Date spot in Soho and Covent Garden
Mountain
Share plates cooked over fire at Tomos Parry's Michelin-starred Soho restaurant, with a long wine list to match.
Beak Street, Soho
Address: Mountain, 16-18 Beak Street, London W1F 9RD- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Big night
Why it's a good date: Lively and glowing, with the open kitchen at its heart. Book a table, or try for a counter seat on the night to watch the grill.
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Humble Chicken
Frith Street, Soho
Address: Humble Chicken, 54 Frith Street, London W1D 4SL- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Big night
Book two seats at the counter for a Japanese omakase tasting menu, built around the grill, at this tiny Michelin-starred spot.
Why it's a good date: Watching the chefs work up close makes it feel like a show for two. Seats are few and paid for up front, so plan well ahead.
The Ivy
West Street, Covent Garden
Address: The Ivy, 1-5 West Street, London WC2H 9NQ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Big night
Dress up for dinner at the original Ivy on West Street, the theatreland institution with stained-glass windows and a buzzy dining room.
Why it's a good date: A classic London treat, right by the theatres, so it works before or after a show. Book ahead for weekends.
National Gallery
Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross
Address: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
Wander the free national collection on Trafalgar Square, from Renaissance altarpieces to Van Gogh's Sunflowers, then step out onto the steps for the view down Whitehall.
Why it's a good date: It's free, so you can drop in for one room rather than trying to see everything. Each of you picks a favourite painting and makes the case for it over a drink afterwards.
Photo: Christine Matthews, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
