London dating doesn’t have to cost the earth; the good news about living in the capital is that there are literally dozens of things to do for free and some great places to spend time with someone special. Below are some ideas for fabulous, low-cost dates around London that won’t break the bank.
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Why choose match.com to date London singles?
Over 19,000* Londoners join match.com each month, so registering with us is an important first step to finding a date in London. What’s more, with 1 in 5 relationships starting online, and with match.com leading to more relationships and more marriages than any other site*, beginning your London dating journey with us puts you in a strong position to meet other singles also dating in London.Although the capital is a big city, 36%* of Londoners are single, and with our range of search options, it’s really easy to find a great date in London. Signing up is free and easy, so if you’re ready to start London dating, simply fill in the QuickSearch box on the right hand side of this page.
London date ideas to suit all budgets
When dating London singles, you might be worried about the costs of dating. It’s no secret that London can be pricey - 61% of London singles* said that improving their finances was a focus. So that’s why the majority of the London date ideas we’ve featured are reasonably priced.We’ve explored our capital, done our research and have unearthed some fabulous date venues and innovative London date ideas. We’ve listed some of our favourites below…
Recommended London dating venues
For a classic dinner date in London, we'd recommend going to Antico - a restaurant on Bermondsey Street serving rustic Italian dishes, most for under £15 - ideal for that first date in London. However perhaps you'd rather a more contemporary London date? Jamie Oliver's Recipease offers cookery classes and is a great interactive experience to share with your date, whether you're a novice chef or a complete pro!For an evening drink and a great dating atmosphere, try Proud - a unique bar situated in the old Horse Stables in Camden, and a great alternative London date idea. For a daytime drink, we'd definitely recommend stopping for a coffee at the excellent Shoreditch Grind.
* Source: match.com internal data
* Research conducted by YouGov
* Adults over 18 who identified themselves as single in the LoveGeist survey 2011-2012
