Can you feel love in the air? Then you might want to take your loved one for a fun romantic evening somewhere in the Fayetteville area.
From Hope Mills to Spring Lake, there are plenty of places for a date night, whether it’s for a first date or an anniversary dinner.
For something simple, a caffeinated drink, hot or cold, is a perfect date any time of the day. Rude Awakening, 227 Hay St. In Fayetteville, it’s a popular spot for many locals, especially with the great outdoor seating. The cafe also commonly has gluten-free and vegan baked goods for sale.
Some establishments in the Fayetteville area serve 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 many local events on its premises. From brunch and live music to local festivals, the brewery offers plenty of entertainment.
Dirty Whiskey Craft Cocktails, right next door at 5431 Corporation Drive, hosts local artists for live music shows and events.
Some of the upcoming events include Yoga and Wine on July 21 and Zumba, Wine and Whiskey on August 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 every Friday at 7:30 p.m., comedy nights are Thursdays at 7 p.m. and game nights are on Wednesdays starting at 7 p.m.
Winter Bloom Tea
Winterblum Tea, 238 High Street, in Fayetteville, serves fresh tea and tea blended cocktails.
This night destination offers indoor and outdoor seating. Inside, comfortable, dimly lit seats. Before the date is up, you can even buy some loose tea leaves to brew at home.
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Luigi’s Italian Restaurant & Bar
Luigi’s Italian Restaurant & Bar
Of course, no date night is complete without food.
Luigi’s Italian Chophouse and Bar, 528 N. McPherson Church Road in Fayetteville, has a casual upscale vibe. The menu features homemade lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, and other Italian staples.
For $18, you can have spaghetti with gravy or if you want to splurge, a 16-ounce rack of lamb costs $46.
Guacaholic
Guacaaholic grill
Guacaholic Grill, 231 Skyland Shopping Center in Spring Lake, offers a more casual dining experience. The Mexican Bar & Grill has a menu with items including fajitas, nachos, burritos and enchiladas. The restaurant also features Margarita towers.
Menu items can range from $8.99 for a table-side guac to $24.99 for a special Guacaholic that features steak and chorizo.
Round-A-Bout Ski Center
Lovers can also make a date fun and lively by tapping into their inner child.
Round-A-Bout skating centers in Fayetteville are located at 115 Skateway Drive and 880 Elm St.
The site on Skateway Drive has an adult skate night from 8-10 p.m. every Wednesday for patrons 18 and older. Both places also offer week-long specials like the Last Friday Skate 7-10 p.m. Friday for $12 admission.
Opening 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 pass is only for those 18 or older.
Some of their signature drinks have fun names like Rainbow Road, which includes Malibu and Captain Morgan, and Green Tea Shot, which includes Jameson and Peach Schnapps.
Fayetteville Challenge
Defy Fayetteville, 361 Westwood Shopping Center, is an extreme aerial sports park. The indoor trampoline park features attractions such as 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 Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9am-9pm and Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 9am-10pm Prices range from $21.99 to $32.99 for adults depending on whether it’s the weekend or weekday.
climbing place
The Climbing Place, 436 W. Russell St. , in Fayetteville, is an indoor rock climbing facility that features over 20,000 square feet of climbing that includes additional attractions such as tightrope and hurdles.
Climbing Place is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday. Prices for people 13 and older vary from $15 to $31, depending on the package. For more information visit her website at www.theclimbingplace.com.
Staff writer Akira Kellys can be reached at [email protected]