First Date In Liverpool

Impress your date with a trip to Ego at The Punchbowl, a Sefton gem that promises delicious Mediterranean fare and charming interiors. The rustic venue features comfy seating, wooden furniture and lots of pretty greenery, as well as a spacious outdoor dining area.

There's all sorts to choose from on the menu, including moules marinieres, chargrilled cauliflower steak or king prawn linguine, as well as a selection of sourdough pizzas. Plus, they offer two for £12 cocktails before 6pm, or all day on Sundays.

Make a memorable first date at Black Cat Club, where the energy and atmosphere spark instant connection. Whether you're bonding over a game of darts or shuffleboard, enjoying cocktails by the fire pit, or vibing to live DJs, this venue offers a laid-back yet lively setting that's perfect for breaking the ice and sharing some laughs.

For smoking concoctions with a little added pizzazz, venture to The Alchemist on Brunswick Street. Whether you fancy grabbing a quick cocktail from the bar or heading in for a tasty brunch touting booze galore, there's plenty to get stuck into here.

Looking for an indulgent sharing platter? For just £20 per person, their Sunday Feast features the likes of pork belly bites, loaded truffle tater tots and barbecue beans.

Looking to impress your date with cool interiors and unique cocktails? Then head to Cosy Club, a stylish restaurant bar in Liverpool One. Here, you'll find relaxed but sophisticated interiors, featuring dark blue walls and opulent golden chandeliers.

Sip quirky concoctions like the Cherry Bakewell or a Tiramisu Martini, paired with international dishes from their extensive menu. Think Thai green tofu curry, double smash burgers or panko-crusted cod and chips, to name just a few.

Browns Brasserie & Bar is a great choice for first dates in Liverpool, boasting sultry interiors and classic brasserie dishes. Enter this Ropewalks dining destination, where you can dig into oysters, burrata or torched mackerel, all with a glass of fizz in hand.

Treat your date to a night of friendly competition at Flight Club Liverpool. Social Darts is sure to bring you together as you fling arrows down the oche. 

There's plenty to keep you refreshed along the way. We're talking classic cocktails and delicious dishes, from sliders and sticks to tacos, wings and sharing platters.

Test your joint brainpower on a first date with the Liverpool Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt. Make your way around town, as you explore the city's famous landmarks and secret back streets, all to locate the X. And when you do? There's a pub discount up for grabs.

A speakeasy with a Caribbean twist, Manolo is the perfect first date bar. Head inside for a tongue-tantalising range of cocktails, from a bacon 'n' maple old fashioned to a tequila-laced Roots of Agave made with carrot and pineapple foam.

Woo them on a first date with tickets to Moonshine Saloon Liverpool: Western Cocktail Experience, as nothing says romance like getting involved in a covert liquor operation. Led by Clyde Cassidy, an incredibly wanted man, you'll have to stay tight-lipped when the Sheriff begins his questioning, or you'll derail the whole entire plan. Rub shoulders with outlaws, deal cards and enjoy four bespoke cocktails whipped up by world-class mixologists with the spirits you successfully smuggle in. 

Sometimes, nothing quite says romance like an ice-cold pint and a massive burger. Luckily, you've got The Shipping Forecast. Sitting on Slater Street, the venue's laid-back approach and a great selection of American comfort food have made it a firm favourite for stress-free first dates.

For some first date fun, venture to Mowgli on Bold Street and Water Street with your other half. This Indian restaurant is known for its industrial-chic interiors, including rustic lighting and raw wooden tables, alongside its crackin' menu filled with lamb curries, Bombay chip butties and wings.

Make your way to Duke Street for a tasty meal in a laid-back atmosphere. Situated in a 100-year-old restored warehouse, this foodie hotspot offers six independent kitchens touting a wide range of cuisines, making it a fuss-free dining choice for first dates.

If there's a way to break the ice, it's a night behind bars at Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Six. This immersive prison cocktail experience will have you both putting on orange jumpsuits and sneaking in liquor past the guards or warden, where it will then be used to make delicious bespoke pours. For more, check out Alcotraz - The Yard. 

Impress on date night with all the flavours of Italy. At Chin-Zano, you can tuck into hand-crafted pizzettes and pizzas, authentic fresh pastas and a selection of smaller bites that are perfect for sharing.

There's plenty to toast with too, from Italian beers to premium spirits and signature cocktails. Before the night's through, be sure to order something from the dreamy, indulgent dessert menu.

Break the ice with some vegan junk food at Down The Hatch on Duke Street. This popular dining destination will fulfil any plant-based cheat day needs with your beau, including everything from mac 'n' cheese-filled burgers to homemade crispy wings.

Looking to impress somebody? There's nowhere better for that than Daffodil, a floating restaurant on board the former MV Royal Daffodil in the Albert Dock. This elegant spot features a luxury restaurant and cocktail bar, as well as sun decks.

Their refined British menu has been designed by Chef Darren James-Campbell, taking its inspiration from all over the Isles. Dig into the likes of surf and turf, mushroom risotto or a sharing charcuterie board.

Located in the heart of Liverpool, Piccolino oozes romance with an array of Italian plates. Bond over your love of great food, as you tuck into a salami-stuffed calzone or a creamy risotto topped with Scottish king scallops and rope-grown mussels. Thirsty? They've got plenty of wine.

Having taken over some of the UK's biggest nightlife circles, Be At One has become a popular spot for young lovers on a first date. The cocktail menu is easily one of the most diverse in town and is guaranteed to have something to put a huge smile on your date's face. 

Salt House Tapas has firmly established itself as one of Liverpool's best tapas restaurants with a talented team of chefs creating authentic dishes that are perfectly enhanced by the restaurant's fab wine collection. Relax, unwind and enjoy some mouthwatering food while getting to know that special someone.

Bundobust is putting a well-deserved spotlight on vegetarian street food of the Indian variety, with a laid-back pastel-hued restaurant decked out with hanging lights and communal bench seating for a mess hall-style dining experience. 

The food menu is packed full of greats that boast a Bundobust twist, from chaat and masala sweetcorn ribs to a bhaji-pakora mashup and okra fries. Their sandwiches offer something a bit more hearty, with an array of sides and dips adding an extra crunch and zing to your meal. The cocktails on offer are just as unique as the dishes, and there's also wine and beer on hand for a boozy dinner you can trust. 

If you fancy grabbing a drink on your date, Cains Brewery is the ideal watering hole. Not only will you be able to try out some hoppy delights together from its taps, but the rustic interiors are ideal for those chilled vibes. Craving more? There's also a bottomless tour.

After cheap first date ideas in Liverpool? Check out the Quirky Quarter and you'll be in for an epic affair. We're talking optical illusions, challenging puzzles, upside-down spaces and much more at this immersive haunt. Oh, yes.