Blind date in London ends with numbers swapped and a second meeting open
Two readers rated their evening highly and both said they would see each other again. The pair shared a meal, visited two pubs and ended the night with a kiss.
Key points
- Leon and Lucy went on a blind date in London, as featured in The Guardian's Blind Date column.
- They shared a meal at Rossella in NW5, then visited a couple of pubs.
- Both confirmed they kissed at the end of the evening.
- Leon rated the date 9 out of 10, and Lucy gave it 8.7.
- They have swapped phone numbers and say they often visit the same places.
A blind date in London has left both participants open to seeing each other again, according to The Guardian’s Blind Date column, published on 14 November 2026. Leon and Lucy each answered the same set of questions about their evening, and their accounts are broadly positive.
The two met for a meal at Rossella, a restaurant in the NW5 area of London. They then moved on to a couple of pubs and talked for much of the night. Both confirmed that they kissed at the end of the date.
How each of them rated the evening
Leon, a regular reader of the column, said he had mainly wanted the experience of taking part. He described Lucy as talkative, fun and interesting. He gave the date 9 out of 10, saying he never awards a 10 on principle.
Lucy said she had hoped for a fun evening and a new connection. She found Leon kind and pleased to see her. She rated the date 8.7 out of 10 and described the evening simply as fun.
Leon brought a plastic toy bat as a playful gift, linked to the idea of being blind on a blind date. Lucy did not catch the joke at first and thought it was an odd present. Both said the moment did not spoil the night.
Small details and what they would change
Leon said the only thing he would change was the length of the date, because he had to catch a coach home early. Lucy said she would prefer a summer date that started earlier in the day, so they could spend time outdoors.
Both described the other as easy to talk to. Leon said he would introduce Lucy to his friends, and Lucy said she would introduce Leon to hers. Asked whether they would meet again, Leon said the evening had been fun and that they now had each other’s numbers. They also said they often spend time in some of the same places, which makes another meeting likely.
Why the column matters
The Blind Date column gives readers a light look at first meetings between strangers. Each couple answers the same questions, so readers can compare how the two people felt about the same evening. The format is informal and focuses on personal impressions rather than advice.
Readers who want to take part can contact the column by email. The Guardian publishes the answers from both people, usually as a short feature with a rating for each date.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the blind date take place?
Leon and Lucy had a meal at Rossella, a restaurant in the NW5 area of London. They then visited a couple of pubs during the evening.
Did the two people want to meet again?
Both said they were open to it. Leon said the evening was fun and that they had swapped numbers, and Lucy said she would be open to seeing what happens.
How can readers take part in the Blind Date column?
According to The Guardian, readers can send an email to the address blind.date@theguardian.com if they would like to go on a blind date.
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