Good Bars for Dates in London
First up: somewhere you can actually hear each other talk. Nothing kills a vibe faster than shouting, “SO, DO YOU LIKE PANDA’S?” over a dubstep remix. Enter Scarce on Fitzrovia – a tiny, candlelit gem that feels like a secret living room. It’s got leather armchairs, board games, and a wine list that says “I’m sophisticated, but I also know how to have fun.”
Pro tip: grab the booth by the fireplace. It’s basically a cuddle trap. Just don’t play Jenga on the first date unless you’re ready to reveal your competitive side (and your terrible aim).
Another winner? The Ninth in Charlotte Street. It’s a basement bar with exposed brick, soft lighting, and plates of pasta that cost less than your therapy session. The cocktails are named after famous artists, so you can pretend to be deep and say, “Ah, the Picasso. A man of chaos… like me.”