Crack on and try out these date night ideas across the country.
Dating isn’t the easiest activity.
What to wear? Where to go? To shave or not to shave? Hair gel or wax? Planning is a crucial step in the dating game, and it can often make or break the relationship.
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket by taking your date for a cheeky Nando’s. Come on, you’re better than that. Try things that aren’t normally your type, experience new places together, make memories, and don’t let your date become a meme on TikTok.
The UK is one hell of a bombshell, so wherever you’re located, you’re in for a good time.
You don’t have a clue? Check out these date night ideas around the country — tell your date to thank us. If it falls through, that’s on you. Soz.
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In this article:
- Date night ideas London
- Date night ideas Manchester
- Date night ideas Birmingham
- Date night ideas Newcastle
- Date night ideas Glasgow
- Date night ideas Bristol
Food dates
To get to your date’s heart, go through the stomach. You can’t go too wrong with eating out on a date, especially in London where every street is packed full of cuisine from all over the world.
Below are some of the foodie spots we recommend for date night ideas in London.
Bancone — Italian
Locations
- Covent Garden: 39 William IV Street, London, WC2N 4DD
- Golden Square: 8-10 Lower James Street, London, W1F 9EL
- Borough Yards: Arch 213, Stoney Street, London, SE1 9AD
Hoa Sen — Vietnamese
Location
- 22 Drury Lane, WC2B 5RH, London
Spitalfields — Market
- 65 Brushfield St, London, E1 6AA
Drink dates
Sometimes the best dates are shared over a pint and a packet of crisps, or a few mocktails. Here are some of the best places to go for a drink date in London.
Swift — Cocktails
- Borough: 66 Borough High St, Southwark London, SE1 1XF
- Shoreditch: 93 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3HZ
- Soho: 12 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4TQ
Canada Water Cafe — Coffee
- 40 Surrey Quays Rd, London, SE16 7DX
The Captain Kidd — Pub
- 108 Wapping High Street, London, E1W 2NE
Entertainment dates
Spice things up by straying away from classic dinner dates and do something fun together.
Backyard Comedy Club — Comedy
- 231 Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL
Monopoly Lifesized — Immersive experience
- 213-215, Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7PS
Social Pottery — Pottery painting
- Studio 136 (painting experience): 136-138 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 9QB
- Studio 43 (making experience): 43 Carol St, London, NW1 0HT
- Studio 221 (making experience): 221-223 Royal College Street, London, NW1 9LT
El Gato Negro — Tapas
- 52 King Street, Manchester, M2 4LY
Tattu — Chinese (not the Russian pop duo)
- 3 Hardman Square, Gartside Street, Manchester M3 3EB
Speak In Code — Cocktail bar
- 7 Jackson’s Row, Manchester, M2 5ND
The Fitzgerald — Speakeasy-style bar
- 11 Stevenson Square, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 1DB
The Firehouse — Casual
- 40 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JG
Roxy Ball Room — Booze & ball games
- Deansgate: 76-78 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2FN
- Arndale: Unit R3, Withy Grove, Manchester M4 3AQ
Whistle Punks — Axe throwing
- Great Northern Warehouse, Unit 20, Atrium level, 235 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN
Chakan — Peruvian
- 140 Alcester Rd, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8HT
Tiger Bites Pig — Taiwanese
- 30 Church street, Birmingham, B3 2NP
The Sun On The Hill — Classic pub
- 23 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QP
Pause Coffee shop — Coffee & bakery
- Unit 2, 92 High St, King’s Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JZ
Coffee dates are great because they’re easy, breezy, less pressured than dinner dates, and you have the option to take it into the night or call it quits after one cup. Pause Coffee and bakery is a cute little spot for a date with incredible coffee and even tastier baked goods. Crumbs everywhere.
Fox and Chance — Cocktail bar
- 45 Pinfold St, Birmingham, B2 4AY
Chance and Counters — Board games
- Courtyard Unit 8, The Custard Factory, B9 4BG
Roller Jam — Roller disco
- 68 Glover St, Birmingham, B9 4EL
House of Tides — Fine dining
- 28-30 The Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3RF
Kaltur — Spanish tapas
- High Bridge: 8 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EN
- Dean Street: 19 Dean Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1PQ
Mother Mercy — Cocktail bar
- The Old George Yard, 44 Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EE
WC Newcastle — Wine & cocktails
- Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UW
Point Blank Shooting — Virtual shooting range
- 117 Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RZ
Lane7 — Bowling & games
- 80-90 St James’ Blvd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BN
The Stand Comedy Club — Laughs
- 31 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EW
Ox and Finch — Contemporary dining
- 920 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7TF
Paesano Pizza — Authentic Neapolitan pizza
- City Centre: 94 Miller Street, Glasgow, G1 1DT
- West End: 471 Great Western Rd, Glasgow, G12 8HL
The Finnieston — Gin & seafood bar
- 1125 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8ND
The Pot Still — Whisky bar
- 154 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 2TH
R-CADE — Retro gaming café
- 121 Saltmarket, Glasgow, G1 5LF
Escape Glasgow — Escape room
- 62 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 1NF
Paco Tapas — Authentic Spanish dining
- 3 The General, Lower Guinea Street, Bristol, BS1 6FU
Flour & Ash — Wood-Fired pizza
- 50 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2NH
The Milk Thistle — Hidden cocktail bar
- Quay Head House, Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 1EB
The Apple — Cider lovers’ haven
- Welsh Back, Bristol, BS1 4SB
Bristol Improv Theatre — comedy
- 50 St Paul’s Road, Bristol, BS8 1LP
Wake The Tiger — immersive art experience
- 127 Albert Road, Bristol, BS2 0YA
For something completely unique, visit Wake The Tiger, an immersive art installation that blends fantasy, storytelling, and interactive experiences. If your date enjoys creativity and adventure, this will be a night to remember.
Whether you’re dating casually or not, your sexual aftercare and health should be top priority. Make sure you’re regularly testing for STIs and keeping communication open and honest with your partner/s. Find out how to get a free STI test kit to keep you safe.
