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Date spot in Greenwich

London Cable Car

Glide across the Thames in a gondola between the Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks, high above the river.

Red and white cable car gondolas passing a tall support tower above east London tower blocks, under a blue sky

Edmund Halley Way, Greenwich Peninsula

Greenwich Peninsula Terminal, Edmund Halley Way, London SE10 0FR

Why it's a good date: A few minutes in a gondola with the whole of east London spread out below you. Go at dusk and watch the lights come on along the river.

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Photo: Chris Sampson, CC BY 2.0 (resized)

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  • Climbers in a line on a walkway over The O2's white roof, beneath yellow support masts and a blue sky with clouds

    Up at The O2

    The O2, Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula

    The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX
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    Clip on a harness and climb a walkway over the roof of The O2 to a platform at the top, with views right across London.

    Why it's a good date: It's a small adventure you do side by side, and the view from the top is a good reward. Book a sunset or twilight climb, then head down for dinner on the Peninsula.

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    Photo: David Jones from Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0 (cropped and resized)

  • Gaucho The O2

    The O2, Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula

    6 Peninsula Square, The O2, London SE10 0DX

    Share an Argentine steak cooked over the open-fire grill, with a bottle of Argentine red, in a three-storey restaurant at The O2.

    Why it's a good date: Good for a big occasion, or for making a night of it before a gig. Ask the staff to talk you through the cuts and pick one to share.

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  • Eighteen Sky Bar

    InterContinental London The O2, Waterview Drive, Greenwich Peninsula

    InterContinental London The O2, 1 Waterview Drive, London SE10 0TW

    Order cocktails on the 18th floor of the InterContinental, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking over the Thames to Canary Wharf.

    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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