Some of the best nights out aren’t about reservations and sharing plates. We’ve mixed things up and found a few February-friendly alternatives to dinner and drinks that are perfect as date nights for couples or catch-ups with pals.
1 Mess it up at Splatter Art
Splatter Art is messy, liberating, and far more fun than it has any right to be. You’ll throw paint, make a joyful riot of colour, and leave with your own artwork and a serious mood boost. The Date Night option includes two adults sharing one station and a single large canvas. It’s BYOB too, with no corkage fee. Get down and dirty and book here.
2 Get Competitive at Flight Club
Flight Club nails the balance between fun and friendly competition, even if you’ve never picked up a dart before. There’s a great selection of food and drinks to enjoy while you play, too. You’ll even be emailed live reaction videos captured during your game, a brilliant little memento of the night. Book your flight here.
3 Indulge at the Chocolatarium
You’ll be hard pushed to find a better combo than chocolate and wine, especially after doing a Wine & Chocolate Tour at The Chocolatarium. You’ll learn which flavour pairings sing and get to taste your way through a generous selection of artisan chocolate. It’s sweet, slightly boozy, and very easy to love. Book your tour here.
4 Unwind Together at OMH Therapies
If your idea of a great date night is switching off completely, a couples massage at OMH Therapies is hard to beat. You’ll unwind side by side in a calm, welcoming space while skilled therapists work out the winter stiffness and stress. It’s deeply relaxing, quietly indulgent, and leaves you both feeling reset – the kind of date that does wonders long after you’ve left. See what therapies they have on offer here.
5 Get comfy at Everyman
For low effort but high reward, you should up your cinema game at Everyman, Edinburgh. You’ll basically order dinner and cocktails/wine to be served sofaside while you kick back and watch a film. The vibe here is so good you’ll want to hang around for a post-movie drink at the bar. Check out what’s on here.
6 Slow it down with the stars
Sometimes the best date nights don’t cost a thing. Clear winter evenings are prime time for stargazing and a chance to slow everything down.
Grab a blanket and a flask of something warming, and head somewhere with minimal light pollution. Porty beach is ideal or anywhere high with an open view. No bookings, no pressure, just big skies and time well spent.
Try out this stargazing app that shows you exactly what you see when you look up at the stars – Stellarium Mobile
