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Alphabet Dating in Canberra: A, B, C

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Ready to shake things up when it comes to date night? 

Let us introduce you to Alphabet Dating.

Alphabet Dating encourages you and your partner to take turns tailoring a date for the two of you. The twist? All activities and locations are themed with a letter. Together, you’ll work your way through the alphabet, creating surprise dates for each other.

For example, Alex will plan dates A, C, E while Sam will plan dates B, D, F and so on.

Sam will know that Alex is planning their ‘A date’ for Saturday at 10 am but won’t know what they’re doing until the day.

Single? No worries! We wanted everyone to feel inspired, so we’ve included our suggestions for Alphabet Mate Dates too. The Mate Dates are low budget and most have kid-friendly options too.

Ready to shake things up? Here are our suggestions for Alphabet Dates A through C…

A

Surprise Date

You could kick things off with a come-and-try class at Canberra Archery Club and channel your inner Robin Hood or Katniss. You can book in here.

A Bite To Eat in Chifley is perfect for a casual coffee or lunch. Grab an almond croissant for good measure.

After an active or low-cost option? Drive up to the National Arboretum and spend the afternoon walking the trails. You could even pack a picnic.

Ready for something a little different? Axxe’s Fyshwick axe-throwing alley is safe, fun and really, really addictive. See how many axes you can send thudding into the bullseye. Click here for more information.

AKIBA’s bao. Image: Facebook.

Need a snack? The Açai Brothers in the city will deliver with fresh, colourful açai (ah-sigh-ee) bowls for all tastes.

The obvious choice for dinner is AKIBA or, if this is a special occasion, pop a booking in at Griffith’s Aubergine.

After something really new? Head to Lonsdale Street’s newest resident, Assembly for an Aviator or Aperol Spritz.

Mate Date (kid-friendly)

The Pod Playground at the National Arboretum

If you’re based on the northside or willing to travel there, buy picnic supplies at the Ainslie IGA. They have an amazing deli selection of cheeses and meats as well as fresh sourdough. Pop the items in an insulated bag with a cool pack.

Spend your morning looking at one of the finest permanent Australian art collections at the National Gallery of Australia.

Ready for some fresh air? Drive to the National Arboretum and have a picnic in the sun. If you have kids in tow they can visit the Pod Playground and climb around in the giant acorns. Then, pop in for some afternoon tea at the Spout Café.

As for dinner, Asian cuisine is diverse and delicious, especially if you’ve got kids in tow or are sticking to a budget.

Civic and Dickson have the most diverse ranges of restaurants so you can park then decide. The Dickson Asian Noodle House, Tu Do and Griffith Vietnamese all great choices and will suit residents of any suburb.

B

Surprise Date

Morning people? Start the day right with a coffee at intimate Braddon nook Barrio. Their toasties are out of this world.

For lunch, sink your teeth into a taste of Canberra. Iconic eatery Brodburger now has two delicious locations to choose from (Fyshwick, inside Capital Brewing Co and the Kingston Foreshore) so you can grab a brodburger (they even have a vegan option now!) or Broddog.

It’s a popular place so bring some cards or a board game with you to pass the time.

While you’re there, why not stick your head into Canberra Glassworks to watch one of their world-renown artists blowing glass (or blow your own at one of their hot shop workshops!).

But we’re not done yet. Finish the day with a leisurely meal at The Bavarian on Woden’s Bradley Street. Their enormous schnitzels will pair perfectly with a frosty beer.

Mate Date (kid-friendly)

Petit Feast. Image: supplied.

If you’re celebrating, it’s a special occasion or you’re just a pair of foodies, make sure to check out the Petit Feast at Barton’s Buvette, inside Hotel Realm.

If dinner is more your style, you can head over to Bistro Nguyen in Civic for some steaming Pho or Herbal Duck Noodle Soup.

From there, head to get a beer at BentSpoke in Braddon.

C

Surprise Date

Kick your evening off with some excellent Chinese morsels at CBD Dumpling House. Our favourites are the pork fried dumplings and the duck san choy bow.

After dinner, nip across the city to catch a film at Palace Electric Cinema in NewActon. Make sure you leave enough time to visit the Prosecco Bar where you can purchase a glass of champagne or a coffee for the movie.

After the movie, head upstairs to Monster restaurant and bar for a hot chocolate or a cocktail nightcap.

Mate Date

Cocktails are great, but knowing how to make them yourself is even better. Cuban-themed Highball Express regularly hosts Girls Night Out cocktail-making classes, so keep an eye on their website for upcoming dates.

Alternatively, you could head to Chong & Co in for some delicious Thai food. They’re also very conveniently located in Belconnen, Gungahlin, Civic, Kingston and Woden.

After dinner, if you’re southside head to Limelight Cinemas at the Tuggeranong Hyperdome for $10 adult tickets every day or $7.50 adult tickets on a Tuesday night.

If you’re northside, Dendy Cinemas have $13 adult tickets every Tuesday night and $19.50 adult tickets normally.

The next instalment of HerCanberra’s Alphabet Dating series (E through G) will be coming soon.

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