The Camel City has such charm, and it makes for a great date night (or day!) location. Whether you and your significant other are in the mood for a more traditional dinner and a movie, have a hankering for a “treat yourself” kind of meal, are searching for a spot to enjoy one another’s company over a delicious cocktail, or are looking to let loose and play a bit, you’ll be able to find something in this list of suggestions. Enjoy one of our perfect Winston-Salem date night ideas!
Food + Drink
These restaurants and bars are consistently excellent and have the right vibe for a date. Feel free to mix & match to create your perfect evening in Winston!
- For a classic, chic evening, have dinner at Mozelle’s followed by a drink around the corner at Joyner’s Bar
- For a more casual date, order pizza at Cugino Forno and grab a beer at Incendiary Brewing Company – stay for a while to maximize your people watching (this also works for a day date!)
- To impress your foodie date, order a cocktail and oysters at The Katharine, move on to Mission Pizza for dinner, and end with a nightcap at Fair Witness Fancy Drinks
- For a progressive dinner with romantic vibes, start with appetizers & a cocktail at Spring House Restaurant in their Library Bar, move on to Meridian for the main course, and top off your evening at 6th & Vine for drinks & dessert
- For an off-the-beaten-path evening, make a reservation at Kitchen Roselli; we promise that it’s worth the drive (just make sure to reserve a cream puff as soon as you get there)
Activities
If you want to do more than just eat together, try one of these activities guaranteed to create a bonding experience!
- Take a Friday night “Taste of Art” workshop together at Sawtooth, offered several times a month
- Walk through Reynolda Gardens, especially at the beginning or end of the day when it’s least crowded
- Learn a new skill together by taking a cooking class at Southern Home & Kitchen
- Watch the sun set at Quarry Park
- Rent bikes at Salem Lake or the Long Branch Trail for a fun afternoon exploring together
- Take on a trivia or bingo night at one of the local breweries (see our list here)
Combinations
Here are our favorite food + drink + activity combinations for the perfect date night in Winston-Salem!
- Dinner + a Movie: Go classic and make it a dinner and a movie date night at a/perture and Mellow Mushroom
- Casual Afternoon: Start with lunch or coffee at Camino and then walk to Bookmarks to browse books together
- Art Focus: Have dinner at Mojito, look for murals along Trade Street, pop into Delurk and other galleries, and stop at Alex’s Cheesecakes for dessert
- Explore Industry Hill: Kick off your evening at Radar Brewing or Wise Man, have dinner at Earl’s, and throw some axes at Batl Axe Throwing
- On a budget: Tour NCMA Winston-Salem (admission is always free), order take out from May Way Dumplings in Reynolda Village, and find a spot to enjoy your meal outside
- Morning in Innovation Quarter: Start off a day date with biscuits and coffee at Krankies, walk the nearby Long Branch Trail, then stop to people watch in Bailey Park.
More Ideas
- Try a picnic! Here are our suggestions for how to picnic like a pro
- Check out our list of date night go-to spots
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