Date spot in Soho and Covent Garden
Koya Soho
Grab a seat at the Frith Street udon bar for thick, springy noodles made fresh every day, hot or cold.
Frith Street, Soho
Address: Koya, 50 Frith Street, London W1D 4SQ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Why it's a good date: Simple, calm and very good, a nice change from Soho's busier spots. It doesn't take bookings, so expect a short wait at busy times.
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Poppies Soho
Old Compton Street, Soho
Address: Poppies, 55-59 Old Compton Street, London W1D 6HW- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Share fish and chips the proper way at the retro chippy on Old Compton Street, all vintage signs and old-school charm.
Why it's a good date: A fun, unfussy sit-down chippy right in the middle of Soho, handy before a film at the Prince Charles or a show.
Seven Dials Market
Earlham Street, Seven Dials
Address: Seven Dials Market, Earlham Street, London WC2H 9LX- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Wander the food hall in an old banana warehouse off Seven Dials, pick a street-food counter each and meet back at a shared table.
Why it's a good date: Lots of choice under one roof, so nobody has to compromise. It's a good warm, dry spot on a rainy day in the West End.
Rules
Maiden Lane, Covent Garden
Address: Rules, 35 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7LB- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Cosy
Book a table at London's oldest restaurant for classic British cooking and game in a red velvet room hung with old paintings.
Why it's a good date: Two centuries of history on the walls and a real sense of occasion, especially in the run-up to Christmas. Have a drink in the cocktail bar upstairs first.