It’s date night! It doesn’t matter if this is a blind date, one of the first dates, or if you and your partner have been together for a long time. The pressure of planning a date is always a tiring and sometimes, also an annoying process. What do they like, what don’t they like? An activity-filled date, or drinks at a bar? You feel like you can never win. Now, we are not promising that after reading this, your troubles will be gone, but we might be of some assistance. This is dating in London as we see it!
Coffee Date!
One of the best kinds of dates to get to know someone is a coffee date. You can just hang out with them, order a cup of coffee and maybe a little pastry, get comfy in a booth and get to talking. Coffee Dates are simple, practical and make the whole thing less stressful! Some of the recommended choices for your ideal coffee date are “Picturehouse Central”, which is also a cinema and a restaurant on different levels, so, if all goes well, you also have other options on how to make the date last longer. Another great option is “Chez Elles” which takes you all the way to Paris, and, also offers some traditional French cuisine and pastries to go with your coffee. “Scooter Caffe” is also a very quirky choice if you want to make an impression, seeing as not many people know of this place and it has a very interesting décor inside. Dating in London can be very easy sometimes.
Activity Date!
However, if you want to spice it up a bit, and you fancy another type of date, with a bit more excitement, the perfect choice is the Activity Date. These types of dates are fun, keep you occupied, and lift the tension. You don’t have to get deep in conversation, some small talk and fun facts thrown here and there between, and during the activity, are always welcomed. Ice Karting is a great choice. Whether it’s hot or cold, this activity is always a fun choice. It keeps you occupied and gets the adrenaline up.
If you want to have a laugh, consider “Top Secret” where you can enjoy some stand-up comedy for only a pound and pair it with some drinks to get the night going. This is sure to be an icebreaker and make things less awkward in case it is the first date and for our long-term couples, this just might be a way to switch things up.
Drinks & Dining
This is where the real pressure comes. Everything seems more important, more personal, and obviously more stressful. In reality, it doesn’t really need to be, seeing as London has an unbelievable variety of choices. If you wish, you can simply go for drinks and some amazing places are “The Grid” which offers you a bit of theatrics alongside your cocktails, “The Brig” if you want something more private because you can rent the place out with your personal bartender and your music choices. “Barge East” is the best of both worlds. It combines dining with drinks in a historical boat which has been transformed to fit the purpose. “First Aid Box” is ideal for after-work drinks, and you can also grab a bite, choosing from their impressive and healthy menu.
So this is it about dating in London, you are now hopefully a little more clear about what you want to do. We wish you the best, and hopefully, your date turns out great!
