{"id":78,"date":"2022-04-02T23:49:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-02T23:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/box5723.temp.domains\/~jojosdia\/?p=78"},"modified":"2022-04-09T17:11:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T17:11:58","slug":"dating-diaries-fun-london-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jojosdiary.com\/?p=78","title":{"rendered":"Dating Diaries: Fun London Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A few months ago I received a DM from a follower on my personal account, asking me for my advice on date ideas in London. The girl he was taking on a date was a foodie, loved baking, and was partial to wine\/ gin tasting. My food blog area of expertise! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, bare in mind I did not know the guy; he was a \u2018friend of a friend of a friend of a friend\u2026\u2019. But no fear, Avocadjojo wanted to spread the love, and help this guy who she did not know plan a date for a girl she did not know! A real life cupid, if you will. lol. Here\u2019s to hoping karma is real. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure enough, I posted this on my insta story, and was inundated with guy friends and distant guy friends I haven\u2019t spoken to in ages asking for date ideas! I kid you not. So, this little initial DM inspired me to make a few date guides for London. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy! The first one, \u2018fun first dates\u2019\u2026because we all know watching a movie in silence on the first date you learn n-o-t-h-i-n-g about your crush\u2026and m.a.y.b.e. a restaurant is a bit too inTenSe for a guy\/ girl you have never met? So, take note, or drop the hints & enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lots of love, Jo xoxo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P.S. I have since been informed that said guy is with the mystery girl… I shall take full credit + that it’s due to the dating bucket lists \ud83d\ude09 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AIRE ANCIENT BATHS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A magical underground maze of spa pools\u2026 this will inevitably be a sensual date. Dark and moody, lit by burnt orange candles nestled in the brick walls. Soothing melodies play in the background. This is sure to be a winner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SWINGERS CRAZY GOLF <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ll keep this caption PG, put the number of puns I could write\u2026. \ud83d\udc40 9 holes, 4 cocktail bars, 4 fast food stands (think Patty&Bun and Hackney Gelato)\u2026. who wouldn\u2019t want a game of tipsy golf? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SKUNA BOAT <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hot Tub Boats on a first date? Well, that went from 0 to 100, real quick. Drive your date in a wood-fired hot tub around Canary Wharf \u2026 Add some alcohol, and you\u2019ll soon (almost) forget you\u2019re in London. Yes, this is the thing of movies. And, yes, why can\u2019t you be the main character of said movie? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUNSET O2 CLIMB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feel the rush of adrenaline\u2026 Climb the O2 and enjoy Champagne when you reach the peak! Time it with the sunset and *chef\u2019s kiss*. Who isn\u2019t a sucker for rooftop views? But this is a step up from the traditional rooftop bar, rooftop dinner, or view from your favourite tower. It\u2019s a winner by my books for sure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALL STAR LANES<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No caption needed. Just don\u2019t use the ramps and bumpers if you want a second date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE GRID<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ok ok, maybe this is more of a second or third date idea\u2026 but who doesn\u2019t love escape rooms? And not just any escape room\u2026 the escape includes 2 drinks\u2026 yes, a tipsy escape room\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUNSET CINEMA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Not your traditional cinema. It\u2019s an American inspired vintage experience. Pull up, grab a Dirty Bones burger, popcorn, and you\u2019re good to go! Just make sure you\u2019ve got a seating issue plan. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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