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Pedro’s Wine Bar
Pedro’s is a cosy wine bar on the Bermondsey Beer Mile and a perfect hideaway from the stag do hordes.
Ducksoup
Ducksoup is a tiny spot in Soho serving natural wine and excellent modern European sharing plates.
Bao Borough
The Borough Market location of Bao is a handy spot when you need a quick fix. The buns are good, but the bigger Taiwanese plates are even better.
The Dover
The Dover is a moody Italian restaurant in Mayfair where the lighting is dim and the bowls of great pasta are huge.
Humble Chicken
Fancy eating 16 courses of inventive Japanese-European food? Then head to Humble Chicken, a casual-feeling Soho counter restaurant.
Florencio Pizza
A moody Argentinian-inspired spot on a quiet Marylebone street, Florencio Pizza is all about excellent thin-crust pizzas and romantic candlelight.
Landseer Arms
The Landseer Arms is a homely gastro-ish pub in Upper Holloway that's just as good for a sit-down meal as it is for pints on a Saturday night.
Borough Market
One of London's most famous destinations for street food, Borough Market in London Bridge is a go-to for good reason.
Pochawa Grill
If you're looking for cold beers, sizzling beef, and good times in Chinatown, then a night of Korean BBQ at Pochawa Grill should be your plan.
Joyau
Tucked inside a Forest Gate railway arch, Joyau is our dream end times bunker, filled with excellent European-leaning small plates and a plentiful supply of wine.
Bancone Borough Yards
Bancone in Borough Yards is quite simply a beautiful place to eat beautiful pasta.
Bibi
Bibi is a modern Indian restaurant just off Oxford Street serving exciting takes on the classics.
Japes
A fun, casual pizzeria in Greenwich, Japes is ideal for low-key dinners and has gorgeous conservatory at the back.
Sticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon
A moody sushi spot in Wimbledon, Sticks'n'Sushi is where you'll find exciting rolls that taste as good as they look.
The Sea, The Sea
Both a poetic lament and a fishmonger-cum-seafood bar, The Sea, The Sea in Chelsea serves oysters, wine, and small plates.
Zayna
Zayna, a Pakistani and Northern Indian restaurant near Marble Arch, is a moody, romantic spot that serves the kind of top-tier food that'll make braving the Oxford Street crowds worth it.
Faros
You'll find hearty pappardelle, burrata-topped pizzas, and more Italian-inspired dishes at this spot in Holborn.
Al Dente
A moody Italian restaurant in South Kensington serving some quality, affordable handmade pastas.
Where To Meet Up With Someone You Swiped Right On
When you're finally ready to move out of the DMs and meet IRL, go to one of the spots on this guide.
Speedboat Bar
Speedboat Bar is a fun and fiery Thai restaurant on the edge of Chinatown and the upstairs bar is open until 1am on weekends.
Bottle + Rye
Bottle + Rye is a teeny, tiny wine bar in Brixton Village that's perfect for romancing and reminiscing.
Sorella
Sorella is a rustic restaurant in Clapham serving fresh pastas and other Italian dishes in a romantic setting.
