1. Gordon's Wine Bar
9.3
47 Villiers St (Watergate Walk), London, Greater London
Wine Bar · Charing Cross · 326 tips and reviews
Bullbearings: Established in 1890. Stepping in feels like travelling back in time. Dark atmosphere with candlelights and walls holding pictures of historical moments of the city. A tasteful selection of wines
BarChick: A cavernous, candlelit, one of a kind, this is one of London’s oldest wine bars http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/london/gordons-wine-bar
Alex Idzal: Decent prices, wonderful atmosphere. Sitting downstairs in the candlelight is a must.
2. Sir John Soane's Museum
8.8
13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, Greater London
History Museum · Holborn and Covent Garden · 65 tips and reviews
Nichiless Dey: A simply magical special candlelit opening on the first Tuesday evening of each month, 6-9pm. Last entry for this is 8:30pm. Read more.
Ziah: In the winter before Christmas, go for one of the candlelit night events. Well worth it, even if you've been before...
Jenny Lau: For the candlelit event on the 1st Tuesday of the month: Get there early or queueing can take up to 2hrs...
3. La Poule au Pot
8.7
231 Ebury St, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · City of Westminster · 43 tips and reviews
Izzy: Sit on the square for lunch on the wkend or head inside for a candlelit rustic dinner - it's London's most romantic resto, according to Hardens. Go for one of the many daily specials.
Rafal W.: Cosy place with intimate seating, flickering candlelight and rustic dishes.
Julia Sandler: Rustic & candle lit. Beautiful, authentic French food!
7. Hakkasan
8.9
8 Hanway Pl, London, Greater London
Chinese Restaurant · Fitzrovia · 252 tips and reviews
Eve Paris: Forget everything you know about Chinese food, this is quite simply a stunning dining experience, both culinary and atmospherically. In a dim mood lighting that really sets the scene for superb food.
Eman Abdulaziz: One of the best of the best Chinese restaurants in London. It's absolutely a must try! Dim lights, fancy place, matched music, and good food.
Emily-jane: A more fast paced Michelin star experience than others in London. Great music, low lighting, perfected twists on the usual Chinese dishes! Beef ribs, truffle duck, dim sum! Cocktails are good too.
8. Andrew Edmunds
8.3
46 Lexington St, London, Greater London
English Restaurant · Soho · 35 tips and reviews
Stuart Cruickshank: Superb food, enormous wine list and cozy candlelit tables. What's not to love? Just make sure you save room for dessert!
Athi❤❤: Nice and coZy place. Perfect for quiet night out with wine and good food
Chris Tophe: The owner is as gentle as an electronic gatekeeper. And the food is acceptable but forgettable. Ok for a quick lunch on a busy day in Soho, nothing more
Matthew Goldsmith: Amazing to watch Edward II by candlelight during the afternoon !
Sam H: Charming venue and comfortable, intimate seating. Saw The Broken Heart and had a wonderful time!
Paul Carvill: Standing tickets (mine were £10) say “very restricted view” but they're ok. you get an iron rail to lean on, & an actual reserved standing space. view of the stage is ok, can see about 75% of it.
10. Ciullosteria
8.3
31 Balham High Rd., London, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · Balham · 14 tips and reviews
Ekaterina Petrova: We really enjoyed our dinner here, lovely music and ambience, dimmed lights, quite romantic :) my pasta a ragu was amazing, as well as tiramisu
Mariela Tavelli: Seafood spaghetti, delicious. Garlic bread wonderful. Service, very familiar and kind.
Paul Gallagher: A great local Italian. All the dishes are tasty. The pizzas are light and delicious.
11. Candid Cafe
7.4
3 Torrens St (City Rd), Islington, Greater London
Café · 40 tips and reviews
EmeraldStreet: There's a decent range of meat and vegetarian food for both night and day, but those that come later in the evening get to enjoy the huge central room by candlelight. Read more.
Isabella Palumbo: It feels like being in a living room: the atmosphere is cosy and the candles light is very nice. I don't really like the paintings but I love the chairs. The people are a bit too loud in the evening.
Jude: Gorgeous little cafe that feels a million miles away from the hustle and bustle outside. Fantastic homemade soup.
12. The Arch Hotel
8.7
50 Great Cumberland Pl, London, Greater London
Hotel · Marylebone · 36 tips and reviews
Peri Baptista: The Arch's attention to detail is simply amazing, 3 Tv's in the WESTminster (Abby) room, espresso machine, low lighting by bed and bathroom, travel adapters, instant wi-fi. The bed! Wow. Leave smiling
Deema_Fahad: I love them.. Best staff ever .. Amazing hotel .. Loved every single detail❤️
Condé Nast Traveler: Guests will appreciate underrated and oft-omitted in-room details like instant free Wi-Fi and a U.S.-format electrical outlet.
13. Noble Rot
9.0
51 Lamb’s Conduit St, London, Greater London
Wine Bar · Holborn and Covent Garden · 45 tips and reviews
Kay Teo: Cream cheese ice cream adds a nice tart touch to a warm sticky toffee pudding, excellent rendition of the classic British dessert in a candlelit cozy wine bar
Yiota Pap: really nice little restaurant! great wine list and very tasty food. :)
Emma Banfield: Make an evening of the night and you won't be disappointed. Have all courses. Be adventurous in your choices. Breads were excellent although I was quite full by main course!
14. Royal Albert Hall
9.5
Kensington Gore, London, Greater London
Concert Hall · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 216 tips and reviews
Ross Cook: The Christmas Carols by Candlelight each year is great fun with a perfect combination of listening and audience participation!
Mark Garratt: Excellent concert hall, great music
HISTORY UK: The acoustics here were once so bad, it was said this was the only venue where a composer could be sure of hearing his work twice. It was corrected in 1969 by putting diffusing discs on the ceiling.