Date Night in Belfast

Cooking up contemporary Spanish tapas from an open kitchen along Upper Queen Street, EDO uses local produce to create lip-smacking small plates. Share a bottle of wine whilst making googly eyes and nibbling on beef cheek and truffle linguini, salt cod fritters and classic patatas bravas.

The Perch Rooftop Bar is shaking up seasonal cocktails in Belfast city centre. Housed within a former Victorian warehouse, the drinking spot has a top-notch outdoor terrace, beautiful adornments - think birdcages, fairy lights and decorative flora - and cheesy pizzas to chow on.

If you're after romantic things to do, take your partner to The Bar at The Fitzwilliam Hotel. Along with swanky interiors and an impressive wine list, they also have an award-winning beverage manager on hand and delicious food if you should get peckish.

From first dates to anniversary meals, Six By Nico is an obvious choice for quirky date night ideas in Belfast. The place is renowned for offering a different six-course menu every six weeks, with themed dinners ranging from Bombay Kitchen to British Picnic. The best part? It's priced at just £29 per person.

If your other half is a foodie fanatic then Deanes EIPIC has got to be on your wishlist for future special occasions. The Michelin-starred restaurant offers a number of tasting menus, from two-courses to a whopping ten - so be sure to come hungry.

On the hunt for fun date night activities in Belfast? Cabaret Supper Club is coming up roses with live music, burlesque performances and comedy acts galore. What's more, you and your boo will also be treated to a tasty three-course meal washed down with cocktails.

Sexy decor, salacious drinks and South American tunes come together at Liquor XXX. Hidden behind an adult shopfront, this slinky haunt is filled with snug nooks and potent cocktails, perfect for an intimate tête-à-tête with your other half. 

Arguably the most romantic restaurant around, OX is a no-brainer for things to do for couples in Belfast. Touting rustic interiors and candlelit tables, the award-winning eatery uses local produce to make their knockout seasonal tasting menus.

The Muddler's Club is a sophisticated Michelin-starred restaurant on Warehouse Lane. Expect fine wines and seasonal tasting menus paired with elegant furnishings, making for one hell of a romantic evening. Now all you've got to do is bring the charm offensive.

Whether you're looking for date night restaurants or just some craft brews and live music, The Dirty Onion and Yardbird has got your covered. A cosy pub and bar downstairs with an eatery specialising in all things chicken upstairs, this spot also has one of the largest beer gardens and fun vibes.

Rita's is a lavish cocktail lounge serving up live music and regular happy hours in the heart of the Linen Quarter. With an extensive list of gin, craft brews and signature libations, this beauty's definitely up there with the best places for a date night in Belfast. 

Cathedral Quarter's Coppi is adding a fun, theatrical element to your dinner. Cooking up Italian fare from an open kitchen, the sleek restaurant is letting you watch as your meal is prepared in front of you. Add in some Aperol spritzes and negronis and your evening is sorted.

Formerly named the best hotel bar in the world by Tales of the Cocktail, this stunner is decked out with banquette seating, chandeliers and decadent curtains. The Cocktail Bar at The Merchant Hotel's hand-crafted drinks menu is also guaranteed to please, featuring absinthe, gin and whisky-laced concoctions aplenty.

Impress your crush with a trip to Yügo City. The chic Wellington Street dining room is kitted out in modern lighting and golden lucky cats - always welcome on a first date - whilst the kitchen is churning out kimchi bao buns, beef pho and crispy pork dumplings.

Spend an evening in 1930s New York at Bert's Jazz Bar. The Skipper Street speakeasy will whisk you away to a more glamorous era, where crimson interiors and plush furnishings were paired with brassy melodies and a French bistro-inspired menu.

If you're the kind of couple who love a good drink then it's time to give Santeria a visit. A great city centre bar for date night, this quirky hangout will set the scene for romance with hot toddies and a range of cocktails inspired by Latin America.

The best place for a first date in Belfast, Babel Rooftop Bar and Garden boasts jaw-dropping views across the city and a range of drinks. Head up to the sky-high spot at the weekend for a bottomless afternoon tea complete with free-flowing cocktail teapots, sandwiches and sweet treats.

Cuckoo is a top choice for fun date night activities in Belfast. The arcade bar is levelling up your flirting game, with retro consoles, karaoke and a beer pong table available, as well as cheap pints and jam jar concoctions. Loser buys.

With fabulously OTT decor and a cracking menu, AMPM is bringing out the big guns when it comes to Belfast date ideas. When you're not gawping at the flower-clad ceiling and ornate chandeliers? Get your chops around braised duck on sourdough toast and pan-seared stone bass.