Date Night In Leeds

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 and singletons around Leeds.

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.

Located in the heart of the city centre, Electric Shuffle Leeds is the ideal venue for those of you looking for an activity with your beau. Touting shuffleboard tables, quirky interiors and a thirst-quenching range of tipples from the bar, this is sure to set the scene for a romantic date night.

Looking for date night ideas in Liverpool? Check out Bar Soba where you'll find everything from Korean cauliflower to chilli stir-fries and Thai green curries alongside cocktail masterclasses and more.

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

For a date night with a little difference, head over to Trinity where The Alchemist is waiting to serve you up some delicious plates of food. And if you're looking for just a couple of drinks, they've got one of the most innovative cocktail selections in the city.

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. Head on over for dinner, drinks or even a bit of dancing.

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

There's nothing quite like hiding yourself away for a date night in Leeds, and nowhere is better at that than the Maven. This secret bar is not only a prohibition-style den perfect for hushed conversations, their masterfully made cocktails will keep the conversation flowing just fine.  

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 that will be used in bespoke concoctions.

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. 

From the trees intertwined with fairy lights, through to the classic Italian cuisine, Gusto Leeds is a smart choice for date night. It's also an inexpensive choice with plenty of affordable options, including stone-baked pizzas and lunchtime deals.

Veeno are known throughout the country for their tasty wines - and there's nothing quite as romantic as wine. Come down for classic Italian spuntini, a whole room dedicated to different wines and broody atmosphere.

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

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.

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.

The moody, contemporary interiors are enough to attract a lot of couples into its walls. But the delicious Kerala Indian food will seal the deal, with a seafood-heavy menu washed down by an extensive list of craft beers, ciders and wine sounding like the perfect date night.

When dating in Leeds, make sure you add a bit of theatre to your night with Teppanyaki. Here, the Japanese dishes are cooked on a hot plate in front of you, while interacting with their guests all the way. Perfect for something a little different on date night.

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.

Leeds date nights should always have one thing in common: they should be cool. Luckily, Jake's Bar and Still Room has your back, boasting industrial aesthetics, and a selection of their own, unique spirits that they use to make a cracking selection of cocktails.

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.

If you really want to earn some brownie points on date night, bring that special someone to Sheesh Mahal for some award-winning Indian food. Not only do the plush interiors call out for dates, the food is good enough to make any kind of diner happy.

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.

Get date night in Leeds sorted with Pizza Fella, delivering a delicious selection of Neapolitan pizzas that are topped with Southern Italian toppings. Add in a few beers or glasses of wine and you're in for a good time.