Quirky Date Ideas In Manchester

Take your date to this Northern Quarter eatery, for a dinner filled with Mexican flavours and tequila-laced sips. Drenched in neon and decorated with contemporary furnishings, El Capo is one achingly cool spot for stuffing your chops with burritos, tacos and wings.

Move over Netflix and chill, you're so last year. It's all about Flight Club, where you can get stuck into a lively game of darts, munch on delicious pizza and sip on staple cocktails (like their boozy slushies), with a healthy dose of competition to keep the date interesting.

Whether you're searching for an ice breaking date idea or you fancy trying something a little different with your other half, Electric Gamebox has just the thing. An interactive entertainment haven, this spot is providing you with a library of immersive activities and adventures to choose from.

Spruce up the average ol' date plans with your beau at Manchester Wing Fest in the Trafford Centre. Not only will there be a range of cool events, from axe-throwing to food masterclasses, but you will also be able to watch some fabulous live demos and entertainment courtesy of the best in the bizz.

If you're a pair of foodies looking for what to do come your next date, then YO! Manchester Arndale has just the thing. Nab tickets to their masterclass, where you'll enjoy tucking into gyozas on arrival, before learning how to make four delicious sushi items.

To immerse your date in 80s, 90s and 00s nostalgia, a trip to Pong & Puck in Great Northern Warehouse is just what you're after. Think bottomless brunch with prosecco pong, shuffleboard to go head-to-head at, and a range of cocktails inspired by flavours from the eras.

Escape To Freight Island's The Big Brunch is ideal for a different date with your boo, as it's fronting unlimited booze alongside a lineup of street food. Plus, there's DJs, live singers, performers and party games to add to get you up on your feet.

Serving up Japanese fine dining alongside Mexican fare, Peter Street Kitchen has an unusual mix of offerings on its menu. The kind of restaurant you book into when you're looking to splash the cash, it's the perfect place to impress a date, whether it's the first night of romance together or with a long-term partner.

Make it a date night to remember and head to The Printworks for something a little different. Alongside two fun courses of crazy golf and putting action, Treetop Adventure Golf touts rainforest decor, hearty nibbles and a cocktail menu that'll keep you well-watered.

Got a case of the holiday blues? Believe it or not, being in Manchester doesn't mean you have to scrimp on the tropical vibes. Join Cane and Grain for a unique date night in Manchester, as their tiki interiors and flaming cocktails get temperatures rising between you both.

For outdoor date ideas in Manchester, look no further than The Great Game Outdoor Treasure Hunt. Priced at just £15 per couple, this quirky activity will see you race around the city's most famous landmarks and secret streets, solving clues and puzzles as you go. And for your prize? 20% off your bill at a local pub.

If you fancy your date night in Manchester with a healthy dose of competition, look no further than Point Blank Shooting. They're serving up 2 for £10 cocktail happy hours, bottomless brunch on Sundays and all kinds of simulation shooting games to get stuck into.

Float your partner's boat with a trip on one of Cocktails Ahoy's fabulous cruises, including Peaky Blinders, Day of the Dead and throwback themes. You and your other half will get to hop aboard their barge in Castlefield and glide along the canal, all while you enjoy drinks and a bit of dancing.

Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four is an absolute must for quirky date nights in Manchester. Dress in orange jumpsuits before smuggling bootleg liquor past the eagle-eyed warden. Once inside? You'll be rewarded with bespoke sips from the prison's master bartenders. 

If you're on the hunt for fun dates in Manchester, Cherry Jam's bottomless sessions have your back. From a boozy afternoon tea complete with cocktails and scrummy sweet treats, to Sundays spent grazing on sharing platters with unlimited drinks, you can't go wrong.

Keep things fun and casual on a quirky Manchester date with Dog Bowl. Not only can you knock back craft beers and ample American bites, but their state-of-the-art bowling alleys are also sure to keep you busy (and a little competitive) well into the evening.

Is your boo a film buff? With tickets starting at just £8, a trip to IndieFlick's monthly festivals of short films is just the thing for cheap date ideas in Manchester. You can head on down the first Wednesday of every month, enjoy a varied programme of offerings and even vote for your favourite.

Obsessed with all things juniper? Three Little Words was founded by the minds behind Manchester Gin, offering a swoon-worthy setting for a romantic rendezvous. Do something new and try a gin blending experience or distillery tour at this unique bar.

Featuring a bar, theatre and restaurant stocked full of surprises and secrets, Impossible is a venue no one can stop talking about. Offering guests an escape where the rules just don't seem to apply, this unusual night out with your boo promises everything from Champagne to elaborate cuisine and cabaret.

On the last Sunday of each month, TUCK IN: Drag Brunch are delivering struts, lip syncing and sassiness to your daytime date. Not only will you enjoy a visual feast in the form of a two-hour show, but you'll get to chow down on delish food and drink.

From cocktail classes and games nights, to 'crafternoons' and wine tastings, GRUB has you sorted if you're on the hunt for fun activities for adults in Manchester. Take your pick from their events and mosey on over to the Red Bank venue, where you and your SO are guaranteed a good time. 

If you fancy stepping up to the crease and hitting a six against some of the world's best bowlers, then Sixes' high-tech batting nets are the place to be. From Sunday roasts to bottomless brunch, there's plenty of food and drink to help the pair of you refuel at this activity bar too.

Take on 550 metres of multilevel go-karting track at this unique date experience in Manchester. TeamSport promises one adrenaline-filled day with bae, as you battle it out to claim the title of best racer and earn eternal bragging rights. 

One of the city's best LGBTQ+ destinations, On Bar is ideal for a night with your OH if you fancy boozy bingo, bottomless brunches and boisterous DJ nights. Taking pride of place on Canal Street, the venue is a hub for drinking, dining and damn good nights out. 

Treat your partner to a night out at one of these undercover watering holes, where finding it is only half the fun. Once inside these secret bars, you can uncover neon lights, retro sweets, cocktails galore, old school games and immersive theatre.

One of the best date night bars in Manchester, The Alchemist New York Street, MediaCityUK and Spinningfields are gorgeous venues packed with unique cocktails and theatrical concoctions. Bring your OH here if you're looking to impress with fizzing, popping and colour-changing booze.

Date ideas in Didsbury don't get any better than a trip to The Drawing Room, where bargain cocktails and a banging jukebox collide. Whether you spend your evening on the dancefloor or cosied up with your SO, its atmospheric lighting and long list of tipples is sure to seduce you. 

Sure, pizza makes for a classic night with your boo (we're not silly), but there's no joint for these Italian slices quite like Crazy Pedro's. Join them for wacky interiors, a bunch of unique toppings and all the sweetie-themed cocktails and mezcal you can handle. 

One of the most fun things to do in Manchester for couples, NQ64 is a neon-lit paradise for old school gaming. Head here for punchy cocktails inspired by classic game characters, with a hip-hop soundtrack to complete your competitive date night.

Looking for a unique location that's cool and low key? Cue The Cotton Factory. The restaurant features an open plan kitchen with colourful furnishings, foliage and massive windows, making for the perfect setting to tuck into Peru Perdu's Latin American-inspired grub.