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12 October 2008
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Recommended Bars For A First Date

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Bars For A First Date

First dates are nerve racking enough without then having to decide which bar you should suggest to meet at. Our recommendations of the best bars for a first date will help point you in the right direction. From swanky bars for those prepared to pay through the nose for the promise of good conversation to laid back pubs around the capital, our list of the best bars for a first date are as diverse as the personalities - and salaries - of Londoners.
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Lost Society
697 Wandsworth Road, SW8 3JF
  • Clapham's Most Dazzling Late Night Bar
  • Beautiful Secluded Garden
  • Lounge, Dine or Dance The Night Away
  • Party and Corporate Hire Available
  • Talented Resident and Guest DJs
If the atmosphere is frosty, blame it on the chilled interiors.
31-33 Heddon Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1B 4BN
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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Artesian
Dazzle them with a little West End glamour and they'll be putty in your hands. (View London are not responsible for any lack of putty-less hands.)
Langham Hotel,
1c Portland Place,
Regent Street,
London,
W1B 1JA
StarStarStarStarStar
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Babalou
Bring some vibrancy to the date with a visit to the unique surroundings of Babalou, guarenteed to wow your date if nothing else.
The Crypt, St Matthews Church,
Brixton Hill,
Brixton,
London,
SW2 1JF
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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Bar Gansa
Make it party time with a visit to Bar Gansa and have impromptu flamenco dancing quell any embarrassing silences.
2 Inverness Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1 7HJ
Commercial Tavern
Nothing diverts the attention than a colourful and eclectic pub, so get them down here and watch those nerves disappear into the refurbished walls.
142-144 Commercial Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1 6NU
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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Crown and Greyhound
Why not take your date to a pub with history? This Grade II listed pub building could be the perfect ice-breaker if your date happens to be a passionate Londoner (or a historian).
73 Dulwich Village,
London,
SE21 7BJ
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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The Cuban
If sophistication and contemporary settings are more your date's bag, delight them with this stylish embodiment of the Havana spirit. Get the pulses racing, the drinks flowing and the revolution started.
CityPoint,
1 Ropemaker Street,
London,
EC2Y 9AW
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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First Edition
Located in an attractive area of Canary Wharf with a swathe of white decor, this sophisticated but well priced wine bar is sure to impress without being too OTT.
25 Cabot Square,
Canary Wharf,
London,
E14 4QA
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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The Gramaphone
Take your date to the hotbed of cool (except 'cool' isn't cool anymore) by visiting The Gramaphone, a shrine to Hoxtonites with a scintillating vibe and the best DJs around.
Ground Floor & Basement,
60-62 Commercial Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1 6LT
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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Greenwich Park Bar and Grill
Nothing will rescue a potentially troublesome social situation like a beautiful view of the capital, so take them to Greenwich Park Bar and Grill and let the backdrop be your secret weapon.
King William Walk,
Greenwich,
London,
SE10 9JH
Hand in Hand
If you prefer a more traditional date then Hand in Hand in picturesque Wimbledon Village is perfect. With a beautiful courtyard and pretty views, it's sure to impress.
6 Crooked Billet,
Wimbledon Village,
London,
SW19 4RQ
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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The Lock Tavern
If you want to throw some live music into the mix, try the Lock Tavern for an unbeatable line-up of talent. The assured Camden ambience will also seal the deal.
35 Chalk Farm Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8AJ
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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Loungelover
The jaw dropping design of this bar coupled with the impressive range of cocktails just begging to be sampled, make Loungelover a perfect choice for the first dater.
1 Whitby Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1 6JU
StarStarStarStarStar
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Mau Mau Bar
A deceptively small yet popular DJ and music venue in West London, the Mau Mau Bar may just be the environment for the chemistry to bubble.
265 Portobello Bar,
Notting Hill,
London,
W10 1LR
The Peoples Republic Bar and Kitchen
Sink into the warm and groovy atmosphere of the People's Republic Bar and Kitchen, losing those first date nerves in an instant.
16a Clapham Common Southside,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7AB
StarStarStarStarStar
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Pineapple
This funky pub purchased a while ago by a number of wealthy locals (after rumours spread that its number was up) is the perfect spot for a first date tipple or two.
51 Leverton Street,
Kentish Town,
London,
NW5 2NX
Public House
(British)
Public House may sound like just another pub, but this is actually a very romantic, attractive bar in the heart of Islington. Serving great food and cocktails, it's worth checking out.
54 Islington Park,
London,
N1 1PX
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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Shochu Lounge
If they like their cocktails, take them to Shochu Lounge and sample a selection of Japanese-based concoctions in modern and luxurious surroundings.
Basement,
37 Charlotte Street,
London,
W1T 1RR
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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Two Floors
This could be your 'find' - a fabulous bar with reasonably priced beverages in Soho, should you be a little strapped for cash on this important evening.
3 Kingly Street,
Soho,
London,
W1R 5LF
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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The VBar
If things are going well, take them for a spot of late night drinking in this stylish cocktail bar beneath the Viktor Japanese restaurant in Knightsbridge.
116 Knightsbridge,
Wellington Court,
London,
SW1X 7PJ
StarStarStarStarNo Star
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Zensai
Zensai guarentees a party atmopshere every weekend so make the date one to remember with an original cocktail, an expert on the decks and perhaps a spicy bite to eat too.
16 Inverness Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1 7HJ
StarStarStarStarStar
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