Date night is an occasion. Whether that be dressing up or dining at one of the best restaurants in Mayfair, we're spotlighting bars and restaurants fitting for a memorable and special night out on the town.
Kick off with drinks
Start date night right with drinks before your dinner reservation. Head to the Mandarin Oriental's bar, ABar Lounge. Come for the expertly mixed cocktails and stay for the atmosphere thanks to the resident DJ spinning tunes every Wednesday to Saturday. With intimate tables for two, sip on cocktails with an Asian flare - My Fair Geisha with gin, yuzu, shiso, Campari, St Germain and topped up with Champagne is simply delicious and one to order.
If you're a cocktail connoisseur, then The Pine Bar is well worth a visit. A smart setting with a warm and inviting feeling, sink into one of the velvet armchairs and order from the new cocktail menu. The Coconut Cloud is simply divine, a rum cocktail comprising Muyu Jasmine and Coconut, topped with champagne to keep it balanced and refreshing. If Margarita's are your tipple, then try the Purple Daisy - Margarita in essence, but so much more in delivery with honey blossom and Aqua di Cedro running through this beautiful drink. Everything is beautifully presented and tastes sublime.
Impressive settings
When thinking of impressive spaces, one restaurant always comes to mind and that is sketch. A Michelin starred restaurant, sketch impresses both architecturally and with its culinary talents. A venue that regularly champions art, book before the 10th November to experience sketch Art & Design - a takeover of the space by three notable artists highlighting the message of the suffragettes represented through modern art.
For delicious food in an intimate and impressive space, Amazonico does not disappoint. With luscious green planting and superior interiors such as velvet chairs and crisp white table cloths, guests are invited to tuck into modern Latin American flavours as well as expertly made sushi. Nightly performances from the house band entertain and delight guests throughout the evening.
Tasting menus
If you're celebrating a major milestone, anniversary or simply wanting to make date night extra special, then a tasting menu is a great option for a memorable meal. Mayfair has a wealth of options when it comes to tasting menus. New to the scene is Dosa - Chef Akira Back's latest opening in London. An intimate dining room circles the kitchen allowing guests to watch the experts cook up a culinary masterpiece. Open on Wednesdays through to Saturdays with one sitting at 7pm, diners are treated to mouthwatering dishes crafted from the freshest and locally sourced ingredients. Priced at £185 with additional wine pairing at £145 - Dosa is one to have on your radar.
The Chef's Table at Lucky Cat showcases the very best of Gordon Ramsay's Pan Asian menu with dishes such as the succulent and delicately spiced Char Siu Pork, a definite crowd pleaser. For the fish course, Atlantic Cod is served with beurre blanc and wild garlic - a balanced and moreish dish. With a cosy and intimate setting, guests are made to feel at home immediately and the impeccable service makes for a smooth and special evening.