Last year I wrote about the most romantic travel destinations in the world. This year I’m bringing it home to Blighty to share my secrets about the most romantic spots in London. From the restaurant that will inspire love to the perfect spot for a kiss, here’s my list of the 14 most romantic places in London.
Most Romantic Places in London
The most romantic places in London are spread throughout the city. From parks and gardens to restaurants and pubs, there are a lot of them if you know where to look. I hope this guide helps you find the perfect ones for you.
Most Romantic Place for a Kiss in London
There’s nothing like a kiss to bring a little romance to an evening.
If you’re like me, most of your kisses have happened under the awkwardly bright fluorescent lights of London’s tube stations at the end of semi-disappointing online dates.
1. St Pancras
But if you’re luckier than I am, they could happen under The Meeting Place, the famous 30-foot (9-meter) sculpture of a couple embracing in St Pancras station.
Because nothing says romance like the golden age of train travel, and nowhere tricks Londoners into believing we’re still in it than the most beautiful station in the city.
Most Romantic Place for a Walk in London
It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with London’s mews streets, and these pretty little lanes are the perfect places for romantic strolls (and clandestine kisses!).
2. Kynance Mews
My favorite is Kynance Mews in Kensington. With lots of wisteria in spring and beautiful foliage in autumn, it’s stunning year-round. It’s one of the most romantic places in London for good reason.
There are plenty of other mews to explore, too. From South Kensington to Notting Hill, London has no shortage of these beautiful streets.
Most Romantic Restaurant in London
From intimate dining rooms to candlelit meals, there are a lot of romantic restaurants in London. But one stands out from the rest.
3. Andrew Edmunds
Soho’s Andrew Edmunds is an establishment in London, and rightfully so. Set in an 18th-century townhouse, the candlelit restaurant’s warm ambiance and sense of history inspire love.
I went here on a date once, and I still consider it one of the most romantic places in London.
Most Romantic Pub in London
But restaurants don’t corner the market when it comes to romantic dining options in the UK capital. There are plenty of pubs that inspire love, too.
4. Fox & Anchor
The tiny wooden alcoves in the back of the Fox & Anchor pub in Clerkenwell are my favorite places for a secluded meal away from prying eyes.
With the intimate feel of a confessional and the cozy comfort of pub food, they’re just the spot for falling in love over a plate of fish and chips (or with one, if you’re like me). There are rooms upstairs, too.
Most Romantic Hotel Bar in London
And that’s to say nothing of bars. Romantic cocktails or champagne for two is sure to put you in the mood.
5. Connaught Bar
I fell for the Connaught hotel before I ever set foot inside. The name alone oozes luxury, and my first trip to the hotel’s Connaught Bar solidified it as one of my favorite places for a drink in London.
That’s not least because the bar has a secluded, mysterious air to it that makes it the perfect place for a clandestine rendez-vous over a round of classic cocktails or a glass of champagne served in one of their gorgeous etched coupes.
Most Romantic Place to Whisper Sweet Nothings in London
There’s nothing like whispering sweet nothings in your lover’s ear, but when said ear is 110 feet (33 meters) away it can be a challenge.
6. St Paul’s Cathedral
Enter the Whispering Gallery in the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral, where lovers can stand on opposite sides and still hear each other’s words. Just remember to keep those words clean, kids. This is a church.
Most Romantic Theater Production in London
If theater is your thing, there are plenty of plays and musicals in London that will spark a flame. The West End is one of the most romantic places in London as a result.
7. Mamma Mia!
A fun love story set to music, Mamma Mia! is the perfect production to fall in love to.
The story of girl trying to find out who her father is on the brink of her Greek island wedding, it’s a great musical to see if you’re feeling hopelessly romantic.
Most Romantic Lovers’ Arch in London
If you like a park or garden, there’s a perfect place for you to fall in love in London.
8. Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens is one of my favorite places to wander in the UK capital, not least because of the lovers’ arch that borders the flower beds in front of the palace.
The vines form the perfect ellipse for romantic strolls (and maybe a secret kiss or two) in the royals’ back yard.
Most Romantic View in London
There’s nothing like a beautiful view to inspire romance, and there’s one place in London that’s sure to do it.
9. Greenwich Park
The view from the top of Greenwich Park is unrivaled in London.
Heading up the hill with a lover to soak up the sprawling green lawn and Palladian architecture of Greenwich will put stars even in the eyes of the most jaded Londoner.
Most Romantic Place to Win Back Your Ex in London
We all have a “one that got away”, and many people have imagined scenarios in which they win him or her back. Thankfully, the film industry has given us a ‘real’ example.
10. Notting Hill
Julia Roberts’ character in Notting Hill shows us that we can all win back our Hugh Grant in the famous travel bookstore in Notting Hill.
In case you’ve forgotten, it’s “I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” If he doesn’t fall for that, he’s an idiot. Like Hugh Grant. Or his character. Or both. Even I wouldn’t cheat on Liz Hurley.
Most Romantic Place for Wedding Bliss in London
If you want to find the most romantic places in London for weddings, you might be surprised when I tell you where to look.
11. Routemasters
In a move that mixes London’s nostalgia for the classic Routemaster bus and the need for mass transport at weddings, many of London’s old Routemasters have been converted into Wedding Specials.
Nothing says love in London like sharing a post-nuptial kiss on the city’s most beloved mode of transportation.
Most Romantic Garden in London
If Valentine’s Day is any indication, roses are the perfect flower for telling that special someone how much you care (and how much money you’re willing to shell out on overpriced imports from Kenya).
