Lockdown Date Ideas In The UK
Let's face it, after endless TV dinners and rainy walks, it's easy for that spark to fizzle out. But whether you're trying to keep that flame burning or are entering into the unchartered territory of a Zoom first date, there's plenty of fun things to help you along the way. From virtual cocktail classes to cook-along workshops and lol-worthy live comedy shows, we've created a guide to the best online date ideas in the UK right now. See ya later Netflix and chill...
Last updated on 5th March 2021
@ Online Event on Fri, 19th Mar 2021 @ 18:30 - 19:30
Going beyond the classic G&T, Fever-Tree are mixing things up this March with their incredible online drinks class. They'll be sending you a set of four gorgeous tonics ready to be mixed with gins, vodkas and even whisky.
@ Online Event on Various dates from Sunday 7th March 2021
Quirky date ideas for couples in lockdown? An unusual idea for a fun night at home, Alcotraz's virtual experience will see you sneaking through prison corridors, helping convicts to escape and exposing corrupt wardens... all whilst knocking back a bottle of hooch.
@ Online Event on Tue, 30th Mar 2021 @ 18:30 - 20:00
Meal-making meet mindfulness in this unique online cookery class from the Dinner Ladies. The kitchen queens will be teaming up with breathwork therapist Octavia Calthorpe to show you how to make a delicious bibimbap and guide you through some calming breathing techniques.
@ Online Event on Sat, 20th Mar 2021 @ 19:00 - 21:00
One of our favourite lockdown date ideas, this quirky quiz and cocktail class from Dirty Martini will see you shaking up some delicious drinks before cabaret star Chastity Belt takes over to bring you round after round of tricky pop culture trivia.
@ Your home sweet home! on Wed, 17th Feb 2021 - Tue, 1st Jun 2021
Fancy a romantic getaway with your boo? Let'sDate Crate are making it happen, delivering staycation kits filled with tropical cocktails, inflatable palm trees, sandcastle kits and more. But that's not all. They've also got online hula lessons and a fittingly themed Spotify playlist to transport you to sunnier shores.
@ Online Event on Saturday 20th March 2021 and 3 other Saturdays
Hosted by the party people at Dabbers Social Bingo, Jackpot Bingo will see you and your bae dabbing your way through call sheets, winning prizes and taking part in hilarious prizes, all from the comfort of your sofa.
Trade in your usual date night drinks - aka supermarket tinnies and homemade G&Ts - for something a little more exciting with an online cocktail masterclass from Opium. All the kit will be sent to your door in preparation for the event, with the ingredients to create three signature tipples, such as sesame old fashioneds and mulled sakes.
@ Online Event on Sunday 7th March 2021 and 11 other Sundays
Looking for a date night with a difference? Laugh Train Home's online shows are combining some of the funniest comedians in the business with a series of poignant subjects. From the science of fear to the mechanics of the class system, each topic will be tackled in a rib-tickling way.
@ Online Event on Sunday 14th March 2021 and 3 other dates
The ultimate romantic night in combo, this interactive online session will see you chowing down Hotel Chocolat treats and sipping on a selection of six delicious pairing wines. Buy tickets ahead of time and wait for you indulgent goodies to arrive, before logging on to Zoom for tasting guidance from a WSET qualified educator.
The perfect virtual date for long distance couples, this online masterclass is inviting you to skip the bar and up your mixology skills from the comfort of your own home. Led by one of Map Maison's talented bartenders, the event will teach you how to shake up a series of sips, with tickets including a three-piece cocktail kit.
@ Online on Saturday 13th March 2021 and 3 other dates
Treat yourself to an afternoon of singing and sipping as this unique online event series brings West End stars into your home to serenade you and boo with a range of iconic hits from your favourite shows.
@ Online Event on Sat, 13th Mar 2021 @ 16:30 - 18:30
One of the best things to do for a lockdown date night, this charming cookery class is bringing you the flavours of Greece. Join your host Talya as she shows you how to make two delicious classics, spanakopita and tsatsiki.
@ Online Event on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April 2021
Looking for quirky ideas for date night at home? This thrilling live show will see you whizzing through 30 performances in under an hour, with the audience deciding the order of the action. What happens next? Only you can say.
@ Ping Pong Soho on Wed, 27th Jan 2021 - Mon, 31st Jan 2022
Fancy a hasslefree dumpling feast at home? Ping Pong are coming up roses with their ready to steam dim sum deliveries around London. Offering a menu of vegetable buns, prawn and chive dumplings, duck spring rolls and more, the restaurant are date night must.
@ Online Event on Tuesday 9th March 2021 and 4 other Tuesdays
Every week, Guinea Pig Club will be welcoming some of the UK's top stand-up talent from London's finest floating comedy venue. Experience a live event that's chock-full with laughs from TV names and underground legends, making for a quirky lockdown date night.
@ Online Event on Fri, 12th Mar 2021 @ 18:00 - 19:15
If you're in the mood to try something a little different for your lockdown date night, embark on a tasting journey of Hungary's volcanic Tokaj region. This online wine tasting session comes hosted by a top sommelier and features five exquisite finds to be sampled.
@ Online Event on Friday 12th March 2021 and 2 other Fridays
Combining a virtual murder mystery with imaginary space travel, Space: The FATAL Frontier is sure to make for one unique lockdown date. You're in the year 2315 and an abandoned ship has been discovered, all you need to do is figure out why the self-destruct sequence was activated.
@ Cassidy's Apothecary (Speakeasy Liquor Store) on Wed, 15th Apr 2020 - Thu, 30th Dec 2021
Looking for some of the quirkiest cocktail deliveries in the UK? Cassidy's are making sure you don't get bored waiting for the goods to arrive, as they combine immersive elements into their 'smuggling' system.
