1UP is the ideal pick of quirky dates, thanks to its range of activities. Whether classic consoles, board games, Pokemon cards or arcade machines are more your jam, you can head here to get your geek on as a couple.

After date ideas in Manchester city centre? Peter Street Kitchen's Japanese whisky masterclass is bringing you a super slick experience to woo your SO with. Think plenty of tastings and the restaurant's signature small plates to accompany.

Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four is an absolute must for quirky and fun date night ideas 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. 

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For those quirky date night plans, Boom Battle Bar is the place to be. Choose from a range of cool activities, including karaoke, shuffleboard 'crazier golf' and axe throwing, before chowing down on delicious food. Think pizza, loaded fries or succulent wings.

Team up with other couples or go it alone across this quirky outdoor date idea in Manchester. Expect to be solving escape room-style puzzles across the treasure hunt game, all whole exploring the city's hidden gems and stopping off for drinks.

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.

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 unique and 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.

For quirky outdoor date ideas in Manchester, look no further than the Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt. Priced at just £15 per couple, this unique 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.

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.

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.

Take on 550 metres of multilevel go-karting track at this pick of unique sober date ideas 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. 

When you want your quirky 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.

Whether you're looking for first date ideas or want to spend quality time with your beau, Lane7 Manchester Deansgate is a great shout. Head along to play retro arcade games, bowling or ping pong, all while enjoying scrumptious burgers and cocktails.

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 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.

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.

For an exciting date that's a little bit different, visit The Brewers for House of Burlesque. Kick off your heels (or slip them on) and enjoy a range of nights from dazzling showgirls led by queen Tempest Rose, to picking your favourite idol in the ultimate burlesque competition.

From cocktail classes and games nights, to 'crafternoons' and wine tastings, GRUB has you sorted when you're on the hunt for fun date 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. 

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 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.

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. 

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.

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.

Whether you're looking to break the ice on a first date or have a laugh with your other half, DNA VR Manchester offers a bucketload of fun. The city centre VR gaming experience allows you to move freely in a large virtual space with a range of different games.

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. 

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. 

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