Date spot in Greenwich

Up at The O2

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.

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

The O2, Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula

Address: The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX
  • Activity
  • Outdoors
  • Mid-price
  • Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
  • Active
  • Big night

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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  • Gaucho The O2

    The O2, Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula

    Address: 6 Peninsula Square, The O2, London SE10 0DX
    • Restaurant
    • Rain-proof โ˜”
    • A treat
    • Big night
    • Foodie

    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.

  • Eighteen Sky Bar

    InterContinental London The O2, Waterview Drive, Greenwich Peninsula

    Address: 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.

  • The Golden Chippy

    Greenwich High Road, Greenwich

    Address: The Golden Chippy, 62 Greenwich High Road, London SE10 8LF

    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.

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