Date spot in Notting Hill and Kensington
Royal Albert Hall
See a concert, a film with a live orchestra or a summer Prom inside the great round Victorian hall.
Kensington Gore, South Kensington
Address: Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
- Romantic
Why it's a good date: Few rooms make a night feel bigger. Look at what's on months ahead, and walk across Kensington Gardens to get there.
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Tavernaki
Portobello Road, Notting Hill
Address: Tavernaki, 222 Portobello Road, London W11 1LJ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Share Greek taverna classics and a carafe of wine at a family-run spot halfway along Portobello Road.
Why it's a good date: It's homely and good value for this part of town, and there's live Greek music some nights. A natural stop after a wander round the market.
Tonkotsu Notting Hill
Blenheim Crescent, Notting Hill
Address: Tonkotsu, 7 Blenheim Crescent, London W11 2EE- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Perch at the counter for bowls of ramen made with house noodles, watching the kitchen at work, just off Portobello Road.
Why it's a good date: It's quick and warming, which makes it a good cheap dinner on a cold night in one of London's priciest neighbourhoods. No bookings, so expect a short wait at peak times.
Four Seasons Queensway
Queensway, Bayswater
Address: Four Seasons, 84 Queensway, London W2 3RL- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Share Cantonese roast meats and rice at the Bayswater restaurant that has been famous for its roast duck since 1990.
Why it's a good date: It's plain and noisy, and nobody minds, because the roast meats are the whole point. Walk it off afterwards in Kensington Gardens, a few minutes away.