Alternative Nights Out With Friends This Summer *

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As the weather starts to warm up, it has many of us looking ahead to plan activities for the summer. If you have friends planning to come to you, or if you are all looking forward to relishing some time in the sun together, you might want to do something a little different than just sit in a pub or bar. While this is fun, there are so many alternative night out you can indulge in, it seems silly not to get at least one alternative thing in calendar! In this article we take a look at some alternative nights out with friends this summer you can enjoy. Keep reading to find out more and get inspired. 

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Organise a comedy night

If you’re looking for a fun and lighthearted way to spend time with friends, organising a comedy night can be a brilliant idea. Book tickets for a local even to enjoy a stand up comedy night with your friends and spend the evening laughing along to professional comedians, or if you’re feeling brave, create your own comedy night at home. Ask each person in the group to prepare a short stand-up set, funny story or even a few jokes to share with everyone else. Pair the evening with snacks, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere and you have the perfect setting for plenty of laughs.

Find a new skill to do together

Another great option for an alternative night out is to learn a new skill together. Doing something creative or practical as a group can be incredibly rewarding and gives you something to focus on beyond just chatting over drinks. You could book a pottery class, try a cocktail-making workshop, learn how to paint, or even take part in a dance or photography session. The key is choosing something that none of you have tried before so you can all learn and laugh together. Not only does this make the evening feel more exciting and different, but you also leave with a sense of achievement and perhaps a new hobby you can continue exploring. 

Have a themed cookery evening

A themed cookery evening is another fantastic way to spend time with friends during the summer months. Instead of going out for dinner, invite everyone over and choose a theme or cuisine for the night, such as Italian, Caribbean, Mexican, Mediterranean or even street food inspired dishes. Each person could be responsible for preparing one part of the meal, whether that’s a starter, main course, dessert or drinks. This makes the evening feel collaborative and means nobody has to do all the work alone. You could decorate the space to match the theme, play music from that culture and really immerse yourselves in the experience. 

These are just a few things you can do for an alternative night out with friends this summer. Whether you are looking to catch up after a long time apart, or if you see eachother all the time and want something different to do, these should help. Which of the above do you want to do most in the summer months? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.