Date Places in Manchester

Corridor Bar, 6 Barlow's Croft, Salford, Greater Manchester, M3 5DY - Visit now

Corridor Bar in Salford will definitely win you off-the-radar points… Tucked away down a Salford back alley and with little in the way of a sign, Corridor Bar is a challenge to find, but it’s also worth it. The ultimate bartender’s bar, the staff here really know what they’re doing when it comes to cocktails. Take a seat and the excellent libations will smooth the date along.

Dog Bowl, Arch 57, Whitworth St West, Manchester, M1 5WW - Visit now

Situated beneath the railway tracks on Whitworth St West, Dog Bowl is a far cry from your average bowling alley. Open till late, this neon-lit venue marries suave cocktails with tenpin pleasure across five full length lanes. Food-wise, think Tex-Mex, with burgers, fajitas, wings and slow cooked meat. We recommend going early to mid-week, as things can get a little rowdy at the weekends. Alternatively, there’s the All Star Lanes at the Great Northern Warehouse.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium, Afflecks Palace, Oldham street / Church Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 1PW - Visit now

As all teetotallers know, taking liquor out of the courting process doesn’t necessarily mean you take the spirit out of it. You can learn a lot about someone from their taste in ice cream: if, of all the adventurous flavours on offer at Ginger’s Comfort Emporium, your date goes for vanilla – well, that tells you something. Equally, Ginger’s more glorious desserts are perfect for sharing (we recommend the French Elvis – French toast filled with salted caramel and peanut butter ice cream, Skippy peanut butter, fresh banana and raspberry sauce).

King Street Tavern, 10 Booth Street, Manchester, M2 4AW - Visit now

King Street Townhouse is one of Manchester’s more recent boutique hotels, along with a handful of other branches across the North West. King Street Tavern is the attached bar and restaurant, an elegant-looking room full of traditional design touches. It’s all red leather seating, gleaming white tablecloths and elaborate lighting, perfect for that romantic night out.

TwentyTwentyTwo (2022NQ), 20-22 Dale Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 1EZ - Visit now

Late night ping-pong and inspiring art work make Twenty Twenty Two the Shangri-la for those seeking something different to the usual date formula. This underground bar is a chilled out alternative to the bustling Northern Quarter bars above and, if you’re shy, it’s the perfect venue for breaking the ice with a little friendly competition.

– Evangeline Katz