Whether it's a nerve-racking first date or a bit of well-deserved alone time with your other half, you'll want to go somewhere special. Thankfully, our city has lots of romantic locations that'll earn you a place in the good books. Think magical rooftop terraces, intimate jazz bars and fancy-schmancy restaurants. So that your evening goes to plan, we've rounded up the best date ideas in Canberra.
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Treat your partner to a meal at one of our city's best romantic restaurants. Whether you fancy authentic Chinese food, sophisticated multi-course menus or indulgent Italian spots, you're sure to find something that appeals to your tastebuds in our guide.
Mixing traditional and contemporary furnishings, Natural Nine is an absolute stunner. It also slings out some of the best darn Chinese food around, cooking up dishes like hokkien seafood noodle soup and crispy hoisin duck leg, which you can wash down with punchy cocktails.
Let's be honest; Molly is the stuff of date night dreams. Think intimate, sultry lighting, glimmering chandeliers and live jazz throughout the week to really set the tone. Find a cosy nook and settle in for an evening of tip-top drinks, sharing plates and googly eyes aplenty.
Managed to secure those digits but not sure where to take the new boo? Reload Bar & Games is one of the best first date ideas in Canberra; escort them over for retro arcades, modern consoles and pool tables that'll help you break the ice (with fun cocktails for a drop of Dutch courage).
The Howling Moon has made quite the name for itself as one of the best date night bars. Sporting a beaut rooftop terrace, complete with living walls, bird cage-encased lights and unbeatable views, it's a seriously romantic spot (especially at sunset).
From the plush, leather seating and warm mood lighting to the luxe steak menu, Marble & Grain is always a winner. Kick things off with a round of Japanese-flavoured oysters, move on to a cut of meat cooked exactly how you like it, and have a moreish glass of red or Champers to accompany it.
They say that food is the way to someone's heart, in which case, your best bet is taking your beau to Courgette. This is one of the top choices for a romantic date night in Canberra for couples, showcasing slinky decor and droolworthy tasting menus that are sure to impress.
For bucketloads of brownie points, treat your amore to a unique dining experience over at Corella Restaurant & Bar. Not only is it toting sleek, classy interiors and a lip-smacking array of enticing eats, but also cocktails and wines that are enough to make anyone swoon.
A romantic bar if we ever saw one, Bar Beirut was made for date nights. Decorated with Middle Eastern flair, this cosy hangout offers low lighting, indoor plants and live belly dancing. Pop over to wolf down bold flavours and signature cocktails.
If you've got a hot date on the cards, Bar Rochford in the city centre is set to bowl them over. This hidden wine and cocktail parlour is pulling it out of the bag with a cool aesthetic and mammoth menu of drinks. Plus if you get peckish? There's a load of East Asian-inspired sharing plates.
