Quirky Date Ideas In London

• Location: 11-14 Hanover Place, Covent Garden, WC2E 9JP
• Price: varies
• Activity type: food, games
• Why we recommend: dinner is always nice, but it can be a little boring - that's why Inamo's interactive tables and games are a great way to spice up your date night plans

You've made the decision to go to dinner, and that's great news, but how about trying something a little different this date night? Famous for their interactive tables, head on down to Inamo for gaming and touch-screen menus alongside some of the best Japanese bites in the business.

You can even play sudoku while you're waiting for your order, and you're only ever a few taps away from soft shell crab tempura, yuzu pork belly, bang bang cauliflower and more.

• Location: 121 Holborn, EC1N 2TD
• Price: from £6 per person
• Activity type: table tennis, beer pong, bottomless brunch
• Why we recommend: we all love some flirty competition, and with countless ping pong and beer pong tables to play at, this cool bar guarantees to keep you both entertained

Bounce is an absolute classic for competitive dates, boasting table tennis, as well as beer pong. Make your way around their neon tables with your boo, all before plenty of pizzas, burgers, loaded fries and cocktails at the bar.

Prices start from just £6 per person too, making this an affordable and fun choice - with an added option for bottomless brunch on weekends. Not in the area? They've also got a venue in Battersea too.

• Location: 6 Marble Arch, W1H 7EJ
• Price: from £20 per person
• Activity type: art, immersive
• Why we recommend: designed to evoke all your senses, these immersive exhibitions bring you classic pieces of art in a way that you've never seen before - bound to leave you amazed

An immersive art gallery like no other, Frameless reimagines classic works of art in a way that's never been seen before. Across four different rooms, you'll be transported directly into these paintings as they appear all around you.

The multi-sensory experience can be found in Marble Arch, featuring work from the likes of Dalí, Van Gogh, Munch, and more. You can take it at your own pace, exploring for as long as you like.

• Location: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, WC1B 4DA
• Price: from £52.47 per person
• Activity type: theatre, cabaret
• Why we recommend: these performances are always truly mesmerising, and with the addition of a premium meal it makes for the perfect glamorous date night

Debauchery and sultry moments all happen at The London Cabaret Club in Holborn, so why not take your date along? Make your way inside this glamorous venue to enjoy fine dining and bubbles, all while catching some themed, theatrical entertainment.

London Never Sleeps is a dazzling show inspired by the world of British espionage, complete with talented singers, dancers and specialty acts. You can add on a gourmet three-course menu, and tickets also include access to the after-party.

• Location: 127 Hackney Road, Hoxton, E2 8GY
• Price: from £39.22 per person
• Activity type: immersive, boozy
• Why we recommend: this is one of the quirkiest ways to enjoy cocktails, tailored to your taste and served in an interactive prison setting

If you're on the hunt for fun immersive experiences with your sweetie, head to Alcotraz. Sneak past the warden with bottles of booze as you interact with the theatrical actors, using crooked guards your advantage.

You'll both don orange jumpsuits, making for some excellent photo opportunities along the way. And once inside, you'll get to enjoy four bespoke cocktails of your choice in a prison cell, whipped up by the talented inmate bartenders.

• Location: 127 Hackney Road, Unit 11, Hoxton, E2 8GY
• Price: from £56.50 per person
• Activity type: immersive, boozy
• Why we recommend: these guys really know how to immerse you in a story, and the interactive actors make sure that everyone is involved in this magical tale

One of the most fun date activities in London? Hexmoor is no ordinary night out - it's the world's first immersive wizarding prison bar, where you'll trade your everyday clothes for an official inmate jumpsuit and find yourself locked up with a gang of dark-arts-obsessed wizards. This fully interactive experience blends immersive theatre with live actors, giving you the chance to engage with characters, uncover secrets, and even plot your magical escape.

Whether you're a cunning spellcaster or a curious newcomer, your sorcery skills will be pushed to their limits. You can choose your level of magical indulgence too, with three ticket options available: enjoy three enchanting cocktails for £56.50, upgrade to four for £65.50or go all in with four cocktails and a bespoke wand, hand-delivered to you mid-experience by the legendary Willbott's Wand Shop, for £88.50.

• Location: multiple locations
• Price: from £6 per person, per hour
• Activity type: karaoke
• Why we recommend: you can unleash your inner popstar at these bougie karaoke bars, and there are a huge number of songs choose from on their system

At the point in your relationship where you want to show off your singing voice? Or just fancy a boogie with some cocktails and a live DJ? Either way, Lucky Voice is the place for you, whether you want to party like a rockstar in a private booth or hit the dancefloor all night.

They've got over 11,000 songs to choose from here, so you can guarantee hours of entertainment - as well as a cracking drinks menu. Find them in Soho, Islington, Waterloo, Liverpool Street and Holborn.

