Date Night in Soho: Tapas, Drinks and Something After Dinner

Soho works well for date night because dinner does not have to be the whole evening. You can meet for tapas, stay for a drink and decide afterwards whether you want to keep the night going.

At Jamon Jamon Soho, that is especially easy because the restaurant is upstairs and the basement hosts events on selected nights.

Start with food that is easy to share

Tapas remove some of the formality from dinner because both people are eating from the same table rather than concentrating on separate plates.

A balanced order might include Padrón Peppers, Gambas al Ajillo, Croquetas de Jamón and Patatas Bravas. If you want a bigger meal, add paella afterwards.

Add a drink without overthinking the pairing

Sangria is an easy shared option, while Spanish wine gives you more room to match the table. Our drinks-with-tapas guide covers Rioja, Albariño and mixed tapas orders.

What if you have theatre tickets?

Keep the first order focused. A few tapas and a drink are easier to pace when you have a fixed curtain time. The Soho restaurant is in the West End, so it can also work as the first stop before a nearby show.

What if you have nowhere to be afterwards?

Then slow the meal down. Start with tapas, add another round if you want it and consider paella if you are staying for a longer dinner. That is where the shared style of Spanish dining works particularly well.

Jamon Jamon Soho

Jamon Jamon Soho is at 3 Caxton Walk, London WC2H 8PW, close to Piccadilly Circus and the West End. For a full menu-led plan, read our what to order at Jamon Jamon Soho guide. If you are choosing by area first, see our restaurant in Soho guide or our West End restaurant guide.