies can bring.
During the yoga class the pups are allowed to roam free and engage, as and when they want to, with participants. This is said to help build their confidence and socialising skills.
Whilst the humans get to enjoy the benefits of exercise whilst distracted by the delightful puppies who are really not bothered with how flexible you are or aren’t!
Puppy Yoga London run classes at 42 Hoxton Square, Shoreditch every weekend. Tickets are released every Thursday for the following weekend and start at £35 per person for approx 75 minutes.
Stroking a dog has been proven to help you relax and destress. Mix this with some mindful yoga and puppy playtime and you have the perfect, revitalising weekend date idea.
40. Roof East
When the sun is shining, where better to enjoy a date than up on a rooftop bar.
Roof East, at the top of Stratford multi-storey car park in East London, offers one of the ultimate rooftop experiences.
Operating from mid April to September, this large space has not only a bar but also street food, interactive games and an open air cinema.
Open from 5pm – 11pm Tuesday to Friday and 12pm to 11pm at weekends, Roof East is free to visit.
This super vibrant space has something for everybody. So on a warm evening this would definitely make for a great date idea.
41. Enjoy An Afternoon Tea
This quintessentially British tradition makes for a great fun date, especially in London as the capital city has hundreds of different venues to choose from.
From luxurious hotels to boats on the river thames, Afternoon Teas are on offer everywhere. Therefore, it shouldn’t be too difficult to find surroundings that suit you and your pocket!
Afternoon tea traditionally consists of a selection of light sandwiches, cakes and scones served with a pot of tea. However, you usually have the option to add champagne as well.
If you’re looking to really ‘push the boat out’ and enjoy Afternoon Tea in style, I can highly recommend The Savoy Hotel in central London.
Served in the opulent Thames Foyer at the heart of the hotel, with its beautiful glass domed atrium and ornate gazebo with live pianist, you can’t help but be impressed with the surroundings.
However, add a range of teas served in delicate bone china, accompanied by classic finger sandwiches, homemade scones with cream, jam/lemon curd, plus a selection of pastries and it’s a match made in heaven!
42. Twist Museum
If you are looking for something a little different, Twist Museum on Oxford Street, is pretty cool. Advertised as a ‘Playground For Your Perceptions’, it certainly is this.
Featuring more than 60 fascinating exhibits it will test your perception of colour, shape, sound, perspective and more. Your reality with a twist!
Developed with the input of artists, psychologists, mathematicians and neuroscientists you will be amazed by the mind altering immersive rooms and interactive illusions.
So for a fun date that will literally blow your mind and test how your brain interprets reality, the Twist Museum is a must.
Twist Museum is open every day from 10am – 8pm (9pm Saturday/7.30pm Sunday), with last entry an hour before closing. Timed-entry tickets cost from £19.50 per adult.
43. Rug Making
If you love crafting or fancy having a go at something a little different, a popular activity for a date idea is a rug making workshop.
These workshops offer you the chance to explore different rug making techniques such as tufting, rag rugging or rug hooking to find your own preferred style.
In addition from the satisfaction of designing and creating your very own piece of home decor, many people also find rug making a relaxing and stress busting activity to take part in.
There are a variety of venues to choose from across London including Shoreditch, Clapham, Hackney and Bermondsey. Prices range from £50 to £200 and classes can last from between 2 – 6 hours.
This might not be the cheapest of date ideas and you won’t create a rug big enough to cover a large of area of your home.
However, I would certainly recommend this as a great date idea for anyone looking to enjoy a creative date.
44. London Eye
As Europe’s tallest observation wheel, sitting on the South Bank of the River Thames, you can’t miss the London Eye Ferris wheel.
A popular tourist attraction, a ride in one of the pods on the London Eye offers you spectacular views of some iconic London landmarks.
From Big Ben to the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace and more, it provides stunning panoramic, 360 degree vistas.
If money is not an issue, a really romantic date idea would be the London Eye Cupid’s Pod Package. This not only gives you a pod to yourself but also includes champagne, chocolates and a personal VIP host. (Prices start at around £775.)
Open every day from 10am to 8.30pm, a full rotation takes 30 minutes. Standard tickets start at £33 per person if booked in advance, with various deals and packages on offer throughout the year.
Whether you share a pod or book your own, a ride on the London Eye is an amazing experience and one of the best date ideas in London.
45. Sushi Samba Rooftop bar
Spread across London, from Shoreditch to Leicester Square, you’ll find an amazing selection of different rooftop bars.
