In need of some new date night ideas? We've racked our brains to bring you more than a year's worth of couple activities to enjoy date nights with your other half here in Singapore.
We all could use some help with date ideas in Singapore! There’s no doubt about it: having kids changes everything – and they do change your marriage! So, while we love hanging out with our kids as a family, we also love taking some time out sans little ones. Yep, we’re talking couple activities and date nights in Singapore! Whether you have a trusty babysitter you can rely on or have a lovely helper at home, leaving the kids behind every so often pays dividends. And no more excuses about where to go – we’ve got you covered with a whole year’s worth of date ideas in Singapore, from restaurants and movies to tennis and sailing!
58 date ideas and couple activities for romantic date nights in Singapore
1. Head to a date night restaurant
This old favourite! A romantic meal for two never gets old, and with the wealth of amazing date night restaurants in Singapore, you’re spoilt for choice. Whether it’s taking in the views at the top of Marina Bay Sands, pretending you’re in Spain at delish tapas joint Esquina, or embracing nature at AIR CCCC – there are so many options for the ultimate date night in SG. Best get booking!
2. Go to the cinema
Sometimes there’s nothing we love more than snuggling with our other half in the cinema while watching the latest blockbuster! While a family movie night certainly has its appeal, you can’t beat watching films on the big screen while tucking into a bucket of popcorn. Take layers: it gets chilly in there!
3. Go for a romantic stroll
Holding hands isn’t just for loved-up teenagers! Enjoy a moonlit walk with your plus one and talk about anything and everything – even better, it’s free! Whether it’s along a beach, the river or a designated pathway, take some quality time with your loved one and enjoy the great outdoors. Our fave? We love Alexandra Arch (part of the Southern Ridges) or the good ol’ Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade for a night-time stroll.
4. Head to Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay
We’ve taken the kids to Gardens by the Bay during the day on plenty of occasions, but at night it’s totally transformed, making it perfect for some one-on-one time with your partner. Be wowed by the Supertrees and enjoy the music and lights in the Garden Rhapsody show.
5. Feel the sugar rush at a dessert bar
OK, so the date idea is to gaze into each other’s eyes as you share spoons with a sweet concoction. In reality, you might end up bickering over who ate the last marshmallow. Scroll our list of the best ice cream spots in Singapore, or check out one of our fave haunts – 2am Dessert Bar in Holland Village. With pastry chef Janice Wong at the helm, expect ever-evolving creations to satisfy the sweetest of teeth.
6. Try out your harmonies at karaoke
OK, we’re calling it – we love a bit of karaoke action! It’s a total LOLfest at the best of times, but we think belting out cheesy duets with our other half is a great way to spend an evening. Check out these top karaoke spots in Singapore. Ready, set, diva!
7. Go stargazing
With Singapore’s bright city lights, it’s not exactly ideal for a spot of stargazing. However, you can head to the Science Centre Observatory for one of its public stargazing sessions. Check the programme dates, ticket information and weather conditions before heading down. You might even spot a shooting star to make a wish on…
8. Take a turn on the night luge
Head over to Sentosa and enjoy an evening of adrenaline-packed action on the Skyline Luge! Race each other down the illuminated tracks (don’t forget to smile for the camera!) and try to set new PBs. It’s a completely different experience from doing it during the day, so speed on down! Check the night-riding schedule before booking.
9. Go wakeboarding
Singapore Wake Park is a cable-ski park built in a lagoon at East Coast Park. With options for beginners and experienced riders looking for an adrenaline fix, it makes for a fun, active date – and we love it!
10. Sweat it out at a spin class
Couples who sweat together, stay together… or so we’ve been told! If you’re keen to burn some calories and get those endorphins released while spending quality time with your other half, why not head to a spin class?
11. Get some axe appeal
Look sharp! How about lobbing some axes at a target? Sounds like one of the more unique date nights to us. At Axe Factor, you can unleash that fury over them leaving the toilet seat up AGAIN. Talk about an axe to grind. Check its current location and available sessions before booking.
12. Eat satay on Boon Tat Street near Lau Pa Sat
This is one flaming hot date idea in Singapore! In the evening, Boon Tat Street becomes Satay Street, a street-food lover’s dream… a whole street dedicated to satay! Take a seat, place your order, grab some drinks and tuck into some yumminess from Lau Pa Sat hawker centre. Check the current operating hours before heading down.
13. Enjoy a moonlit picnic
Not just a daytime activity! Grab a rug and head to one of the best picnic spots in Singapore to relax under the evening sky. Grab picnic supplies from a nearby eatery or BYO your homemade creations before enjoying some alfresco R&R. Check the park’s opening hours if you’re planning to stay late.
