Date spot in South Bank and Borough
Wahaca Southbank
Grab tacos and cocktails at the bright Mexican street-food restaurant built from shipping containers beside the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Southbank Centre, South Bank
Address: Wahaca, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX- Restaurant
- Cheap and cheerful
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.
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Mercato Metropolitano
Newington Causeway, Elephant and Castle
Address: Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR- Restaurant
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Wander the huge sustainable food market at Elephant and Castle and pick a stall each for dinner.
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.
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.