Two London bars named most romantic in the UK

The Ritz Restaurant, London leads the way as the most intimate venue to propose to your loved one with a score of 25.5 out of 30.

The Michelin-star restaurant that serves British-French cuisine is the perfect spot for a night of opulence to mark the occasion. The grand baroque-style dining room has a romantic ambience lit by sparkling chandeliers, whilst floor to ceiling windows give incredible views of Green Park.

It comes as no surprise that the luxurious restaurant is so widely popular with 231,000 Instagram followers, 33,488 Instagram hashtags and received an impressive 4.6/5 on its Google Rating.

Another London hotspot takes second place, The Shard, ranking as one of the most romantic restaurant and bars, with an appetising score of 24.9 out of 30.

With a selection of seven different bars to choose from including the Aqua Shard, Bar 31,GŎNG, Hutong, Oblix, Sky Lounge and TĪNG, it’s understandable why the Shard is so popular with 844,597 Instagram hashtags, 76,300 Instagram followers and a Google Rating of 4.6/5.

Spanning from the 31st to the 52nd floor, whichever bar or restaurant you choose, you are guaranteed a spectacular view of the London skyline, come day or night.

With romance in the air, Gidleigh Park, Devon takes third place with an appealing total score of 23.7 out of 30.

The award-winning restaurant sits at the heart of the Gidleigh Park hotel, serving decadent food alongside an extensive wine selection that is one of the biggest in the British Isles. The dining room offers a modern but charming atmosphere, whilst you enjoy the very best food from Chris Eden, the first Cornish-born chef to be awarded a Michelin star.

With the creative menu constantly changing, making the whole experience even more special, it’s clear why there is such an appetite for the restaurant with 15,700 Instagram followers, 3,893 Instagram hashtags and a Google Rating of 4.8/5.