• Location: multiple locations
• Price: varies
• Activity type: arcade, video games, nostalgic
• Why we recommend: these retro games will take you back to childhood in the best way, perfect for competitive couples

You might be twiddling your thumbs on this alternative date London has to offer, but it will be a whole heap of fun. Four Quarters have got venues in Hackney, Peckham and Elephant and Castle, complete with all the retro games, themed cocktails and craft beer to ensure you snag a second date.

We're talking Pac-Man, pinball, Guitar Hero and Donkey Kong, as well as original consoles for video gaming - Mario Kart, anyone?

• Location: multiple locations
• Price: from £10 per person, per hour
• Activity type: darts, boozy brunch
• Why we recommend: Flight Club really takes darts to a whole new level, featuring several whacky games and interactive boards that keep track as you play - and they'll even capture the best moments from your date on camera

When it comes to ideas for fun dates in London? With a locations all over the place, including Victoria, Shoreditch and Bloomsbury, Flight Club will add the fun and games to your date night. The quirky destination offers a range of multiplayer darts games that put an exciting twist on the pub classic - complete with electronic scoring boards that do all the maths for you.

The quirky cocktails and pizza paddles here are to die for too, with toppings like spicy nduja or four cheese, perfect for sharing or eating all to yourself - we won't judge.

• Location: The Post Building, High Holborn, WC1A 1PB
• Price: from £29.50 per person
• Activity type: VR, immersive
• Why we recommend: you'll be transported to a whole new world here, and who doesn't want a drink made by a robot?

If you're looking to wow on a date then take your beau to Sandbox VR London, just off Tottenham Court Road, for a virtual reality experience like no other. Immerse yourself in eight different alternate realities, from Squid Game to alien invasions.

Afterwards, refresh at the bar after with a cocktail whipped up by the UK's first ever robot bartender - keeping the futuristic vibes going.

• Location: 28-30 Houndsditch, City of London, EC3A 7DB
• Price: from £41.80 per person
• Activity type: immersive, boozy
• Why we recommend: we love a good immersive experience, and this is certainly one of London's best, promising a fun storyline that you can get involved in yourself

Perfect for a quirky date night, channel your inner cowboy at this cool pop up bar in East London. Interactive actors will immerse you into a world of the Wild West, where you'll have to sneak past the sheriff to smuggle in your own booze, before the talented mixologists will create a bespoke cocktail for you.

Step into the Moonshine Saloon for an immersive evening of tasty cocktails and cowboy hats, with card games to get involved in and outlaws surrounding you.

• Location: 28-30 Houndsditch, City of London, EC3A 7DB
• Price: set menus from £58 per person
• Activity type: food, sensory
• Why we recommend: this is possibly the most unusual restaurant in the entire city, and it takes a little getting used to, but we think it puts the food on a whole new level

A unique date London has to offer? Spruce up your dinner with a trip to Dans Le Noir in Farringdon, which has you dining in total darkness for the ultimate foodie experience. Heighten taste sensations and change perceptions at this alternative restaurant that's sure to be a feast for the senses.

You'll be served surprise dishes and given the opportunity to guess what you've eaten afterwards, with a fully lit bar to mingle with other diners or just enjoy a drink at the end of your meal.

• Location: Westfield London, Ariel Way, Shepherd's Bush, W12 7HB
• Price: from £13 per person
• Activity type: crazy golf
• Why we recommend: you can do away with paper and tiny pencils, as this high-tech golf bar automatically adds up your scores for you, and the cocktails are excellent too

Get your game on at this epic state-of-the-art mini golf bar in White City, perfect for competitive couples or breaking the ice on a first date. Make your way around the course, tackling whacky obstacles on their colourful holes.

Alongside their tech-savvy set up, complete with automatic point scoring and electronic leaderboards, you'll find a fantastic array of food and drinks to bring out your best skills - think stone-baked pizzas or hearty burgers alongside quirky cocktails.

• Location: multiple locations
• Price: from £18.70 per person
• Activity type: creative, classes
• Why we recommend: this whacky event removes any potential awkwardness from life drawing, and you'll get to try out some new artistic skills

Ditch the dinner and movie and go for this quirky life drawing class from Neon Naked Life Drawing, for a truly fun night out using neon-coloured models as your muse. You can get stuck into this fantastic experience wherever you are as well, as it takes place at venues in Hackney, Aldgate, Angel Peckham and beyond.

You'll get to try your hand at drawing multiple poses, with friendly instructors on hand to help you. All the supplies you need are provided, with multiple mediums to work with.

• Location: River Lee, Sweetwater Mooring, White Post Lane, E9 5EN
• Price: varies
• Activity type: food and drink
• Why we recommend: it's an idyllic location to enjoy a meal in, looking out over the water as you dine at this unusual, award-winning restaurant

Spice up the usual dinner and drinks with a trip to the stunning Barge East, voted London's number one restaurant by TripAdvisor in 2019 and best newcomer in 2021 by the Catey Awards. You'll want to head east to Hackney Wick, where the historic 114-year-old barge has been transformed into a drinking and dining destination, complete with a British fusion menu and dreamy views.

