Your Guide to Date Night in 2026

Looking for the perfect date night in Northwest Arkansas in 2026? Plan your next evening out with these fun and unique ideas around town.

From cozy restaurants to lively bars and hands-on entertainment, NWA is full of ways to make memories with that special someone.

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Enjoy Italian classics with a wine flight at Isabella’s. After dinner, stroll to George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville for live music and drinks.

Extra idea: End the night with a gelato or tiramisu from a nearby café for a sweet finish under the stars.

Start with pizza and wings at The Rail, then walk to Railyard Park and finish with sweet treats at Baked by Kori. Explore nearby shops downtown.

Extra idea: Add a fun challenge. Pick a mystery shop or gallery to explore together along the walk.

Grab coffee at The Meteor Cafe, then browse books at Two Friends bookstore, and take a stroll through Downtown Bentonville Square.

Extra idea: End at a local art installation or mural and snap fun photos together.

Enjoy a leisurely brunch at Tusk & Trotter, then visit Compton Gardens & Arboretum for a walk through gardens and sculptures.

Extra idea: Pack a small sketchbook or Polaroid camera and capture your favorite flowers or sculptures along the way.

Dine on sushi or hibachi, then head to Onyx for dessert and a bring-your-own-board game night to test your wits and have some playful competition.

Extra idea: Try a “sushi tasting challenge” where each person picks a surprise roll for the other to try.

Start with brunch at HomeGrown Kitchen, then bike the Razorback Regional Greenway with a pit stop at Airship Coffee in Bentonville.

Extra idea: Bring a frisbee or a deck of cards for a playful break along the Greenway.

Grab coffee and pastries at Field Notes, then head over to Crystal Bridges to view 2026 art showcases.

Extra idea: Make it a “gallery scavenger hunt”—pick a painting each and explain why it reminds you of the other.

Feast on BBQ at Beach BBQ, then check local listings for outdoor music or festivals nearby.

Extra idea: After dinner, grab a nearby dessert (like sweet tea floats or cobbler) and walk along the nearby trails or lakes for a laid-back vibe.

Savor French cuisine at Bienvenue, then take a short walk downtown. If a concert isn’t available, visit a local wine bar or jazz lounge for a late-night drink.

Extra idea: Try a French-inspired dessert tasting, like macarons or chocolate mousse, from a nearby bakery.

Start with dinner and craft cocktails at Feed & Folly, enjoy rooftop views, then stroll around Fayetteville Square for dessert or window shopping.

Extra idea: End the night with a moonlit walk to a local fountain or park, or make a small “nightcap photo tradition” at a favorite spot.