Date spot in Greenwich
Eighteen Sky Bar
Order cocktails on the 18th floor of the InterContinental, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking over the Thames to Canary Wharf.
InterContinental London The O2, Waterview Drive, Greenwich Peninsula
Address: InterContinental London The O2, 1 Waterview Drive, London SE10 0TW- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Romantic
- Big night
Why it's a good date: The view of the lit-up skyline does most of the work, so it's ideal for a nightcap after dinner or a show. Book a window table if you can.
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The Golden Chippy
Greenwich High Road, Greenwich
Address: The Golden Chippy, 62 Greenwich High Road, London SE10 8LF- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Share proper fish and chips, fried to order, at a family-run chippy near Greenwich station.
Why it's a good date: It's a local institution with a big choice of fish and famously light batter, and it's a short walk from the park. Weekends get a queue, so go a little early or take it to eat by the river.
Mountain View
Trafalgar Road, East Greenwich
Address: Mountain View, 160 Trafalgar Road, London SE10 9TZ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Order Nepali curries and dishes from the tandoor to share at a friendly family restaurant on Trafalgar Road.
Why it's a good date: It's a relaxed neighbourhood favourite with warm service and food that's full of flavour. An easy dinner after a walk through Greenwich Park.
Japes Greenwich
Nelson Road, Greenwich
Address: Japes, 15 Nelson Road, London SE10 9JB- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
Share a deep-dish or thin London-style pizza in the sunny back conservatory of a casual pizzeria by the market.
Why it's a good date: It's easy-going and fun, and the conservatory is a nice spot on a bright afternoon. Handy after the Cutty Sark or a browse round Greenwich Market.