Dishes range from Delica pumpkin tacos to lamb chop cooked over coal and roasted Cornish sole on the bone. Book a table at sunset for an extra special evening.

• Location: 117 Bruce Grove, N17 6UR
• Price: from £13.50 per person
• Activity type: roller skating, food and drink
• Why we recommend: filled with nostalgia, a night out at Roller Nation promises great tunes and a retro activity to pass the time - with an American-inspired menu to boot

Head to Tottenham where Roller Nation is waiting to become your new favourite date night spot, packed with nostalgia and throwback tunes. Think old-school disco vibes, with booths you can hire and ample outdoor space alongside the actual skating.

Take a few zips around the rink or sit back with a juicy burger, classic hotdogs or mac 'n' cheese balls and a glass of the good stuff while you watch the pros do their thing. Plus, they host regular events too - from roller discos to soul skate Thursdays.

• Location: multiple locations
• Price: from £38.50 per person
• Activity type: creative, classes
• Why we recommend: not only will you learn some new artistic skills, but you'll also leave with a beautiful painting to take home as a memory of your date

A talented artist as your guide, all your kit already provided, a bar on-site to help you loosen that inner creativity, what more could you want? Paint a Pic is a brilliant event and one of the best quirky dates in London, taking place at venues all over the city.

Guaranteed to gain you brownie points for originality, this artsy session will see you both taking home your own masterpieces - whether it's a cherry blossom, a sunset scene or even your take on Starry Night on the canvas.

• Location: Arch 16, Leake Street, Waterloo, SE1 7NN
• Price: varies
• Activity type: games, food and drink
• Why we recommend: this is a great place to unwind and disconnect, with endless board games to choose from in their huge library

One of the best board game bars, Draughts is a great pick of fun London date ideas. They've got the largest collection of board games anywhere in the capital, guaranteeing hours of screen-free entertainment.

Head to their Waterloo or Stratford locations and get the dice rolling with cocktails and craft beers, before moving onto more complex players and comfort grub - whether that's Baja fish tacos, buttermilk fried chicken burgers or broccoli and cauliflower tater tots.

• Location: 350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, SE4 2BY
• Price: from £17.60 per person
• Activity type: music, dancing
• Why we recommend: the stunning Rivoli Ballroom transports us to the past in the best way, and these fun-filled nights are perfect for letting loose with your partner

Looking for something a little different to do with your other half? Head over to Rivoli Ballroom in Crofton Park and spend your evening dancing to 70s and 80s bangers at one of their Rouges disco and funk-themed bashes.

If that's not your kind of music, then they've got 90s nights too, complete with tunes from DJ Kobayashi. It's fun, it's carefree and you'll both love every minute of it - in a setting that has been beautifully preserved since the 1950s.

• Location: 194 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, W11 2ES
• Price: from £79.50 per person
• Activity type: food, classes
• Why we recommend: these guys really know how to make a biscuit, and you can put your own personal touch on them by icing them however you like

Learn the art of icing or indulge in a tasty afternoon tea at Biscuiteers' café in Notting Hill. Thanks to pretty interiors, quirky themes and an all-round welcoming feel, this experience is set to make for one quirky date - complete with treats to take home.

Their events include from late-night icing classes and floral-inspired 'school of icing' sessions. Sample some premium biscuits, and you're bound to learn something new while you're there as well. 

• Location: 2 Shepperton Road, Islington, N1 3DT
• Price: from £5.50 per person
• Activity type: theatre, music, comedy
• Why we recommend: there are a huge variety of weird and wonderful performances to check out at this unusual theatre, and it's a great choice for budget-friendly dates too

If you're looking for somewhere a little different to take a date in London, then The Rosemary Branch Theatre is a great bet. Treat the pair of you to a night of stellar performance from a choice of weekly acts or one-off shows - think music, cabaret, comedy and more.

You're bound to see some pretty unique acts, and their prices are very affordable too. Enjoy the show, before heading downstairs to the charming pub for drinks and a bite to eat.

• Location: 61-63 Tower Hamlets Road, Walthamstow, E17 4RQ
• Price: from £11 per person
• Activity type: cabaret, theatre
• Why we recommend: twisting the world as you know it into a nightmarish realm, this Lynchian performance is totally unique and destined to mesmerise you

Enjoy an evening of mystery and nightmares with your beau at The Double R Club, a monthly cabaret event inspired by the dark and beautiful words of David Lynch. There's burlesque, comedy, live music and more, all with a sinister twist and different themes each time.

