You'll pick The Botanist for those stunning interiors filled with pink flower blossoms, indoor trees and more, but it's the menu that will really keep you coming back for more. Expect signature hanging kebabs and steak washed down by pretty gin-based cocktails.

Try something a little bit different with a healthy dose of quirky come your next Leeds date night. This colourful playground is bright enough to get you both excited, but while you're there you can enjoy a plethora of pizzas, craft beer, or cocktails featuring floating rubber ducks and giraffe-shaped sharing glasses.

Searching for dates in Leeds? Check out Bar Soba, the cool restaurant where you'll find everything from Korean cauliflower to chilli stir-fries and Thai green curries - ideal for a tasty dinner. If that wasn't enough? There's cocktail masterclasses too.

Sporting a Deep South dive bar vibe, alongside low lighting and quirky detailing, Mean Eyed Cat is great for fun date nights in Leeds city centre. Here you can sink unique cocktails and munch on mouthwatering pizzas together.

Make your date night one to remember at Gino D'Acampo Leeds, which is found tucked away inside The Marriot. This gorgeous spot not only has a marble-topped bar and a contemporary look, but all the sumptuous Italian fare you could want.

Fancy a foodie date night? Then venture to Cult Wing in the heart of the city centre. This top-notch venue is boasting an array of flavour-packed grub, alongside a crackin' bar that's decked out with over 200 variations of tequila ready to be used in bespoke concoctions.

There's nothing quite like hiding yourself away for a Leeds date, and nowhere is better at that than the Maven. This secret bar is a prohibition-style den perfect for hushed conversations, drinking masterful cocktails and get involved in tasting sessions.  

Gaucho Leeds is the ultimate date night restaurant, flaunting plush velvet booths, intimate lighting and one helluva menu of Argentinian steak. Chow down on a variety of succulent cuts, from sirloin to Chateaubriand, and wash it down with a glass or two of wine.

When it comes to date night plans in Leeds, Sukhothai – Chapel Allerton is the ideal venue. Take your other half inside this gorgeous venue, where you'll be met with a botanical theme and swoon-worthy artwork, alongside a delicious variety of Thai-inspired plates.

Iberica Leeds is the place to head alongside your SO for a range of fun experiences spanning gin tastings, sherry masterclasses and more. Each of these events will woo someone special, especially when you factor in the tasty sharing boards to pair with your drinks.

From the vintage look of hidden libraries, globes, gramophones and old botanical prints, to the extensive cocktail list The Lost & Found Greek Street has plenty up its sleeve. Plus, there's a range of tasty British and Med-inspired grub too, alongside an Albion Place location.

If your evening activities in Leeds for a date need a fun craft-driven twist, then Paint A Pic have just the thing. Head down to one of their art classes at a local bar, so you can nab as many drinks as you want while creating your masterpiece to take home.

Located in the heart of the city centre, Electric Shuffle Leeds is the ideal venue when you want to get competitive alongside your other half. Touting shuffleboard tables, quirky interiors and a thirst-quenching range of tipples from the bar, this is sure to set the scene for a lively date night.

For a date night with a little difference, head over to Trinity where The Alchemist is waiting to delve out some delicious plates of food. And if you're interested in drinks? This place has you covered with their famous smoking, fizzing and popping cocktails.

Out of all the date night restaurants in Leeds, CASA is a firm favourite. Boasting Latin fusion from Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela and Peru, the dining space is bringing a flavour explosion, while upstairs you'll find live music and dancing for afters.

A top choice of fun date night ideas in West Yorkshire is Bar Delta, where live music, gin masterclasses and more await. This Leeds destination has all your relaxed romance needs covered, so you can make someone special swoon.

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, but they've also got tasty bites of American-style food to keep your belly full and the bustling atmosphere to match.

Is there anything more romantic than a Spanish bar? Over in the city centre, La Bodega transports you to the Mediterranean with its vintage interiors, tapas menu and Balearic beats. Venture here for bottomless lunches and jugs of sangria.

Woo your date overlooking Leeds Docks at The Canary. For a casual drink or two, this warm, industrial-style venue is the perfect place to sus the vibes. Head there between 4pm and 6pm on Monday to Friday for two for £12 on cocktails or make it a daytime ordeal with coffee and brunch.

Sleek, stylish and with a great alfresco dining area, there's loads of reasons to go to this Leeds date night bar. The extensive cocktail list will wash down their menu of expertly made burgers, steaks, sharing platters and more, all while sitting in one of the best settings.

Treat your boo to something a little outside the ordinary with an evening of bullseyes and pizza paddles at Flight Club. The darts-themed bar has gained massive acclaim across the country and is proving to be just as popular with couples around Leeds.

Veeno are known throughout the country for their delish wines - and there's nothing quite as romantic as a good bottle of the stuff. Come down for classic Italian spuntini and a broody atmosphere, alongside wine tasting dinners to boot.

Located in Leeds, Bootlegger is the perfect place to take your sweetie on a night out. Enjoy forgotten favourites in this 1920s-inspired venue, complete with vintage decor and live music. You'll both be able to swing and sway to old school blues and rock 'n' roll.

Impress your date with a trip to Blackhouse Grill on the Square. Not only does this city centre hotspot front slick interiors, including chesterfield sofas and sexy lighting, but it also serves up delicious fare, such as tomahawk steaks, swordfish and fajitas.

Get date nights in Leeds sorted thanks to Pizza Fella, which is delivering a delicious selection of Neapolitan pizzas topped with Southern Italian delights. Add a few beers or glasses of wine? You're guaranteed a good time.

Make sure you add a bit of theatre to your night at Teppanyaki. Here the Japanese dishes are cooked on a hot plate in front of you, with chefs whipping up fiery displays - perfect for something a little different on date night.

When you really want to earn some brownie points on date night, bring that special someone to Sheesh Mahal for some award-winning Indian food. The plush interiors ooze romance and the food is good enough to make any kind of diner happy.

The moody, contemporary interiors of Tharavadu are enough to attract a lot of couples, but it's the delicious Kerala food that will seal the deal. With a seafood-heavy menu washed down by an extensive list of craft beers, ciders and wine, this venue is starting to sound like the ideal place for romance.

Bulgogi Grill is a unique way to get those conversational juices flowing, thanks to its quirky concept. You and your date will order a selection of locally-sourced meats or seafood, marinated in traditional Korean seasonings and sauces, before cooking it yourselves on the concave central grill.

You don't need to travel to the capital for broody, sophisticated cocktails bars – you just need to go to Blind Tyger. This watering hole uses the finest ingredients and mixes them up to create something truly spectacular. To top it off, there's smooth jazz and blues on the speakers.

Do you feel virtuous, or a bit more sinful? You don't have to decide with a trip to Vice & Virtue, which sees a sleek British restaurant serve you a wonderful array of seasonal dishes upstairs, while the downstairs cocktail bar has a sultry gentlemen's club theme.