Ultimate Austin Date Night Experiences

Mix up your next night out with your special someone! Austin has no shortage of romantic and entertaining options for date nights! Tribeza contributor, Kelly Krause, shares some of her top picks for fantastic Austin-based spots to share an evening with your old or new flame.

Pool Night at Deep Eddy Cabaret

Since 1951, Deep Eddy has been a favorite dive bar for cold beer, great tunes on the jukebox and a friendly game of pool. When the weather is great, my favorite is a dip in Deep Eddy Pool, followed by a burger at Pool Burger, a cold beverage and night of pool at Deep Eddy Cabaret. All within the same block and perfect for a date night.

Cheese Class at Antonelli’s Cheese Shop

What I love most about Antonelli’s Cheese Shop is how much fun they inject in every experience. This February, Antonelli’s is celebrating their 15th year in the biz and opening a new tasting room on South Lamar. Every year around Valentine’s Day, they stack their calendar with fun tasting events and classes at their Hyde Park location, and even have a Free Cheese Week leading up to the day. 

Dancing at The Broken Spoke

We love when a night serendipitously ends at The Broken Spoke. Live music, great people-watching and a little dancing for you and your partner make for a fun and playful evening. Even if you’re not the dancing type, you’re sure to have a great time mingling with the regulars and people of all ages.

Couples Massage at Verbena Spa Inside the Proper Hotel

The couples massages at Verbena Spa are perfect for a romantic date with your partner. The products they use are luxe, and Kelly Wearstler designed the space so you know it’s elevated and chic. After your massage, head to La Piscina for some of the best fajitas and a margarita before you move onto the rest of your day. 

Rent a Retro Boat

There’s nothing else like these in town. When the weather is great, here’s the move: pack a little picnic and drinks and surprise your honey with a rental. Who doesn’t love a few hours on the water?

Drag Queen Bingo at Lefty’s Brick Bar

Lefty’s always has a fun calendar of events, but my top pick for date night is their Drag Queen Bingo. Perfect for a night of fun and laughs and being silly together.

Wine Tasting with Wine for the People

This one is for the wine lovers and the wine curious. Winemaker Rae Wilson’s Wine for the People opened a new tasting room space in downtown Fredericksburg at 113 East Park Street (formerly Lost Draw Cellars). House of Dandy and La Valentía Tasting Room will focus on the two brands in Wine for the People’s portfolio. Couples can join for a tasting of Wilson’s Signature Wines.

Couples Pilates at The Peach House

For the couple who enjoys moving their body together, The Peach House is a small and intimate studio that also offers private and semi-private lessons. Book an evening class or lesson when the lights are dim for a more intimate moment. Afterwards, walk across the street to Underdog for a drink and a bite.

Movie Night at Alamo Drafthouse

Listen, you can never go wrong with a movie and bites at Alamo. They recently added love seats to some of their theaters making it easier than ever to cozy up to your date. 

Day Trip to Dreamland for Game Night

Pickleball, disc golf, mini golf, plus a full kitchen and bar? Dreamland quite literally has everything you need for a one-stop shop night of fun with your date. They even have a gorgeous art and sculpture garden for the art enthusiasts.

Candle Making at Slow North

Slow North offers hands-on workshops where you can make your own candles, choosing from a variety of scents that are completely unique. They even offer private workshops if you want to keep the evening more intimate. It’s a fun date night experience to make each other candles and have a memento to take home.