These spooky shows take place at Walthamstow Trades Hall, with tickets starting from £11 per person. And if you get down early enough, there are a limited supply of free doughnuts and Agent Cooper shots.

• Location: multiple locations
• Price: from £27.50 per person
• Activity type: boat party, boozy
• Why we recommend: not only is this a brilliant night out, but you'll also get to see some of the best landmarks along the Thames as you go

Set sail for the party of the year with Silent Sounds: On The Thames. This silent disco takes place aboard The Dutch Master, a two-deck boat offering unbeatable views of London's iconic landmarks, including Big Ben and Tower Bridge. Tickets start at just £27.50 per person, making it an unmissable night out.

Dance to your own beat with three music channels featuring everything from disco hits to house anthems. Need a break? Grab a drink from one of the boat's bars and soak in the city lights. And when the night on the water ends, the fun continues at Ballie Ballerson, London's legendary ball pit cocktail bar, with free guest list entry for select ticket holders.

• Location: Pedley Street Station, Arch 63, Pedley Street, Bethnal Green, E1 5BW
• Price: from £92.90 per person
• Activity type: immersive, theatre
• Why we recommend: a murder mystery to remember, this theatrical experience comes with award-winning eats and a shocking story full of twists and turns

Sometimes we don't fancy going to our local boozer for date night, so why not check out The Murdér Express at Pedley Street Station, an immersive experience that combines theatre and fine dining. Delve into the investigation, find the culprit, all the while you're tucking into a three-course feast - created exclusively for this event by award-winning restaurant Lunar.

Everyone is a suspect here, even you, and you'll work alongside live actors to figure it out. The menu features asparagus velouté, beef bordelaise and sticky toffee pudding, with 1930s-style cocktails available to purchase too.

• Location: 1 Sky Garden Walk, City of London, EC3M 8AF
• Price: from free
• Activity type: food and drink, music, views
• Why we recommend: the views here are second-to-none, and when paired with live music, you'll want to stay all night long

Make your beau feel extra special with a trip to the music events at Sky Garden, one of London's most popular rooftop bars that makes an unbelievably Instagrammable night out. Combining enviable 360-degree views of the city with a DJ and live bands, these nights out will see you soaking up the view from this 35th floor haunt while you listen or dance.

Otherwise, head here for yoga sessions with a view, sunrise sessions and breakfasts too - with several different bars and restaurants to take advantage of. And if you're just making a regular booking, admission is free.

• Location: St. Thomas's Church, 9a St. Thomas Street, London Bridge, SE1 9RY
• Price: varies
• Activity type: food and drink, live music
• Why we recommend: with music events throughout the week and a menu that's destined to impress, this is a great choice for couples who love a night out with a twist

Make it a date night to remember by taking them somewhere really special. Amazing Grace, which can be found at a 12th-century church in London Bridge, is cool, quirky and downright romantic. Pop along for dinner and cocktails, with live music to soundtrack your evening, as well as mesmerising 3D light projections using their cutting-edge audio-visual technology.

As for the menu? Expect pan-Asian eats like Vietnamese fried tofu, pulled pork bao buns and Korean potato bites. Plus, they've got a second venue in Canary Wharf.

• Location: Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 4TF
• Price: varies
• Activity type: arcade, games, e-karting
• Why we recommend: you won't find many places that boast this amount of varied activities, and it's an amazing pick for competitive, acion-packed date nights

If you're wondering where to go for activity dates in London, get Gravity Wandsworth on your radar - ideal for couples that like to add a little extra edge to their date night. This next-level entertainment venue offers VR headsets and immersive experiences from e-karting and AR bowling to a modern twist on retro arcade games and shuffleboard, to name a few.

You can enjoy some tasty street food while you're at it too, including classic hotdogs, burgers and dirty fires, with a whole plant-based menu to choose from as well.

• Location: 310c Earls Court Road, SW5 9BA
• Price: varies
• Activity type: cocktails, live music
• Why we recommend: we love the Prohibition era vibes of this intimate cocktail bar, and be sure to swing by on one of their live music evenings for some added entertainment

For a cute date idea with your other half, Evans & Peel Detective Agency is a quirky cocktail bar that takes you back to the 1920s. You enter through a secret door to discover a speakeasy-style hidden bar - via Evans & Peel's private detective, who'll take your case file and get to work while you drink.

There are live jazz, swing and blues performances from Thursday to Saturday, and the cocktails are sublime. If you're feeling peckish, you can pair them with charcuterie and other small plates.

• Location: multiple locations
• Price: from £48.60 per person
• Activity type: cheese and wine
• Why we recommend: some things just go together in life, like you and your partner, and cheese and wine. These fun masterclasses allow you to pair both, and promise plenty of tasty bites

Gift your special someone with something a little different come the next date night, offering up tickets to cheese and wine masterclasses at Vagabond. Head to one of their locations across London to learn how to pair the two, with sites in Fulham, Battersea, Shoreditch, Paddington and beyond.

