Date Ideas For Any Day – Or Night

How to make your favourite human feel *extra* special.

For those struck by cupid’s bow, when Valentine’s Day rears its head, it’s either met with eye roll emojis or heart eyes. For those guilty of the former, we challenge you to let these date ideas (not exclusive to February 14) change your mind. For the latter camp – any excuse will do, right? Note: Whether you’re a new flame or going steady, stage 5 clingers and teddy bears are not permitted on these dates. Ever. Now we have that out of the way, what do you say, meet at 7pm?

New Flame

@iamhalsey

Aperitivo Hour
Take your love interest from DMs to IRL with the smoothest date in the book: aperitivo hour followed by a jazz club Coltrane would be proud of. Or wherever you fancy a little dance, really. Next minute you’ll be breaking out your best moves three negronis deep. Who said you can’t buy confidence?

In Tandem
Ride your heart out in a tandem bike, taking in the sights and proving your unbeatable teamwork. Pedal a few kms to set up a picnic complete with aged cheddar, champagne and any other delicious accompaniments you had in mind. They’ll be deleting all their apps after this one…

Out of This World
Flex your astronomy elective knowledge with a twilight tour of the local observatory. ‘Sirius is the brightest star in the sky followed by Canopus and Alpha Centauri.’ Wowee, we’re getting starry-eyed from here. Be sure to book ahead to secure your spot.

GOING STEADY

@dualipa

Cab Sav Casanova
Where there are undulating hills there are wineries. Take your dearest to your nearest vino region for the weekend and spoil them by organising private cellar door tastings. Other than the vines, leave time in the schedule for your local chocolatier, markets or even a spot of golf.

Pasta, Per Favore
Cooking for them is the gift and the date all in one. It also doubles as covert hack to find out how competitive your #1 really is (what do you mean your dough was kneaded better?). No fighting over fettuccine; you can cover up your anti-masterpiece with a good napoletana sauce. For any dietary inflicted friends, impressing them at home with your sous chef repertoire avoids quizzing the wait-staff.

Deep & Meaningful
Make this all about them. It might be tickets to a gig they’ve been eyeing off, their favourite comedian, or screening their favourite film at home on an outdoor projector. The experience needn’t be on Valentine’s Day itself so don’t just pick something for the 14th’s sake – extra points for surprising them anytime of the month or year.

Now you’ve got the scene set, it’s time to dress the part. From smart casual to cosy, we’ve got you sorted. Cheers to date night any way you like it.