Cheap Date Ideas in Manchester

Perfectly placed in the Corn Exchange, Pho Manchester promise bright Vietnamese bites that won't break the bank. Offering an extensive array of pho noodle soups, rice bowls and spring rolls, the restaurant goes one step further to ensure all diets, such as ceoliac and vegans, are catered for.

Not only is Cocktails in the City giving you the chance to sample innovative sips from 16 of the best bars in the city, but there's even top notch street food alongside live DJs, interactive experiences and tastings. Tickets start from just £10 and include a complimentary drink.

Showcasing the best of Britain without endangering your bank account, Honest Burgers is a winning date night location. Offering you and your partner the chance perch on a roof terrace with its brilliant burger and brew combos that really pack a punch.

Home to one of the best happy hours in town (did somebody say £5 cocktails?) and all the foodie deals you could possibly dream for, Foundry Project is fantastic value for money. From cool boozy brunches to 2-4-1 pizza nights, this place is sure to wow. 

If you're a couple that enjoys nothing more than a cool dive bar, lip-smacking beer and a soundtrack of indie hits, Cane and Grain are your guys. This affordable haunt also happens to have its own secret rooftop terrace to recline in on summer nights. 

A romantic night out on a shoestring budget is certainly not impossible in Manchester, and IndieFlicks is a perfect example of this. Take your date to catch high-quality films from across the globe at one of Manchester's coolest locations. 

Black Dog Ballroom's midweek offers are very hard to turn down. Experience a cool, and affordable, date at this NQ haunt with free pool Wednesdays, 50% off food on Mondays and Pizza Twosdays that'll sweep your date off their feet, without making a dent in your wallet. 

A slick joint that's bursting with craft brews and mouthwatering burgers, BrewDog is an excellent choice for a cheap date in Manchester. To top it off, the Deansgate den offers all you can eat wings on a Wednesday and 2-4-1 veggie burgers on Mondays for all you plant-based lovebirds. 

The Deaf Institute is a fantastic all-rounder, offering three floors of bars and live music in the heart of the city. With affordable gigs, fairly-priced booze and a ground floor cafe serving purse-friendly eats, it's a cheap date spot with a little extra edge.

The Old Monkey is a quirky comedy club near Oxford Road and Piccadilly serving pub classics and an ample menu of beer, ale and cider. Swing by and you can catch their incredible comedy night Trapdoor Comedy Club, which frequently welcomes TV comedians.   

Mowgli is an affordable Indian street food restaurant in The Corn Exchange, and a charming location for a date. You and your partner can graze on grilled street meats, house kitchen curries and homemade roti breads without the worry of a hefty price tag. 

If you're in the mood for dinner and a show, Bunny Jackson's are on hand with a raucous live band, flowing cocktails and a menu of enticing American eats. With hotdogs starting at just 50p a pop, it's an excellent cheap date idea.