Where to go for a date night in Stratford Cross

Wondering where to go for a date night in East London? The after-hours offering in Stratford Cross has you covered. From casual drinks to romantic dinners, there's a venue that will help you set the mood, whether it's the first date or the fiftieth. Keep reading to find bars and restaurants in Stratford Cross that provide the perfect date night ambience.

Looking for one of the best Italian restaurants in Stratford? Make a reservation at FIGO Stratford on Endeavour Square. Diners come for the menu of comforting Italian classics inspired by the country's regional cuisines, including pizza, pasta and risotto dishes, and stay for the beautiful setting and warm atmosphere. You can enjoy culinary delights served from the open-plan kitchen in the dining room or cocktail bar, making it the ultimate Italian restaurant for date nights in Stratford.

On nearby Arber Way, HERA brings a flavour of Mediterranean dining to Stratford Cross. Since joining our diverse mix of retailers in late 2024, this restaurant has become a go-to for authentic Greek food in Stratford. Chefs craft dishes that allow you to taste your way through Greece's culinary heritage by taking inspiration from regional recipes and fusing traditional and modern cooking techniques to create an elevated take on Greek cuisine. With Mediterranean wines and specialty cocktails also on the menu, it's the ideal spot for connecting with your date over a delicious dinner and drinks.

Another late 2024 addition to Stratford Cross alongside Everyman cinema at The Turing Building, and HERA, Templar serves a menu of small plates made for sharing, bringing a sense of intimacy to date nights. A sister venue to DARKHORSE in nearby East Village, this restaurant and wine bar offers a seasonally rotating menu of modern European cuisine. Boasting a warm and relaxed atmosphere, Templar provides a cosy setting for becoming better acquainted with your date.

Also located on Endeavour Square, Tonkotsu Stratford has causal date nights covered. Born in Soho in 2012, this Japanese ramen bar is renowned for its homemade noodles, broths, katsu curries, gyozas and sides. Grab a table on the outdoor terrace for an alfresco dinner date or enjoy some drinks from the selection of beers, cocktails and wines, including Japanese specialities.

Cocktails and craft beers are the main draw at OutPost, a bar and kitchen in the heart of Stratford Cross. When you and your date get a little peckish, you can order from the menu of freshly made, stone-baked pizzas. And if you're coming down on a Friday or Saturday night, you can expect a soundtrack of live music or beats from local DJs. Relationships are central to OutPost's ethos, so it's a great place to come for a casual date night in a cool, contemporary space.

Want somewhere to break the ice on a first date or let your hair down with your partner? Head to Bat & Ball Stratford. This sports bar has ping pong, beer and prosecco pong, pool tables, interactive darts and karaoke booths, offering a playground for couples. Go head-to-head in games with your date and work your way through the menu of beers, wines, cocktails and comfort food.   

These date night spots in Stratford Cross are all a stone's throw from the Turing Building. Learn more about leasing opportunities at this workplace destination by visiting our available spaces page.