Best Bars For First Dates In Brighton

To keep things cool and fun on your first date in Brighton, look no further than a trip to GLOBALLS. This Marina spot is sure to get you feeling competitive, with the option to putt your way to victory around the two UV mini golf courses or get stuck into interactive games.

Looking for first date ideas in Brighton? Head to the town's first-ever prison-themed bar. Don a bright orange jumpsuit and work together to smuggle in a bottle of liquor, if you're able to manage it without being caught by the beady-eyed warden you'll be treated to an evening of cocktails.

Fronting home-brewed beers and a food menu that's full of flavour, the North Laine Pub easily makes it onto our list of Brighton's best first date spots. With a number of different seating areas and walls covered in quirky decorations, this quirky venue is nothing short of boring.

The Tempest Inn was created with those first dates in mind. Better still, the setting itself is sure to make your guests look twice, as the restaurant sits in the middle of a serene cave. With frequent live shows and plenty of cosy corners to unwind, this venue is sure to impress.

Purveyors of American craft beer and hearty comfort food, the East Street Tap is a bustling, lively spot for a first date. With DJs spinning tracks long into the early hours, this spot is perfect if you're looking for an easy-going location and burgers galore.

Looking to impress a first date? The Joker oozes sophistication and laidback vibes equal parts, with vintage-inspired interiors, a sleek cocktail lounge and a seasonal list of heady tipples. Better yet, Wing Ting is on hand if you fancy a bite to eat too. 

A crackin' Prohibition-themed bar in the heart of The Lanes, you'll have plenty to explore and natter about over a table at The Mesmerist. Doused in 1920s charm and vintage debauchery, the romantic flair of this hub will make for one premium first date destination.

First dates can always be a little stomach-wrenching, but make sure yours goes to plan by heading over to Arcobaleno. This LGBQT+ hangout is warm, safe and totally inclusive, plus rustles up scrumptious cuisine and tip-top cocktails in a gorgeous space.

As one of the most well-loved pubs in the town, The Lion and Lobster will bowl over your date with premium grub, all in traditional Edwardian surroundings. And if the weather so happens to be on your side, take that date out for a schmooze in the garden. Who said dates had to be stressful?

Leave the awkwardness at home, as Oculist is proving a perfect spot to enjoy a first date. This Boyce's Street boozer has an indoor space perfect for the cooler months, alongside a stunning rooftop to enjoy a few bevvies or some grub in the sunshine.

Don't suffer from jitters, Proud Cabaret has an evening of stunning extravagance for you and your date to enjoy. If you're looking to impress, the venue's vintage regalia, stunning dancers and cheeky cabaret performers are certain to make this a first date in Brighton you'll never forget.

There's something about great cocktails, delicious food and a roster of brilliant live music events that all tot up to make a perfect combination for a first date. Luckily Patterns in Brighton has all these factors, as well as seriously cool interiors and gorgeous views.

If you want to impress your date with a knowledge of some of the best steak in town, The Coal Shed is the ideal place. With one of the only charcoal ovens in Brighton and a whisky list to swoon over, the amazing flavours and charm of this venue are sure to leave a great first impression.

If you're in need of a low-key, yet, a gorgeous spot for a first date then be sure to head to 2 Church Street in North Laine. This haunt is serving a selection of bespoke cocktails and drinks in its gorgeous space, perfect for romantic sipping. 

Regardless of how well a first date is going, everyone needs a good cocktail. Surround yourself in the swathes of a contemporary Brooklyn style without a trace of snobbery, just plenty of city centre charm, making it a venue that has all the ingredients for sultry moments.

The French are known for their romantic charm. So with that in mind, Plateau is near the top of our list when it to the best first date bars in Brighton. You'll be met with candlelit tables and a selection of French-inspired sharing plates, that will see you sharing giddy little glances.

If a first date isn't the time to impress, we don't know when is. Based around the moonshine-slinging Prohibition-style bars of the 1920s, Speakeasy at The Wick is a sure-fire shot for any romantic shindig in the town. Think tasty cocktail and low-lit rooms.

While it may not be one of the most classically romantic places to grab dinner or drinks, foodies will be impressed with MEATliquor. A unique den of neon wonderment, carnival-themed walls doused in artistic urban arrangements and DJs spinning some retro whoppers, this venue has it all.

Dolled-up drinks and the romance of vintage fare, The Black Dove is one of the best cocktail bars in Brighton for first dates. Quiet enough for a chat, but loud enough to keep the moment going, this venue has a cosy corner for every type of couple.

There's something romantic about being by the sea and HarBAR has whopping views of Brighton Pier to impress any date. This late night bar is located in the popular Harbour Hotel and is known for serving up a cracking selection of cocktails to get the conversation started.