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Ronnie Scott's

Book a table for an evening of live jazz at the Soho club that has been bringing the world's best players to Frith Street since 1959.

Ronnie Scott's black-painted front on Frith Street in sunshine, with its neon sign above the awnings and posters by the doors

Frith Street, Soho

47 Frith Street, London W1D 4HT

Why it's a good date: The band's a few feet from your small table and the lights are low: it's hard to beat for atmosphere. Book ahead for the main show, or try the late show if you're making a night of it.

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    Waterloo Bridge, off the Strand

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