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Date spot in Notting Hill and Kensington

The Churchill Arms

Have a pint at the pub famous for the flowers that cover its front in summer and the Christmas trees in winter, with a Thai kitchen at the back.

The Churchill Arms on a street corner, its front covered in hanging flowers and greenery, with Union flags along the roof under a blue sky

Kensington Church Street, Notting Hill

119 Kensington Church Street, London W8 7LN

Why it's a good date: A proper London pub with a cheerful, cluttered inside, and the Thai food makes it an easy dinner too. It's popular, so go early in the evening for a table.

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