Date spot in South Bank and Borough
London Eye
Ride the giant wheel on the river for a slow half-hour loop above Westminster, the Thames and the South Bank.
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank
Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB- Activity
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Romantic
Why it's a good date: Touristy, yes, but the view is worth it, and a clear evening around sunset is the time to go. Book ahead online rather than queueing on the day.
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Tooley Street, Bermondsey
Address: 199 Tooley Street, London SE1 2JX- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Foodie
Book Tom Sellers' tasting menu, a run of playful, inventive courses rooted in British flavours, in a calm modern dining room by Tower Bridge.
Why it's a good date: Keep it for an anniversary or a big occasion, and give it the whole evening: the courses come at an unhurried pace and it's all about the food. Book well ahead.
Bao Borough
Stoney Street, Borough
Address: Bao Borough, 13 Stoney Street, London SE1 9AD- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Share Taiwanese bao and grill plates at Bao's late-night grill house under the railway arches on Stoney Street.
Why it's a good date: Moody and fun, with trains rumbling overhead, and the market right outside for a wander first. It takes bookings, which saves queuing.
Kolae
Park Street, Borough
Address: Kolae, 6 Park Street, London SE1 9AB- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Book a table at the Southern Thai grill house on the edge of Borough Market, with dishes cooked over charcoal and plenty to share.
Why it's a good date: Bold, smoky cooking with a Michelin Bib Gourmand for good value. Order a few plates between you and go back for more.