ConvoPlaces

Best first date spots in London

40 venues, ranked on what OpenStreetMap actually records about each one.

How this page is built. Every venue below is drawn from OpenStreetMap and scored on recorded facts — Someone needs a low-pressure venue for a first meeting. Venues that OpenStreetMap knows nothing relevant about are left off rather than padded in, which is why this list is shorter than the total number of cafe-type venues in London. Full method.

Compare at a glance

Rank# Venue Hours Access Veg Booking Smoking Vegan
1 Acme Fire Cult Yes Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes
2 BFI Riverfront Yes Yes Yes Yes Outside Yes
3 Cafe Green Yes Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes
4 Mamuska! Yes Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes
5 Casa Madeira Yes Yes Yes Yes Outside Not recorded
6 All My Friends Yes Limited Not recorded Yes Outside Not recorded
7 Motcombs Yes Limited Not recorded Yes Outside Not recorded
8 Camino Victoria Yes Yes Not recorded Yes No smoking Not recorded
9 Ozone Coffee Roasters Yes Not recorded Yes Yes No smoking Not recorded
10 Renas Yes Not recorded Yes Yes Outside Not recorded
11 Istanbul Cafe & Bistro Yes Not recorded Yes Recommended Outside Not recorded
12 Strongroom Yes No Yes Yes Outside Yes
13 Boulebar Spitalfields Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes
14 Boulebar South Bank Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes
15 Cabana Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes
16 Greek Unique Yes Limited Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded
17 Sardunya Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded
18 The Tea House Theatre Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded
19 Efes Restaurant Yes Limited Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded
20 TAS Yes Limited Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded

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The ranked list

  1. Acme Fire Cult

    Restaurant · Abbot Street, London

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Wed 5:30pm–11pm; Thu–Fri 12pm–4pm, 5:30pm–11pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  2. BFI Riverfront

    Restaurant · London, SE1 8XT

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Thu 10am–11pm; Fri–Sat 10am–midnight; Sun 11am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  3. Cafe Green

    Restaurant · 65 Ennersdale Road, London, SE13 6JE

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Wed–Sat 12pm–3:30pm, 5:30pm–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  4. Mamuska!

    Restaurant · 9 Addington Street, London, SE1 7RY

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Tue 11am–10pm; Wed–Thu 11am–11pm; Fri–Sat 11am–midnight…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  5. Casa Madeira

    Restaurant · Arch 46B Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TL

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Smoking: Outside

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  6. All My Friends

    Bar · Unit 1, 96 White Post Lane, London, E9 5EN

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Wed 5pm–11pm; Thu 5pm–1am; Fri 3pm–2am…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  7. Motcombs

    Restaurant · 3 Circus Road, London, NW6 6NX

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8:30am–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  8. Camino Victoria

    Restaurant · 68 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6SQ

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sat 12pm–10pm; Sun closed

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  9. Ozone Coffee Roasters

    Cafe · 8 Pritchard's Road, London, E2 9AP

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–4pm; Sat–Sun 8:30am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  10. Renas

    Restaurant · 7-9 Brighton Road, Surbiton, KT6 5LX

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations
    • Smoking: Outside

    Hours: Mon–Sun 10am–11pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  11. Istanbul Cafe & Bistro

    Cafe · Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PW

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–11pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  12. Strongroom

    Bar · 120-124 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3SQ

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takes reservations
    • Smoking: Outside

    Hours: Mon 12pm–11pm; Tue–Wed 12pm–midnight; Thu 12pm–1am…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  13. Boulebar Spitalfields

    Restaurant · 7 Frying Pan Alley, London, E1 7HS

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Sun 12pm–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  14. Boulebar South Bank

    Restaurant · 101 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PP

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Fri 3pm–11pm; Sat 12pm–11pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  15. Cabana

    Restaurant · 7 Central St Giles Piazza, London, WC2H 8AB

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon 11:30am–9:30pm; Tue–Thu 11:30am–10pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–11pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  16. Greek Unique

    Restaurant · 118 Heath Road, Twickenham, TW1 4BW

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Takes reservations
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 9:30am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  17. Sardunya

    Restaurant · 28 Staines Road, Twickenham, TW2 5AH

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Thu 8am–9pm; Fri–Sat 8am–10pm; Sun 9am–8pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  18. The Tea House Theatre

