Plonk Golf, Dalston

If crazy golf takes your fancy, I'm sure there's plenty of places in London to meet your needs, but none as unique as Dalston's own Plonk Golf. Set in an old snooker pub (with snooker tables included), you can work your way around the cleverly designed course, drink in hand.

It's a great date location, as the bar is quiet enough to chat, and there's some comfy sofas if you want to get cosy. Some of the holes are quite a challenge though, so expect to rack up a high score on your card!

Find it at: Efes, 17B Stoke Newington Rd,N16 8BH

Ridley Road Market Bar, Dalston

A tropical themed bar in the heart of Dalston, you say? Yes, Ridley Road Market Bar may be a short walk from the concrete blocks of Kingsland Road, but it's fluorescent lighting, flamingo decorations and palm trees would have you believe you've been transported to the Bahamas. 

The bar plays everything from the cheesiest pop and serving up a selection of cocktails including delicious frozen piña coladas. On a weeknight it may be quiet, but this place packs out on weekends, with swarms of east London girls and boys partying away on the dance floor til the small hours. 

Nearest Tube: Dalston Kingsland 

Hash E8, Hackney

Hackney may be a little short on greasy spoon cafés these days, but it certainly makes up for that by serving up a range of quirky brunch destinations instead.

With a menu focused on the humble hash brown, Hash E8 has the hungry locals flocking for their full English, or on the more healthy side, kale and poached eggs with hollandaise sauce. Get down early though, there can be a long wait on weekends!

Find it at: 170 Dalston Lane, E8 1NG