Dating In The City
‘Dating is just fantastic!’ said no one ever. The first meet is always filled with self-doubt. For example, did I touch his leg under the table? Did he touch my leg under the table? Did I want him to touch my leg under the table?! These experiences are character building at best and soul destroying at worst. But who needs a soul anyway? Here are an array of dating ideas for every stage of your relationship. So get your Happn on and get down to our list of dreamy destinations.
Pedalos in Hyde Park
What better way to impress your first date than to get on your 90’s pedal pushers and rent out a pedalo. It’ll be like your very own cruise ship and don’t doubt that it won’t. You can even shout ‘Ahoy matey’ at the ducks to impress your date. Let’s hope you haven’t skipped leg day guys! Afterwards, why not enjoy a delectable meal at the Serpentine Bar and Kitchen?
Website: http://www.benugo.com
The Doodle Bar
For all you creatives out there, head to Doodle Bar where you can literally draw on the walls. Pretend to be Shakespeare and write your date a message or a poem. You shouldn’t judge people on dates but we always do. Will your date draw a wooden chair or a pink cow alien with a unicorn horn? And what does this say about them? These are the things that matter and the questions you need to ask yourself.
Website: http://www.thedoodlebar.com
Hackney City Farm
If you’ve got an ugly mug/love animals, head to Hackney City Farm where your date will fall straight in love with you simply because you’ll be the best looking specimen around. This is the perfect place to go if you want an authentic escape to the country. Afterwards enjoy a delicious meal at Frizzante where the majority of ingredients are sourced from local farms in Kent.
Website: http://www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk
Ruislip Lido
If it’s an especially hot day, head down to Ruislip Lido. The lido is set on the edge of Ruislip Woods and features a 60-acre sand beach. Bikinis and swimming trunks are a must here, so you better feel comfortable around your partner! After completing a traditional Britney Spears style striptease, enjoy a modern steak dinner at The Water’s Edge. On second thoughts, maybe leave out the strip tease…
Website: http://www.millerandcarter.co.uk
The River Cafe
This is the place you take date after a few dates. Perhaps you want to propose moving in or perhaps you just want to propose? The River Cafe is the place to do it as it oozes romance, love and things of such sort. Look into the eyes of your lover over the Ravioli – with zucchini & their flowers, buffalo ricotta and mint. The food may actually be better than your date here.
Website: http://www.therivercafe.com
Edible Stories
Enjoy this pop-up until the 8th of May. Relive your childhood memories in the land of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Les Miserables or Phantom of the Opera. This is a fun one and your date will definitely give you ten out of ten for creativity. Going for normal dinner is totes overrated anyway. This event opens to the public from 17th April.
Website: http://www.ediblestories.co.uk
Chiswick House
For a day of beauty and grandeur head down to Chiswick House, a mansion inspired by Earl of Burlington’s grand tours of Italy. You can get in the spirit of things by playing the role of Lady of the Manor darling. The house is also surrounded by Italianate classical gardens. Find a secluded spot of perfectly primed grass and have a romantic picnic or head down to Chiswick House’s cafe.
Website: http://www.chgt.org.uk
Little Venice
If you haven’t got a last minute flight to real Venice, then London’s Little Venice is the next best thing where you can stroll along the canals with your other half. If you don’t like your date you can always push them in the canal and run away as fast as you can. It’s a win/win situation. If the date happens to be successful then why not proceed to food? Smoke some shisha and try Kateh, a restaurant with Persian classics such as ghalieh mahi.
Website: http://www.katehrestaurant.co.uk
An Overnight Stay at the Halkin London
This one is for those dating couples wanting to go to the ‘next stage.’ Or if you’re certain about your latest squeeze you could go all out and just take your first date there because you only live once right? This luxury boutique hotel will be sure to impress your other half. Enjoy in-room spa treatments or get steamy with a visit to COMO Shambhala Urban Escape at their nearby sister hotel for some down time….
Website: http://www.comohotels.com
