Date Night in Tupelo
Whether you're planning a romantic evening for two or simply looking to spark something special, Tupelo, Mississippi, is positively the place for a romantic night out.
From cozy local eateries and live music to starlit strolls through historic streets, here are the top date night ideas in Tupelo.
Grab A Drink
Make a toast to your love with a cocktail from one of these Tupelo bars, where carefully crafted drinks set the mood for a romantic date night.
Downunder
Location: 216A West Main Street
Downunder is a bar and restaurant with top-notch cocktails and Australian-inspired food. A fan favorite of locals is any cocktail with “Flavor Blaster,” a bubble gun that infuses the food or drink of your choice with aromatic flavors.
Queen’s Reward Meadery
Location: 1719 McCullough Boulevard
As Mississippi’s first meadery, Queen’s Reward Meadery uses three simple ingredients: Mississippi-harvested honey, yeast, and water. You can taste a variety of flavors while enjoying an evening of romance with your honey.
Jobos
Location: 314 East Main Street
Jobos, pronounced Yo-bos, is located inside Tupelo’s boutique Hotel Tupelo in the heart of downtown. They have an impressive menu of signature cocktails and mocktails, featuring fresh, unique ingredients.
Hop on the Cocktail Trail
Grab a Cocktail Trail passport and stroll through downtown, sipping signature drinks at spots like Amsterdam Deli’s refreshing Jordan River, Park Heights' Tupelo Honey, and the Grill at Fairpark’s dessert-like Lemon Ice Box Pie Martini. Pair each handcrafted cocktail with delicious bites at these restaurants, then swap stories over your favorite stops before heading home with a souvenir shaker once you complete the trail.
Have a Romantic Dinner
Make a reservation at one of these top Tupelo restaurants, perfect for an intimate dinner date.
Forklift
Location: 1103 West Jackson Street
Forklift is locally sourced and amazingly good. The jerkhead steel trout is a must-try if you’re a fresh fish lover. Enjoy dining indoors in a low-key, cool atmosphere, or enjoy a fireside meal on the patio.
Park Heights
Location: 343 East Main Street
Located in the Fairpark District of downtown Tupelo, Park Heights offers modern American dishes like grilled oysters, She-crab soup, and prime cuts of beef in a dining room with reclaimed Tupelo Cypress floors and locally crafted lighting. For a memorable date night, opt for the rooftop or portico with views of downtown.
Woody’s
Location: 619 North Gloster Street
With an ambiance set for a romantic meal, Woody’s has upscale dining in a cozy setting. For those craving a steak this Valentine’s, Woody’s serves charcoal-grilled, hand-cut steaks cooked to perfection. It is Tupelo’s ONLY Certified Angus Steakhouse!
Looking for more spots for a night out? Check out our full listing of restaurants here.
Things To Do
Make a reservation at one of these top Tupelo restaurants, perfect for an intimate dinner date.
Backswings Golf & Grill
Location: 1014 Commonwealth
Backswings Golf and Grill in Tupelo is the perfect spot to combine your love for great food and a little friendly competition. With its state-of-the-art golf simulators, you can enjoy golfing no matter the weather, all while savoring a menu filled with delicious bites in a welcoming atmosphere.
ALLIN1 Adventures Go-Karts & Lanes
Location: 625 Robert E Lee Drive
ALLIN1 Adventures Go-Karts & Lanes delivers high-energy fun with high-performance electric karts capable of pro-level speeds, plus a boutique bowling alley under one roof. The combo makes it a standout Eat, Race, Bowl stop in Tupelo for an active, playful date night.
GumTree Museum of Art
Location: 211 West Main Street
For couples who share a love of art and culture, the GumTree Museum of Art offers rotating exhibitions, annual festivals, and engaging programs that spark conversation. Housed in the historic Peoples Bank and Trust Company building in downtown Tupelo, it’s a great date-night stop that highlights Mississippi artists.
Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo
Location: 2272 North Coley Road
The Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo offers a playful date idea with close-up animal encounters, from feeding goats and deer to spotting giraffes, zebras, and buffalo across 210 acres. Ride the Bison tour together for a memorable experience that’s unique from any other date night you’ve planned before.
Cinemark Movies 8
Location: 1001 Barnes Crossing Rd # 92
What’s better than dinner and a show? Enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants mentioned above, then head to Cinemark to catch a film and share a bucket of popcorn.
Events
Looking for more date night ideas in Tupelo? Check out our events calendar and find an up-to-date listing of concerts, comedy shows, karaoke nights, festivals, live theatre, sporting events, and more.
More to Explore
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Queen’s Reward Meadery
1719 McCullough Boulevard Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 823-6323 | Website
Downunder
216A West Main Street Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 269-2288 | Website
Jobos
314 East Main Street Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 362-6173 | Website
Amsterdam Deli
128 West Main Street Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 260-4423 | Website
Park Heights
343 East Main Street Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 842-5665 | Website
The Grill at Fairpark
343 East Main Street, Suite A Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 680-3201 | Website
Forklift
1103 West Jackson Street Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 510-7001 | Website
Woody’s
619 North Gloster Street Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 840-0460 | Website
Gumtree Museum of Art
211 West Main Street Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 844-2787 | Website
Backswings Golf & Grill
1014 Commonwealth Boulevard Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 842-4742 | Website
ALLIN1 Adventures Go-Karts & Lanes
625 Robert E Lee Drive Tupelo, Mississippi 38801 Website
Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo
2272 North Coley Road TUPELO, Mississippi 38803 (662) 844-8709 | Website
Cinemark Movies 8
1001 Barnes Crossing Rd # 92 Tupelo, Mississippi 38804 (662) 842-8422 | Website