3 Quirky London Bars For Ideal First Date Conversation Starters

Sometimes, all you need on a first date is something to get the ball rolling. You’ve matched on an app, had a couple of good chats online, but now you’re physically in front of each other and it’s suddenly 10x harder. The Inner Circle is here to help.

Thanks to our Spots feature (basically all the best date spots in London, like tripadvisor but for your love life), we’ve curated a choice of date venues across the city that will help you break the ice:

3) Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club

A true London institution, Ronnie Scott’s is a venue you have to visit and it’s even better on a date. Cocktails, comfort, and Jazz, all mix together for the ideal first date spot. It can be very busy on a Friday or Saturday night, but the rest of the time this is a safe and fun choice.

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2) The Little Blue Door

One of The Inner Circle’s favourite London venues, The Little Blue Door makes you feel immediately at home, because it’s made to look like one! With big sofas, multiple rooms, and even a nintendo 64 to play on, there are a lot of bonuses that will put you and your date at ease.

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1) Swingers - The Crazy Golf Club

If you’ve been to Junkyard Golf then you know the general setup, but Swingers manages to up the class tenfold. The bar is great and the location is right in the heart of the city leading to a diverse crowd. The exposed wood and astroturf lead to a more authentic feel, and with an added element of competition, Swingers really gets a date flowing.

 

Now the next step is the hard part. You’ve got the info on the best places to go, now you need to find someone to ask. The easiest way to do that is by following these three steps:

  1. Register for The Inner Circle for free here

  2. Flirt with the best singles London has to offer

  3. Ask them to one of the above bars, and have a first date you can tell your grandkids about.

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