12. Regent’s Park
If a bouquet just isn’t enough, Queen Mary’s Rose Garden in Regent’s Park features more than 12,000 of the flowers. It’s the perfect place for a romantic stroll through the largest collection of roses in London.
Most Romantic Room in a London Museum
You might not think a museum could be one of the most romantic places in London, but hear me out.
13. The V&A
The William and Judith Bollinger Jewellery Gallery in the Victoria & Albert museum in South Kensington has enough giant gems to keep even the most museum-phobic lover’s eyes sparkling in wonder.
The room has 3,500 jewels, including diamonds worn by Catherine the Great of Russia and tiaras fashioned by Cartier.
If you’re working your way to your Big Day, you can even use the room’s computers to design a ring inspired by the collection. Just make sure you have the cash to buy that giant gem to go in the middle.
Most Romantic Weekend Away from London
London doesn’t have a monopoly on romance, and there are some amazing places in easy reach of the capital where you can kindle the flame.
14. The Yard
My favorite hotel in the UK is The Yard in Bath. I’ve stayed there when I’ve been in Somerset and the Cotswolds, and it’s a beautiful place to call a home-away-from-home.
There’s no better romantic getaway than a weekend in Bath and the Cotswolds, and no wiser way to get in the mood than in one of the elegant rooms. Love.
Romantic Places in London
I hope you’ve enjoyed this guide and that it helps you find romance in the UK capital and beyond. There are a lot of places to fall in love in London, and to fall in love with the city as you do.
How about you? What do you think are the most romantic places in London?
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Great post! I love Londond and would love to visit these romantic spots! Thanks for the tips!
You’re welcome! I hope you get a chance to visit them sometime!
Lovely post! I love the Kensington Palace Gardens too – great pick for a romantic stroll! And that hotel bar looks straight out of a movie!
Thanks! Glad you like it!
Great suggestions, the Fox & Anchor is so cosy and romantic. That pink house is so pretty.
Thanks! Yeah, I love the Fox & Anchor.
My (now) husband proposed under the clock at Waterloo since it’s where we met up for our first date, so that has a lot of romantic memories despite it being a busy train station!
Wow, that’s great! What a memorable place to propose!
You’ve given me some serious inspiration here, Julie! I’d never even heard of half of these London spots, and Lime Wood looks divine.
Thanks! You would love Lime Wood!
Very romantic post! I felt in love in it! Next time I will try to visit some of these places! Thanks for sharing us.
Greetings
I hope you’re able to visit them!
“If youβre like me, most of your kisses happen under the awkwardly bright fluorescent lights of Londonβs tube stations at the end of semi-disappointing online dates.” HAH – I’m right there with you. This is a great post, though… I’m going to head to some of these places regardless of my relationship status!
Glad you can relate! I hope you have fun exploring!
What a fun post to read, Julie! I have no problems with pda’s but as for romantic kisses – under a statue would not be my first choice lol. Now, by a fireplace, or at candle light, sunset, with a view of a city light up at night. Absolutely! There is definitely no shortage of places to meet everyone’s romantic needs in London with this encyclopedia of suggestions. You rocked it π
Thanks Mike!
Great post and lovely spots I have yet to discover. Now all I need is a man!! π
You and me both! π
Loved reading this! Cant wait to explore some of the Mews streets!
Thanks!
We will definitely be hitting Kensington Gardens and the park at Greenwich! Thank you for another great post. π
Thanks! I hope you enjoy them.
Totally bookmarking this for future travels.
Meg
Thanks!
Great piece Julie. Our daughter and her husband will be in London in June for their second anniversary! Forwarding this to them now!!!
Jill
Thanks! I hope they have a great trip!
Never thought that there is something like the βmost romantic pubβ but I will check this with my bf ;D And a weekend in Lime Wood is now a must β so clean and simple π
You’ll love both!
What a wonderful collection of romantic places. Most of them are new to me, which just means I have a lot of places to take my honey to the next time we’re in London.
Thanks! I’m glad you like it. Enjoy exploring them!
This is an awesome list! I’ve visited some of these sites and look forward to checking out the rest next time around.
Thanks!
Alexandra palace (Ali-Pali) in North London is also good for a romantic view of the city…if the weather allows it π
Yeah, that’s true! I also like the view from Parliament Hill in Hampstead Heath.
Love love love this post! Just moved to London about a month ago Amanda have yet to check these places out cannot wait till it gets warm!
Thanks! Have fun exploring!
Such a wonderful post!!! I expect to visit at least half of them on my next trip to London! So sweet… great idea to share this with us.
Thanks! I’m glad you like it!
Where exactly is the arch in Kensington Palace gardens?
It’s in the manicured gardens right in front of the palace.
Terrific information. Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Hi! Another great post, Julie! I would add another romantic restaurant in London, it is called Clos Maggiore, it is beautiful! In fact, the whole area to the list: Covent Garden with its beautiful live music in the market, boutiques, street performances, cobbled streets. I hope you agree!
Natalya
Thanks! I agree! Lovely area.
Wow, what an amazing blog with the beautiful location! And glad to find it. Actually, me and my hubby planning of making a tour to enjoy with the best places in London. Now I have decided to go “Kensington Palace Gardens” first.
That’s great!
What a great article…I’ll be traveling to London in January (2017) to visit my boyfriend – and hope to visit some of these spots. Thank you!
That’s great! I hope you have a good time.
Me and my husband are planning a trip to London for our 10 year anniversary from Austin, TX. I am pinning this page for sure on tips and ideas to make it romantic!
I am looking to surprise him with something special while there, but have no clue what. Do you have any good ideas? Something planned and set up, so its all ready when we arrive π
Sounds like a great trip! Hopefully you’ll find some good ideas in this blog post and others.