Not Your Average Date: 38 Unique Johannesburg Adventures to Try in 2025

If your idea of a date still involves ordering takeaways and rewatching The Office, we need to talk. Johannesburg is overflowing with quirky, romantic, and one-of-a-kind spots to enjoy with someone special, whether you’re newly together or rekindling the spark.

Here are 38 of the most exciting and unique date ideas you can try around the city in 2025.

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Wine, Dine, and Cheers

1. Eighteen13 Wine Tastings, Cedar Square
From wine and chocolate to bubbly and doughnuts, this tasting room in Fourways is the ultimate icebreaker. Bookings only; no walk-ins.

2. Gerakaris Family Wines, Craighall Park
Joburg’s very own winery? Yes, really. For just R100, you get four wine tastings, optional cheese boards, and a lovely garden setting.

3. Almost Orange, Harties
Sip G&Ts on a citrus farm. Share tapas. Walk through the orchards. It’s a romantic escape that feels hours away but isn’t.

4. Wine Tastings Around Joburg
Try Siwela Wines, The Indaba Hotel, or The Tasting Room in Pretoria for more weekend-worthy wine dates.

Cultured, Quirky & Cinematic

5. The Bioscope, 44 Stanley
An indie cinema with personality. Think pizza-and-movie pairings and cult classics in a vibey courtyard setting.

6. Egrek Cinema, Parkhurst
A hidden gem for movie lovers, this boutique 30-seater is perfect for couples who hate big crowds.

7. Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, Braamfontein
Previously the Wits Planetarium, this revamped dome offers immersive star shows and storytelling under the stars.

8. Pretville, Harties
A pastel-hued 1950s film town, complete with milkshakes, vintage cars, and endless photo ops. It’s retro romance in technicolour.

Creative, Playful, and Instagram-Worthy

9. Colour Café, Hyde Park
Paint a plate or mug over coffee. It’s chill, creative, and a surprisingly fun way to spend a few hours.

10. DreamBox ZA, Midrand
Twelve themed photo rooms built for selfies, reels, and laughter. A little weird, a lot wonderful.

11. Upside Down House, Harties
A real house… built upside down. Great for silly photos and giggles; just don’t lose your balance.

12. Taste-Buds Cook Club, Randpark Ridge
Couples cooking classes with wine, hands-on fun, and something delicious to share when you’re done.

Nature Dates, Fresh Air & Flower Fields

13. Montecasino Bird Gardens
Wander through the aviary, watch flamingos, and maybe spot a lemur. End with coffee at Flamingo Café.

14. Akanaka Blooms, Meyerton
Pick your own sunflowers (in season), snap pics in the fields, and soak up the fresh farm air.

15. The Field Berry Farm, Walkerville
Raspberry picking during the January–April festival season, with food stalls and fro-yo on hand.

16. Fourways Farmers Market, Modderfontein
Market strolls, gourmet eats, and picnic vibes in a nature reserve setting. Dog-friendly too.

Scenic Views & Mini Getaways

17. Harties Cableway
Ride the cable car, take in the mountain views, share a pizza at the top, and toast the moment.

18. Micro-Adventure Tours, Joburg CBD
See Jozi differently with rooftop walks, graffiti bike rides, and curated cultural tours by locals.

19. Soweto Towers
For the brave: bungee, base jumping or a 25 m climbing wall. For others: paintball and great views.

20. Saddle Creek Ranch, Hekpoort
Horse rides, quad biking, archery, or even hot air ballooning. Proper outdoorsy fun.

Picnics, Views, and Old-School Romance

21. Lethabo Estate, Lanseria
Private riverside picnics under the trees with gourmet baskets. Feels like a romantic movie scene.

22. Dial-a-Picnic Experiences
Order a curated picnic setup to your home, park, or even your lounge. Ideal for lazy days or surprise anniversaries.

23. Little Paris, Harties
Dine at French Toast Koffie Kafee, lock your love on the bridge, and snap pics at the Eiffel Tower replica.

Romantic Restaurants and Date Night Specials

24. The City Beach Club, Johannesburg CBD
Urban sand, skyline views, and cocktails on a rooftop. Open weekends only; get tickets early.

25. Joburg’s Festivals
From street food fests to cultural carnivals, there’s always something happening worth turning into a date.

26. Verdicchio, Montecasino
Old-world charm, Italian plates, and a romantic ambience. Wine pairing evenings are a must.

27. Date Night Specials Around Town
Café del Sol, Nikos, Turn ‘n Tender, and The Local Kitchen Co. all run budget-friendly date night promos.

Fun, Fast, and Full of Laughs

28. Adventure Freaks, Edenvale
Race go-karts, drift on trikes, or just channel your inner speed demon. Think playground for grown-ups.

29. Quad Biking Trails Around Joburg
Plenty of bushveld and track options, book a tour and hit the dirt together.

30. RollEgoli, Bryanston
Retro skating with snacks, slushies, and a whole lot of tumbling. Bonus: jungle gym and mini golf.

31. Adventure Golf
Classic mini golf across Joburg malls. Easy-going, low-stakes and fun for every level of competitiveness.

Sweet Spots & End-of-Date Treats

32. Crumbs & Cream
Cookies. Ice cream. Sandwich them. Customise. Eat. Smile. Repeat.

33. Dessert Hotspots in Jozi
Not into ice cream? Hit up other sweet stops for waffles, cake jars, or churros.

Bonus Dates You Probably Haven’t Tried

34. Higher Ground, Bryanston
Dine 30 metres above the ground with skyline views. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner; bobookings aressential.

35. Bunny Hop Haven, Midrand
Feed and cuddle rescued bunnies, goats, and piggies. Unexpected, outdoorsy, and adorable.

36. DateFactory (Anywhere in SA)
A date in a box, from pamper kits to spicy card games. Delivered to your door.

37. Museum of Illusions, Rosebank
Mind tricks, interactive rooms, and visual illusions. Playful, confusing, and oddly romantic.

38. Couple’s Cooking Class at Taste-Buds
Prepare a dish together, drink a glass of wine, and laugh your way through the process.

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