7 'Nerdy Date' Ideas In Toronto
Finding a nerd-friendly date night spot is easier than ever before. Everywhere you turn someone is rocking a Darth Vader T-shirt, or raving about the new Spiderman movie. So, if playing video games and watching Avengers: Endgame for the 100th time sound like your kind of romance, then you will love these nerdy date night spots in Toronto.
The Sidekick
Location: 1374 Queen St. E
Price: $2.75 and up
Why you need to go: A nerdy spin on a classic coffee date. You can enjoy a variety of lattes out of a nerdy mug and browse through a large collection of comic books with your date.
See-Scape
Location: 347 Keele St.
Price: $10 unlimited games pass
Why you need to go: This sci-fi-themed bar has countless board and video games for you and your date to enjoy. They also offer boozy drinks, nerdy decor, and a gallery space you can browse through.
Legoland Discovery Centre
Location: 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr., Vaughan
Price: $22.95
Why you need to go: Once a month Legoland opens up for an adult-only night of nostalgia and fun. Relive some nerdy childhood memories with your date just outside of the city.
VRPlayin
Location: 294 College St.
Price: from $29.00 per hour
Why you need to go: There are 50 different virtual reality games for you and your date to enjoy. You even get to drive the race car simulator for free when you book a session!
Storm Crow Manor
Location: 580 Church St.
Price: approximately $50 per person, varies.
Why you need to go: This nerdy bar makes the perfect group date location. You can enjoy a menu of nerdy food and drinks while you play Dungeons & Dragons with your date. Selected menu items are included in the price.
Get Well
Location: 1181 Dundas St. W
Price: $6.50 bottle beers, $8 draughts
Why you need to go: Enjoy a range of well-priced beers while you crush some classic arcade games together.
PeepshowTO
Location: Various locations throughout Toronto
Price: Prices Vary
Why you need to go: Spice things up a little with a nerdy burlesque show. You can see all of your favourite comic book and video game characters dance the night away.

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