Check out their regular lineup of events throughout the week, with tickets starting from £35 per person and promising a selection of five indulgent cheeses and complementary vinos to match each one.

• Location: secret location in Central London
• Price: from £30.25 per person
• Activity type: immersive, music, food and drink
• Why we recommend: if you love all things 1920s then you can't go wrong here, from themed outfits to jazz tunes and cocktails

Why head to an ordinary bar when you can whisk yourself away to The Candlelight Club? Located in the heart of Central London, this speakeasy-style joint is oozing 1920s glamour, taking place at a secret location that will only be revealed close to the time of the event.

Expect Gatsby-inspired glamour and be sure to dress accordingly, with a soundtrack of jazz to dance to. While you're here, get stuck into lip-smacking cocktails and three-course meals with dishes like beetroot carpaccio or pork medallions with a creamy mushroom sauce, alongside live jazz and other entertainment.

• Location: 90 Worship Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 2BA
• Price: from £16 per person
• Activity type: bingo, bottomless brunches
• Why we recommend: this is one of the most futuristic events in the entire city, promising jaw-dropping graphics and special effects - and the prizes don't hurt either

Bored of all the same old date ideas? Hijingo is ready to upgrade your idea of fun with your other half. Located in the heart of Shoreditch, this Tokyo Nights-inspired bingo club offers a ninety-minute immersive game, complete with with stadium-grade lighting, mind-blowing special effects and incredible graphics.

There are plenty of chances to win a prize as you play, alongside cracking cocktails and street food plates like jalapeno poppers, buttermilk chicken burgers or deep-fried tiger prawns. They even do bottomless brunches on weekends for something a little more boozy.

• Location: 15 Bruton Lane, Mayfair, W1J 6JD
• Price: from £64.80 per person
• Activity type: immersive, cocktails
• Why we recommend: we always love a good murder mystery, and cocktails can only elevate an experience in our opinion

In need of something quirky for date night? Here's where Mr Fogg's Victorian Murder Mystery comes in. At this immersive experience in Mayfair, you'll both have to uncover clues and interrogate five suspects in order to find out what happened to John Sullivan.

Work as a team to get to the bottom of what happened, while sipping carefully crafted drinks. Tickets cost £64.80 per person, which includes two cocktails made with Belvedere and Moët & Chandon.

• Location: The O2, 23 Entertainment Avenue, Greenwich, SE10 0DY
• Price: varies
• Activity type: games, food and drink
• Why we recommend: this is one of the best London date ideas for competitive couples, with an array of fun games and activities to choose from

Bored of your standard date night movie and dinner? Then get on down to Boom Battle Bar at The O2 or on Oxford Street, where you can get competitive with your partner at an affordable price.

Not only is this joint home to a bucketload of fun games, including axe throwing, beer pong, crazy golf and more, but also a mega menu of mouthwatering munch like pizza or chicken wings and cracking cocktails to boot.

• Location: One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, W1J 7QY
• Price: from £70.20 per person
• Activity type: food, classes
• Why we recommend: everything you need to know about Italian cooking can be found out here, and there are sumptuous dishes to be enjoyed at the end of the class

A list of unique date night ideas in London wouldn't be complete without Theo Randall at The Intercontinental Park Lane. Here, you can expect everything from fine wine tastings with top producers to cooking masterclasses alongside the award-winning chef himself.

Many of their events accompanied by an amazing four-course meal, showing off everything you've learned in the session, alongside plenty of top tips from his 20 years of cooking experience. 

• Location: multiple locations
• Price: from £10 per person
• Activity type: bowling
• Why we recommend: these venues take bowling to a whole new level, with retro American decor and a delicious US menu to add to the experience

If you need day date ideas in London, check out All Star Lanes. Modelled on American bowling, you can expect colourful, retro interiors and a welcoming atmosphere at their venues in Stratford, Holborn, White City and Brick Lane. 

They offer 14 lanes and several other activities, from shuffleboard to karaoke. Plus, you'll find their restaurant cooking up US-style dishes like buttermilk chicken burgers and mac 'n' cheese, alongside a quirky cocktail bar serving signature sips.

• Location: Unit 1110/11, Montfichet Road, Stratford, E20 1EJ
• Price: varies
• Activity type: games, watching sports, food and drink
• Why we recommend: from live sports to playing ping pong or even karaoke, there are plenty of conversation starters to be found at this cool activity bar

After first date ideas in London? Bat & Ball in Stratford and Covent Garden boasts a range of games and activities to take the pressure off your chat. Think table tennis, pool, interactive darts and live DJs, or even a private karaoke booth to really break the ice.

This can all be enjoyed alongside burgers, pizzas and a selection of craft beers, wines or cocktails from the bar. And for sports fans? They show all the biggest games live as well.

