5 Couples Date Night Ideas
1. Try Out a Local Brewery
Going out with another couple can be an awesome way to have some fun together while also building friendships with other people.
And trying out some local microbreweries can be a fantastic way to tap into this energy.
2. Attend a Local Trivia Night
Don’t get it twisted—trivia isn’t just for nerds.
I’ve been on some hot dates with some hot women for trivia night.
Don’t knock it till you try it.
3. Visit a Food Truck Park
If one or both of you are foodies, then visiting a food truck park can be a fun way to experience some different types of cuisine in a casual, low-stress environment.
This date idea also tends to fall on the inexpensive side of things, financially speaking.
4. Go Axe Throwing
Ax throwing bars, pubs, and lounges have been increasing in popularity over the past few years—and for good reason.
They’re a heck of a lot of fun.
5. Go to a Pool Hall
Playing pool on a date is a super underrated activity (in my opinion).
Personally, this is one of my favorites. We can talk a little smack, spend some quality time together, and hang out in a fun social atmosphere while partaking in a fun activity.
7 Late Night Date Ideas
1. Hit up a Dive Bar
When it comes to bars, dive bars tend to be some of my favorite places to hang out and chill with a date.
They’re open late, the drinks are affordable, the decor is usually dingy and mangy (or sometimes even downright horrendous), and they make for some awesome memories.
Highly recommended.
2. Grab a Bite to Eat at an All-Night Diner
If you’re on a serious calorie-restricting diet, and/or if a grease burger with cheese fries isn’t your preferred meal choice, then this option may not be for you.
But hey—there’s nothing like a bit of comfort food to give you a fantastic reason to hang out and talk late into the night.
3. Drive All Night and Watch the Sunrise
If your date night happens to fall before a day when the two of you don’t really have anything else going on, then you may as well take advantage of the late hour and drive somewhere beautiful to watch the sunrise.
4. Go Star Gazing
True story:
One of the very first times I ever made out with a girl was while the two of us were on a stargazing date.
And yes—that was absolutely my plan all along.
5. Go for a Late Night Swim
This probably isn’t an ideal option if you live in a cold climate, if it’s winter, or if you live near water that’s infested with piranhas, snakes, or leeches.
(Cue that scene from Jaws…)
But given the proper location, this can be a truly magical and romantic date idea.
6. Have a Spa Night at Home
Light some candles, put on some smooth jazz, burn some incense, take a nice hot bubble bath together, and take turns with the massage oil.
7. Make a Plan for Your Dream Vacation
Traveling is good not only for our levels of happiness in life but also for our mental health.
It could be said that couples who travel together tend to be happier together.
Well, if you love to travel but aren’t quite ready to launch off on your adventure yet, you can still tap into that rolling-stone excitement by planning your next big getaway in detail together.
9 Cheap Date Night Ideas
1. Throw a Taco Night at Home
I don’t think I’ve ever met a truly high-value woman who wasn’t almost as crazy about tacos as I am.
And one of the best things about tacos is that you can make them at home rather affordably.
(Plus, you don’t necessarily have to be a world-class chef to make them taste fantastic).
2. Go Window Shopping
Sometimes, shopping isn’t necessarily about spending money or buying stuff.
Sometimes, it’s just about getting out of the house, having fun in exciting environments, and dreaming about the things you’d like to have someday.
And window shopping gives you a perfect opportunity to experience this kind of date with the woman you love.
3. Draft Plans for Your Dream House
Dreaming together about the future can be a great way to build more romance and connection in the relationship.
And in my experience, one of the best and most romantic things to plan for the future is what type of house you’d eventually like to be able to afford and live in.
Even better—brush up on your amateur drafting skills, and start drafting actual plans for the house you’d like to build or buy together someday.
4. Play Video Games Together
If you’re anything like me, you probably spent quite a bit of time as a kid playing video games in your room—hoping that one day, you’d have a hot, attractive girl sitting next to you, enjoying your virtual adventure with you.
Well, now that you’re grown up, you can actually make that dream a reality.
5. Do a Gourmet Dinner and a Movie – At Home
You may or may not be a professional chef.
But either way, it’s still fun to try your hand at a fancy gourmet dinner.
For best results, plan the meal together. You can even go together to the grocery store to stock up on the stuff you’ll need for the recipe.
6. Craft Some Delicious Ramen Noodles Together
A lot of people associate ramen noodles with a cheap and delicious dinner option because you can usually grab a couple of packages of these delicious delicacies at a very affordable price.
But you can also put just a little bit of extra effort into it to make it almost ‘gourmet style’ on its own.
Add an egg, some veggies, and a little bit of meat to really make your custom ramen noodle dish amazing.
7. Get Coffee and Take a Walk
Like I said before—sometimes, the simplest date ideas work the best.
And this is another perfect example of that.
I’ve probably been on hundreds of ‘coffee and walk’ dates at this point—and they never disappoint.
This date provides an opportunity to spend time together, reconnect, and engage in a little bit of exploration—all without crushing your budget or requiring you to jump through any fancy hoops.
At that point, the caffeine buzz is just an extra perk.
8. Go on a $5 Date
You each get a $5 bill. You take off and head downtown together. Your goal is to find something to do for $5 that’ll constitute a fun date activity.
With this date idea, the search is really the fun part.
9. Go Skateboarding
For this date, all you need are a couple of skateboards and/or longboards, and some pavement that you can shred on.
If you’re not a skating pro, you may want to pack kneepads.
7 Romantic Date Night Ideas
1. Partake of a Steak Dinner with Wine
A steak dinner (with a side of fine wine) definitely spells ‘romance.’ It also says:
“You mean a lot to me, and I really want to spoil you tonight.”
Pro tip: Buy her a classy little black dress and a pearl necklace, and tell her to wear them for you.
2. Enjoy World Class Sushi
I’ve never yet met a woman who didn’t enjoy some world-class sushi.
If you really want to impress her with a romantic night out, visit a fine-dining sushi restaurant near you.
Order some saki to go along with it, and enjoy.
3. Attend a Concert
Live music can be romantic, exciting, high-energy, or even better—a mix of all three.
Regardless of whether you’re seeing one of your favorite artists or checking out the local talent at a venue downtown—it’s bound to be a good time.
4. Take a Beautiful Evening Stroll
You could take a walk around the block, head to the park, or even stroll down a country road (if you live outside of the city).
This works a bit better in warm weather—but a short stroll in the winter isn’t a bad idea either (a walk in the snow can be magical).
5. Spend a Day at the Beach
Take her to the beach and make a day of it. Pack your beach towels, some cold drinks, and some sandwiches. This one is tough to beat.
6. Visit an Art Gallery
One of the best things about going on a date to an art gallery is that it gives you something fun to do while also giving you some quiet alone time that you can use to talk, connect, and get to know each other better.
7. Take a Hot Yoga Class Together
Hot yoga is romantic and invigorating for a number of reasons. You get to see each other get all sweaty, for one—but you’ll also get your blood (and your endorphins) pumping while also spending time together in a relaxed environment.
As a bonus, it’s also good for your health and wellness.