Date spot in South Bank and Borough
Mercato Metropolitano
Wander the huge sustainable food market at Elephant and Castle and pick a stall each for dinner.
Newington Causeway, Elephant and Castle
Address: Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR- Restaurant
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Why it's a good date: There's loads of choice and plenty of space to sit, about ten minutes' walk south of Borough. It's a good shout when you can't agree on what to eat.
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Trivet
Snowsfields, Bermondsey
Address: Trivet, 36 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SU- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Book dinner at Jonny Lake and Isa Bal's Michelin-starred restaurant near London Bridge, with inventive cooking and a famously deep wine list.
Why it's a good date: Serious food in a relaxed, unstuffy room, so it feels special without being formal. Let the sommelier choose a wine for you.
Sollip
Melior Street, London Bridge
Address: Sollip, Unit 1, 8 Melior Street, London SE1 3QP- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Book the tasting menu at the small Michelin-starred restaurant near London Bridge, where French technique meets Korean flavours.
Why it's a good date: A calm, elegant room run by a married couple, with each course a little surprise. A quiet, grown-up choice for an anniversary.
Oblix West
The Shard, London Bridge
Address: Oblix, Level 32, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Big night
Book a window table on the 32nd floor of the Shard for grilled meat and fish with the whole of London spread out below.
Why it's a good date: The view is the star, so book for sunset and ask for a window. It's a proper treat, so save it for a big occasion.