18 Foodie Date Ideas In London

For food lovers everywhere.

1. Snack your way around Borough Market

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Nibble on free samples, or tuck into a roll from Brindisa, or a doughnut from Bread Ahead.

If you don't fancy Borough, what about these London markets?

2. Grab a coffee to go, and take a walk

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Choose a coffee spot and then stretch your legs.

Here are some breathtaking walks to choose from.

3. Enjoy a gin tasting at Sipsmith

Sipsmith

For only £15 per person, you and your beau can sip on a complimentary gin and tonic, and enjoy a tutored tasting of the Sipsmith range.

4. Do a cheese tasting at La Cave

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Forget booze tasting, get stuck into some cheese. Tastings cost £25 per person and are paired with wines.

5. Have a cream tea at Sketch

Sketch

At only £10 per person for fruit scones with jam, clotted cream, and a choice of teas, the Cream Tea is a nice budget option. And the loos are amazing.

If you want to be a bit more fancy try out these suggestions.

6. Go for a boozy brunch at New Street Grill

New Street Grill

With options like a sausage, bacon and maple-syrup waffle, or a full English, you can tuck in. From £12, plus an additional £15 per person for prosecco refills.

Don't fancy heading East? Here are some other great places to try.

7. Or stuff your faces with street food

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Don't know where to start? What about these places?

8. Pack up a picnic and visit the park

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Here are some nice spots to get you started.

9. Take in a brewery tour at Camden Town Brewery

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A pre-booked tour costs £12 per person, and includes several beer tastings, as well as a chance to try some beer from the tank.

10. Chat over a bread making masterclass at Paul

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At £75 per person, it's not the cheapest option, but you do get a lot of bang for your buck.

You're welcomed with refreshments, then you learn how to knock back four different types of dough. While the bread is baking, there are charcuterie and cheese platters, with drinks. Once the bread is baked, you get dough to practice at home, as well as an apron and a baker's kit to keep.

11. Settle in for cocktails at BYOC

BYOC

Bring a bottle of whatever you like (from gin to Chambord) and the team will use it to create cocktails for you. It costs £25 per person, for two hours.

If you'd rather order from a menu, what about a different underground bar?

12. Visit a bar with the best view of London

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This is the view from the Espresso bar at the Tate Modern. Who could say no?

13. Bond over a pasta-making class at Recipease

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Take a class in the light and airy recipease, and concentrate on filling your ravioli, rather than on potentially awkward conversation.

Classes vary, but the pasta one is £50 per person, and lasts an hour and half.

14. Snuggle up with a pint by a fireplace

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Can't decide which pub to choose? Here are our recommendations.

15. Have a bite at a vegan co-op

Bonnington Cafe

The Bonnington Café in Vauxhall really punches above its weight.

If you don't fancy going South, try these other unmissable vegan places.

16. Watch a movie with a martini at the Genesis

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So terribly civilized.

Wanna go west? Try these charming cinemas.

17. Go wine-tasting at Vinoteca

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Tutored tastings cost from £25 per person, and you can visit five different locations (Chiswick, Farringdon, Soho, King's Cross, Marylebone). Delightful.

18. Try a cereal cocktail at Cereal Killer

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Hey, if nothing else, it's a talking point.

Still stuck for inspiration? There's an app for that.

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