Want to make a lasting first impression? Whether you’re making plans to cosy up to someone new or just need some fresh ideas to break up your date night routine, use our guide to make a plan – after that, the rest is up to you.
Get ready for your date
- Get first date ready and treat yourself to some fresh make up. Look, but more importantly, feel your best with a makeup appointment at Kiko Milano.
- Can't get your hair to sit right? Refresh your do at neighbourhood barbers, Murdock or stop in Supply 91 in Quadrant Arcade.
- Show your style with a bright nail set from DryBy.
Things to do on a first date in London
- Visit one of Regent Street’s top coffee shops before wandering to balmy St James's Park to loop the lake and visit the pelicans.
- Need some Dutch courage? Book a bottomless brunch at Aqua Kyoto and get the conversation (and bubbles) flowing.
- Wander down Heddon Street, the place where David Bowie shot his album ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars’ and grab some pub grub at The Starman.
Things to do on a date night in London
- Snuggle up watching the latest blockbuster and independent releases, or finally see that cult classic or a festive flick at Regent Street Cinema.
- Plan a date they'll taco-bout for weeks – inspired Mexican dishes? Check. Stunning views of sun-scaped London? Check. Madera at Treehouse has everything you need for the perfect evening out. Make a night of it with The Treehouse’s ‘London by Night’ offer and enjoy a £40 dinner credit with your booking.
- Sample the latest concoctions from some of London's best mixologists at Artesian.
Date ideas for Christmas
- Mark an anniversary or plan a festive date they’ll always remember with a Christmas afternoon tea at Hotel Café Royal. Extend your plans to an overnight break and celebrate in one of London’s most romantic hotels.
- Wrap up the perfect London date with the perfect present and head to Burberry to get a scarf customised for someone special with their free monogram service.
- Pamper your partner with the ultimate spa day including facials at Akasha Spa in Hotel Café Royal, or treat them to a paired massage session at Masaj.
Elevate your date night with a stay at one of London’s top luxury hotels, or end the evening with a cosy nightcap at a stylish central London bar.
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