With Sober October gaining as much popularity this year as Dry January, millions of Brits are on the hunt for unique dating ideas or weekend plans that don’t require a trip to their local.

Whether you’re heading out on a first date, or meeting up with a bunch of friends, it can be tricky to find alcohol-free activities that don’t involve staring at a cinema screen or traipsing around a dusty old museum. So swap that pint in your hand for a paint brush and explore London’s newest craft workshop community Wecandoo.

With hundreds of unique, creative workshops around London starting from £25.00, you’re guaranteed to impress a date ahead of cuffing season, or learn something new about an old friend.

Let the friendship grow with bonsai terrarium making
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of terrariums during a two-hour workshop led by talented planting connoisseurs to create your very own miniature green oasis. From bonsai trees and tropical plants, this hands-on activity will leave you with your very own terrarium to look after; from £60pp.

Explore the love language of food through traditional Italian pasta making
Step into the authentic Italian world of La Nina Caffe and Mecarto and embark on a culinary adventure to learn the secrets of traditional tagliatelle and ravioli making. This workshop is particularly good for a date night, with flour-covered hands, laughter and divine Italian aromas filling the air; from £60pp.

Moulding new memories with a pottery workshop
Discover the art of pottery by taking on the potter’s wheel to create your own ceramics. In this workshop you’ll be guided by true masters of ceramics, Vinicius and Eliz, to help bring your vision to life, learning the techniques of pinch pottery as you go. A relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of life, this workshop’s therapeutic and meditative aspects make it the ideal choice for an autumnal activity; from £35pp.

Turn up the heat with glass blowing
This unique workshop promises an immersive experience that combines knowledge, skill and some hands-on experimentation with Molten1090. With an unwavering focus on sustainability, ingeniously transforming broken glass into something beautiful, Molten1090 will give you and your love interest something to remember and a glass creation to take home as a reminder of your unique date; from £25pp.

Stir conversations with the ultimate coffee experience
Switch up meeting a friend for a coffee, and actually make a coffee with them! Join the expert team at the renowned Roasting Plant for a caffeinated afternoon as you expand your knowledge of this exceptional beverage. With each sip, immerse yourself in a world of complex flavours, delicate aromas, and remarkable nuances. To enhance your tasting experience, Roasting Plant has thoughtfully paired each coffee with delectable viennoiseries, taking your shared sensory journey to new heights; from £25pp.