Date Night In Manchester

Need date ideas in Manchester city centre? Electric Gamebox sees you work together on a range of immersive experiences in your private area, including the alien aptitude test and a CIA training programme. Better yet, you can order drinks straight to your interactive pod.

When it comes to cheap date ideas in Manchester, GRUB's events are definitely some to consider. Grab your sweetie to mosey over for the likes of food or drink masterclasses, bottomless brunches packed with street food and disco bingo.

Couples who fancy themselves as kitchen maestros won't want to miss YO!'s masterclasses in the Arndale. Here, you'll get to chow down on gyozas for starters, before brushing up on your knife skills and creating four delicious sushi items.

When it comes to first date ideas in Manchester, nothing's more impressive for drinks than the smoking, foaming and fizzing ones at The Alchemist. Whether you book into the New York Street, MediaCity or Spinningfields venue, you can expect heaps of romance and unique sips.

Get competitive on your next date night with this epic interactive experience. Nab an oche at Flight Club for tech-savvy dartboards, pizza paddles and alcoholic slushies in the cool fairground-inspired space.

Entertainment on date night is a must, so this off-kilter show is bound to satisfy. House of Burlesque sees a set of satirical showgirls combine pin-up, pop, punk and glamour across their performance at The Brewers on Canal Street.

Lovers of all things meat will find Gaucho heaven on earth. This gorgeous restaurant combines signature cow print interiors, chandeliers and leather booths with Argentinian steaks, which can be swilled down the hatch by cool cocktails.

When in need of date night restaurants in Manchester, Australasia's stunning cream interiors with white-washed wood make it a top choice. As for the food? Expect dishes from countries across the Pacific Rim, including Australia and Japan. If you just can't get enough, then sister bar Sunset is waiting with cocktails.

When in need of a date, The Botanist is a staple - and the MediaCity venue is no exception. Fronting the signature garden interiors and greenhouse herb-laced cocktails, alongside a gorgeous terrace space, this restaurant bar is bound to hit the spot.

Date night on your mind? Located inside the Midland Hotel in Manchester, The Queen of the Ocean are hosting a seriously fab event based on the Titanic's final 24 hours. Enjoy chowing down on four excellent courses, all while watching this immersive show.

Searching for something a little different, although no less boozy, come your next date night? Three Little Words is calling your name. A sleek bar underneath old railway arches, this drinking destination offers fascinating workshops into gin making, as well cocktails and a feast of small plates.

For pan-Asian fare, cocktails inspired by the continent and the most stunning of interiors, Grand Pacific Manchester is your best bet. Ready and waiting to seat couples in its regal dining room, this eatery is sure to impress.

Pong & Puck is one of the best date night bars in Manchester, as it sees you letting loose across games and retro-inspired drinks. From shuffleboard and beer pong alone or with other couples to the Bananaraman cocktail, this place is all kinds of fun.

There's something about Italian food that just always hits the spot, so when date ideas in Manchester are what you're after, Gusto is a solid choice. From the stunning dining space that oozes 20s glamour to the classic plates on offer, this dining destination has all bases covered.

Date night bars in Manchester don't get much better than Point Blank Shooting, a drinking destination that combines affordable cocktails with American-style fare and a simulation range. Get competitive across games and missions at this cool spot.

Looking to impress someone special with one of the city's best venues? James Martin Restaurant in Manchester235 fronts delicious British eats, boasts industrial-style interiors and was included in the The Sunday Times' Top 100, so it's a solid choice for any date night dining. 

Taking up residency in the Corn Exchange, Banyan is a wonderfully stylish and relaxed venue for a date in Manchester. Open early for coffee, cake or brunch, before running through to host dinner dates and late-night cocktail sessions, this one is well worth considering.

If you need fun date ideas in Manchester throughout 2022, Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four should be firmly on your radar. Take your partner to smuggle hooch into the immersive jail experience, where handcrafted cocktails come served by prisoner bartenders. 

If it's good food or tasty cocktails you're on the hunt for, Peter Street Kitchen offers a mouthwatering array of small plates, alongside signature sake-laced cocktails and a great wine list. You'll be munching through Mexican and Japanese fare in no time at this stunning restaurant.

Treat your special someone to a night at one of Cocktails Ahoy's themed cruises and earn ultimate brownie points. Throughout the eve, you'll both enjoy a few rounds of delicious mixes, which you can sip as you get low on the lively dance floor.

For outdoor date ideas in Manchester, The Lawn Club is just the thing. Fronting candyfloss cocktails to ogle each other over come balmy summer nights, this gorgeous alfresco bar has romance covered.

Whisk your date away to Dusk til Pawn for a real treat. While featuring the facade of an old pawn shop, the bar's interior is just as cool, quirky and trendy. Top cocktails and a jukebox await you at this class Northern Quarter haunt where prohibition charm is rife.

It's date night and you're looking for something charming, relaxed and clustered with cocktails? Speak in Code has your back. One of the best bars and prime for all date nights, it's got world-class drinks alongside charming staff. 

It's time to upgrade your date nights from the standard dinner and a movie to a truly elegant experience at Côte in Manchester. Enjoy delicious French cuisine, such as steak frites and beetroot salads, while sipping on the finest Champagne.