Best Things To Do For Couples In Edinburgh

Already one of the most romantic cities out there, the capital is doing the Lord's work when it comes to sorting out excellent activities for you and the other half. From the thriving cocktail scene and decadent restaurants to quirky goings-on and casual date night spots, we've rounded up the very best things to do in Edinburgh for couples.

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Last updated on 16th May 2024




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YO!

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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.

Escape Hunt Edinburgh

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.

Bellfield Brewery & Taproom

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. 

Best Tours

On the lookout for a unique date night? Jump on board Best Tours guided experiences for an epic adventure filled with amazing stories. From the Harry Potter walking tour, where you can experience the magic of Edinburgh as they show you around the film locations and the real spots that inspired the books, to the Edinburgh ghost tour, these fun adventures are ready and waiting for you.

The Devil’s Advocate Bar & Kitchen

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.