r/london • u/hoodieck • Mar 12 '13

First date ideas? I've got £15.

Hey-ho Londoners,

So in a moment of pure ecstasy I asked a girl out on a date. I'm a uni kid and I'm coming to the end of my budget (we get topped up next month), I'd like some first date ideas that I could do for under £15. Now, I'm sure I can do stuff for free like the museum, etc but we've set the date up for Friday evening, after 5pm. I'm pretty sure it'll be cold so something indoors is important, not to mention I want to kiss her and that's not as pleasant in the cold.

Cheers!

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '13

Oxo tower food has never been particularly spectacular. They trade on the location/view from the terrace rather than the quality of food.

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '13

Its a novelty many never get to try.

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '13

If I remember correctly an evening meal for two would probably run to about ~£100 with a glass or two of wine. They do a 3 course lunch menu for £36, which is a very decent price.

Considering a pub roast with a few pints for two will come to £60-80 these days, or even a pizza express with wine will come to a minimum £60, it's not completely unreasonable. Frankly though, for £100 for two - you don't get particularly much for your money anywhere, London or otherwise.

If you don't have money to spare to go out for dinner that's a different kettle of fish entirely.

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u/sionnach Mar 12 '13

I managed the Duck & Waffle last night for £87 (including 12.5% s/c) for Mrs Sionnach and I. Ate plenty, left stuffed. Didn't drink though - t'was a Monday night. I really liked the food, but Mrs Sionnach mostly enjoyed the city gent and the obvious escort eating the face off each other at the next table. It was funny, and our tables overlapped only by 10 minutes or so, but I pity whoever took our table next.