This restaurant is set right in the centre of St James Park, basically, the Queen's back garden. Superb views in both winter and summer - patio heaters all round so you can still sit outside with a hot chocolate when there's frost on the ground. Great food! Book in advance as it can sometimes get really busy.

Serves up only home-grown UK produce, can thoroughly recommend the duck, lamb and pork, really cooked superbly and the waiting staff add to the experience. For two people eating three courses and wine, you can expect a £100 bill but if you've had a good week in the office, well worth entertaining a loved one.

Nearest tube is St James Park but you can still reach it from both Charing Cross & Embankment (short walk).
www.innthepark.co.uk

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The Eurostar is the super train that takes you from London Waterloo into Europe. Go to the ticket office during the week and try and find yourself a last-minute bargain to Paris. Either just for lunch or a long weekend. Superb train with great service all round.

London Waterloo train station
www.eurostar.com

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Now this attraction has been around for a while, the queues aren't as bad - if you have a few extra quid in your pocket, it's great for a first date before grabbing a bite, etc. Go early evening, especially this time of year, as the sun is going down. You'll nearly have a whole pod to yourself!

Right on the river behind Waterloo station. It stands in front of the Saatchi Museum & The London aquarium. (also worth visiting at all ages, great sharks)

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