One of the most romantic restaurants in Dublin, Pacino's is coming up trumps for your next date night. Enjoy a dreamy dinner is a stylish venue as you chow down on lush lobster linguine and a glass of red to wash it all down.

Add a little healthy competition to your date nights with a trip to Buskers on the Ball, a sports bar that has ping pong, table tennis, table football and pool. And if you need sustenance after all that activity? Check out their menu of American bites, including nachos and wings.

From shooting 'em up on retro arcade games to wiping the floor with your partner at pool, Riot knows how to provide fun things to do for couples in Dublin. The dive bar is inspired by NYC, featuring neon-lit interiors as well as a crowd-pleasing menu of pizza and punchy cocktails.

Step back in time to the decade of flapper dresses and Prohibition at this sexy little bar in Crown Alley. Vintage Cocktail Club is a great spot for couples, with note-worthy vintage pieces and a cocktail menu that spans the centuries, starting with absinthe and ending with bloody marys.

The cool younger sister of Pygmalion, Little Pyg has a menu of refreshing cocktails and enticing pizzas created by Michelin maestro Enzo Coccia. Tuck into wood fired creations topped with seasonal ingredients, against a pretty backdrop at this quirky date night restaurant in Dublin.

Go on a tour at Jameson Distillery and you'll be in for a treat. Grab your sweetie as you discover the history behind the iconic Irish brand and find out secrets behind the distillation process. Afterward, head to the bar where you can sink a cocktail or two of the good stuff.

On the hunt for more private places for couples in Dublin? Expect a New York-Italian-Irish menu with seasonal dishes that utilise fresh ingredients, an extensive collection of tipples and stunning views indoors as well as from the outdoor terrace.

One of the most bizarre spots in Dublin, Mary's will keep couples entertained for hours. The bar doubles up as a hardware store, with hammers and saws hanging from walls. Head to the downstairs room for burgers and board games, then saunter upstairs for sips of whisky.

If you dream of G&Ts, The Gin Palace is a fun place to go with your partner on a date night. The Victorian-style boozer is knowledgeable on all things juniper, from their epic selection through to the regular gin club. One of the best winter date ideas in Dublin? For sure.

When it comes to the best things to do in Dublin city centre, Wildflower has most places beat. Check out their fabulous 10-course tasting menu courtesy of Cavan-born chef Adrian Martin. The artichoke ice cream with a burnt sage granita is sublime.

Swoon-worthy interiors and mouthwatering Pan Asian dishes make Opium a real all-rounder for fun date night ideas in Dublin. The gorgeous spot is great for dinner, drinks, partying and hanging out in the sought-after roof terrace when temperatures start to rise.