From elevated cocktails to your classic drive-in movie, here are 2021’s eight best date spots in Atlanta for you and your flame.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Between the stunning foliage and Cocktails in the Garden, Atlanta Botanical Gardens makes for the perfect romantic backdrop. Spend a summer evening strolling through the grounds while enjoying a cocktail and live music on Tuesdays through Sundays or marvel at the over-scale glass floral sculptures scattered in the formal gardens in the SUPERnatural exhibit through October. 1345 Piedmont Ave., 404.876.5859, atlantabg.org
The Chastain
Coffee dates are a classic for a reason, and nothing complements a great cup of joe like a fresh croissant and sunlight streaming through expansive windows. The Chastain’s AM Café serves just that and more with its yummy breakfast menu and plentiful indoor and outdoor seating. After securing your caffeine, sit and chat with your date on the patio or stroll through Chastain Park and people watch. 4320 Powers Ferry Road NW, 404.257.6416, thechastainatl.com
Candlefish
Candlefish’s variety of classes offer the perfect chance to get to know your date on a more intimate level while impressing them with your BYOB wine choice. Take the signature scented candle-making workshop to choose a fragrance from the candle Library and learn to make your own candles or opt for the essential oils and fragrance blending workshop to create your own candle fragrance while discovering the basics of perfumery. The best part? Taking home your two handcrafted 9 oz. glass jar candles after class. 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, 404.445.1484, candlefish.com
The Garden Room
Even amongst the breadth of bar options in Atlanta, the Garden Room stands out for its whimsical atmosphere and creative craft libations. Step into the decked-out garden space to feel instantly transported with your date. Our personal favorite drink? The Aloe Vieux, featuring Ketel One vodka, St-Germain liqueur, aloe vera juice, blueberries, mint, lemon bitters and Raventos cava. P.S. Don’t miss the delish small plates if you get peckish. 88 West Paces Ferry Road NW, 404.600.6471, thegardenroomatlanta.com
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Grab your significant other and make for Pullman Yards to enjoy an experience you’ll reminisce about for years to come. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience brings you one of history’s most treasured artists as never seen before through 20,000-square-feet of captivating light and sound shows. Two-story projections of Van Gogh’s greatest works transport you directly to his life in 19th-century Netherlands. 225 Rogers St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30317, vangoghexpo.com
Le Bilboquet
Some things–like you and your date–are just meant to be together; brunch and French cuisine are certainly two of those things. Le Bilboquet delivers all the brunch necessities: An extensive wine list, great food, delicious cocktails, dessert and beautiful outdoor seating. Satisfy your morning sweet tooth with the Le Pain Perdu–brioche French toast–or take the savory route with a classic Les Oeufs Florentine–eggs Florentine. 3027 Bolling Way NE, 404.869.9944, lebilboquetatlanta.com
Starlight Drive-In Theatre
Starlight Drive-In Theatre has been giving couples all the nostalgic art-deco vibes since 1949, meaning they know a thing or two about bringing the romance. Enjoy a double-feature on one of the drive-in’s four screens complete with new digital projection systems. The sharp and bright screens are complemented by the crystal-clear sound broadcast straight to your car stereo. 2000 Moreland Ave. SE, starlightdrivein.com
Serena Pastificio
Impress your date with the new resto taking Colony Square and Atlanta by storm. Serena Pastificio delivers some of the best Italian food in the city crafted before your eyes at their pastificio, a prominent pasta-making station where guests can observe the culinary team preparing pasta by hand. Nothing says love quite like Italian food. 1197 Peachtree St., 470.893.8526, serena-pastificio.com
Photography by: Unsplash/Zane Persaud
