Miss Mary's Romance date suggestions

Fabulous French food tucked away down an atmospheric cobbled street in the City...

Be whisked away from the 'day to day' with a night of hotel glamour...

Rugged mountains. Roaring fires. Perfect for romance.

The idea of a pub in Fulham never really set my heart on fire as the destination for a date...

Are we going to regret not keeping this one to ourselves?!

Use Pearl as an impressive early days date, or for a special occasion, and you wont be disappointed.

A Somerset seduction...

Gloriously chic, and right in the middle of one of London's most romantic parks...

Canterbury is a perfect spot for a romantic weekend away and 7 Longport is the perfect place to stay...

Cornish beachside bliss.

Delicious food, great service, New York atmosphere… all in Chiswick.

I love London but I'm a country girl at heart so there's nothing I like more than getting out of the city...

Rye is just about one of our favourite great date weekends away - especially now that we have found a local trattoria serving the best Italian food...

Shoreditch is cool, we all know that,  and with the addition of The Boundary it's got a bit cooler still...

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...

Italian food and passion go hand in hand don't they? So take your date for a cookery class to La Cucina Caldesi to cook up a storm on the way to romance!

We all know what Oysters are good for...

There is lots going on south of the river in Balham so we thought we'd help you get in on the action...

A date for cocktail lovers and foodies alike...

When it's time to treat that someone special, turn an amble across the common into a real occasion with a trip to michelin starred Chez Bruce.

Be a tourist for the day and take the boat to Greenwich for a fantstically full date!

A sophisticated tapas dinner in central Soho followed by the best live jazz in London. This is a smooth, romantic date worth keeping up your sleeve for that special occasion.

For a weekend of romance, walking and a vineyard visit, head to Wales!

Are you a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love you?! Everyone loves a romcom, so get down to the set of a classic...

A romantic trip to the seaside...

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... 

A gastronomic delight by the River...

A first date here led to marriage within months…!

The cinema date... a classic. Add a bit of sophistication to the old formula with a trip to the Electric.

This is a date for a special occasion, an anniversary, a birthday, or if you want to whack up the cheese factor, maybe valentines day!

Classic English glamour to start, sexy and sleek Japanese to finish...

Drinks on top of the world and food that's out of this world! 

European food, outdoors, candlelight... anyone would think you were on the Riviera.

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!

London's very own piece of the countryside.

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!

Go crazy and turn the conventional picnic on its head. Don't be afraid to start a revolution in the picnic world!

Bring a picnic, chill out in the gardens and enjoy a spot of alfresco theatre...

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...

This is a great activity date for a sunny day, and once you get your feet back on dry land there is plenty to occupy you and your date in Hyde Park...

Don't underestimate the romantic power of going to the pictures - it has worked for more than a hundred years so something must be right!

Simple but effective. Not to be used as a first date as there is nowhere to run if things aren't going well!

A date to guarantee romance and a good laugh!

Very Romantic

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.  

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.

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.

Cocktails, Jazz and fine dining!

Has to be one of the coolest restaurants in London. Tiny fish restaurant all decked out like the inside of a ship. 

Surely one of the most romantic restaurants in London?

OK, so it's not in London but it's a short drive or train away! 

Broadway Market is the perfect sunny saturday date...

I love how you get to see a different side of london if you take the bus rather the tube...

A great summer date or part of a weekend away.

Beat the squeeze and mosey down to Kew Gardens for a romantic winter picnic

A fantastic hotel in a gorgeous old town - the perfect romantic weekend away and within striking distance of London!

One of the UK's most beautiful seaside towns

A romantic weekend by the sea...

A kiss on Waterloo Bridge and a stroll through magical Hampstead Heath.

The perfect place to hang out for a relaxing and romantic afternoon in London