Lady’s 14 Most Romantic Places in London

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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