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| With super friendly staff and tasty food this pub makes a perfect first date venue. |     |
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| Be whisked away from the 'day to day' with a night of hotel glamour... |      |
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| Harrison's makes for a relaxed fun date – not too casual that girls can't wear heels! |     |
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| Unleash the naturist within... or do I mean naturalist..?! |     |
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| The idea of a pub in Fulham never really set my heart on fire as the destination for a date... |      |
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| Small, delicious and as snug as a tea cosy this is perfect date territory ....
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| Bringing candle lit countryside charm to Fulham… |     |
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| (average rating)The perfect venue for a chilled out first date lunch, or morning after brunch! |    |
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| (average rating)In the words of the Greek playwright Euripides, "where there is no wine there is no love". We hope you'll find both at Artisan & Vine! |     |
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| (average rating)Could this be London's most exhilarating date...? |     |
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| (average rating)Delicious food, great service, New York atmosphere… all in Chiswick. |     |
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| (average rating)Tired of the same old restaurants? Read on to find out about something VERY different! |    |
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| (average rating)Sensational tapas in Notting Hill's Westbourne Grove. "It's romantic, relaxed and effortlessly stylish - your date will love you for it." |     |
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| Our man about town, Mr. X, has another great suggestion for an informal first date in West London... |    |
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| (average rating)Fantastic food and fairy lights!
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| Shoreditch is cool, we all know that, and with the addition of The Boundary it's got a bit cooler still... |      |
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| No this isn't as naughty as its sounds! It's a date up in Islington enjoying good old fashioned sausages, mash and good company... |   |
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| (average rating)This is a great date if you want to keep things simple and it's close to home for all you Fulhamites... |    |
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| (average rating)Get lost in the world of Kettners - there are so many different options for romance in this one venue; celebrating with champagne, sharing a tasty treat or snuggling up in a private nook... |     |
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| We all know what Oysters are good for... |     |
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| Going underground... a fantastic wine bar deep under the embankment! |   |
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| (average rating)If you want a bit of outdoor time, but want somewhere to head for rather than walking aimlessly around, we suggest a stroll along the canal in Camden. |    |
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| There's nothing like falling head over heels... |     |
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| Go old school - hotel bar cocktails, intimate restaurant, smooth jazz... it's an absolute classic. |     |
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| In a survey carried out in 2006, 20% of respondents said they had fallen in love in a museum, with the V & A topping the list of most romantic destinations. |    |
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| (average rating)We love alliteration, and you'll love this date. Beach Blanket Babylon, Bumpkin… brilliant. |     |
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| Le Cercle was recommended to us by a friend who describes it as ‘heaven from start to finish’ - so of course we had to check it out for ourselves... |      |
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| Champagne and the London skyline… it's a winner in our book. |   |
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| (average rating)Ever found yourself trying to decide between the theatre, a gallery, food or a bar? Ponder no more....this place has all four! |    |
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| (average rating)A first date here led to marriage within months…! |      |
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| (average rating)The cinema date... a classic. Add a bit of sophistication to the old formula with a trip to the Electric. |    |
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| (average rating)Head down dimly lit stairs to this fantastic and authentic jazz club in Chelsea. |      |
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| If you want original and quirky, then a hydraulic power station definitely ticks the boxes. |     |
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| (average rating)Start with some art, end up with some oxygen - intrigued......? |    |
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| Don't dismiss Leicester Square as just for tourists! There are a few hidden gems perfect for a date. |     |
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| If you lack the dance moves to impress your date, let the professionals do the impressing for you... |     |
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| (average rating)Unpreposessing appearance but well worth some closer inspection. No, we are not talking about your date... |     |
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| (average rating)The best place to go to impress a date - according to GQ magazine! |   |
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| (average rating)Classic English glamour to start, sexy and sleek Japanese to finish... |      |
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| (average rating)European food, outdoors, candlelight... anyone would think you were on the Riviera. |       |
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| Culture and food. A classic, Saturday afternoon/evening second date combo! |    |
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| (average rating)Perfect for a cosy dinner or lazy lunch. |    |
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| (average rating)One of our favourite dates. Whether you're skating, listening to music or watching a film it is quirky, it's cool and it's London at it's dating best! |       |
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| (average rating)A fail-safe. Here you'll find some of the best cocktails in London, cosy booths to keep you close and low lights to hide those imperfections. Perfect! |      |
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| (average rating)Go crazy and turn the conventional picnic on its head. Don't be afraid to start a revolution in the picnic world! |     |
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| (average rating)Otherwise known as the blind bar! |    |
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| It worked in 'Closer'...? (perhaps not the best film for dating advice...!) |     |
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| (average rating)The Oxo Tower - a well known option, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it! On the thames, up high, good views, food and booze - you do the math... |       |
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| (average rating)Perhaps you're the kind of person that only went to galleries on school outings? It's time to grow up! |    |
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| (average rating)Try as a double date, or an 'introduce to your friends date'. |   |
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| (average rating)In need of an ice breaker? We think you'll find this a pretty "cool" way to spend the evening... |    |
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| (average rating)Impress your date with your arty side then whisk them upstairs to the top floor bar... |     |
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| A one off, hour long interview with tv star, author, proprietor and michelin starred chef Raymond Blanc - 6pm at the Arts Theatre West End on Thursday 13th October. |       |
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| Originally a singles' bar, T.G.I. Friday's is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails and dinner with your date. |       |
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| Best Django-type music around, good space for dancing, good food and nice atmosphere at the 7 Dials Social Club, 42 Earlham St, Covent Garden. |         |
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| Classy bar with good vibe and almost guaranteed comfortable seating. |      |
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| A 6pm start to your date in the West End gives you an hour of great entertainment followed by plenty of time to enjoy discussing the show, the ideas and the celebrity guest along with a cocktail or two in the London Cocktail Club in the theatre's basement. |       |
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| Cocktails in the bar followed by top class food surrounded by an acquarium and tunes from a jazz pianist... |      |
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| Quirky but stylish - sushi with a difference! |      |
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| Cocktails, Jazz and fine dining! |        |
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| Has to be one of the coolest restaurants in London. Tiny fish restaurant all decked out like the inside of a ship. |       |
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| (average rating)Surely one of the most romantic restaurants in London? |       |
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| I'd really recommend La Petite Auberge for some tasty French food in Islington! |     |
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| (average rating)I've just discovered this AMAZING pub with a tree house in the garden! |      |
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| The top floor at Tate Modern? Nice stroll getting there, great art, great view, lovely red wine and top notch French chocolate cake. |        |
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| Southfields - easy night out for couples. |      |
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| (average rating)Fantastic Italian food in a really relaxed environment... perfect for an early date! |      |
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| (average rating)Be spontaneous and take your date to one of London's best venues to watch a great band. If you dont have tickets it isn't a problem... |     |
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| The Wine Gallery, Hugh Grant might sit at the table next to you............!!! |    |
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