Quirky Date Ideas in Liverpool

Red Door is less of a quirky date bar in Liverpool and more a destination for its cool mixed drinks and gorgeous terrace. Come to this chilled out hangout and treat your date to a number of bubbling cocktails, bespoke spirits and tasty sharers should you want to re-enact Lady and the Tramp… but with spirits.

Do something a little different on your next date in Liverpool, with this quirky tour of the city's best cheesy destinations. From locally produced gems to continental finds, you and your partner will get to taste a whole range of dairy delights with a glass of fizz to finish. 

Amp up those dull date nights with a relaxed evening in the great outdoors. Open-air screening specialists, Luna Cinema, will be in residence at Croxteth Park throughout September with an excellent lineup of throwback flicks and modern classics.

Lane7 is the ultimate quirky date spot in Liverpool for its plethora of fun activities to get stuck into. Have a go at anything form ping pong to karaoke, crazy golf to bowling, all under one roof. It's sure to be an action-packed experience.

While going to a church service might seem like the opposite of a good date idea in Liverpool, you should hear us out. Brunch with the tunes of a live gospel choir serenading you? Now that sounds like a fun time, especially when it's in the converted church and South American restaurant Alma de Cuba.

Nothing proves that you're are a fun person to go on a date with than the ability to laugh at yourself (should you sit in the first row). Enjoy an evening at the Laughter House with a night of comedy from the latest up-and-comers and established artists. You can even grab a bite to eat as well.

Not just a cracking place to drinks cocktails in Liverpool, The Oracle is also promising a wacky kind of entertainment. Get cosy in the speakeasy-style hideaway and prepare for magic tricks, sleight of hand and quirky magicians.

One of the most quirky bars in Liverpool also happens to be one of the hardest to find. First you have to discover their phone number to book a table, then be ultra-quick to get one in the first place. Only after this will you get the top-secret location – and once inside, it's all worth it with a cocktail menu filled with some of the most creative concoctions in the North.

Prim and proper restaurants and bars are good occasionally, but everyone, deep down, loves a dive bar. Cue Motel Bar, where neon signs, cheap drinks and good times come thick and fast for those of you looking for an alternative date in Liverpool.

Sometimes you just want to get a bit tipsy on a date... and Black Rabbit Shot Co. is happy to oblige. Head here for a super cool space that serves up everyone's favourite shots, as well as cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere.

What's a quirky Liverpool date without a quirky bar to match? The Smugglers Cove is one of the biggest watering holes in the city and hiding within is a pirate's booty worth of vintage trinkets, rich velvets and broody candelabras. While you've stopped off to admire the pirate vibes, you might as well grab a rum-laced drink and a bite to eat.