Date Night In Leeds
It doesn't matter whether it's the first date with your crush, or a regular date night in Leeds with bae, what's important is that it's always memorable. In this city, you can keep those sparks flying while visiting some of the finest bars, restaurants and events spaces around. So if you're looking for fun ideas for a date in Leeds, look no further than here and keep seeing hearts in your eyes.
Last updated on 12th May 2022
@ Aspire on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th February 2023
Spruce up your average ol' date night in Leeds with The Queen of the Ocean event at Aspire. Tuck into a 5-course meal based on the final 24 hours of the RMS Titanic, while enjoying an original script and musical score live at your table. Need we say more?
Why not ask about ordering a 'Giraffe' of Beer or Prosecco reception to share with friends!
Try something a little bit different with a touch of class for your Leeds date night. This colourful playground is bright enough to get you both in an amazing news, but while you're there you can enjoy a plethora of pizzas, cocktails, or craft beer – that's even served in giraffe 'sharers' too. That'll stop any arguments about who's round it is.
Bringing a taste of New York to Greek Street, Manahatta is a great bar for a date in Leeds. Not only do they have a delicious array of cocktails crafted by their master mixologists, they've got tasty bites of food to keep your belly full, and it has this infectious atmosphere that means the conversations will be flowing all night.
@ Ready, Steady, Bake it on Various dates from Thursday 30th June 2022
Do something a little different for your date night and head over to Ready Steady Bake It. You'll have 90 minutes and a kitchen full of tools to help you whip up the winning creation, beating your partner and earning eternal bragging rights.
Bulgogi Grill is the perfect way to get those conversational juices flowing thanks to its unique concept. You and your date will order a selection of locally-sourced meats and seafood, marinated in traditional Korean seasonings and sauces. But here's the catch – you'll cook it yourself on the concave central grill.
You don't need to travel to London for broody, sophisticated cocktails bars – you just need to go to Blind Tyger. This Northern Quarter bar uses the finest ingredients and mixes them up to create something truly spectacular. And if you're looking for a more specific date idea in Leeds, there's smooth jazz and blues on the speakers and cocktail masterclasses for you both to get stuck into.
Do you feel virtuous, or a bit more sinful? You don't have to decide with a trip to Vice & Virtue, that sees a sleek British restaurant upstairs serve you a wonderful array of seasonal dishes, and a downstairs offering all the temptations of a Gentleman's Club. Whether it's an adventurous date or a great meal, this two-faced bar is perfect.
For a date, sometimes all you need is some really good food, and if there's one place that's focused solely on good food, it's The Man Behind the Curtain. This Michelin-starred restaurant is filled with quirky dishes called things like 'Inception of a Spacecat in Black' – but strap in for the night, as it's all served in a twelve course tasting menu.
You can't be looking for ideas for a date in Leeds without a bit of music to spice it all up. While this New Orleans speakeasy will keep you grooving with a fine selection of live funk, soul, blues and jazz all night long, you and your date can keep the liquor flowing with their Deep South cocktail menu.