7 thoughtful sober date ideas in London

In recent years the dating scene has changed demonstrably. Dinner and a movie no longer suffice when it comes to meeting your next match.

Singles are looking for experiences when it comes to date night, a new study has found - and they are happy to leave the booze behind.

A recent study by local dating app happn, has found that a third of Londoners prefer to go on a sober date.

Data showed that a third of singles in the capital feel safer on dates when they have not had an alcoholic drink.

It also showed that more than half of Londoners prefer dates that include an activity such as playing sports or visiting a cultural destination like a museum or park.

Here’s our top pick of super cute sober date ideas in London.

Sober date ideas in London

1. Hit up a museum or art gallery

London has more than 200 museums including 11 national ones.

Some of our favourites include The Natural History Museum (that’s a roar-some date), The V&A, the Science Museum, and The Tate.

The best bit is many of these museums are free too!

2. A romantic walk

Take your to-be beau for a romantic walk around one of London’s many parks.

Why not head to Crystal Palace Park and visit the dinosaur monuments or hold hands as you wander through Kensington Gardens?

WATCH: London’s secret park with 180 year old dinosaurs

3. Market date

London is home to dozens of cool and quirky markets.

Take your date for some fantastic food at Borough Market or buy a hidden gem from Camden.

This isn’t just going on a date, this is making memories.

WATCH: Our video tour around Borough Market

4. Take a cruise along The Thames

Looking for a date to remember that doesn’t require getting drunk?

Hop on a boat and take a cruise along the River Thames. Take in the impressive sights of London’s skyline for an epic game of I Spy.

If you want you can even re-enact the Titanic pose at the front of the boat, go on, we won’t judge.

5. Admire the view

What does every rom-com have in common? A date with a view.

Scope out some of the city’s most stunning viewpoints like The Shard or Sky Garden and show your lover the second-best view in the city (the first is your smile, obvs).

6. Go to a board game cafe

There is something so wholesome about playing a board game. It’s also a great way to test your partner’s patience and skill.

Head to a board game café like Draughts in Hackney or The Library Pot in Richmond, where you can play games while enjoying non-alcoholic drinks.

7. Afternoon Tea for two

Fancy a high-brow alternative to a night on the tiles?

Swap your tinny for tea with a lovely afternoon date in London.

There are lots of quirky afternoon teas in the city, many of which have cool themes. Why not find out what your date is into and book a bespoke experience?

No date can go wrong when there’s cake.