14. Jump aboard a cable car or the Singapore Flyer
We love unleashing our inner tourists and jumping on a cable car at the best of times. But did you know you can enjoy epic views while also tucking into some fine dining? Yep, cable car sky dining and dining experiences aboard the Singapore Flyer are a thing! Check the current dining packages and availability before booking.
15. Hit a beach bar
While you’re at Sentosa, why not make a proper evening of it and add some drinks to your date night? We love Coastes – it’s one of our fave hangouts for sand, snacks and top tipples, but you can pick a beach spot off our list and have a great time!
16. Go art jamming
Hotfoot it down to an art jamming studio, like Splat Paint House, and let your true colours fly free! Try painting each other à la Jack and Rose, although maybe posing like ‘one of his French girls’ might be best saved for a more private setting! We also tried Clayful Cafe, painting pottery and ceramics to our liking. Check each studio’s current location before booking.
17. Get his-and-her manis
It’s not just us ladies who need our digits beautifying – our other halves love a spot of self-care, too! We love Walking on Sunshine in Orchard for its gorgeous garden setting and services. Check the current nail-service menu before making your appointment.
18. Head to a game arcade
Relive your youth and hit your nearest arcade! Pit your skills against each other by shooting hoops, playing claw machines and jumping on a racing game. Timezone is a great one with branches islandwide. Warning: your money disappears quicker than a toupee in a hurricane, so this might be best tacked on to a dinner or cinema trip.
19. Go on a nature walk
Even in this small urban jungle, you’ll find pockets of greenery to roam and breathe. Take a walk in the tranquil parks or hike through the lush forests of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Check trail opening hours and any temporary closures before you go.
20. Shoot some hoops
In the mood for something more energetic? Why not grab a basketball and shoot some hoops at your local park if it has a court? If you’re more of a planner, you could even consider booking a court. Feel free to rope in some other couples and play some three-a-side action.
21. Learn a new language
Whether it’s the romance of French, the practicality of Mandarin or the passion of Italian, why not consider taking a language class with your other half? Even better, it means a guaranteed weekly date night and cosying up while doing your homework! Check out our article over on our sister site, The Honeycombers, on language classes in Singapore.
22. Make some (tee) time for indoor golf
Mini golf is always a hole-in-one for us: a chance to test our skills, indulge in some friendly competition and enjoy lots of laughs. It’s also great for a double date in Singapore! We’re making a beeline for Par Tee Golf for its golf simulators, private suites, and food and drinks at the bar. Want something a little more mysterious? Head to Kulnari Mystery Golf near Boat Quay to chase the little white ball as you solve a case. Check current locations and sessions before booking.
23. Get into a pickle – pickleball!
Work up a sweat with two of the trendiest paddle sports in town – pickleball and padel. With courts and classes around the city, it’s easy to book a court and get into the game (some places rent paddles too). Bonus: if you’ve played badminton or squash before, you might pick it up real quick.
24. Scream yourselves silly at Universal Studios Singapore
Ronan Keating hit the nail on the head when he crooned, ‘life is a rollercoaster.’ And who doesn’t love a good theme park? Buy your tickets and enjoy a date at Universal Studios Singapore. Check its opening hours before planning an evening visit, as closing times vary.
25. Go for a late-night swim
If your condo has a swimming pool or jacuzzi on site, this is one of the easiest date nights going: hit the pool! Check its opening hours, then take a dip and talk like you used to.
26. Bounce off the walls at a trampoline park
Partake in some parkour or go bonkers for bouncing at one of Singapore’s best indoor trampoline parks. Not only will all that movement make you giddy for each other, but you’ll also be burning calories while enjoying the funfest. Bonus!
27. Go dining in the dark
Ignite the senses with dinner… in the dark! At NOX – Dine in the Dark, you can enjoy a dinner date like never before. Be seated in a pitch-black room while being guided on a culinary journey through taste, smell, touch and sound. So unique, so fun. The best bit? There’s no pre-date stress about what to wear or having no time to do your make-up – no one will see you anyway! Check its current address when booking.
28. Enjoy an evening of whisky tasting
We love Singapore for its amazing cocktail bars, but sometimes it pays to kick it up a notch and go for the hard stuff: whisky. Whether you’re a fan of the drink or are yet to fall in love with the amber nectar, why not head to one of the coolest whisky bars on the Little Red Dot and see if you can be converted? Otherwise, take date night to a restaurant dedicated to whisky at Barrel Story of Hibiki.
