Friern Barnet is blessed with a number of beautiful parks, gardens and green spaces ideal for a romantic walk with your date. Queens Wood is a 55-acre site of ancient woodland full of tall trees and wide open spaces, perfect for a longer walk through nature, while Friary Park is a Victorian pleasure park great for a short stroll while enjoying the views of the pond and beautiful flowerbeds. Grange Park is the largest of Friern Barnet’s parks with tennis courts, a pitch and putt, a playground for children and a lake with plenty of birds and ducks to spot. Finally, North Middlesex Golf Course is perfect for those who want to combine a romantic walk with a game of golf.
1. Places for a coffee date in Friern Barnet
Friern Barnet has a great variety of coffee shops for a relaxed date. A classic choice is Costa Coffee, where you can sit and chat over a cup of coffee in comfortable and inviting surroundings. Alternatively, if you’re looking for something a bit more unique, why not try one of the independent coffee shops? Two of the most popular are Café JLM, described as a ‘modern brasserie’ serving delicious cakes and snacks, and The Cactus Coffee House, which specialises in Italian-style coffee.
2. Friern Barnet galleries, museums and exhibitions to visit on a date
For something a bit different, why not take your date to one of Friern Barnet’s galleries, museums or exhibitions? For lovers of art and culture, the Ark Art Gallery and Museum is a great choice with its interactive displays and regularly changing exhibitions. If you’re feeling brave, the Bombsite Gallery is a great choice for those wanting to experience something a bit different. They specialise in edgy and experimental art and offer regular lectures, performances and screenings.
3. Live music and entertainment to invite your date to in Friern Barnet
For those wanting to experience live music and entertainment on their date, Friern Barnet has a good selection of venues. The Prince of Wales pub is a great choice for those wanting to dance the night away to live bands, DJs and karaoke. Alternatively, the Barnet Folk Club is perfect for those looking for a more relaxed evening with live acoustic music performances from local acts as well as traditional folk tunes.
4. Friern Barnet pubs, bars or restaurants for a first date drink or food
Friern Barnet has a wide selection of pubs, bars and restaurants to choose from for a first date drink or food. For something a bit different, The Jugged Hare is a great choice with its delicious food and wide selection of craft beers, wines and spirits. Alternatively, the Friern Barnet Labour Club is a more traditional pub offering a good selection of drinks and classic pub grub.
5. Other date ideas to try in Friern Barnet
If you’re looking for something a bit more unique, why not try one of Friern Barnet’s other date ideas? Why not take your date to the arcade at Pins & Pockets for a bit of retro fun? Or, if you’re feeling a bit more daring, why not try your luck at the Friern Barnet Raceway? They have a wide range of go-kart tracks, bumper cars and laser tag, perfect for couples looking for a bit of excitement. For those wanting to experience something a bit more luxurious, the Barnet Luxury Spa is the perfect choice for a bit of relaxation, with plenty of treatments to choose from.
