Looking for date night ideas? Kingston offers both classic dining opportunities and experience-based activities. Check out these ideas for your next evening out.
Dining
331 King Street East
Get ready for your next date to experience Kingston’s fine dining. Book a table at Tango Nuevo on King Street and indulge in one-of-a-kind food. Explore their tapas-style menu with a wide variety of offerings like Turkish ravioli and roasted Brussels sprouts.
68 Princess Street
Chez Piggy offers lunch and dinner options and a brunch menu on Sunday mornings, perfect for any kind of date. Enjoy a fine dining experience with a worldly menu. Try their Vietnamese chicken wings to start off the night. If you are visiting in the summer, ask for a seat in their courtyard patio.
1 Johnson Street
AquaTerra is the spot for waterfront dining in Kingston. Plan your next romantic evening for a night of remarkable food and views of Lake Ontario. AquaTerra offers an extensive wine list and a dinner menu inspired by locally grown and raised food.
93 Princess Street
Feeling like comfort food? Harper’s Burger Bar is the perfect place for a laid-back outing. Try one of their feature burgers or build your own. Harper’s has many other options to choose from, including poutine, tacos, and salads.
184 Princess Street
Union offers a lively, upbeat atmosphere for a fun night out. The menu features great sharing dishes, mains, and amazing cocktails. Try one of their weekly feature cocktails posted on their Instagram and Facebook pages.
Experiences
53 Princess Street
Get your shopping fix while warming up with a hot cup of coffee or cocoa. Stop at Coffee and Company to buy a cozy drink then take a walk down Princess Street to explore Kingston’s unique home good and clothing stores.
120 Princess Street
Going to the motives is a classic date idea, but going to the movies at The Screening Room is even better. This independent movie theatre plays all kinds of films but specializes in art-house, indie, foreign, and classic cinema. See what movies are currently showing at The Screening Room.
Escape the city and plan a trip to the Marshlands Conversation Area, located in Kingston’s west end. Walk along the Rideau Trail and enjoy the fresh air, tranquil sounds, and any wildlife you might spot along the way. If you are looking for a quiet date for you and your partner, this is the perfect spot.
8 Cataraqui Street
Treat yourself and your partner to a spa date at Dolce Bella Spa. Book their couple’s package and enjoy a couple’s 60-minute massage and gourmet lunch for two. The spa is located in the historic Old Woolen Mill on the bank of the Cataraqui River. Make your next date a relaxing one.
Take your partner on a guided wine tour around Kingston. County Sip’s “City Sips” tour includes four tasting spots in the downtown area where you’ll try crisp whites and deep reds from around the world. Stops include Bobbi Pecorino’s Italian Wine Bar and Tango Nuevo. Book your tour today on their website.
209 Ontario Street
Hop onto this one-hour guided trolley tour with your significant other and explore Kingston’s historic architecture, from a 19th-century military fort to the iconic Kingston Penitentiary. Kingston Trolley Tours run from early spring to late fall, leaving from the Kingston Visitor Information Centre at 209 Ontario Street. Starting in May to October, the trolley operates as a hop-on hop-off tour, allowing you to explore landmarks like Market Square and Murney Tower. You can book your tickets online or at 248 Ontario Street.
73 Brock Street
On your next date night, check out Musiikki Café, where you can catch local and visiting musicians every night of the week. Order yourself a classic cocktail, a local craft beer for your partner, and enjoy live music. You can also bring takeout from one of Kingston’s downtown restaurants to snack on while watching the show.
