Date spot in Shoreditch and Hackney
The Clove Club
Book the tasting menu at Isaac McHale's Michelin-starred restaurant in the old Shoreditch Town Hall.
Old Street, Shoreditch
Address: The Clove Club, Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Big night
Why it's a good date: It's one of London's most celebrated restaurants, yet the blue-tiled dining room feels relaxed and warm. Tables are released well ahead, so plan an anniversary early.
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Da Terra
Patriot Square, Bethnal Green
Address: Da Terra, Town Hall Hotel, 8 Patriot Square, London E2 9NF- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Big night
Settle in for a long tasting menu of Italian and South American cooking at a Michelin-starred restaurant inside Bethnal Green's old town hall.
Why it's a good date: The open kitchen and grand Edwardian building make it feel like a proper occasion without any stiffness. Ideal for a milestone birthday or anniversary.
Legado
Montacute Yards, Shoreditch
Address: Legado, 1C Montacute Yards, 185-186 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6HU- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Book a table at Nieves Barragán's Michelin-starred Spanish restaurant off Shoreditch High Street.
Why it's a good date: It's warm and lively, with a counter where you can watch the chefs at work and a dining room that suits a celebration. Book the dining room for a big night.
Cycene
Chance Street, Shoreditch
Address: Cycene, Blue Mountain School, 9 Chance Street, London E2 7JB- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Sit down to a set tasting menu of seasonal British cooking at a Michelin-starred dining room upstairs in Blue Mountain School.
Why it's a good date: It's designed to feel like dinner in a beautiful private home, which makes it intimate and calm. Reservations open in batches, so book as soon as your date is set.