Quirky Date Ideas In Brighton

With quite a rep for creativity, this cultural hotspot has plenty to do for couples. From swanky bars touting wacky cocktails to immersive prison experiences and cool treasure hunts, you can rely on this hub for those romantic plans. So, if you need inspiration, here are our recommendations for quirky date ideas in Brighton.

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 23rd January 2025




Dead Wax Social

More than just your average pizza location, Dead Wax Social is sure to step date night up a gear as they churn out slice after slice of Dee Dees New York-style pizza, alongside playing vinyl records and quirky craft beers. And if you turn up on the right day, you can even catch some local bands doing their thing.

Murder Mystery Experience - Brighton

@ I'm Puzzled on Various dates from Tuesday 18th March 2025

Brighton has never been this thrilling! Join the Murder Mystery Experience and become the private investigator everyone's talking about. You'll roam the city, cracking codes and interrogating virtual suspects, all while trying to solve the murder of politician Chester Monte.

The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking - can you piece together the puzzle in time to save the city? With your trusty mobile app in hand, step into a world of intrigue, danger, and suspense on this interactive adventure.

Alcotraz Brighton: Cell Block One-Three

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Brighton on Various dates from Thursday 20th March 2025

Fancy sipping cocktails in the clink together? Then head to Brighton's famous Alcotraz: Cell Block One-Three. Inside this immersive prison, you'll have to sneak in liquor past the warden to the serving inmates who will be whipping up bespoke bevvies with your successfully smuggled jail juice. 

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YO!

Tired of heading to a boring ol' restaurant for a date? Why not make your own food with YO! Brighton's awesome sushi masterclasses? Not only will you learn all about how to create Japanese dishes, from salmon nigiri to crunchy Cali rolls, but you'll get to taste it all too. Oh, yes.

Chocolate Box Theatre

Chocolate Box Theatre invites you to an intimate evening of musical theatre and cabaret with its productions taking place at The Walrus in Brighton.

Delight in the weird and wonderful with tickets to C'est Magnifique with tickets starting from £15 per person on the last Friday of the month, and be swept away by fantastic performers.

The Secret Comedy Club

Discounts available on certain events

On the hunt for quirky and cheap date ideas in Brighton? The Secret Comedy Club has got you covered. Venture inside this kooky spot, where you'll be able to catch a roster of live entertainment from the town's best up-and-coming stars.

The Gin Tub

The Gin Tub, a gorgeous little bar on Church Road, is full of quirks that will delight both you and your date. Each table comes equipped with a bar from which to order drinks or just have a chinwag with someone at the next table. Cosy and intimate, it's a fun place for a kooky date.

HarBAR + Kitchen

Tuck into an afternoon tea with a twist at HarBAR + Kitchen, located on the seafront. Far from the usual mini sandwiches and pastries, you can expect the likes of tiny cheeseburgers, coconut meringue ice cream sandwiches and a load more sweet treats to excite both you and your partner's inner child.