Just want to grab a drink? This spirit-forward bar prides itself on making the joy of sipping craft cocktails approachable. The menu offers a variety of traditional cocktails, from mules to an old fashioned, and its depth of options will impress on a first date.

With more than 140 games and 26 drinks on tap, Cidercade Dallas has created a space for a fun date night of gaming in an adult atmosphere. Order a flight of hard ciders, kombuchas, or seltzers, and then compete to see who can get the highest score on Donkey Kong. Want the option to extend the evening? Coordinate the meetup based on when a food truck will be onsite.

The hip, retro vibe of Bowlounge on Turtle Creek in the Design District makes it an excellent spot for a first date. Enjoy a few frames of bowling before selecting a drink from their inspired craft cocktail menu and splitting the decedent, gravy topped chicken fried chicken sandwich if things are going well.

Kick up the fun and competition at an adults-only hunting lodge-inspired bar with ax throwing. Whiskey Hatchet elevates this highly physical activity by adding light bites and a full bar offering beer, spirits, and craft cocktails. Try a Berry The Hatchet, made with muddled strawberry, mint, sparkling lemonade, and vodka.

If an uncomplicated night of comfort food and games is what you crave, then bowl, play ping pong, pool, or an arcade game at Scout inside the Statler Hotel. Dine and sip familiar favorites, including steak frites, a patty melt, frozen margaritas, or The Old Timer — that’s Scout’s take on the old fashioned featuring whiskey, demerara syrup, aromatic bitters, chocolate bitters, and luxardo cherry.

What a person reads can say a lot about them. The indie bookstore Wild Detectives in Bishop Arts is a great place to meet for a first date. Pop in for a classic cocktail, such as a pisco sour or a coffee and browse the shelves to decode how well-read they are — or attend an author event together.