Love is in the air, and there's no better place to feel it than in London! Sorry Paris, Venice and Bruges, we truly believe that London is the most romantic city in the world.
Forget cheesy films and crowded restaurants, this Valentine's Day, ditch the predictable and plan a date for you and your sweetie with one of these fun, adorable London date ideas. From floating hot tub boats to a cocktail bar that specialises in chocolate, whether you're hoping to ignite the spark or celebrate the long term love you share, this blog is your inspiration to discover six fun, romantic, unforgettable London dates this Valentine's Day.
1. Frameless Immersive Art Experience:
Stroll hand in hand through four immersive gallery rooms exploring impressionism, surrealism and loads of other famous paintings on a massive scale. Wall to wall, floor and ceiling, you are utterly surrounded by art and music as the paintings swirl off of the walls, enveloping you in the landscapes. From Canaletto to Dali, Rembrandt to Van Gogh, it's absolutely fabulous!
Closest tube: Marble Arch
Standard entry £28
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 11am – 6pm
Friday: 11am – 10pm
Saturday: 10am – 10pm
Sunday: 10am – 6pm
2. Champagne + Fromage:
Book a table at this heavenly little French bistro tucked away behind Covent Garden on Wellington Street. Rustic and romantic, Champagne et Fromage has an extensive champagne menu to go with their heavenly baked camembert. We chose the garlic & herb (the best seller as it turned out!) which came with plenty of crusty bread for dipping. Cheese pull heaven!
Closest tube: Covent Garden
Hours: Monday: 5pm – 9pm (kitchen 8pm)
Tuesday: 1pm – 10pm (kitchen 9pm)
Wednesday/Thursday: 12pm – 10pm (kitchen 9pm)
Friday/Saturday: 12pm – 11pm (kitchen 10pm)
Sunday: 12pm – 9pm (kitchen 8pm)
3. Skuna Boats:
Take a guided cruise of London Docklands and Canary Wharf... in a hot tub!
It's a really fun way to see this fascinating part of London from a different angle. You'll go from the historic warehouses to the super modern financial district, under bridges and past lots of envious passersby. The cruise lasts about 75 minutes and is unbelievably relaxing.
All you need to bring is a towel and swimmies, there are heated changing rooms and lockers to use, and the boats have special plastic tubs so you can take your phone on board.
Closest tube: West India Quay
From £35pp
4. The Royal Opera House's Piazza Terrace Bar:
Raise a glass to your love in this lovely rooftop bar tucked away on top of the Royal Opera House. It's a gorgeous spot for a cocktail or three with your sweetie, with amazing views over London's romantic Covent Garden. They also have a lovely lunch menu!
Closest tube: Covent Garden
Hours: Monday to Saturday 12pm – 2.45pm and 5pm – 8.45pm
Sunday 12pm – 5.30pm.
Lunch and Lunch à la carte menu available 12pm – 2.45pm, Monday to Friday only.
5. Gourmaze:
Team up on London's tastiest treasure hunt with Gourmaze, a genius company that has combined three of our favourite things: exploring London, puzzles and food. Following cryptic clues sent directly to your phone, you are sent on a journey of delicious discovery, through secret side streets and hidden squares, unlocking tasty treats along the way! You can either race the clock and try to complete the puzzles as quickly as possible (top of the leaderboard each month wins a prize), or enjoy the stroll and take your time. Not to worry, the clock is paused each time you stop to eat.
N.B The entire activity is run from your phone, so make sure it's charged. It might be worth bringing a power pack and charging lead just in case. Also, sadly, London seems to be notorious for phone snatching at the moment, so just stay alert and look out for each other as you'll be walking around with your phone out a lot - if you have a wrist strap, we'd recommend using it.
Prices start from £27pp
6. The Chocolate Cocktail Club:
Calling all chocoholics! Get yourself over to this fabulous bar in Farringdon that specialises in, you guessed it, chocolate cocktails!! Their scrummy and inventive menu includes decedent treats like: Biscoff Martini, the Jaffa Cake, Chocolate Chilli Picante Margarita and Banana Colada.
Closest Tube: Farringdon
Hours: Tuesday : 1:30pm- 6pm
Wednesday : 4:30pm -10:30pm
Thursday : 4:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday : 1:30pm - 10:30pm
Saturday : 1:30pm - 10:30pm
Closed Sunday/Monday
So, whether you're hand-in-hand exploring immersive art, sharing a bubbling camembert, or toasting your love with a chocolate-infused cocktail, London offers a wonderfully romantic backdrop for Valentine's Day. So scrap the clichés, embrace the adventure, and may your celebrations be filled with love and laughter!
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