Discover the Best LGBTQ+ (First) Date Spots with Our Community Map!
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Finding the perfect (first) date spot can be tricky, but we've made it easier for you! The SANCE community has created a shared Google Maps list where LGBTQ+ singles across the world can add and discover their favorite (first) date locations. Whether you're looking for a cozy café, a scenic park, or a fun activity, our community-powered list has got you covered!
How It Works:
✅ Browse date spot recommendations from fellow LGBTQ+ singles.
✅ Add your favorite locations to help others in the community.
✅ Get inspired by our curated list of fun date ideas below.
Since this list is a work in progress , there may not be suggestions in your area yet. If that's the case, use our date idea guide below, ask friends, or search online for great LGBTQ-friendly date spots near you.
📍 Contribute & Explore Now! The list is open for editing, so feel free to share your best recommendations. Please note that while we trust our community's suggestions, these locations are not officially reviewed or endorsed by SANCE.
We believe in the power of community and shared experiences - let's help each other find amazing places to connect and create beautiful memories.
👉 View & Add Your Favorite Date Spots Here!
Date Idea Guide by category
Love is about connection, laughter, and shared experiences. Whether you're into arts, adventure, or just good food, there's a perfect date idea waiting for you!
💡 Pro Tip: Check Fever or Groupon for special deals on unique experiences like candlelight concerts or exclusive tastings!
🍽 Food & Drinks – Because Food = Love
- Classic & Chic: Check the best rated restaurants, bars, and cocktail lounges in your area or recommendations from friends & family
- Tapas Adventure: Bar/restaurant hopping – enjoy one tapa in each spot
- Romantic Views: Rooftop bars and scenic viewpoints (perfect for sunset dates)
- Tasting Experiences: Wine, beer, or cheese tastings
- Unique Dining: Dinner in the dark, themed bars, going to a outdoor barbecue place
- Game Nights with Drinks: Game bars with VR games, darts, pool, arcade, ping pong, laser tag, bowling, board games, or gaming consoles
- Food markets & festivals: Enjoy delicious treats from local producers and discover your near favorite dish in a vibrant atmosphere
- Cooking & Cocktail Making Classes: Learn something new and make memories together
- Brunch & Afternoon Tea: Spend the day together with a (healthy) brunch date or with a delicious coffee or tea afternoon with cake
🧘♀️ Relax & Unwind – Perfect for a Chill Date
- Spa & Wellness: Swimming, massages, treatments, jacuzzi, sauna
- Beach & Park Picnics: Pack some snacks and enjoy the sun
- Meditation & Mindfulness: Join a meditation session together
- Chill night in: Watch a movie, play some games, or cook a nice homemade meal together while enjoying it in the comfort of your own home.
- Movie night: Watch a new movie together in the cinema. Also, check out independent movie screenings, film festivals and international cinemas
🎭 Entertainment & Culture – For Artsy & Fun Vibes
- Comedy & Open Mic Nights: Stand-up, poetry, music, or improv nights
- Museums & Exhibitions: Art pop-ups, cultural sites, historical buildings, castles, and bridges
- Magic Shows: Add some mystery and fun to your date night
- Special Shows: Flamenco, ballet, theatre, opera, acrobatics, drum performances, motocross shows, mapping experiences, light shows
- Karaoke Nights: Show off your singing skills (or just have fun!)
- Drag Shows & Bingo: A fabulous way to spend the evening
- Local shopping, thrifting & vintage: Visit local markets, street fairs, flea markets, thrift and secondhand shops, vinyl and antique stores
- Music connects souls: Go to a festival, concert or open mic night to enjoy music together. If you are both into music, you can also meet to play music together.
🌿 Outdoor & Adventure Dates – For Active & Nature-Loving Singles
- Nature Escapes: Walking, hiking (with or without dogs), waterfalls, national parks
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Sporty Fun:
- Ax throwing, rage rooms, padel tennis, horse riding, trampoline park, indoor skydiving
- Paddle surfing, inline skating, skateboarding, ice skating, slackline
- Waterskiing, jet skiing, skiing, snowboarding, volleyball, badminton, football, table tennis
- Go-karting for an adrenaline rush!
- Beach Adventures: Sailing, renting a boat, kayaking, or sunset tours
- Motorbike, Bicycle or BMX Tours: Explore new places on two wheels. Ride through the city or nature trails
- Stargazing: Go to a local observatory, rent a telescope or watch the stars and star constellations. Keep an eye out for special events such as special days when you can see specific planets, shooting star nights and special moons
- Geocaching: A fun treasure hunt for adventurers
- Amusement parks: Fancy an adrenaline rush? Go on rollercoasters, rides and have an unforgettable day
🏟 Sports & Games – Playful & Competitive Dates
- Watch Live Sports: Basketball, ice hockey, football, volleyball, handball, races
- Escape Rooms: Solve puzzles together and test your teamwork
- Casino & Gambling: Try your luck for a thrilling experience
- Mini Golf & Bowling: Classic fun with a competitive edge
- Paintball & Laser Tag: Action-packed and exciting
- Pub Quiz & Trivia Nights: Test your knowledge, impress your date and win prizes
🎨 Creative & DIY Dates – For Artsy & Hands-On Couples
- Art & Craft Classes: Pottery, painting, glassblowing, art workshops
- Dance Classes & Socials: Learn something new and dance together to get to know each other on a physical level
- Photography Date: Explore the city and capture memories together
- Book & Writing Clubs: Read, write, and share ideas
- DIY & Chores Together: Build furniture, redecorate, go shopping together, or just have a fun IKEA trip!
🎡Unique & Quirky Experiences – For Something Different
- "Tourist for a Day": Explore your own city or take a day trip to a nearby town. There are usually free walking tours available
- Historical Walking Tours: Learn something new while strolling through beautiful streets
- Outdoor & Drive-In Cinemas: Cozy movie nights under the stars
- Botanical Gardens & Urban Farms & Community Gardens: Explore nature and sustainable spaces
- Pet Café: Hang out with adorable cats or dogs while enjoying coffee
- Helicopter Tour: See your city from the sky!
- Cave Exploration & Rock Climbing: Go on an adventure
- Flying kites: A fun and relaxing outdoor activity
- Self-Defense Classes: Learn something new while getting active together
- Airplane or Bird Watching: Perfect to have long conversations while observing birds or airplanes
- Volunteering: Go and do something good together and feel good. Clean up a park, find a local non-profit to help homeless people, animal shelters, food banks, elderly people and more