Be your own cupid - solo dating for Valentine’s day!

Valentine’s day is often associated with your so-called «other half». Romantic dinner, pretty outfit and a tasty wine. But what if I told you that you’re already complete and don’t need other people to enjoy a perfect date night?

Solo-dating is the relatively new term that is escalating all over the internet. The meaning is in the name - a date with yourself. Emphasize on a “date”, it’s not the same as binge watching Netflix and ordering takeout, it’s about showing up for yourself just as you would’ve done for others. 

Picture your ideal first date. You’d pick a nice location, spend an hour getting ready while blasting music and put on your favorite outfit. How crazy is that we’re willing to put this much effort for practically strangers and yet not for the most important person in our lives - ourselves. 

Valentine’s day is about love, and last time I checked self-love was on top of the list. While others might be having a romantic dinner, you can have just as good, if not better, a time with yourself. 

Here are our top 3 places that will make your Valentine’s day worth remembering. 

Kafe & Hrnky - Nerudova 244 /25, Malá Strana.

A date that won’t leave you empty handed. 

In Kafe & Hrnky you get the chance to experience pottery painting. You can choose any ceramics available in the store and spend the next 2 hours designing your dream mug. The price depends on the piece and you can pick up your creation within 5 days. 

Le petit Beefbar au Grand café - Václavské nám. 826/25, 110 00 Nové Město.

Located in the newly opened W Prague hotel, it is the perfect place to treat yourself. Good atmosphere, interesting menu and amazing company featuring you. What’s not to love? 

So put on that outfit and get yourself a signature cocktail. Oh and ladies, let’s not forget the instagram stories. 

Kino Lucerna - Vodičkova 704 /36, 110 00 Nové Město.

Cinema is a classic first date. 

But in one of the oldest cinema halls in the world it can be quite memorable. Lucerna cinema is a place filled with history and not only you watch the movie, you also experience the Prague’s spirit. The program can be found on their website along with the prices. 

There is one rule however. Put down your phone, you wouldn’t be glued to it on a date, right? Yes, solo dating can seem intimidating but I say put on that dress and take that fear to dinner.

The more you realize that you don’t need other people to have a good time, the more confident and independent you become.

Cheers to self love, cupids!