I live in Soho. Most of my dinner dates are a short walk or a quick taxi from my door, so I know which kind of room feels right for a date and which kind doesn't. If you're wondering where to book, start with what I'm looking for. In my own words:
> A good dinner for me is a romantic one. A nice atmosphere, some music in the background, and a place where we can actually talk. It doesn't need to be loud. The music is there to create a mood, so the night feels special.
I also like good food and a well-dressed, respectful crowd, in a room pretty enough that we can take a few photos and keep the memory of the evening.
What I look for on a dinner date in Soho
I want the same things as any woman on a date, plus one more: to feel safe being myself. I stay away from rough places, the kind where a fight could start, and from anywhere the crowd doesn't seem warm towards people like me. If I'm worried about showing you affection over dinner, the place is wrong for us.
The Devonshire, by Piccadilly Circus
This is one I like. It's at 17 Denman Street, a couple of minutes from Piccadilly Circus. The ground floor is a pub, and the restaurant is upstairs in the Grill Room, with the Claret Room on the top floor. The pub is walk-in only, so book a table upstairs for dinner.
Restaurants worth knowing in Soho
Andrew Edmunds, at 46 Lexington Street, is a small candlelit restaurant in an old townhouse. It opened in 1985. The menu is handwritten and changes every day, and the wine list has a name for fair prices. Tables sit close together. Book ahead.
Bob Bob Ricard is at 1 Upper James Street, near Golden Square. Every table is a booth with a "Press for Champagne" button on the wall. Under 15s aren't allowed in, and you book for a full meal.
Dressing up in Mayfair
Sketch is at 9 Conduit Street. Its Gallery restaurant was redone in January 2026 with a bright yellow interior and 84 sculptures by the artist Jonathan Baldock around the walls. People go as much for the room as for the food, which makes it a good stop if you want photos from a TS companion date in Mayfair.
Sexy Fish, on Berkeley Square, serves Japanese food under art by Damien Hirst and Frank Gehry. There's a DJ, and reviews say it gets loud as the night goes on, so go early. Later on, it's hard to hear each other.
Staying in Marylebone, Fitzrovia or Covent Garden?
Soho and Mayfair are close to Marylebone, Fitzrovia, Covent Garden and Holborn. If your hotel is in one of them, a dinner date with a trans woman in central London is easy to plan.
What makes the night special
> When he's really romantic, when he treats me like a queen, like a princess, and makes me feel special, money almost fades into the background. What stays with me is how lovely he was with me.
After dinner in Soho
Soho has plenty of places to keep the night going, and I don't only go to gay bars. Albert's Schloss, at 20 to 24 Shaftesbury Avenue, is a Bavarian beer hall with live music every night. Waxy O'Connor's, on Rupert Street, is an Irish pub with four bars over six levels and a tree inside. The Little Scarlet Door on Greek Street is a late cocktail bar. And for a late show there's The Box, a club in Soho. I like all four of them.
Before you book
Ninety minutes is the minimum. I recommend two hours, which gives us time to talk properly and get to know each other before anyone looks at the bill. I meet in Soho, Mayfair, Marylebone, Fitzrovia, Covent Garden and nearby. A small fee in advance confirms the booking, and we agree the amount on WhatsApp.
Places and details checked in November 2026. Restaurants change, so check opening hours when you book.
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Brazilian trans woman living in London. I write about dating, respect and real experiences.