• Location: 83 Scoresby Street, Southbank, SE1 0XN
• Price: varies
• Activity type: games, watching sports, food and drink
• Why we recommend: working together at one of these high-pressure challenges can help you bond, or at least have a good laugh trying to solve challenges and puzzles

Test your crush's Squid Game survival skills at Immersive Gamebox. Step into a world of hyper-interactive rooms featuring motion sensors and surround sound, with five different experiences to choose from.

Embark together on an array of themed challenges such as the Alien Aptitude Test and Ticket To Mars across Wandsworth and Southbank, each one fully immersing you through cutting-edge technology.

• Location: Unit 8, 5C Rosewood Building, 127 Hackney Road, Shoreditch, E2 8GY
• Price: from £44.50 per person
• Activity type: immersive, cocktails
• Why we recommend: we're truly impressed by the set design and immersion in this interactive experience, and the bespoke cocktails complement the mystical setting perfectly

Fancy switching up your usual date night plans with a quirky immersive experience? Avora is the fantastic adventure in Shoreditch, brought to you by the team behind Alcotraz and Moonshine Saloon.

Step into a whole new world full of magical woodland and interactive actors, where you'll sip on bespoke cocktails that change colour as you're drinking. You'll be tasked with completing all sorts of scientific missions as you venture deeper into the landscape, wearing custom jumpsuits and working as a team to discover more about this land.

• Location: Fishermans Walk, Canary Wharf, E14 4DH
• Price: from £15 per person
• Activity type: games, food and drink 
• Why we recommend: this place takes all the fun of a fairground and makes it an adult experience, with killer cocktails and street food to fuel a night of competition

Located in Canary Wharf and St Paul's, Fairgame is a colourful, Instagram-worthy venue that's inspired by old-school fairgrounds. The adults-only spot promises all sorts of nostalgic fun, reimagining childhood games like Roll-A-Ball Derby, Skeeball and Whac-A-Mole.

Their cutting-edge wristband technology allows you to track your scores easily, with a leaderboard showing you how you're doing compared to the whole room. When you're all gamed out, nab creative cocktails, boozy slushies and tasty eats from the likes of Taco Collective, Rudy's Pizza or Burger & Beyond.

• Location: 32 Goodge Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 2QJ
• Price: varies
• Activity type: cocktails
• Why we recommend: the intimate vibes are perfect for date night, and their creative cocktail menu spices things up a little more than standard drinks

Looking to impress on a first date or rekindle the spark? Reverend JW Simpson is Fitzrovia's best-kept secret, offering intimate vibes, candlelit corners, and a cocktail menu full of surprises. Inspired by the mysterious former occupant, the bar retains its original quirky apartment aesthetic, with peeling wallpaper and vintage touches adding to the intrigue.

The bartenders, aka the Reverend's disciples, are true masters of mixology, crafting unique, seasonal cocktails using forgotten spirits and foraged ingredients. Cosy up, sip something unexpected, and let the night unfold in this one-of-a-kind drinking den.

• Location: 4 Kingly Court, Soho, W1B 5PW
• Price: varies
• Activity type: cocktails
• Why we recommend: take a step into the past at Disrepute and you'll find plenty of vintage glamour, with cocktails that always keep us coming back for more

Looking for a date night with a twist? Disrepute, a hidden gem nestled under Kingly Court, offers a journey into the scandalous past of Soho. Step into a world where history meets modern cocktail culture, and let the atmosphere transport you to the swinging '60s.

With its vintage charm, wood-panelled walls, and a cocktail menu filled with stories from Soho's past, it's the perfect place for a quirky date that's as memorable as it is unique.

• Location: 14 Handyside Street, King's Cross, N1C 4DN
• Price: varies
• Activity type: cocktails, music
• Why we recommend: this is as close as you'll get to Milan without leaving the country, and their weekend DJ sets are perfect for a romantic night of dancing

Looking for a quirky and intimate date night? SUPERMAX is hidden beneath Happy Face Pizza, offering a unique Italian-inspired bar with a 1970s Milan vibe and brilliant happy hour deals.

Enjoy Vermouth-led cocktails, indulgent neon decor, and a soundtrack of Italo pop and deep house, while vibing to the beats spun by DJs. It's an ideal date spot for those who want something a little different - secluded, stylish, and full of character.

• Location: 18-22 Houndsditch, City of London, EC3A 7DB
• Price: from £7.70 per person
• Activity type: bingo, bottomless brunch
• Why we recommend: these bingo events are anything but ordinary, featuring lively entertainment and cracking prizes

If you're looking for quirky and fun date ideas in London, Dabbers Bingo is the perfect spot. Ditch the traditional dinner and movie plan for a night of interactive bingo, live performances, and delicious food and drinks.

