Where to Go for Date Night in Rhode Island
Show off your competitive streak or enjoy a romantic dinner at these lively date night spots.
Adventure
A little competition never hurt anybody. Test out your arcade game skills at Freeplay Bar Arcade, then grab a drink or two before dancing the night away upstairs. Providence, freeplaybar.com
Place some bets with each other at Axe Bar. Whoever gets the most bullseye shots is owed a massage, romantic dinner or they get to choose the movie for the night. Lincoln, r1indoorkarting.com/axe-bar
Relieve some stress while working as a team to destroy everything in your vicinity at Smash ’N’ Splash. If you’re feeling artsy, opt for the painting room and dedicate your work to your love. West Warwick, smashnsplashri.com
Dining
Iberian cuisine is the best move for a romantic night out, and the mood lighting and decor at Spain Restaurant hits the spot. Cranston, spaincranston.com
Sip and savor the wines of Newport Vineyards during a winery tour, then stick around for dinner at the on-site eatery. Middletown, newportvineyards.com
Indulging in locally sourced seafood combined with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean at Coast Guard House is bound to make your stomach and heart full and satisfied. Narragansett, thecoastguardhouse.com
Wind Down
Whether it’s a wild sunset or serene landscape, take home the masterpieces that both you and your significant other worked on from Muse Paintbar. Providence, musepaintbar.com/events/providence-paint-bar
Soak in soothing warm waters alongside your partner at Bodhi Spa’s Water Journey, then spend some time in one of the saunas — the aromatherapy steam room is a must. If you’re feeling bold, step into the fifty-five-degree cold plunge pool before returning to the ninety-eight or 104-degree mineral-rich pool to rejuvenate. Providence and Newport, thebodhispa.com/water-journey
Outdoors
Admire the Creative Capital’s skyline from a different point of view during a Venetian gondola ride. Providence, gondolari.com
Watch the sunset and pack a picnic for Beavertail State Park. Snap photos of the amazing view as well as some selfies for your camera roll while admiring the rocky coastline. Jamestown, riparks.ri.gov/parks/beavertail-state-park