Date spot in Notting Hill and Kensington
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Order agave cocktails with Latin American flavours in a basement bar underneath the Gate cinema.
Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill
Address: Basement, 87 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JZ- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
- Cosy
Why it's a good date: Low lights and inventive drinks make it a good second stop after dinner or a film. On some nights a DJ spins vinyl as well.
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Look round the Victorian painter Frederic Leighton's home and studio, and stand under the gold dome of the Arab Hall, lined with patterned tiles.
Why it's a good date: It's small enough to see in an hour and feels like stepping into another world. Pair it with a walk in Holland Park, a few minutes away.
Photo: Mark Percy, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
Design Museum
Kensington High Street, Kensington
Address: 224-238 Kensington High Street, London W8 6AG- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
See the free display of everyday objects and the latest exhibition, under the sweeping roof of the old Commonwealth Institute.
Why it's a good date: Easy to enjoy even if design isn't your thing, and good for a debate about what you'd own. Holland Park is just behind it for a walk afterwards.
Photo: Paul the Archivist, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
Science Museum Lates
Exhibition Road, South Kensington
Address: Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD- Event
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
- Big night
- Culture
Explore the Science Museum after hours at an adults-only evening, with themed talks, activities and bars among the galleries.
Why it's a good date: A playful night out that gives you plenty to talk about. They don't run every month, so watch for the next date and book as soon as it's announced.
Photo: Shadowssettle, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
