10 Cheap Date Night Ideas in Melbourne Under $50 (2026 Guide)
10 Cheap Date Night Ideas in Melbourne Under $50 (2026 Guide)
The best date nights aren't always the most expensive ones.
Whether you're planning a first date, celebrating an anniversary or simply looking for an excuse to spend quality time together, Melbourne is full of affordable ways to make it memorable. From cosy laneway restaurants and riverside dining to bowling, dessert dates and discovering hidden local gems, there's no shortage of experiences that won't blow your budget.
With the Entertainment App, many of Melbourne's best dining spots and attractions become even more affordable thanks to 2-for-1 dining offers, percentage discounts and exclusive Member pricing.
Here are 10 cheap date ideas in Melbourne that can come in under $50 for two with participating Entertainment offers.
Prices are indicative and based on participating Entertainment Member offers and publicly available venue pricing at the time of publishing. Offer availability and pricing may change. Always check the Entertainment App and individual offer terms before booking.
Cheap Date Ideas in Melbourne Under $50
1. Dinner at Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen
Want dinner somewhere that feels considerably more expensive than your date-night budget?
Entertainment Members can currently access one complimentary main course when another main course of equal or greater value is purchased at Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen.
Choose two eligible mains within budget and let the 2-for-1 offer do the rest.
Date night cost: $48.00 for two
You save: Up to $50.00
2. Drinks and a Bite at The Bank on Collins
For an after-work date in the city, The Bank on Collins offers a sophisticated setting without necessarily needing the full special-occasion budget.
Entertainment Members can access 25% off the total bill, subject to offer terms.
Date night cost: $48 for two^^^
You save: $16.00
^^^Based on 2 drinks per person and 2 share plates
3. Mini Golf for Two
Nothing tests a relationship quite like someone taking mini golf far too seriously.
Find a participating Entertainment activity offer and make a game of it.
Losers shout.
Date cost: $35.00 for two
You save: $15.00
4. Movie Night at Village Cinemas
A classic for a reason.
Entertainment Members can check current participating Village Cinema offers before booking.
Pick a film neither of you has seen and make a night of it.
Date cost: $43.00 for two
You save: $5.00
5. Pizza Night at Matto Napoletano Pizzeria
Melbourne has no shortage of excellent pizza.
Use your exclusive Entertainment Member offer at Matto Napoletano Pizzeria, order your favourites and keep the total date-night spend under $50.
Date cost: $43.00
You save: $13.00
6. Go Bowling
Channel your first-date energy and go bowling.
Entertainment Members can check participating activity offers around Melbourne before booking.
Competitive behaviour encouraged.
Date night cost: $35.00
You save: $15.00
7. Brunch is the perfect date
Coffee. Eggs. No need to stay awake until 10pm. Say no more.
Use a participating Entertainment café offer and turn Saturday or Sunday morning into date time.
Date cost: $48.45 for two
You save: $15.55
8. Try a new cuisine together
Choose a cuisine neither of you regularly eats and find a participating Entertainment restaurant.
No extensive research required. Just pick something new.
Date cost: $48.00 for two
You save: $16.00
👉 Agraba
9. Dessert and a walk along South Wharf
Use a participating dining offer for dinner, then walk along the river.
Simple. Cheap. Still technically romantic.
Total date cost: $14.00 for two
You save: $14.00
10. Pick a Restaurant based entirely on the offer
Open Entertainment. Search nearby. Choose a participating venue with an offer you like.
Book it.
Sometimes not overthinking date night is the best plan.
Date cost: $48.75
You save: $16.25
Date Night Doesn't Need a Special-Occasion Budget
Melbourne is often celebrated as Australia's food and culture capital, but enjoying everything the city has to offer doesn't have to come with a premium price tag.
Whether it's sharing a meal at a new restaurant, challenging each other to a game of bowling, enjoying dessert in the city or simply making time for a midweek dinner, memorable date nights are about the experience - not how much you spend.
With thousands of dining, entertainment and activity offers available through the Entertainment App, planning your next Melbourne date night is easier (and more affordable) than ever.
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