The little black book

Unique Date Spots Across Central London

Filtered for £££, then ranked by journey fairness for your group.

Central London

Chapter 1 · 8 date spots

The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon is on the fourth floor of Fortnum & Mason's Piccadilly store, and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 1 March 2012. Afternoon tea...

Green Park 2 min · Bookable

La Compagnie, formerly Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, is a wine bar tucked into Neal's Yard in Covent Garden. It spreads over two floors plus a terrace, with...

Covent Garden 2 min · Bookable

Mr Fogg's Residence on Bruton Lane is a Mayfair cocktail bar styled as the home of a Victorian explorer. The room gives you plenty to talk about. It opens from...

Green Park 1 min · Bookable

Noble Rot on Lamb's Conduit Street opened in 2015, two years after the wine magazine of the same name. It is a wine bar and restaurant with a long list and...

Russell Square 2 min · Bookable

Oriole is a Covent Garden bar and restaurant serving Latin food and global cocktails. Live jazz, blues and world music play from Tuesday to Saturday, with a...

Covent Garden 1 min · Bookable

Seabird is the seafood restaurant on the 14th floor of The Hoxton Southwark, with panoramic views of the city. It serves seafood with Spanish and Portuguese...

Southwark / Blackfriars 1 min · Bookable

Sketch on Conduit Street is a Mayfair landmark known for its striking rooms. The Parlour serves tea, patisserie and drinks from 9am to 6pm. Daytime tea or an...

Oxford Circus 2 min · Bookable

The Parlour at The Zetter Clerkenwell is an intimate bar on St John's Square, serving cocktails, British wines and small plates. It opens from breakfast until...

Farringdon 2 min · Bookable

East London

Chapter 2 · 1 date spot

Nightjar is a basement cocktail bar on City Road, known for historically inspired serves and rare vintage spirits. Live jazz, blues, swing or funk plays every...

Old Street 1 min · Bookable

Frequently asked questions

What does the “£££” filter show on Unique Date Spots Across Central London?

This view narrows Unique Date Spots Across Central London to venues tagged for £££. FairWhere can still rank that filtered shortlist by journey fairness when you start a plan, so the activity fit and the commute both work for the group.

How do we pick a date spot that is fair for both of us to reach?

Unique Date Spots Across Central London is a spread of date spots, from quieter rooms to louder, quirkier nights. Add both origins in FairWhere and it ranks by journey fairness, so nobody starts the evening exhausted from a one-sided commute.

Should we book ahead?

Filter for Booking Advisable where it matters, shortlist fairly, then book before you travel: a fair journey to a fully booked table still wastes the evening.

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Do I need everyone in the same area of London?

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