Date Night
The 5 Best Date Night Activities in London
Best Date Night Activities in London: chosen on merit by Lamplit London.
In short: our top picks are Flight Club, Electric Shuffle and Puttshack. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Sometimes the best way to get to know someone is to do something together. London’s competitive-socialising boom has turned the city into a playground of darts, shuffleboard and mini-golf, with a drink never far away. These are the best date night activities in London.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Club | Bloomsbury | ££ |
| Electric Shuffle | London Bridge | ££ |
| Puttshack | Bank | ££ |
| Bounce | Holborn | ££ |
| Swingers Crazy Golf | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Flight Club
Why we pick itSocial darts with automatic scoring and a party atmosphere; teamwork, trash talk and cocktails by the jug.
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Electric Shuffle
Why we pick itShuffleboard reinvented with smart tech and a glamorous bar; easy to learn, hard to leave.
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Puttshack
Why we pick itTech-charged mini-golf with surprise scoring and a proper kitchen and bar; more fun than it sounds.
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Bounce
Why we pick itPing pong, pizza and prosecco; the original social table-tennis club and a reliably good night.
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Swingers Crazy Golf
Why we pick itCrazy golf, street food and cocktails under one roof; competitive and very easy to love.
Before you book
These get busy and loud after work, so book a later slot for a calmer table, and check minimum age and any deposit before you go.
Common questions
What are the best date night activities in London?
Flight Club is our editor's choice: Social darts with automatic scoring and a party atmosphere; teamwork, trash talk and cocktails by the jug. Flight Club, Electric Shuffle and Puttshack lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
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