With so many beautiful areas to choose from, it can be tricky deciding the perfect spot for your South London date! Not to worry though - we’ve pinpointed 21 of the best icebreaker locations to impress your partner whether you’re still in early days, or just looking for fresh excitement!
Battersea
The Four Thieves
The Four Thieves, 51 Lavender Gardens, SW11 1DJ
This Battersea-based pub is the perfect venue for an eventful date, equipped with virtual reality booths and retro arcade machines! Their impressive selection of craft beers and spirits can also be enjoyed alongside their Wednesday comedy nights - hosted by the first rate stand-ups Laugh Train Home! South London Club members can snag discounted comedy night tickets!
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Putt in the Park
Battersea Park, Albert Bridge Road, SW11 4NJ
If you’re looking for something a little more active, why not try mini golf? Battersea’s Putt in the Park offers courses for all skill levels to be enjoyed alongside their stone-baked pizzas and extended wine and spirit menu! If a daytime date is more your speed, you can grab their delicious coffee instead!
Luna Winter Cinema
Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11 5TN
This December Battersea Arts Centre is being transformed into a fantastic Christmas-themed cinema venue by Luna Winter Cinema! The incredible architecture of the iconic Victorian Hall make it the perfect setting for a cosy night out, complete with a themed menu of winter food and drinks like hot chocolate and mulled wine.
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Bermondsey
Maltby Street Market
Arch 46, Ropewalk, Maltby St, London SE1 3PA
If an all-day hangout is more your speed, check out Maltby Street’s Market for a varied selection of world food, bars and fresh produce. The popular weekend destination features picturesque railway arches and a stylised décor that’s sure to make good memories for you and your partner!
The Hide
39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF
The Hide is an independent bar and restaurant in Bermondsey, offering a regularly changing selection of twelve draught beers from London craft brewers, six draught cocktails made with London-distilled spirits, and a huge selection of gins and cocktails, all made with fresh London ingredients. The smart interior is sure to meet and exceed expectations! Bring your South London Club card for 20% off all food!
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Bermondsey Gallery
29 Dockhead, London SE1 2BS
Bermondsey Gallery is an independent art gallery representing exciting, contemporary artists! Featuring paintings, prints, sculptures and photography alike, the local spot is a great place to bring art-lovers alike!
Brixton
Three Little Birds
412 Coldharbour Ln, London SW9 8LF
With an exquisite Jamaican-themed menu and vibrant atmosphere, Three Little Birds offers music and talent to accompany each meal. This includes reinterpreted classic Jamaican cuisine such as their jerk burgers, ox tail ragu and fried plantain with ginger and lime. Renowned for their rum cocktails, the alcohol menu offers expert classics alongside signature house recipes! They also offer lighter foods outside evening hours - including banana pancakes and Jamaican breakfasts. Enjoy 15% off your bill Thursdays and Sundays with your South London Club card!
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Stir Coffee
111 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1AA
Looking for an easy and relaxing first date spot? Nothing suits better than a cosy local café, and Brixton’s Stir Coffee perfectly fits the bill! Their cool rustic space offers classic espresso drinks, light bites, and even craft beers.
Crystal Palace
Cocktail Embassy
76 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, SE19 1SE
This Crystal Palace venue offers both a sophisticated cocktail bar on the ground floor and an energetic nightclub downstairs. With a smart dress-code, 21+ age range, and professional table service, Cocktail Embassy offers clubbing with class to the South London scene. They also offer a number of their professional cocktails for takeaway! Snag 10% drinks with a South London Club card!
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Joanna’s
56 Westow Hill, London SE19 1RX
Looking for a luxury London dinner to impress your significant other? Crystal Palace’s Joanna’s impressively detailed courses are renowned as one of London’s best. With an English and American inspired menu, the restaurant specialises in steak dishes, but also offers fantastic Sunday Roast options!
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Greenwich
Greenwich Picturehouse
180 Greenwich High Rd, London SE10 8NN
Everyone knows the cinema date is a classic option, but it’s important to go the extra mile past the big chains! Screening the biggest blockbusters and cult classics alike, Greenwich Picturehouse features a beautifully designed Gallery area in its lobby, serving hot drinks and cocktails, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and of course classic cinema snacks!
The Admiral Hardy
7 College Approach, Greenwich, SE10 9HY
The Admiral Hardy is a trendy pub offering a vibrant and characterful pub experience with comfortable sofas, great music, and good food - all at affordable prices. Just seconds away from the bustling Greenwich Market, the venue often features live bands or open mic nights! South London Club members can save 10% off all orders!
The Flood Gallery
8 Greenwich Market, London SE10 9HZ
With creative poster takes on fan-favourite bands and creative takes on their biggest live performances, The Flood Gallery is the perfect place to bring diehard music-lovers! Located in the bustling Greenwich Market, the store offers affordable collectable pieces to allow fans to bring more art into their lives and on their walls at home.
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Putney
The Boathouse
32 Brewhouse Ln, London SW15 2JX
If view and location are a priority in your dining plans, Putney’s Boathouse is the place for you. The all-glass building features 3 floors overlooking the Thames, appropriately specialising in seafood! Their specialist chefs serve carefully designed seasonal menus from the freshest local ingredients, and of course stock an impressive drinks selection at their popular bar.
Putney Pies
2 Putney High St, London SW15 1SL
True to their name, Putney Pies serve a traditionally British menu - all cooked to order with the freshest local ingredients. On top of being a hearty London restaurant, the venue features a basement bar with live music and DJ sets every Friday and Saturday!
Richmond
Kew Gardens
Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE
There’s nothing more romantic than a stroll through a botanical garden, and Kew Gardens is the one of the best available. Featuring a beautiful walkway across the treetop canopy and an aesthetic Japanese-inspired landscape, the stunning garden also features a number of cafes and restaurants to complete your date!
So Bar
10 Brewers Ln, Richmond TW9 1HH
This aesthetic Richmond bar specialises in fresh fruit cocktails and authentic homemade tapas from their Spanish chef! You won’t have to worry about abruptly pausing the convo with their full table service, and their daily happy hours mean there’s never a day to miss So Bar.
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Southwark
Borough Market
8 Southwark St, London SE1 1TL
Open 7 days a week, Southwark’s Borough Market features a global smorgasbord of traders offering artisan foods including breads, cured meats, cheese, olives and pastries! With a manta to celebrate food and drink culture to the fullest, their quality dining is sure to leave a good impression!
Swan, Shakespeare's Globe
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
Looking to impress with a fancy date location? Partnered with the iconic Globe Theatre, Swan bar and restaurant servers seasonal menus, aesthetic cocktails, and classic British dining across three vibrant floors. Lying on the banks of the Thames, Swan customers can enjoy show-stopping views over the river opposite St Paul’s Cathedral! South London Club members can save 15% on individual orders!
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Tooting
Little Taperia
143 Tooting High St, London SW17 0RU
Inspired by the new wave of fantastic modern Spanish restaurants in London, Little Taperia brings a touch of Iberian culture to Tooting! Made with only quality ingredients, their simple yet delicious tapas is certain to impress - and their classy presentation and gorgeous surroundings make the cocktail and wine menu that much more appealing! Head to this Tooting spot for lunch, brunch, or dinner date!
Tooting Market
21-23 Tooting High St, London SW17 0SN
Established for over 80 years as South London’s premier indoor market, Tooting Market has an impressive selection of fresh foods, fashion, music, and arts and crafts shops! With hundreds of products and delicious world cuisine to choose from, you’re sure to find whatever you and your partner are looking for!
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