Whether you choose a Bottomless Brunch Bingo or a Pick N Mix Bingo experience, the night is guaranteed to be filled with laughter, fun, and friendly competition. The atmosphere is lively, the prizes are exciting, and you'll have an unforgettable time with your date. It's a unique way to spend quality time together.

• Location: multiple locations
• Price: from £15 per person
• Activity type: burlesque, classes
• Why we recommend: seeing a burlesque show together promises an intimate, seductive experience that's bound to bring you closer, and you can even learn some skills of your own at their masterclasses

House Of Burlesque is a unique group that gives everyone the chance to get involved in this art form. You'll find them at locations around the city, hosting affordable shows and events that make for an unusual date idea.

Watch some of the UK's top burlesque performers dazzle you on stage, from speakeasy-style acts to competitions where you get to choose your favourites. Or for something a little more hands-on, check out their lessons on fan dancing, striptease and more.

• Location: 19 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch, E1 6LA
• Price: from £39.60 per person
• Activity type: shuffleboard, bottomless brunch
• Why we recommend: bottomless brunches are always a fun daytime activity, but with the addition of shuffleboard and a quirky theme, what's not to like?

Looking for a unique date idea that promises plenty of booze, food and games? Then head to Shuffle Club in Shoreditch, where they're offering 90 minutes of competitive fun on their shuffleboard tables at their brilliant brunch events.

With themes like Miami and South Beach, these afternoon parties promise great tunes and unlimited prosecco or draught beer. Plus, they're offering all-you-can-eat slices of delicious pizza to top it all off.

• Location: 59 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill, W11 2AA
• Price: from £54 per person
• Activity type: food and drink, classes
• Why we recommend: possibly the most romantic food, chocolate is always a good choice on dates - and here you can enjoy it alongside drinks or even a sound healing session

Looking to impress? Head to Melt Chocolates in Notting Hill for a date night that blends indulgence with creativity. With a packed calendar of events - from bonbon-making and bean-to-bar sessions to cocktail pairings and cacao ceremonies with sound healing - it's a hands-on way to explore the delicious world of artisanal chocolate together.

Classes are expertly guided, beautifully presented, and full of sensory surprises, making for a truly memorable and romantic experience.

• Location: multiple start points
• Price: from £25 per person
• Activity type: outdoor, puzzle-solving
• Why we recommend: this challenge will get you exploring the city as a pair and working together on all sorts of tasks, almost as if you were really on the show

Whether you're taking it on as a pair or looking for fun double date ideas in London, the official Race Across The World Experience promises a day full of fun. This is based on the hit BBC show, giving you three checkpoints to reach on foot while completing challenges and solving puzzles.

Public transport is banned, and you'll have to rely on your navigation skills to get you to the end. There are also optional work tasks to earn more money, which is important if you want to make it on the leaderboard as you're rated on both time and budget.

• Location: Upper Ground Turbine Hall B, 270 The Power Station, Circus Road South, Battersea, SW11 8BZ
• Price: from £13.20 per person
• Activity type: tour, cocktails
• Why we recommend: this is a rare chance to learn more about one of London's most iconic landmarks, getting a closer look at original controls while sipping cocktails and Champagne

Found within Battersea Power Station, Control Room B is offering an audio guided tour of the space - giving you an insight into the history of this iconic landmark. Don your headphones and set off at your own pace, with tickets starting from just £13.20.

You'll enjoy a welcome cocktail, with the option to add on a glass of Champagne too. Sip these while exploring the original control desks, switchgear and synchroscopes, which powered the city in the 1950s.

• Location: multiple locations
• Price: from £41.80 per person
• Activity type: classes, creative
• Why we recommend: a unique opportunity to shape whacky candles for your home, you're bound to leave with fun memories as well as your creations

The couple that plays together stays together. So make your way to a Bendy Candle Making Workshop hosted by Harri at Habit Haus to get bonding. Book into a session one of their locations to sculpt, dip and twist dinner candles until you've crafted a creation fit for your mantelpiece. 

Your £41.80 ticket includes everything you need, from wax and wicks to decorations and a bag to carry your candles home. 

• Location: 107 Leadenhall Street, City of London, EC3A 4AF
• Price: from £45.76 per person
• Activity type: immersive, theatre
• Why we recommend: you can put your relationship to the test in this high-stakes immersive experience, bringing your skills together to crack the case

Dinner and drinks? Predictable. But a date where you both have to solve a murder? Now we're talking. Jury Duty is London's most unique immersive experience, a courtroom thriller where you and your partner will interrogate a live actor playing the accused, pore over evidence, and deliver your own verdict.

It's part mystery, part performance, and all about the chemistry between you two as you work (or argue) your way to the truth. Whether you uncover a twist or crack the case wide open, it's a date night that definitely won't be forgotten.

