Cute Friend Date Ideas

*This is a collaborative post on cute friend date ideas

Time to spend a little TLC time with your bestie? Whether you need a gossip session or a long overdue catch-up, there are plenty of cute ideas for platonic dates you can do together. 

Regardless of what you decide to do together, going out on a date is part of healthy friendship maintenance. Nearly three-quarters of Brits admit that they would be completely lost without their closest friends, and spending some quality time in each other’s company or treating them to lunch is the perfect opportunity to show them just how much you value them. 

Friend date ideas: picnics

There isn’t much that is more wholesome than a cute picnic made up of your favourite treats in a nearby park or field. Of course, this is weather dependent, as picnics aren’t as fun in the rain, but if the sun is shining when you and your friend are looking for something to do, then make the most of it while you can! Pack up a delicious picnic and enjoy the outdoors while you catch up. 

Coffee date

If you’re seeing a pal that you haven’t caught up with in a while and you’re looking to reconnect, coffee dates are a great way to kickstart a meetup. Grabbing a coffee is low commitment and affordable but great for facilitating conversation so you can get more comfortable. Don’t forget to scan your coffee club card to see if you could even treat your bestie to the beverage of their choice. 

Friend date ideas: stay at home

You don’t even need to go out to see your bestie – there is plenty you can do at home together! From having a pizza-making day or a movie marathon, you can save money by inviting your friend round to your home or vice versa. This may work better for you both, especially if you have a busy work schedule or children to sort out. 

Cocktails and brunch

Nothing is more perfect than a bottomless brunch or tasty cocktails shared amongst friends. Going for brunch is a timeless favourite and a pastime shared by many best friend groups throughout the years. You can get dressed up and take advantage of the many bottomless brunch deals or let loose at home and make your own cocktail hour. Maybe your plans can even include a fun stop at places known for steak soho london (or elsewhere), giving a chance to enjoy great food, cocktails, and that lively atmosphere that can keep the night going.

Friend date ideas: go for a hike

If you’re wanting something healthier and more active, why not go on a hiking adventure? You could follow along a local trail and take the dogs with you or jump in the car and drive a little further out to try something more challenging. There are many great hiking spots in the UK so you just need to pick one that suits your hiking capabilities.

Pottery class

Attend a pottery-making or pottery-painting class to get down and arty with your best pal. Pottery classes are a great way to boost your creativity, get those good endorphins pumping and destress – all with your favourite person next to you.