The 60-second answer
Group outings die in the planning. Eight people, four chats, no decisions, everyone defaults to "the usual place." PlanADate's Group mode fixes this: type your city, group size, budget per person, and the vibe — and you get one real plan with venues that fit a group, real costs, parking notes, and a Plan B. Free for your first three plans.
One person plans. Everyone shows up.
Built for friend groups, families, and teams of 4–20.
Plan a Group Outing →Why group plans break
- Nobody wants to be "the planner"
- Splitting bills at fancy places is brutal
- Half the group hates the venue you picked
- The good places don't take groups of 8 without a reservation
- Two people back out at 5pm
PlanADate handles 1–4 directly. (#5 is on you.)
How Group mode is different
When you tell PlanADate it's a group of 8, the AI:
- Filters to venues that actually accommodate groups (bar seating that fits, big-table restaurants, activity venues with group rates)
- Calculates per-person cost instead of a total
- Picks places where splitting the bill is clean (separate tabs, per-head pricing, easy Venmo math)
- Suggests a Plan B in case the main spot is packed (groups get turned away more often than couples)
- Builds a timed itinerary so the group doesn't bunch up at one stop for three hours
Works for
- Friend group hangouts — birthdays, reunions, "we should do something"
- Family outings — visiting in-laws, kids in tow, multi-generational dinners
- Coworker / team outings — happy hours, off-sites, celebration dinners
- Bachelor / bachelorette nights — without the corny "best of" lists
- Out-of-town visitors — show them the real city, fast
What you get
- 2–3 real venues with full address, hours, phone
- Per-person cost estimate
- Timed schedule with travel time between stops
- Parking & transit notes (groups care more)
- Plan B in case anywhere is full
- Dress code per stop
- Text-ready summary you can drop in the group chat
Family mode
If your group is a family — kids, grandparents, mixed ages — switch to Family mode. Same engine, different defaults: kid-friendly venues, earlier timing, easier parking, no surprises on dietary restrictions or noise levels.
Frequently asked
How big a group does it support?
Most plans work for 4–20. Beyond 20 you'll want explicit reservations, but you can still use PlanADate to pick the venues.
Will it find places that take groups without a reservation?
The AI filters for venues that historically take walk-in groups, but for 8+ people we always recommend calling ahead. The plan includes the venue's phone number for exactly this.
Can I share the plan with the group?
Yes — every plan generates a shareable link plus a text-ready summary you can drop straight in the group chat.
Does it work for kids' birthdays / family events?
Yes — switch to Family mode and you'll get age-appropriate venues, earlier timing, and easier logistics.
Is it free?
First 3 plans are free, no credit card. After that, $9.99/mo or $2.99 per one-off plan.