Sweaty palms, butterflies and oodles of deodorant? Sounds like all the symptoms of an upcoming first date. Whether you're hoping to wow them with impressive cocktails and unique activities, or you're heading to the pub to let your personality do the talking, we've got you covered for great first date bars in Birmingham.
Last updated on 29th July 2021
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Looking for something a little outside the ordinary? Trade in pints outside the pub for cake and drinks at The Garden Bar. With fairy lights, cute seating and blankets to snuggle in, this is a great choice for first date ideas in Birmingham.
Themed bars in Birmingham have a pretty sweet looking contender in the city centre. If your date likes fun, frivolity and charming hand made cocktails then you'd be crazy to avoid this botanical Victorian themed bar based around explorer Hettie G Watson. And if you're lucky enough, you may impress that date of yours with your secret bar knowledge, if you find it in there that is.
First date jitters are something that's hard to shake, so get yourself some New York-brand confidence at the Button Factory. The sleek interiors will make you feel right at home, while they serve you up a selection of delicious food from their Robata grill, or you can sit back and enjoy a cocktail in their sun-trap balcony.
You're no show off but you want to take that date somewhere that shows off your local knowledge? A charming pub in the heart of Harborne, The New Inn is a kitsch affair and well known for being part of the Bitters 'N' Twisted chain. Grab a craft beer or glass of wine and head outside to their charming beer garden brimming with bunting and picnic baskets galore.
Need somewhere to completely sweep your crush off their feet? It's gotta be The Sky Bar - Brum's stunning rooftop bar where sophisticated cocktails and views of the Pendigo Lake are the norm. Head along for an evening featuring theatrical Wu Xing cocktails and pan-Asian bites in a sleek and contemporary venue - the only problem? How to top this when that second date rolls around.
If you're after fun and food for your first date then this South American themed restaurant bar in Birmingham city centre could become a regular dating haunt. From tailor made mexican cocktails to cool and quirky surroundings, this bar will give you plenty to talk about and plenty to eat too. And if things go that well? Head downstairs to Sugarloaf for a fun DJ night out.
Venture to the outskirts or Birmingham city centre and you'll find a charming and whimsical little restaurant bar in Birmingham that oozes Parisian charm. If you want a comfortable first date in the confines of great cocktails and bistro style grub then Arco Lounge is a great place for your very first date, hopefully the first of many!
Like to show that special someone the highest of highs on your very first date? If you're out to impress, you'd be hard pushed to ignore rooftop Birmingham bar Marco Pierre White Champagne Lounge at The Mailbox. Found in the iconic Cube Building, MPW Champagne Bar has 360 views of Birmingham city centre and lavish amounts of champagne to spoil that first date with.
