Date Night
Unusual Date Ideas in London
For when another dinner will not do: unusual date ideas in London worth the detour.
In short: our top picks are Swingers Crazy Golf, ABBA Voyage and Frameless. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
There is a time for a candlelit table and a time for something stranger and more memorable. These are unusual date ideas in London for people who would rather do than just sit, the kind of evening you are still talking about weeks later.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Swingers Crazy Golf | ££ | |
| ABBA Voyage | Stratford | £££ |
| Frameless | £££ | |
| Dans le Noir | Clerkenwell | £££ |
| God's Own Junkyard | Walthamstow | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Swingers Crazy Golf
Why we pick itCrazy golf, street food and cocktails under one roof; competitive and very good fun.
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ABBA Voyage
Why we pick itA digital ABBA concert that has to be seen to be believed; dance, do not sit.
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Frameless
Why we pick itAn immersive art space where the paintings move around you; strange and memorable.
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Dans le Noir
Why we pick itDinner in complete darkness, served by blind guides; a date you will both remember.
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God's Own Junkyard
Why we pick itA dazzling warehouse of neon art; unforgettable and free to wander.
Before you book
The best unusual dates have a built-in talking point, so pick something neither of you has done. Book ahead; the good ones sell out, especially at weekends. And keep a fallback drink spot in mind nearby, because the best of these evenings tend to run long and end somewhere unplanned.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Swingers Crazy Golf is our editor's choice: Crazy golf, street food and cocktails under one roof; competitive and very good fun. Swingers Crazy Golf, ABBA Voyage and Frameless lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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