    Cafe · 139 Vauxhall Walk, London, SE11 5HL

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Fri 9:30am–10pm; Sat 9am–10pm; Sun 9:30am–8pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  19. Efes Restaurant

    Restaurant · 1 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 6TY

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Takes reservations
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 12pm–1am

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  20. TAS

    Restaurant · 33 The Cut, London, SE1 8LF

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Takes reservations
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Sat 12pm–11:30pm; Sun 12pm–10:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  21. Pizza Pilgrims

    Restaurant · 82 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7AB

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Wed 11:30am–10pm; Thu–Sat 11:30am–11pm; Sun 11:30am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  22. Hiba Express

    Restaurant · 113 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6JQ

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–11pm; Sat–Sun 12pm–11pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  23. Franco Manca

    Restaurant · 55 Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1RB

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–11pm; Sun 11:30am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  24. Vunch Café

    Cafe · 217 Southborough Lane, Bromley, BR2 8AT

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm; Sat–Sun 8:30am–3:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  25. Morito

    Restaurant · 195 Hackney Road, London, E2 8JL

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Takes reservations
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Tue–Fri 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10:30pm; Sat 9:30am–3pm, 6pm–10:30pm; Sun 9:30am–3pm, 6pm–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  26. Rocca di Papa

    Restaurant · 75-79 Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7BJ

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–11pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  27. Frizzante

    Restaurant · 1 Goldsmiths' Row, London, E2 8QA

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Wed 11am–4pm; Thu–Sat 10am–10pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  28. Chicome

    Restaurant · 2 St. Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1AA

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Tue–Sat 12pm–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  29. Burger & Lobster

    Restaurant · 18 Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4AY

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations
    • Smoking: Outside

    Hours: Mon–Wed 12pm–10:30pm; Thu–Sat 12pm–11pm; Sun 12pm–10:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  30. Antalya Restaurant

    Restaurant · 103-105 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4HH

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  31. The Hub Cafe

    Cafe · St Marks Gate, London, E9 5HT

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sun 9am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  32. La Mela

    Cafe · 25-27 Marsh Hill, London, E9 5QA

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Smoking: Outside

    Hours: Mon–Tue 8am–7pm; Wed–Sat 8am–10pm; Sun 8am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  33. Café Route

    Restaurant · Dalston Square, London, E8 3BQ

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–10:30pm; Sat 8am–10:30pm; Sun 8am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  34. Elondi

    Restaurant · 10A Montfichet Road, London, E20 1GL

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  35. We Are Vegan Everything

    Cafe · 11 Dispensary Lane, London, E8 1FT

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Sat 8:30am–5pm; Sun 10am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  36. Caffè Nero

    Cafe · World Piazza, London

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30am–7pm; Sat 7am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  37. Wagamama

    Restaurant · 231 - 232 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1DN

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Smoking: Outside
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 11am–11pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  38. Origin

    Cafe · 65 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sat 8am–4:30pm; Sun 10am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  39. Canada water cafe

    Restaurant · 40 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7DX

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Smoking: Outside

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–11pm; Sat 8:30am–11pm; Sun 8:30am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  40. Scandinavian Kitchen

    Restaurant · 61 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 7PP

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–7pm; Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 9am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

Where they are

40 venues on the map Loads OpenStreetMap tiles on demand

Frequently asked questions

How many London venues are on this list?

This page ranks the top 40 of 5554 venues in London that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 13 have Wi-Fi recorded and 40 publish their opening hours.

Which of these London venues have Wi-Fi?

Of the venues on this page, BFI Riverfront, Mamuska!, Motcombs, Ozone Coffee Roasters and Renas all have Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap. Wi-Fi is not tagged for every venue, so absence here means "not recorded", not "no Wi-Fi".

Which of these venues stay open late?

Acme Fire Cult, BFI Riverfront, Mamuska!, All My Friends and Motcombs are open until 11pm or later on at least one day of the week, according to the opening hours published in OpenStreetMap.

Which of these venues are step-free?

Acme Fire Cult, BFI Riverfront, Cafe Green, Mamuska! and Casa Madeira are tagged as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Accessibility tagging is incomplete, so it is worth confirming with the venue.

How is this list ranked?

Venues are scored on the facts OpenStreetMap records about them - outdoor seating, takes reservations, opening hours published, non-smoking indoors, no live music - easier to talk - and ranked by that score. A venue with no relevant detail recorded is left off the list entirely rather than padded in. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.

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