Best Things To Do For Couples In Edinburgh

Boom Battle Bar Edinburgh is the ultimate party playground, boasting a range of fun games, from axe-throwing to shuffleboard. But that's not all, as it's also home to wicked DJ sets and mouthwatering street food alongside tip-top cocktails.

A hotel, bar and restaurant rolled into one, Angels Share is a bit of an all-rounder. Whether you fancy grabbing a few premium tipples, tucking into a luxe dinner or are keen to stay for the night, this joint is coming up trumps.

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One of the best bars for couples in Edinburgh, The Raging Bull offers style, substance and sensational sips. And if you fancy carrying on late into the night, shimmy on over to the elegant party room to dance your way into your beau's heart.

Searching for fun date activities with your other half? CityDays is a fun outdoor event combining immersive exploration across Edinburgh with fun puzzles and games. Plod around the city while making a few drink pitstops along the way.

Boasting sites in George Street and St James Quarter, The Alchemist is a great shout for a cute couple's night out. Enjoy everything from smoky cocktails to classic tipples and a bottle of fizz. Plus, there's a delicious menu featuring BBQ sharing boards and yummy nibbles.

The Great Game is hosting an outdoor treasure hunt, where you and your partner can put your problem-solving skills to the test. This exciting day out will see you exploring Edinburgh's iconic landmarks, discovering secret back streets and, finally, grabbing a pint at a pub.

Tucked away in the historic Old Town, this former Victorian pump house is an intimate venue that possesses cosy nooks for snuggling up in with your sweetheart. Plus, The Devil's Advocate boasts over 300 bottles of whisky from around the world, a selection that's sure to impress any date. And if you get peckish? There's a mouthwatering menu of Scottish fare, like slow-cooked pork belly with a white bean and sweet potato cassoulet.

If you're looking to get involved with an activity together as opposed to a sit-down dinner with fancy wine, then you'll love Bellfield Brewery & Taproom's beer tasting and tour, taking place on Fridays or the weekend. This cosy haunt boasts an inside decked out with fairy lights, a spacious garden equipped with heated booths and 15 fonts in the taproom, some of which you'll get to know over the space of your hour time slot should you opt to be guided around the brewery. 

Upgrade your date night plans with Cab-arette. This immersive experience will take you figuratively and literally through the streets of the city with the help of a hilarious tour guide. On top of that, you can expect songs, surprises and plenty of fun facts.

On the hunt for quirky date ideas in Edinburgh city centre? Flight Club's Brunch socials on the weekend are not to be missed. Get into the competitive spirit by playing social darts, plus chow down on bottomless pizza paired with prosecco.

If you're looking for a date night idea that'll have you both in stitches, then check out Joke Thieves at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025. Taking place in the Old Town, you can expect four amazing comedians at each performance, telling their own jokes and then taking on each other's. Hosted by Will Mars and Beatbox World Champion Bass6, you can nab tickets for as little as £5 per person.

Stunning views of the city from above? Scrumptious Thai delights? Absolutely cracking cocktails? Chaophraya is the stuff of date night dreams. Head on over to treat yourselves to a brilliant evening at one of the most romantic places to eat in Edinburgh.

Fayre Play has brought an adults-only fairground to Edinburgh, promising all kinds of nostalgic games for you to enjoy alongside your partner. Think winning giant plushie duck, tucking into burgers or hotdogs, and slurping funfair-themed cocktails too.

Looking for date night activities on Princes Street? One of the city's favourite Japanese restaurants YO! is offering you the chance to learn how to master the art of sushi. Head along with your beau in tow and rustles up bites such as nigiri, maki and garden rolls.

Put your relationship to the ultimate test with Escape Hunt, one of the best couples' experiences in Edinburgh. Take on samurai fighters, swashbuckling pirates and invading Vikings by cracking codes and solving clues. But make sure to be quick, as you only have 60 minutes to beat the challenge.

An award-winning bar that just won't quit when it comes to cocktails, Panda & Sons offers the ultimate date night treat. Head over to the speakeasy-inspired haunt for a pre-dinner drink or hunker down and work your way through the six chapters of stunning sips.

Couples things to do in Edinburgh? Give your next date night a sophisticated edge by heading to Whiski Rooms for an evening of tasting carefully selected tipples and nibbling on locally sourced cheese. You'll get to try a range of drams from all over Scotland and learn the art of pairing.

Adorned with pretty blossoms and elegant furniture, Tattu is one of Edinburgh's most romantic restaurants. Dripping with glamour, this hotspot is quite the heartthrob, serving up East Asian-inspired cuisine and an extensive menu of cocktails to boot.

Situated in Edinburgh's Old Town, Apex Grassmarket has got all your romantic needs sorted. The stunning hotel houses a fifth-floor cocktail spot and afternoon tea destination, as well as a beaut restaurant that showcases incredible views of the city.

Like your dates with a side of debauchery? CC Blooms is one of Edinburgh's most popular gay clubs, boasting live cabaret, thumping tunes and tasty cocktails. Open until 3am every day of the week, it's the perfect venue for the kind of night you never want to end. 

Boasting a bird's-eye view of the city, The Lookout By Gardener's Cottage is the date night spot. Sat atop Calton Hill, it's beautiful from top-to-toe, fronting sleek interiors, stylish dishes and floor-to-ceiling windows boasting vistas that will take your breath away.