I love the usual dinner dates and movie dates as much as the next person, but after eating at all the up-and-coming restaurants and seeing all the latest movies, we just want to try something new!
Whether you’re planning a special date for your significant other or you just want to impress someone on your first meeting, these fun and unique date ideas will surely be memorable for both of you:
Play board games at All aBOARD XP
There’s nothing like good old-fashioned friendly competition to strengthen your relationship! All aBOARD XP by Gaming Library is a new store in BGC that allows you to play all the board games you want for as low as PHP 100 per hour for each person. They’ve got a wide variety of games that you and your date can enjoy. (PS. Remember to let your date win a game or two!)
Visit All aBOARD XP by Gaming Library at 3/F Uptown Mall, BGC.
Follow Gaming Library on social media:
facebook.com/GamingLibrary
instagram.com/gaminglib
Go indoor golfing at Pat’s Putts
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Mini golf dates are such a romcom classic, so if you want to make your date feel like they’re in a romantic comedy movie of their own, bring them to Pat’s Putts.
This indoor mini golf course in Pasig adds a modern vibe to your golfing experience thanks to its glow-in-the-dark fixtures and neon accents. They also serve food, and they have a game room with a variety of arcade games in case you want to spend more time together after completing the golf course. You can play their mini golf course for PHP 599 per adult.
Visit Pat’s Putts at 2/F Building B, Tiendesitas, Pasig.
Follow Pat’s Putts on social media:
facebook.com/patsputts
instagram.com/patsputts
Skate the night away at Rolyo Sk8house
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If you love retro vibes and great music, bring your date to Rolyo Sk8house, an indoor rollerskating rink and dance skate studio in Makati. It doesn’t even matter if you or your date have any experience with rollerskating! Rolyo Sk8house offers skate rentals and entry to the rink for 2-4 hours starting at PHP 250 per head (including skate rental). They also offer rollerskating lessons and dance skate workshops.
Of course, the colorful and lively vibe of the rink, plus the rush of rollerskating together will surely give your date a night to remember.
Visit Rolyo Sk8house at Level 2, Ayala Malls Circuit, Makati.
Follow Rolyo Sk8house on social media:
facebook.com/rolyosk8house
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Bake a cake together at Bakebe
There’s nothing sweeter than baking your own cake on your date! Bakebe is a baking studio that allows you to make your own cake or pastry from scratch with the help of an iPad that gives you instructions. This studio also has all the ingredients and equipment you need, letting you bake without all the hassles of buying ingredients and setting up equipment.
Bakebe has a wide variety of adorable and picture-perfect cakes that you can create! Of course, the best part is that you and your date get to enjoy the sweet treat you created together.
Visit Bakebe at SM Aura, Taguig and Conrad, S Maison, Pasay City.
Follow Bakebe on social media:
facebook.com/BakebePH
instagram.com/bakebe_ph
Race each other at EKartraceway
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Worried about going too fast? That’s not a problem when you go on a date at EKartraceway. This indoor go-kart racetrack will definitely give you both a thrill and even bring out a bit of your competitive side. It’s an all-electric racetrack that allows you to drive electric go-karts on an exciting route that’s reminiscent of the iconic Monaco racetrack in Monte Carlo.
Visit EKartraceway at 3/F SM City North EDSA, Quezon City.
Follow EKartraceway on social media:
facebook.com/EKartraceway
instagram.com/ekartraceway
Painting and wine at Sip & Gogh
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There’s nothing quite like appreciating art together with a loved one. Sip & Gogh lets you enjoy a glass of your choice of beverage while painting your own masterpiece—whether with a teacher or with just your creativity leading the way. They’ll provide everything you need for your painting session: a canvas, paints, brushes, a palette, an easel, and an apron.
You and your date don’t even need to be artists to enjoy this kind of experience! Plus, you just might even surprise yourself (and your date) with the artwork you get to create.
Visit Sip & Gogh at Eastwood City; Cainta, Rizal; Congressional Ave., Quezon City; and Century City Mall, Makati City.
Follow Sip & Gogh on social media:
Facebook.com/SipAndGoghAtelier
Instagram.com/sipandgogh
Learn the ways of pottery at Bumi & Ashe
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If you and your date really want to get your hands on something new, why not sign up for a private pottery workshop at Bumi & Ashe? This pottery studio offers private 3-hour classes where you can get into the fundamentals of pottery and be able to sculpt your own creation. They even have special 2-in-1 pottery date packages good for 2 people!
One pottery class also guarantees you get another date because you’ll only be able to take home your finished product after the firing process which can take up to 4-6 weeks.
PS. Check their website for a special Valentine’s Day promo: bumiandashe.com.
Visit Bumi & Ashe at 59 A, Cubao Expo Driveway, Cubao, Quezon City.
Follow Bumi & Ashe on social media:
instagram.com/bumi.and.ashe
Experience a Korean spa date at New Lasema Spa
Love all things KDrama? The Korean spa date experience at New Lasema Spa should definitely be part of your date bucket list! This spa in Makati is just like the ones you see in Korean dramas, complete with a variety of sauna rooms, jacuzzis, numerous pools, and even KTV rooms.
You can also get a Korean massage, eat Korean food, and watch KDramas while inside the spa! They also just opened their new Couple Massage Room complete with a jacuzzi.
A date at New Lasema Spa is also a great way to guarantee you get to spend lots of time with each other because they’ve got packages that can last up to 12 hours!
Visit New Lasema Spa at 8846 Estrella Ave, Makati City.
Follow New Lasema Spa on social media:
facebook.com/NewLasemaSpa
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