From luxurious lounges to trendy rooftop gardens, you’re sure to find a rooftop bar to suit your taste and what better way to view the spectacular London skyline.
Sushi Samba, located on the 38th and 39th floors of the Heron Tower in Bishopsgate, is presently one of the most popular and impressive rooftop bars.
Offering the highest outdoor dining terraces in Europe, along with incredible 360 degree views of the city, this is definitely the place for a fun date in London.
With its floor to ceiling windows, an open bamboo ceiling, artistically placed lighting and lush greenery Sushi Samba has the ‘wow’ factor.
Add to this a delicious selection of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine and what’s not to like!
46. Social Pottery
Located in Kentish Town Road, a session at Social Pottery is a great, fun date idea for anyone.
With two separate studios, you can choose to either have a go at making your own pottery or paint pottery that is custom made.
With ambient lighting, music and refreshments this is like a really relaxed pottery lesson. Undoubtedly helping you to explore your creative and artistic side in an enjoyable way.
With support from friendly experts, we had a great time painting our custom pottery pieces.
Offering various experiences, the sessions last roughly 2 hours and are available to anyone, regardless of ability.
For a date night you might like the Boozy Pottery Painting, where you can ‘bring your own bubbles’.
47. Alcotraz London
For a really fun date with a difference, Alcotraz London is an immersive theatrical cocktail bar inspired by the stories from America’s most infamous prison.
The experience starts as soon as you arrive when you are given a rundown of the prison rules. Followed by a meeting with the Warden, who runs the prison, and then into your bright orange jumpsuit!
The idea is to smuggle your liquor (you take your own bottle of spirit) past the Warden. Hopefully, with a little help from the guards, you get it to the bootlegging gang who turn it into delicious bespoke cocktails.
With some great actors to interact with and lots of other things happening around you, this is an immersive experience of the best kind.
Tickets start at £37 and opening hours vary. However, the Warden’s office can be reached directly via 02031090488 if you want to book your time!
48. Gravity MAX Wandsworth
With a choice of adrenalin pumping activities, Gravity MAX Wandsworth in Wandsworth High Street is the perfect place for a fun date in London.
With 9 activities at various prices, spread across different themed areas, you are sure to find something that takes your fancy and suits your budget.
From E-Kart racing, mini urban golf, Shuffleboard, digital darts, traditional seaside amusement games and more, the options are pretty good.
There’s also plenty of different eateries and bars dotted throughout. Serving a delicious selection of foods including crispy wings, pizza, salad bowls, pasta and more.
As well as the open-planned Gravity Social Bar at the heart of the action for that well deserved drink when you’ve completed your challenges.
Gravity MAX Wandsworth is open every day from 9.30am until late. Prices start from £5 per person for the FunBox Arcade and range up to £18 for activities like the Immersive Gamebox and AR Digital Darts.
49. Shrek’s Adventure
You have to love Shrek and his gang! If you don’t, Shrek’s Adventure, still makes for an awesome, fun date in London.
This walk through experience has different immersive sets, with live actors playing characters from the Shrek films. As well as other fairy-tale themed DreamWorks films.
All your senses will be stimulated as you see, hear, touch and smell the adventure. Moreover, experience madness like jumping aboard the magical 4D DreamWorks Tours Bus with mischievous Donkey as your tour guide!
Shrek’s Adventure is unquestionably a great, immersive fun activity for all ages, especially children. With hilarious actors who brilliantly stay in character at all times helping make some great memories.
For any adults that might be wondering if it’s for them, I can confirm that you’re sure to find your inner-child, have a few giggles and definitely experience the ‘feel-good’ factor.
Located in the Riverside Building, on London’s South Bank, Shrek’s Adventure is open daily from 10am to approximately 4pm. (Opening hours can vary slightly from day to day.)
Tickets bought in advance start at £24 per adult.
50. London Dungeon
For something quite grown-up and a little scary, a visit to the London Dungeon might not be everybody’s idea of a ‘fun’ date in London.
However, if you love history and want to learn more about the darker side of London’s past, then this is the date for you.
Located in the Riverside Building on London’s South Bank, alongside Shrek’s Adventure, this is another immersive experience.
Using a mix of actors, special effects and rides, London Dungeon visits grim historical events such as Guy Fawkes gunpowder plot, Sweeney Todd’s barber shop and the Jack the Ripper streets.
With some great acting, lots of darkness, caged rats, skeletons and a boat ride, as well as some chilling sounds and dubious smells, you definitely get transported back in time.