29. Go shopping
Browse the shops together without a soundtrack of whining kids! Head to your favourite shopping mall in Singapore and play at being each other’s personal styling assistant by picking out cute outfits for each other.
30. Challenge your wits at an escape room
This one might be best to save for double-date action, as the more people, the merrier! Test the grey matter and battle your way out of an escape room. We’re fans of the activity when it comes to keeping sulky teens happy, but sometimes it’s more fun to leave the children/mini-adults at home and be a big kid yourselves!
31. Get a culture fix
If you’re a museum fan, grab your other half and get cultural. National Gallery Singapore is always a great spot for exhibitions, or you can check out the National Museum of Singapore or the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum for interesting displays! Check exhibition listings and opening hours before you go.
32. Head for an artful cinematic experience
Tucked away on level four of the ArtScience Museum is ArtScience Cinema, which screens a curated selection of films, documentaries and film festival picks. Alliance Française also holds French film screenings, where you can pick up a new line or two. Check the latest programme before heading down.
33. Book tickets to the theatre
Here in Singapore, we’re no strangers to some fabulous shows. Check what’s coming up next at Sands Theatre and Esplanade, as well as Capitol Theatre and Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall.
34. Take your hottie for hotpot
Mmmm, hotpot… If you haven’t had your hotpot cherry popped, head over to one of these spots! Hotpot is particularly fun as a couple with no kids around (when you’re worrying about them accidentally touching a pot or having hot soup splashed on them…).
35. Go for a run
Shake off the stresses of the day (toddler tantrum, anyone?), lace up your runners and pound the pavements with your significant other. The activity will be so much more tolerable once the heat of the day has passed, and exercise is always much better fun when you have a workout buddy.
36. Practise your moves at a dance lesson
If your dance repertoire stops at Baby Shark, perhaps it’s time to learn some new moves to groove to. From hip-hop and salsa to swing and tap, put your two left feet forward, grab your (life) partner and hit the dance floor with a dance lesson for adults. You might just find a new hobby you can enjoy on the regular.
37. Go for a foot massage together
After all that running around after the kids, those tootsies certainly take a battering. Why not go for a relaxing foot massage together? And to help you out, here’s our list of the best places for a foot massage in Singapore. Buh-bye, stress!
38. Share some ice, ice (cream), baby
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Who doesn’t love the stuff? Head down to your nearest ice cream spot and partake in some friendly bickering over which flavours to sample. Now comes the bigger argument: whether to share or not…
39. Enjoy some belly laughs at a comedy show
Some people reckon laughter is the ultimate aphrodisiac. Sounds a bit risky to us – we’ve already got our hands full in the kids’ department! If you’re prepared to take the gamble, why not visit a comedy club? Check out The Lemon Stand or Comedy Masala for upcoming comedy nights! Or see what Dream Academy has up its sleeve. Where else are you allowed to laugh at yourselves and fellow Singaporeans than here? BRB, booking our tickets for some much-needed laughs now…
40. Unleash the rage at a rage room
We all know kids can drive us insane from time to time, so what better way to unleash all that pent-up frustration than by visiting a smash room? Put on the supplied protective gear, pick your package, then take a bat to plates, glasses and other breakables. Enter Beast Mode and smash to your heart’s content at The Fragment Room. Let’s get ready to rumble!
41. Drive each other crazy
Now you can finally settle the argument over who’s the better driver by heading to The Karting Arena! Step into the driver’s seat of your very own go-kart and whizz around the circuit. Check the current venue, opening hours and kart options before you book. Or turn up the heat with Game of Karts at HyperDrive over at The Palawan, Sentosa. You’ll race indoors (yes, with aircon) and collect bonuses and weapons to use against opponents, just like in computer games.
42. Catch up over a pint of Guinness
Enjoy the craic and a pint of the black stuff at Molly Malone’s. Check its current events calendar for a trivia night so you can put your grey matter to the test and banish mum brain (for one night, at least). Hilarious team name essential.
43. Cook up a storm together at a cooking class
If the route to their heart is through their stomach, a cooking class should keep the romance alive and kicking! Sign up for a culinary masterclass and learn how to rustle up a plethora of new dishes. Browse cooking classes in Singapore for inspiration, then check which studios offer adult or couples’ sessions. Now to decide which cuisine to tackle…
44. Tackle new heights during an outdoor adventure
When it comes to date ideas in Singapore, the sky’s the limit! While this is more of a daytime activity, Forest Adventure at Bedok Reservoir is an underrated spot that’s great for thrill-seeking couples who can escape their kiddos for an afternoon of fun. We highly recommend heading there later in the day, if session times allow, so you can follow your adventure with a well-earned meal nearby!
