Picking on where to go for a date can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be if you keep these ideas in mind.
There are many different things to do on a date and London has every one of them. Going to a pleasant or stylish bar is a really common choice, particularly for a first date. There are plenty of truly exciting and niche places that you can go to, so you will definitely have someplace new to try every weekend. Most bars will have music playing, and in a large number of them the music is one of the largest aspects of the bar. In Soho there is a music bar which is a tremendous place for a date and the bar is one of the most renowned 1940’s style bars, so it is far from dull. The bar, owned by Charlie Gilkes, has an amazing selection of cocktails and frequently has swing music playing so it is very fun and makes for a great date location.
One of the more lavish and grand choices for a date, that will obviously impress, is to go to the opera or an orchestral performance. These performances are generally at the bigger and more high-end auditoriums around the city so it is not the cheapest date idea, but it will be worth it in the end. If these seem a bit too much for you, you can always go to a musical alternatively, which is a little more accessible for many people. With the likes of David Babani having his productions played in London, there is a wonderful variety in performances; most of his productions are interesting and very different to what you might expect. There is likewise a tremendous variety in the size and type of the auditoriums, ranging from significant and popular ones, to smaller more charming venues that put you right up close to the stage. These places will likewise play very different musicals, some featuring dramatic and emotional performances, and then some which are light hearted musicals with a amusing aspect to them.
One of the most common date nights is to just go for a meal, while this is pleasant, you can usually do a bit better. An option would be to go for a meal and after that go out to watch a play afterwards; combining two separate date ideas is an effortless way to make your date twice as excellent. You will never be short of choices, with the West End having many different productions and plays on every weekend. Whatever the style or type of production you are hoping for, you will be able to find it in the West End; with such wide variety you will always come across productions you enjoy, such as the ones produced by Sally Greene. Mixing a wonderful meal with a trip to a staged performance will make for a great date idea and it will surprise your other half a lot more than just going for a meal.