@ Celestial Cinema Home Edition - Delivery Nationwide on Tue, 26th Jan 2021 - Sun, 30th May 2021
Set the mood with a little help from Celestial Cinema. The movie maestors are sending their DIY film kits to houses all over the country, meaning you can create your very own film haven at home. What's included? A 72-inch screen, mini projector, snacks and bottle of Champagne.
@ Online Event on Sun, 14th Mar 2021 @ 19:00 - 22:00
Is your partner a lover of all thigs diva? Are you constantly telling them to turn down the Mariah? Well here's an event they're sure to love this March. Log onto An Evening Of Divas and dress in your best glam for dancing to this livestreamed musical showcase.
@ Online Event on Various dates from Thursday 11th March 2021
This immersive online game is relying on you to defeat the Annunaki Menace for once and for all. You'll join the Wizards Against Lizards Remote Intelligence Agency, collecting evidence and infiltrating the evil force.
@ Online Event on Sunday 14th March 2021
Earn some major brownie points with your boo by surprising them with this Virtual Truffle Making workshop. Not only will you receive all the kit to make three different types of choco treats, but you'll also learn all the steps over a livestreamed class.
@ Online Event on Various dates from Sunday 7th March 2021
Whether you consider yourself a whisky connoisseur or a total newbie, this virtual masterclass is perfect for couples in lockdown, with five premium drams for you to sample. Conducted via Zoom, the class will teach you techniques to train your nose and palate, allowing you to meet fellow participants and ask questions along the way.
@ At home event on Sun, 14th Mar 2021 @ 11:00 - 16:00
Are you and your partner big Sherlock fans? Treat yourselves to a quirky lockdown date, where you'll solve a mini-mystery quiz, while digging into tasty freshly bake buttery scones, chocolate brownies and savoury pretzels among other delicious bites.
@ Online Event on Various dates from Sunday 7th March 2021
Bring the charm offensive while sipping on various wines and upping your vine knowledge with this QuarantineWine Tasting event. An online session led by an expert host, classes will last for an hour and a half and will include six different bottles.
@ Online Event on Various dates from Friday 12th March 2021
If you're a fan of stand-up comedy, this is a unique lockdown date night idea that's sure to impress. Hosted by East London's Comedy Cabin, the online event will feature an eclectic mix of fresh comedic talent across 90 minutes this February and March.
@ Online Event on Various dates from Sunday 7th March 2021
A fun online date idea that'll have you working together and questioning characters, Shake, Rattle, and ROASTED! is a great shout for all the Sherlock lovers amongst you. Throughout the evening, you and your boo will investigate how an American prom queen ended up getting electrocuted.
@ Online Event on Saturday 20th March 2021
Feel the love in lockdown with the folks from Musical Bingo Cribs. This quirky virtual date idea is all you need for a fun night at home, with soppy ballads, pop-filled belters and few darn good rounds of bingo rolled into one bonkers experience.
@ Online Event on Various dates from Sunday 7th March 2021
A quirky online date idea and one of the best ice breaker activities going, Neon Naked Life Drawing is a brilliant live-streamed event. Over the evening you'll both be getting messy with UV paint and making your own trippy creating with various colours, light and textures.
@ Online Event on Various dates from Monday 8th March 2021
This immersive online event will see you and your sweetheart joining a nail-biting court case, sitting on the jury, and ultimately deciding the fate of the defendant. The perfect at home date night activity for lovers of all things true crime, this multi-layered mystery will see your detective skills put to the test.
@ Online Event on Saturday 20th March and Saturday 3rd April 2021
Take your wining and dining up a gear with a little help from Sip It Wine. The vino connoisseurs are sending lovebirds around the country three different bottles and paired artisan cheeses that they can enjoy during a guided online tasting.
@ Searcys Champagne Delivery on Mon, 1st Mar 2021 - Fri, 31st Dec 2021
Want to show someone you care while staying apart? Searcy's Champagne delivery service will see a neatly-wrapped bottle of fizz land on your loved one's doorstep, sure to perk up your next Zoom date.
@ Cocktail Market - Delivering Fresh Cocktails Next Day Nationwide on Tue, 24th Nov 2020 - Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Get a round of drinks in from Cocktail Market for your online date night and you're sure to banish any pre-dating nerves. Not only do they come cold and delivered straight to your door, but there's heaps and heaps of mixes to choose from the bars you love.
@ DIY Shoryu Kit on Fri, 1st Jan 2021 - Sat, 31st Dec 2022
Celebrate Valentine's Day in style this season with a little help of Shoryu. The Japanese restaurant has turned its iconic ramen into DIY meal kits so you can cook up your choice of ganso, piri piri tonkotsu or vegan white natural noodle soups.
@ Online Event on Thu, 11th Mar 2021 @ 19:00 - 20:00
Looking for something to lift your spirits in lockdown? Log onto this virtual comedy showcase that's raising awareness for Alzheimer's Society. Featuring a roster of hilarious comedians that includes Hugh Dennis, Jo Brand and Eshaan Akbar, this event is not to be missed.
@ Tom Savano Cocktails - Delivering Nationwide on Mon, 23rd Nov 2020 - Fri, 31st Dec 2021
Switch up your at home date nights with this unique cocktail delivery service across the UK. Tom Savano takes inspiration from travels across the globe, utilising the very best artisan distilleries to create stunning concoctions that'll upgrade any romantic dinner.
@ Original Pornstar Martini - Delivering Nationwide on Various dates from Sunday 7th March 2021
Looking for something quirky to do this April? Order a a kit including all the ingredients you need for a couple of punchy pornstar martinis. And if you want to go one step further, log onto this fun and informative cocktail masterclass from Douglas Ankrah himself.
@ Online Event on Mon, 1st Mar 2021 - Wed, 30th Jun 2021