Date spot in Greenwich
Japes Greenwich
Share a deep-dish or thin London-style pizza in the sunny back conservatory of a casual pizzeria by the market.
Nelson Road, Greenwich
Address: Japes, 15 Nelson Road, London SE10 9JB- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
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.
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Deptford Market Yard
Deptford High Street, Deptford
Address: Deptford Market Yard, Deptford High Street, London SE8 4BX- Restaurant
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Wander the restored railway arches by Deptford station and pick from the independent kitchens and bars tucked into them.
Why it's a good date: It's a lively little cluster of places to eat and drink, right off one of London's best market streets. Saturdays are the busiest, with a market in the yard every other week.
Eat Vietnam
Evelyn Street, Deptford
Address: Eat Vietnam, 234 Evelyn Street, London SE8 5BZ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Share charcoal-grilled Vietnamese dishes from a long menu at a family-run restaurant on Evelyn Street in Deptford.
Why it's a good date: Food critics rate it highly, and it's warm and unpretentious with it. It's very busy at weekends, so arrive early.
Café Mama Pho
Evelyn Street, Deptford
Address: Café Mama Pho, 24 Evelyn Street, London SE8 5DG- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Best in Autumn, Winter, Spring
- Cosy
Warm up over big bowls of Vietnamese noodle soup at the original branch of a family-run café in north Deptford.
Why it's a good date: Portions are generous and the welcome is friendly, so it's a great cheap dinner on a cold evening. It's walk-in only and busy all week.