Taking about an hour and a half, this thrilling experience finishes with a slightly more relaxing visit to The Tavern. A typical Victorian boozer where you can enjoy a drink and listen to the land lady singing some traditional musical hall songs.
Open from 11am – 4pm weekdays and 10am – 5pm weekends, tickets start at £29.50 per adult if bought in advance.
51. Art Play
Located in Spitalfields Market, next to Lululemon, in the Shoreditch area of the city, Art Play is a creative hub offering various workshops.
Some of the activities on offer are Sip & Paint, Jewellery Making, Candle Making, Pottery and more. We tried, and can definitely recommend, the Sip & Paint workshop if you’re looking for a fun date in London.
The classes are run by talented resident artists who are happy to give you advice and feedback on your painting. No experience is needed, so don’t panic if you are a complete beginner.
As the name suggests, you are encouraged to treat the class as a social exercise to be enjoyed, rather than a task to be completed. Hence there is a good selection of drinks on offer from the well stocked bar.
There is also a ‘Bottomless Prosecco’ option, if you want to add a bit of sparkle to your session. As well as the opportunity to order a pizza when you book your class.
Sessions last between 1 – 2 hours and prices range from £18 – £60, depending on dates.
This relaxed and friendly painting class is a great fun date, with the added bonus of maybe learning a new skill!
52. F1 Arcade
F1 Arcade is a state-of-the-art gaming venue that captures all the excitement and glamour of Formula 1 motor racing. Located in the New Change complex, in the heart of the city, this is perfect for an exhilarating and fun date in London.
The stylish, racing themed venue has 60, bespoke F1 simulators, allowing you to get behind the wheel and experience some F1 racing. With incredible audio and visual effects making it exciting and totally immersive.
Don’t worry if you are new motorsport, F1 Arcade welcomes everyone. From super fans to newcomers, they cater for all abilities and have various racing formats on offer.
F1 Arcade is open from 12 midday until late during the week.(Opening earlier at weekends.) Prices start at just under £15.75 per head. Bookings last approximately 30 minutes for 3 races, or 45 minutes for 5 races.
In addition, with top class food and cocktails also available, this is certainly a notch above your normal gaming arcade!
53. Fairgame
If you are looking for all the fun of a traditional funfair along with some great food, then Fairgame is a great place for a date in London.
Located in Canary Wharf, this state-of-the-art indoor venue combines reinvented, classic fairground game favourites, along with a choice of tasty street food. All under one, adult-only, roof!
From shooting hoops to roll-a-ball derby and whac-a-mole, you can’t help but get competitive, unleash your inner child and enjoy yourself.
In addition, there’s a great choice of street food from Burger & Beyond, Dos Mas Tacos and Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana. As well as three bars serving cocktails and craft beers.
Not forgetting the Candy Stand which offers some very grown-up sweet treats such as Prosecco candy floss and boozy sweets.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11.30am until late, prices start at £15 per person.
54. Hijingo
With neon lighting, high energy music and entertaining dancers, Hijingo, at 90 Worship Street, Shoreditch, has most definitely taken the game of Bingo to the next level.
Add in the opportunity to win cash jackpots, holidays and, of course, some pretty random prizes and you’ve got yourself a great date idea in London.
If you are looking to eat, they also offer a good choice of light bites including samosas, spring rolls and a variety of skewered meat and veg. Along with burgers, tacos and fries and an extensive drinks menu.
The upbeat, friendly staff add to the positive vibe and help to create a really great ambience. If you thought Hijingo might be just another bingo hall – your mind will be blown!
Hijingo is open Tuesday to Sunday. Times vary from 5pm – 10pm Tuesday and Wednesday, through to 11.30am – 12.00am on Saturdays.
Prices start at £16 per person for 2 games of bingo, with various packages on offer throughout the week that include food/drink.
55. Candlelight Concerts
The perfect date for music lovers, Candlelight Concerts, held regularly in various venues across London, are proving to be very popular.
Locations include Southwark Cathedral, St Mary Le Strand Church, St Martin-in-the-Fields and many more atmospheric locations.
The music choices are vast and range from classical and film soundtracks to tributes to artists such as Adele, Madonna, Coldplay and the Beatles.
Combine the live music with candlelight and spectacular surroundings and you are guaranteed a magical evening.
Prices vary for each concert but start at approximately £12 per person. So just choose your preferred music and venue and you have one of the best dates idea in London.