A date night in London can easily cost £100+ per person. But it doesn't have to.
We've found complete date plans in London where you'll spend under £40 per person — including dinner, drinks, and an activity. All real venues, all walkable.
How to Do a Cheap Date in London
The trick is choosing the right neighbourhood. Mayfair and Soho are expensive. But Camden, Brixton, Peckham, and Bermondsey have amazing food and drinks at half the price.
Combine a budget-friendly restaurant with a free activity (street art, markets, riverside walk) and one round of drinks, and you've got a complete evening for under £40.
Our Best Budget Date Plans
Camden — £30–35 per person Street food at Camden Market, live music at a pub, cocktails at a rooftop bar. The most fun you can have in London for under £35.
Brixton — £25–35 per person Brixton Village restaurants, a vinyl bar, craft beer. Incredible value and buzzing atmosphere.
Peckham — £30–40 per person Some of London's best restaurants are in Peckham and they're surprisingly affordable. Rooftop bars with skyline views that cost nothing to enter.
Browse All Budget-Friendly Plans
Each plan has real prices, so you know exactly what you'll spend before you go.