Date Night in Manchester

Forget Netflix & Chill and say bye to the same old restaurant because Treetop Adventure Golf is injecting a little fun into your romantic night out. Do something a little different and treat your other half to an evening of golfing action, easy bites and cocktails.

It doesn't matter whether one of you or both of you love wine, when it comes to a romantic night out in Manchester, Veeno more than have you covered. From blind wine tastings to their stunning roster of international bottles, this wine bar promises an amorous evening of drinks. 

Whether you're out to impress a first date or simply treating the other half, The Refinery will have a spot for you. The glass-fronted restaurant is split into several sections, from a casual eating area to a fancy-pants restaurants, the venue serves a variety of dishes, including burgers and small plates. If you want something simple, head to the bar for a classic Old Fashioned.

If it's good food and tasty cocktails you're on the hunt for, this Peter Street location offers a mouthwatering array of Japanese and Mexican-inspired small plates, alongside signature drinks and a great wine list.

Taking up residency in the Corn Exchange, Banyan is a wonderfully stylish and relaxed spot for a date in Manchester. Open bright and early for coffee and cake and running through to host dinner dates and late-night cocktail sessions, fill up on homely and simple foods washed down with something from their Stylishly Beautiful cocktail menu.

Looking for something a little different, although no less boozy for your next date night? Look no further than Three Little Words. A sleek spot underneath old railway arches, this place offers fascinating workshops into gin making as well as a feast of locally-produced small plates and mains.

Get competitive on your next date night with this epic darts-throwing experience. Head to Flight Club for tech-savvy dart-boards (so no cheating!), pizza paddles and alcoholic slushies.

Reach for the sky and take in this stunning Deansgate bar in Manchester. A romantic table for two with jaw-dropping panoramic views over Manchester at night from the 23rd floor of Manchester's iconic Beetham Tower. It will be just the ticket for good conversation and a seriously impressed date. 

Looking to impress someone special with one of Manchester's best (but affordable) restaurants? James Martin Restaurant within Manchester235 fronts delicious British eats, industrial-style interiors, and was included in the The Sunday Times' Top 100 Restaurants - so is a solid choice for any date night destination. 

Serving homemade pizza, comforting pasta and reasonably priced drinks, this Italian restaurant is the ideal spot for a charming meal. Romantic, yet relaxed, this is the place for chilled out dates.

If stunning views are your thing then the Roof Garden is a must. Step onto their South-facing terrace and lap up the views that stretch across the city. With a terrace, hot tub and sun loungers it's not going to be hard for you and your date to get comfy, especially when you throw a couple of cocktails into the melting pot.

It's date night and you're looking for something charming, relaxed and clustered with cocktails? Insert Speak in Code here. One of the best cocktail bars in Manchester and prime for any and all date nights; get down for world-class drinks alongside cool interiors and charming staff. 

Every last Tuesday of the month, a guest gin brand will head to Atlas for a bespoke gin-spired supper club. Expect creative cocktails, perfectly paired with sumptuous dinner offerings from the head chef for a brilliant date night. 

One of the best of most diverse bars in Manchester, Noho is the perfect place for date night.  With graffiti decor accompanying leather bound sofas, weekend DJs playing the best funk and soul and a cool and original alternative to a drive in theatre, Noho is the perfect place to test the waters and guarantee a top date, whatever your taste! 

For a Manchester date night with a difference, why not try The Pen & Pencil. The restaurant bar has a New York theme running throughout it, with cool wall murals and a long cocktail list to work through - look out for the Parisian Cobbler!

With canary-yellow interiors and stunning tapas dishes on the menu, Spinningfields' La Bandera is a top choice for your next date night. Head down for delicious eats and innovative cocktails direct from Gran Canaria.

Voted Hidden Gem of the year for 2014 by the DesignMyNight public, whisk your date away to Dusk til Pawn for a real treat. Operating with the facade of an old pawn shop, the interior is cool, quirky and utterly trendy. Top cocktails and a jukebox await you at this class Northern Quarter bar where prohibition charm is rife and rambunctious cocktails reign supreme.