Planning a date night at Kingpin

Are you stuck for date night ideas? Or just ready to mix up the same old dinner and drinks for something new and more exciting? Look no further than Kingpin, jam-packed with fun activities for couples, whether it’s your first date or you’re celebrating a milestone, our venues have everything you need to make it a memorable occasion!

Here’s some of our fun date night ideas to add to your list:

Lace up your shoes for some couples bowling

That’s right, a bowling date is top of the list! Head to the lanes and challenge your date to a game or two – it’s interactive, fun and allows some friendly competition. With the latest interactive technology and a killer soundtrack, you’ll be setting the tone for an evening full of laughter and smiles all round. Play together as a team by combining the scores each round to to get it as high as possible, or make it extra fun by competing with a forfeit, the player with the lowest bowling score has to buy snacks or treat the other player to their chosen gift from the prize shop.

Enjoy some delicious food together

Once you’ve worked up an appetite at the bowling alley, tantalise your taste buds with a delicious, well deserved feast. Amongst all the couples activities, it doesn’t get better than enjoying each other’s company with dinner and drinks, whether it be our gourmet burgers or selection of small plates, paired with a classic cocktail or your favourite soft drink – trust us, the way to your date’s heart is definitely through their stomach. Date night tip: why not add a little twist by choosing one another’s order and making it a surprise till the food comes out – if this is far from your first date, see it as a fun test on just how well you know your partner!

Get set for non-stop fun on the arcades

Now that your stomachs are lined, head over to the arcades to jump into some serious competition. This is where things get extra exciting, challenge your date to Kingpin’s cutting-edge arcade games, from air hockey to Mario Kart and claw machines, the options are endless. Or take on the games together, with our range of co-op and multiplayer games! If you want to add a bit of extra adrenaline to your date night, why not join a game of laser tag and battle it out together.

Sing your hearts out together on the karaoke

The vibes are flowing, so of course the perfect way to finish off a date night is by blasting out your favourite songs on the karaoke together! A fun date activity that we guarantee will make for a truly unforgettable ending. Jump into your own private karaoke room, explore the regularly updated playlist and enjoy our fully equipped karaoke booths to unleash your inner superstar.

If you’re needing some serenading-inspiration, choose from our list of the best karaoke duet songs to sing along to:

• ‘Don’t go breaking my heart’ – Elton John and KiKi Dee
• ‘Empire state of mind’ – Jay Z and Alicia Keys
• ‘Shallow’ – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
• ‘Islands in the stream’ – Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
• ‘You’re the one that I want’ – John Travolta and Olivia Newton John
• ‘(I’ve had) the time of my life’ – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
• ‘American boy’ – Estelle and Kanye West

These tunes will have you belting it out like never before!

So, if you’re on the hunt for places to on a date near you, stop and take a look at your nearest Kingpin venue for everything you need in one spot!