• Location: Unit 8, 6 Hornsey Street, Holloway Road, N7 8GR
• Price: from £54 per person
• Activity type: food and drink, competition
• Why we recommend: couples that bake together stay together, and the competitive element allows you to really show off your skills in front of the judges

Located close to Holloway Road station, Bake Master are hosting The Ultimate Baking Challenge. This is a great choice for couples, as you work in teams of two to create the ultimate three-tier cake, decorated however you like.

You'll have 80 minutes to create your masterpiece, with vegan and gluten-free recipes available. This also includes a cocktail or mocktail making session, and there are other drinks available to purchase throughout.

• Location: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, E20 2ST
• Price: from £27.50 per person
• Activity type: food and drink, festival, outdoor
• Why we recommend: chicken-loving couples will be in their element here, sampling wings all day as live musicians perform on stage

Grab a date, get down to London Stadium and prepare to fall wildly in love with Wing Fest. When you're not tucking into platefuls of poultry, you'll battle it out at axe throwing and blow off some steam in the splash zone.

However you spend your day, expect thumping live music, fantastic food and plenty of beer and bourbon. If you're going Dutch, tickets are just £27.50 each and include a Wing Fest signature trucker hat.

• Location: 48 Margaret Street, Soho, W1W 8SE
• Price: varies
• Activity type: food and drink
• Why we recommend: interior design doesn't get much quirkier than this, and the cocktails are just as enticing as the ship-inspired decor

Looking for a date night that's more memorable than your usual wine bar? Rhum Tavern delivers with a candlelit, intimate corners, and cocktails that spark conversation - styled as the hull of a 1650s pirate ship.

Share a minty Rhum Tavern Mojito, dive into the rich Pieces of Eight, or sample the tropical Inferno while soaking up the atmosphere. It's guaranteed to impress.

• Location: 194, Piccadilly, Mayfair, W1J 9LN
• Price: from £30.74 per person
• Activity type: live music, food and drink
• Why we recommend: you can soak up the Motown vibes at this mesmerising live music performance inspired by decades of American songs

Sweep your date off their feet with all the magic of Motown. At Soul Supper Fridays, you'll take a trip back in time through the tunes that shaped American music.

As you groove to the sounds of Marvin Gaye, Four Tops and Supremes, you'll tuck into a choice of succulent chicken or flavour-packed falafel balls. Going Dutch? Tickets start from just £30.74.

• Location: 134-146 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3AR
• Price: from £16.50 per person
• Activity type: live music, food and drink
• Why we recommend: with five hours of fun and a live band playing as you sip bottomless booze, this is the ultimate daytime party

Give your date a day out to remember at the Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch. This epic five-hour party packs in live bands and incredible DJs banging out all the very best hip hop, RnB and Afrobeats anthems.

To keep the conversation flowing, get down at 1pm sharp to maximise your 90 minutes of bottomless booze. Fret not, with small plates, burgers and epic BBQ creations up for grabs, there's plenty to soak up the sauce.

• Location: 5 Cunningham Avenue, Woolwich, E16 2TN
• Price: £38.50 per person
• Activity type: creative, classes
• Why we recommend: art classes are always a great way to bond, and this is an opportunity that doesn't come up often - you might even find your new career path as a tattoo artist

• Location: various venues
• Price: from free
• Activity type: comedy, dating, singles
• Why we recommend: we love the mix of comedy and connection. It doesn't matter if you meet your match, you'll have a good laugh along the way

Nominate your best wing man or woman and get them over to a Long Face Comedy night. When they get their moment on stage, they'll pitch you, presentation-style, to the crowd of potential admirers.

Forget awkward small talk and endless swiping. This night is all about laughing your way to true love.

• Location: St Mary's Primrose Hill, 2 Elsworthy Road, NW3 3DU
• Price: from 46.50
• Activity type: whisky, tastings, drinks, festival
• Why we recommend: Shared Spirit is a must-visit for whisky lovers. In the historic St Mary's Primrose Hill, it serves up tasty tipples with the high energy of a summer festival

Shared Spirit is sure to bring you together. A whisky festival that breaks with tradition, it packs in up to 100 different tipples from global distilleries and innovative makers.

As you taste your way around St Mary's Primrose Hill in search of your favourite, you can tuck into street food, groove to DJs and stop by a discovery session or two. Tickets are just £46.50 each if you're going Dutch with your date.

• Location: Greenwich Peninsula Driving Range, 265 Tunnel Avenue, SE10 0QE
• Price: from £13 per person
• Activity type: golf, outdoor
• Why we recommend: driving ranges don't have to just be for seasoned golfers, as this welcoming destination provides fun, interactive games for players of all abilities

Get a little competitive at this quirky date idea, where state-of-the-art radar technology and software will level up your outing. They welcome players of all abilities, so even complete beginners can have a go on their excellent range.

Entertainment Golf will have you taking on some of the world's greatest golf courses in an amazing outdoor setting, with views of the city acting as your backdrop throughout the experience.