Your guide to the perfect winter date in Birmingham

In need of winter date ideas in Birmingham? We’ve gathered our favorite date (day + night!) activities you and your partner will enjoy—from unique activities to dinner and dessert.

Head out for drinks

Starting with the basics: you can’t go wrong with cozying up with a yummy cocktail or mocktail from one of our favorite bars:

• Neon Moon
• The Louis at The Pizitiz Food Hall
• Dread River Distilling
• The Upper Deck
• Tin Roof
• Key Circle Commons
• La Fete

Fun date activities to try

Looking for something different than the regular ole’ dinner and drinks for your next date? Here are a few ideas:

• Test your knowledge at local trivia nights.
• Catch a movie at Alabama Theatre.
• Make a candle at Candlelit by Cullen.
• Take a wine blending class by Klesser at Grand Bohemian Hotel.
• Try out Civil Axe Throwing.
• Stroll through Pepper Place Market + admire the local goodies.

Date night eats around Birmingham

From fancy dining to delicious food trucks, we’ve got you covered if you’re looking for somewhere to eat.

• Bottega
• Food Bar
• Hot and Hot Fish Club
• Ironwood Kitchen
• Little Donkey
• Los Valedores
• Season 52
• The Six Sixteen
• The Standard at the Pizitz
• Uptown Cantina
• Yo Chef

Check out our local food and drink guide for more

Last but not least, dessert

If you’re looking to impress your date (or if you just have a sweet tooth like me), stopping for dessert is a must. Try one of these local favorites:

• Cookie Fix
• Big Spoon Creamery
• Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
• Bendy’s Cookies & Cream
• The Birmingham Candy Company

What does your perfect Birmingham date night look like? Let us know @BhamNow.