Summary: Date Night with a Difference takes place at Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton on Thursday, 26 November 2026, from 18:00. The evening includes a three-course dinner, bubbly on arrival, canapés, live entertainment by Bilo Lawrence and couples’ games. Packages start at R850 per couple, with a Stay & Play option also available.
Some couples know each other so well they can finish each other’s sentences.
Others might discover a few surprises when the questions start coming. Date Night with a Difference at Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton adds a playful twist to dinner, with a couples’ quiz and games woven into an evening of food and live entertainment.
Taking place on Thursday, 26 November 2026, from 18:00, the event combines bubbly on arrival, canapés, a three-course dinner and live sets by Bilo Lawrence. Guests can choose between Dinner & Games at R850 per couple or the Stay & Play package at R1,995 per couple, which adds an overnight hotel stay and breakfast.
- The evening begins with a glass of bubbly on arrival, followed by canapés and a three-course dinner. Live entertainment by Bilo Lawrence provides the soundtrack, while fun on-table couples’ games add a little friendly competition to the evening.
The menu offers a choice of starters and main courses, followed by a sharing dessert platter for two.
- Canapés include smoked salmon blinis with lemon crème fraîche and pea arancini with truffle aioli.
- For the starter, guests can choose seared beef carpaccio with parmesan shavings, rocket, capers, lemon dressing and crostini; pan-seared prawn and avocado salad with baby leaves, mango salsa and citrus vinaigrette; or roasted beetroot and whipped feta salad with candied walnuts, balsamic reduction and micro herbs.
- The main course choices are grilled beef fillet with creamy potato gratin, seasonal vegetables and red wine jus; herb-crusted chicken supreme with parmesan mash, roasted vegetables and mushroom velouté; pan-seared linefish with lemon beurre blanc, herb rice and charred asparagus; or wild mushroom risotto with parmesan crisp, truffle oil and rocket salad.
- Dessert is designed for sharing, with a platter for two featuring mini New York cheesecake, salted caramel brownie bites, vanilla bean panna cotta and chocolate-dipped strawberries.
Along the way, couples can put their knowledge of each other to the test with the games. There are prizes to be won throughout the evening, along with the all-important bragging rights.
There are two ways to enjoy the evening. Dinner & Games costs R850 per couple and includes dinner, live entertainment and games. For those who would rather not worry about the drive home, the Stay & Play package costs R1,995 per couple. It includes dinner for two, live entertainment, Bingo, one night’s accommodation at Hotel Sky Sandton and breakfast the following morning. The Stay & Play option makes it possible to turn the evening into a little overnight escape, with the added convenience of waking up at the hotel after the event.
Eclipse Restaurant is located on the fifth floor of Hotel Sky Sandton, with views over Sandton. The hotel is at 150 West Street, on the corner of West and Maude Streets, a short stroll from Sandton City, the JSE and the Gautrain Station. Spaces for Date Night with a Difference are limited, and tickets can be booked through Quicket
For couples who enjoy a good meal but also like a little competition, this evening offers something beyond the usual dinner reservation. There is food to share, music to enjoy and a few questions that might reveal just how closely each person has been paying attention.
Quick details
- Event: Date Night with a Difference
- Venue: Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton
- Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026
- Time: From 18:00
- Dinner & Games: R850 per couple
- Stay & Play: R1,995 per couple
- Dinner includes: Bubbly on arrival, canapés, three-course dinner, live entertainment and couples’ games
- Entertainment: Bilo Lawrence
- Dinner & Games package: Dinner, live entertainment and games
- Stay & Play package: Dinner for two, live entertainment, Bingo, one night’s accommodation and breakfast
- Starter choices: Seared Beef Carpaccio; Pan-Seared Prawn & Avocado Salad; Roasted Beetroot & Whipped Feta Salad
- Main course choices: Grilled Beef Fillet; Herb-Crusted Chicken Supreme; Pan-Seared Linefish; Wild Mushroom Risotto
- Dessert: Sharing platter for two
- Address: Hotel Sky Sandton, 150 West Street, corner of West and Maude Streets, Sandton
- Restaurant telephone: 010 880 4449
- Restaurant email: eclipse@hotelsky.co.za
- Bookings: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/404917-date-night-with-a-difference/
FAQs
When is Date Night with a Difference?
The event takes place on Thursday, 26 November 2026, from 18:00 at Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton.
How much does Dinner & Games cost?
Dinner & Games costs R850 per couple and includes dinner, live entertainment and games.
What is included in the Stay & Play package?
The Stay & Play package costs R1,995 per couple and includes dinner for two, live entertainment, Bingo, one night’s accommodation at Hotel Sky Sandton and breakfast the following morning.
Who is performing at the event?
Live entertainment will be provided by Bilo Lawrence.
What food is included?
The evening includes canapés, a three-course dinner with a choice of starters and main courses, and a sharing dessert platter for two.
Where is Eclipse Restaurant?
Eclipse Restaurant is on the fifth floor of Hotel Sky Sandton, at 150 West Street, corner of West and Maude Streets, Sandton.
How can couples book tickets?
Tickets can be booked on Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/404917-date-night-with-a-difference/
