Date Night in Birmingham
Oh Birmingham, you hopeless romantics. You guys love a cheeky candlelit wine and dine, sharing smooches and popcorn at the movies and whispering sweet nothings to your significant other over a cocktail of two. Fortunately for you, Birmingham has a whole host of romantic restaurants and intimate bars to make any occasion - whether that be a first date, anniversary or romantic meal - a fun and memorable one. Check out our recommendations of the best Brummie date night spots and treat that special someone to a night out in the UK's second city.
@ The Big Birmingham Bake on Various dates from Wednesday 19th May 2021
Looking for something a little different to your usual dinner and drinks date night? Look no further than The Big Birmingham Bake. Perfect for those with a competitive streak, you'll be given 90 minutes to mix your way to victory.
Do you think that panoramic views of the city skyline may just cut the romantic mustard? Marco Pierre White does. Opening up his very own steak and Champagne bar at the top of Birmingham's iconic Cube, MPW has created a romantic atmosphere in the heart of the city with plenty of premium bottles of bubbly to boot.
Fancy a bit of flirty competition with your crush? Then take them to Flight Club - the new 'social darts' phenomenon that's bringing life back to the tradition pub sport. Head to the stylish arcade-themed spot on Temple Street during their daily Fizz Hour from 5-7pm for some prosecco and let the games begin.
Is your beau a little obsessed with cocktails? Looking for the ultimate destination to impress? Then we've just the place. A Victorian den of cocktail whimsy, The Jekyll and Hyde cultivate some of the most unique concoctions in the city, where a toothpaste cocktail merely comes as standard and vintage charm reigns supreme.
If you and that lucky someone happen to be after some authentic Spanish cuisine then you've come to the right place. Situated next to the canal in the heart of Birmingham's Mailbox complex, Bar Estilo is a serene, romantic and inviting restaurant bar. Shall we make that one or two carafes of vino for the table?
Tucked away behind what seems like someone's front door is the most intimate gin bar you could hope to find. Wow your date with your knowledge of this hideaway heaven, featuring a bar that stocks over 140 different kinds of gin, each served with a garnish and tonic that perfectly complements the flavour.
Win some additional brownie points with your vegan beau by taking them to Birmingham's first all-vegan eatery, located in the centre of the city. The industrial-chic venue features floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed pipes and low-hanging lights whilst serving a host of organic ramen bowls, vegan burgers, tortes and cheesecakes.
If you're looking for something a little different this date night then how about a unique and cleverly crafted event at The Electric Cinema? Hailed as one of the UK's oldest working cinemas, the venue boasts red velvet furniture and sharing sofas for a perfect laid-back evening of thrilling scenes and independent movies.
If you're looking for something a little unusual for your next date night then this authentic Polish restaurant is the place to head. The eccentric venue is decorated in the style of an old Polish country cottage, complete with ornate wall-paintings, fake fur blankets and bizarrely fantastic decorative ornaments.
Subtle Parisian chic and crafty cocktails, this spot has it all. A relaxed and cosy restaurant bar in Harborne, Arco Lounge is a great first date venue to get to know each other over a bottle or two. How about wowing your date with a cool urban myth? Because apparently this bar may in fact be owned by none other than Banksy.