Candlelight dinners are sweet and all that, but we think it's time to push the envelope a little. Just a little. Great food and great lighting is a mood, but how about great experiences? Great reel fodder? Great bonding over nerdy interests? We've created this list to make sure date nights are always super exciting.
5 Off Beat Date Night Ideas That Aren't A Candlelight Dinner
Learn To Cook Something Together at FoodHall
We love FoodHall! Exotic ingredients, imported snacks, and new foods we've never tried before? Sign us up. While there's much to love about shopping there, we think their Cookery Studio is an amazing option for date nights/evenings/days. Isn't there something innately intimate about cooking tasty food for your partner?
At these workshops, the chefs usually teach you how to prepare a dish or two, or do a masterclass of sorts on a star ingredient.
We suggest opting for making pizzas/pastas from scratch!
Price: The workshops start at INR 3,500. Couples' workshops start at around INR 4,800.
Open Air Cinema Date
Netflix and chill is the usual, and we're honestly all for calling it quits on staying home. Head out to Jio World Drive, or really, wherever Sunset Cinema Club is organizing their next event, and make a date out of it! It's a different experience when compared to watching a movie even in a normal cinema hall, given that you're either in your car, or seated veryyy comfortably on a beanbag next to your boo. Carry snacks!
Bar Hopping in Bandra
Couples that drink together...
We're not saying go crazy (I mean, do if you want to), but we do believe getting drinks together is an important stepping stone in every relationship. If you agree, it might be fun to head out to Bandra (by cab or by rikshaw!), and cover five to six different bars in one evening!
We suggest starting at Yacht, and then heading to Old Street Cafe, which is super close by. From there, head to Veranda, and then terminate at Janata. Alternatively, you could head to Soul Fry, which brings us to our next suggestion...
Karaoke Night!
Are you one half of a couple that's nerdy about music? If you're not already a fan of karaokeing, we suggest taking your partner to Soul Fry in Bandra. The vibes are always immaculate, and you'll get to see people of all ages singing songs across genres. Remember to sing at the top of your lungs every time someone picks one of the classics—it's part of the experience.
There's plenty of options apart from Soul Fry, too! You could head to Neighbourhood in Malad, The Little Door in Andheri, Copa in Juhu and Hard Rock in Navi Mumbai!
Get A Couples' Massage
Feeling a knot or two in your body? It might be time for a massage. It's a wonderful experience even solo, so getting a massage with your partner is even more lovely! Opt for a luxury spa experience that is bound to relax you two.
There's many options to choose from, but we have a few star suggestions. Myrah Spa, at JVPD and Marine Drive, has several couples' massage options. JW Marriott, Juhu, also offers a massage that's known to be quite luxe, and totally worth the splurge. Another option you could go for is the spa at the Four Seasons!
Pricing: Upwards of INR 12,000
