Experience · South Bend
Date Night at DeBartolo & Cafe Navarre
Start your evening with a light appetizer and a drink before heading to the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center for a world-class show. Finish the night with an intimate and upmarket dinner, creating a memorable experience for two.
A 4-hour Northeast South Bend evening plan for couples — The Cellar Wine Bar & Kitchen, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Cafe Navarre.
- Duration
- 4 hrs
- Cost
- $100–$250
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Area
- Northeast South Bend
- Walking
- Light walking · Total 2.8-mile driving route
- Best time
- 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Ideal for
- Couples · Friends · Solo
The plan
The plan
- 1The Cellar Wine Bar & Kitchen(45 min)→
- 2DeBartolo Performing Arts Center(2 hrs)→
- 3Cafe Navarre(1 hr 15 min)
Why this plan works
Every stop sits in Northeast South Bend, so the whole plan happens inside one neighborhood. DeBartolo Performing Arts Center is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Cafe Navarre — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to couples, friends, and solo who want a planned South Bend outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Start your evening with a light appetizer and a drink before heading to the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center for a world-class show. Finish the night with an intimate and upmarket dinner, creating a memorable experience for two.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
- 145 minThe Cellar Wine Bar & Kitchen
Food & Drink · Northeast South Bend
What to do — Arrive for an early evening drink and small bite to set the mood before your performance. Check their daily specials for unique wine selections.
1.4 mi · 6 min drive
Then A short drive or ride will get you to the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.
22 hrsDeBartolo Performing Arts CenterArts & Culture
University arts center with 7 venues including a THX cinema, 10-story concert hall & luxe theaters.
What to do — Check the schedule for live music, theater, dance, or film, and secure your tickets in advance for an enriching cultural experience.
Scout Side QuestCheck the lobby displays together. Agree on which upcoming performance you'd go see on a spontaneous whim.
1.4 mi · 6 min drive
Then A quick trip into downtown South Bend brings you to your dinner reservation.
3Optional 1h 15mCafe NavarreFood & Drink
Upmarket option for global fare & fine wines served amid romantic light from tabletop lamps.
What to do — Indulge in a delightful dinner after the show, choosing from their sophisticated menu of global fare. Reservations are recommended.
Scout Side QuestWhile waiting for your meal, each give your two-minute, completely unfiltered review of tonight's show.
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The route
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Common questions
Planning this outing
- Is this a good South Bend itinerary for couples?
- Yes. It's built for couples, friends, and solo and runs about 4 hrs across 3 stops, starting at The Cellar Wine Bar & Kitchen.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 4 hrs door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this South Bend itinerary cost?
- Roughly $100–$250 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Not entirely. The stops cover about 2.8 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
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