45. Go wild at the Night Safari
Jump on a tram at the Night Safari when it’s operating and enjoy a guided tour while you spot nocturnal animals. Then explore its four walking trails, where there’s plenty more wildlife to discover. We loved the cute sugar gliders! Check the tram’s operating status and any maintenance notices before your visit. Want to try something new? Read all about Rainforest Wild Asia!
46. Go on a bike ride
Once the sun tapers down a little, why not head out on your bikes and get those pulses racing? If you don’t have bikes of your own, you can buy one or rent one! It’s definitely a date night with a difference. With all the amazing park connectors in Singapore, this is one of the easiest and cheapest date nights out there. Psst, the Round Island Route is one trail that you and your partner could tackle in sections. Bike night date night?
47. Anyone up for tennis?
Make like married pros Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf and take ‘courting’ to a whole new level. Grab your racquets, don your tennis whites and book a court near you to net some action. Lots of condo complexes have on-site tennis courts available to residents; otherwise, check ActiveSG facilities for public court bookings. Love, all!
48. Head to a bowling alley
While we love taking the kids along to enjoy some family-friendly bowling alleys, sometimes it’s equally as fun to leave the tiny humans at home and let loose with the strike action! Look for cosmic bowling – glow-in-the-dark tenpin bowling complete with disco lights – and check whether it’s offered at your chosen Orchid Bowl location.
49. Go rock climbing
Spot your other half as they ‘get a grip’ and tackle a climbing wall. Climb Central at Funan is one of the most eye-catching indoor climbing gyms in Singapore. Scale new heights under cool lights while shoppers crowd around and marvel at your prowess. Check out this full list of rock climbing spots in Singapore for more options!
50. Gain a new perspective of Singapore
Raising a family here in Singapore, there’s no getting away from one of the nation’s most recognisable landmarks: Marina Bay Sands. Why not head up to the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck at sunset to admire the panoramic views of the Little Red Dot? Pure romance. Definitely one to book ahead.
51. Hit up some live music action
Move over, Spotify: we still have plenty of love for live music venues in Singapore! Whether you’re into rocking out or some more sophisticated jazz over cocktails, there’s nothing better than soaking up the atmosphere of a real band. Check your chosen venue’s gig schedule before making plans.
52. All aboard a boat cruise
For a special date night in Singapore, why not consider splurging on a dinner cruise? We’re liking the sound of setting sail aboard a tall ship and enjoying an amazing view of Singapore’s cityscape. Check the sailing schedule and what’s included in the current package before booking.
53. Create your own scent
Dive into a world of perfumes and come up with your very own signature scents that set you apart from the pack! At a Maison 21G perfume workshop, you can create scents that excite you both. A love letter in a bottle indeed! Check the current workshop options before booking.
54. Play some darts
Show off your competitive side by going head-to-head with your partner and throwing some electronic darts! We can’t get enough of Oche – there’s always a great atmosphere and the hours disappear without you even realising it. It’s also great to open up the competition and get another couple in on the action. Bullseye! Check the location shown on your booking confirmation before heading out.
55. Camping, but make it glamorous
Who says you can’t camp in comfort? You don’t have to go all the way out in nature just to chill out in a tent – let companies like GlampingCity and Go Glamping SG take you on a glamping adventure sans mud. Settle into chic tents and spend a night beneath the stars, without the noise of the kids… Bliss! Check the available sites, packages and booking requirements first.
56. Learn the art of floral arrangement
Why buy flowers from the florist when you can come up with your own floral arrangement? Plus, you can give your final product to your partner when you’re done! That’s a win-win situation if you ask us. Look for workshops at places such as Yamano Florist, Botany Studio and Poppy Flora Studio; check their current class calendars before booking.
57. Make your own rug
Pick up a new crafting hobby by going tufting, with workshops aplenty here in Singapore. Be prepared for an arm workout – it’s not as easy as it looks! With that in mind, go ahead and book a slot at places that offer tufting classes, including WeTuft and Tuft Club. Show off your customised creation anywhere (and everywhere) around your house.
58. Turn flaws into beauty at a kintsugi workshop
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. It’s all about embracing flaws as part of the journey and a great reminder to appreciate the flaws in your partner too! Hit up Kintsugi Art Studio to turn flaws into beauty. Check the workshop description for the materials used and whether your finished piece is suitable for food use.
Here’s to an awesome year of date nights!
