Date spot in South Bank and Borough
Flat Iron London Bridge
Have a simple steak supper at Flat Iron on Tooley Street, where the steak comes with a little meat cleaver to cut it.
Tooley Street, London Bridge
Address: Flat Iron, 112-116 Tooley Street, London SE1 2TH- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
Why it's a good date: A proper steak dinner for a small bill, just round the corner from Tower Bridge. Walk over the bridge afterwards for the views.
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Casa do Frango London Bridge
Southwark Street, Borough
Address: Casa do Frango, 32 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TU- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
Share Portuguese piri-piri chicken from the charcoal grill in the bright, plant-filled dining room on Southwark Street.
Why it's a good date: A sunny, relaxed room that's easy on the wallet, a couple of minutes from Borough Market and the river.
Tas The Cut
The Cut, Waterloo
Address: Tas, 33 The Cut, London SE1 8LF- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Share Turkish mezze and grills at the long-running Tas on The Cut, a short walk from the Old Vic and the Young Vic.
Why it's a good date: A warm, busy room and good value, which makes it an easy dinner before a show. Order lots of small plates and share.
Wahaca Southbank
Southbank Centre, South Bank
Address: Wahaca, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX- Restaurant
- Cheap and cheerful
Grab tacos and cocktails at the bright Mexican street-food restaurant built from shipping containers beside the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Why it's a good date: Colourful and cheerful, with a terrace for sunny evenings, and right on the riverside walk. Pair it with a film at the BFI or a stroll along the river.