Date Night In Manchester

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.

Planning an end-of-week date? Then check out their Sunday Feast for two, where for £20 per person you can munch your way through buttermilk fried chicken, macaroni cheese, pork belly bites and much more.

Whether you make it a competitive double date or don't mind beating strangers to the crown, The Big Manchester Bake is here to fuel your winning spirit with their baking experience. All ingredients and equipment for whipping up your tasty bake is provided, while one competing couple per session will also be awarded the winning bakers title.

The perfect date night spot for couples who love beer? It's gotta be BrewDog. Pick from their extensive array of craft brews and pull up a chair on the terrace or bag one of the leather booths. Sister site Doghouse Hotel is another option – especially if you're a sucker for rooftop drinks. 

An affordable pick for a relaxed date night, Nell's is a lively pizza restaurant with venues in both the Northern Quarter, Altrincham, Chorlton and Piccadilly. Here, you can find New York-style pizzas served by the slices, or as whole 14 and 22-inch pies.

There are plenty of tantalising toppings to choose from, such as cheese and burnt onions or pepperoni with chilli honey. You can also sip cheap cocktails like the spiced rum House Party Punch, and all margaritas are just £6 on Saturdays.

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.

A charming venue where style and sumptuous food go hand-in-hand, Cosy Club is a top pick for date night in the city centre. You'll find this cool restaurant bar within the Corn Exchange, flaunting 1970s glamour, from the bold pink furnishings to the retro wallpaper and golden velvet curtains.

Impress your partner with their unique cocktail list, which features Mango Coladas and a Cherry Bakewell concoction. Hungry? There's an extensive menu on offer as well, ranging from Spanish chicken with chorizo to pan-fried sea bass fillets and plant-based smash burgers.

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.

For outdoor date night ideas in Manchester, The Lawn Club is just the thing. They've got a foliage-covered terace and a spacious lawn area to relax on, and they serve tasty pizzas, burgers and small plates to boot. Fronting candyfloss cocktails and refreshing spritzes to ogle each other over come balmy summer nights, this gorgeous alfresco bar has romance covered.

Interactive cricket bar Sixes is one of the top spots in Manchester for a fun-filled date. Batting nets, VR football and a bowling simulator are just some of the games you can get stuck into. Sharing platters and cocktails will be keeping your energy levels sustained throughout. 

Plan a date night Electric Shuffle in Deansgate and challenge your partner to a game of shuffleboard while snacking on some delicious small bites in the Art Deco-inspired venue. Pick from plates like garlic and sea salt pizza bread, 24-hour pulled beef Yorkshire puddings and chilli squid, then wash it down with a signature cocktail.

Need date night ideas in Manchester city centre? Immersive Gamebox sees you work together on a range of experiences in your private area, including Squid Game and Angry Birds, using a motion sensor headset. Better yet, you can order drinks straight to your interactive pod.

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.

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. 

If you need fun activities for adults in Manchester for date night, 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. 

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.

Share a selection of plates inspired by Indian street markets with your foodie partner in crime at Mowgli. Must-try dishes include Himalayan cheese toast, the spiced chip butty and temple dahl. Cocktails are also available like the chilli mango margarita and masala espresso martini.

Part of the renowned ABC building, Side Street is a unique date night spot that promises cosy interiors and an intimate atmosphere. Expect comfy velvet sofas to relax on with your other half, as well as pretty plants and romantic low lighting. 

You'll find live music here on a regular basis, as well as some of the most creative cocktails around. And if you're feeling peckish, they're cooking up everything from macaroni cheese to rotisserie chicken and steak sandwiches.

From sculpting sessions to the chance to let loose behind the canvas, Paintvine is a stellar way to enjoy something a little different with your partner. Grab drinks from the hosting bar and emulate Van Gogh and more alongside your SO.

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 Mediterranean and Japanese fare in no time at this stunning restaurant.

Project Halycon Distillery offers sexy speakeasy interiors that make for the ultimate date night destination. Settle into one of the intimate, dimly lit seats to not just lap up the slick surroundings, but also the exceptional list of liquid libations - showcasing both unique cocktails and refreshing draught beers.

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.

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 couples, it's got world-class drinks alongside charming staff. 

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.