Looking for a cool date night idea? Here are 10 in the Fayetteville area.
Can you feel the love in the air? Then you might want to take your loved one out for a fun, romantic evening somewhere in the Fayetteville area.
From Hope Mills to Spring Lake, there are plenty of places for date night, whether it's for a first date or an anniversary dinner.
For something simple, grabbing a caffeinated drink, hot or cold, is a perfect date for any time of day. Rude Awakening, 227 Hay St. in Fayetteville, is a popular spot for many locals, especially with its cute outdoor seating area. The coffee shop also commonly has gluten-free and vegan baked goods for sale.
Some establishments in the Fayetteville area feature not only drinks but entertainment as well.
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Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom
Dirtbag Ales Brewery and Taproom, 5435 Corporation Drive in Hope Mills, is not only a place to grab brews, but it also hosts various local events on its premises. From drag brunches to live music and local festival, the brewery offers plenty of entertainment.
Dirty Whiskey Craft Cocktails, right next door at 5431 Corporation Drive, hosts local artists for live music performances and events.
Some upcoming events include Yoga and Wine on July 21 and Zumba, Wine, & Whiskey on Aug. 7. Visit the bar's Facebook page for more details.
Paddy's Irish Pub
Paddy's Irish Public House, 2606 Raeford Road, Suite B, in Fayetteville, is more than just a pub. Paddy's offers live music, comedians and trivia nights.
Trivia nights are held every Friday at 7:30 p.m., comedy nights are Thursdays at 7 p.m. and game nights Wednesdays starting at 7 p.m.
Winterbloom Tea
Winterbloom Tea, 238 Hay St., in Fayetteville, offers freshly brewed tea and tea-infused cocktails.
This date-night destination offers indoor and outdoor seating. Inside is dimly lit cozy seating. Before the date ends, you can even purchase some loose-leaf tea to brew at home.
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Luigi's Italian Chophouse and Bar
Of course, no date night is complete without food.
Luigi’s Italian Chophouse and Bar, 528 N. McPherson Church Road in Fayetteville, has an ambiance that is upscale casual. The menu features homemade lasagne, eggplant Parmigiana and other Italian staples.
For $18 you can get spaghetti with meat sauce or if you want to splurge, a 16-ounce rack of lamb cost $46.
Guacaholic Grill
Guacaholic Grill, 231 Skyland Shopping Center in Spring Lake, offers a more casual dining experience. The Mexican grill and bar have a menu featuring items including fajitas, nachos, burritos and enchiladas. The restaurant also features its Margarita Towers.
Menu items can range from $8.99 for table-side guac to $24.99 for the Guacaholic special that features steak and chorizo.
Round-A-Bout Skating Center
Lovers can also make a date fun and lively by tapping into their inner child.
There are Round-A-Bout Skating Centers in Fayetteville at 115 Skateway Drive and 880 Elm St.
The location on Skateway Drive holds an adult skate night from 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays for patrons ages 18 and older. Both venues also offer specials throughout the week like Finally Friday Skate 7-10 p.m. Fridays for $12 admission.
Hours at both locations vary throughout the week. Visit the venue's website at round-a-bout.com for more information.
Stop_Button Bar + Arcade
Stop_Button Bar + Arcade, 4251 Legion Road in Hope Mills, is the perfect place for adults to revisit some of their favorite childhood arcade games, with an alcoholic drink in hand. After 9 p.m., the arcade is only for those 18 and older.
Some of its featured drinks have fun names like Rainbow Road, which has Malibu and Captain Morgan and Green Tea Shot, which has Jameson and Peach Schnapps.
Defy Fayetteville
Defy Fayetteville, 361 Westwood Shopping Center, is an extreme air sports park. The indoor trampoline park features attractions like an obstacle course, foam pits, and rock climbing. Ticket prices vary based on the duration of the activity. Visit defy.com/locations/defy-fayetteville for exact details.
Defy is open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Prices range from $21.99 to $32.99 for adults depending on if it's a weekend or weekday.
The Climbing Place
The Climbing Place, 436 W. Russell St., in Fayetteville, is an indoor rock climbing facility that features more than 20,000 square feet of climbing which include additional attractions like a slackline and obstacles.
The Climbing Place is open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday. Prices for people ages 13 and older vary from $15 to $31 depending on the package. For more information visit its website at www.theclimbingplace.com.
Staff writer Akira Kyles can be reached at akyles@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Places in Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake for date night
