According to The Beatles, “All You Need Is Love” to keep sparks flying in a relationship, but sometimes, things can get a little samey. Movie nights and Chinese takeaways are all well and good, but come on! Let’s spice things up a little with a hot date that’s not confined to the living room, shall we? Venturing out into the city with your bae and enjoying a fun-filled plan together makes for the perfect recipe for romance. Whether it’s a couple’s day devoted to relaxation or an exciting adventure for two, there are plenty of swoon-worthy date ideas in Liverpool, and we’ve rounded up some of our favourites below.
1. Treat the taste buds at Baltic Market
Baltic Market is Liverpool’s first ever food street market. It’s essentially a foodie haven that’s overflowing with delicious dishes to sink your teeth into. Walking around all the stalls, you’ll notice how many of the vendors put their own unique spin on the cuisine they’re serving up. From stacked burgers with Dr Pepper sauce to star-shaped pizzas, ‘drunken’ udon and more, there’s something for everyone here. So, if your date is notorious for their picky palate, taking them to this street food sanctuary is a sure-fire way to avoid any moans and groans.
📍Baltic Market, Liverpool L8 5RE
2. Swap out a candlelit dinner for a Candlelight concert
Candlelight is a dreamy experience that feels as though it was designed with lovebirds in mind. Thousands of twinkling candles, talented musicians, magical tributes to music’s biggest stars – these stunning concerts sure know how to stoke the flames of romance. While chocolates go stale and roses wilt, memories made under the soft glow of candlelight last forever. So take your lover by the hand, get all cosy in a soothing candlelit setting and experience an enchanting concert dedicated to a range of artists and genres, from Taylor Swift and Coldplay to ABBA and, of course, The Beatles.
3. Sip on the best gifts of the grape at a wine bar
Take a stroll down Lark Lane or Castle Street, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a fancy watering hole that’s not filled with folk on the hunt for an after-work tipple or glass of bubbly on a Saturday night. Liverpool’s packed to the rafters with fancy drinking spots, and there’s certainly no shortage of snazzy wine bars in the city. BoBo and Bunch Wine Bar are some of our top wine havens for a romantic rendezvous. They’re warm, friendly and have an impressive selection of reds, whites, rosés and more to choose from.
📍BoBo, 46 Castle St, Liverpool L2 7LA
📍 Bunch Wine Bar, 50 Berry St, Liverpool L1 4JQ
4. Let your imaginations run wild at a Neon Brush masterclass
Neon Brush is inspiring hopeless romantics to paint outside the lines in Liverpool. Using fluorescent paints that glow under UV lights, you and your boo will each create a masterpiece with a beer, wine or soft drink in hand. You can try your hand at painting a scene from your very first date together, a portrait of your other half or something entirely different, it’s completely up to you. See where your inner artist takes you and let your love shine brighter than your dazzling neon canvases at these fun-filled Neon Brush masterclasses.
🎨Grab your tickets to these one-of-a-kind Neon Brush workshops here.
5. Challenge each other to a game of Junkyard Golf
A bit of playful competition is good for any relationship. There are loads of date ideas in Liverpool that can bring out the competitive side, but crazy golf is one of the best by par. At Junkyard Golf, couples can duel it out with a golf club in one hand and a craft cocktail in the other as they take on three weird and wacky golf courses (think dystopian fairgrounds and UFC bear cages). Now it usually doesn’t matter who’s got the better swing out of the two of you, but if the loser buys dinner, let’s hope your putting abilities are as impressive as your flirting skills.
📍Junkyard Golf, ONE, 1 Paradise St, Liverpool L1 8JF
6. Say “P.S. I Love You” at the Liverpool Beatles Museum
You sure “Can’t Buy Me Love”, but we wouldn’t say no to a ticket to the Liverpool Beatles Museum. Home to one of the largest collections dedicated to the band in the world, the museum showcases costumes and instruments that belonged to each of the four members, including George Harrison’s guitar and Ringo’s snare drum. In fact, there are over 1000 Beatles artifacts spread out across three floors. Prepare to “Come Together” with your other half to explore the vast Beatles universe and discover treasures that capture the essence of the iconic Liverpudlian band.
🎵Get your tickets to the Liverpool Beatles Museum here!
📍Liverpool Beatles Museum, 23 Mathew St, Liverpool L2 6RE
7. Have a laugh at a comedy show
More often than not, first dates are pretty nerve-racking and awkward, which is why heading to a comedy club for a romantic rendezvous is one of our most underrated date ideas in Liverpool. You can break the ice with some giggles or tear apart one of the comedian’s flop sets over a few cocktails afterwards. Even if it’s the 500th date, a comedy show will always go down well if your partner likes a good laugh. Hot Water Comedy Club is one of Liverpool’s hottest comedy clubs and hosts shows every day of the week, so it’s a great spot for some midweek fun or a side-splitting weekend plan.
📍Hot Water Comedy Club, 45 Hardman St, Liverpool L1 9AS
8. Get to know each other over a cup of coffee
Coffee dates are a great way to keep things low-key. First daters can get to know each other in a casual setting and long-term couples can catch up on everything going on in each other’s lives. Another plus is that these cosy caffeinated dates require little to no preparation. You don’t have to worry about dressing up to the nines to impress, and there’s no need to panic about paying a hefty bill at the end. In Liverpool, there are plenty of cute coffee spots that provide the comfy, no-frills surroundings for a date, and some of our favourites include Lovelocks Coffee Shop and Bold Street Coffee.
📍Lovelocks Coffee Shop, 27 Old Haymarket, Liverpool L1 6ER
📍Bold Street Coffee, 89 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4HF
9. Treat yourselves to a spa day at Maya Blue Wellness
Hidden beneath The Titanic Hotel lies Maya Blue Wellness, a subterranean spa featuring a specialised thermal suite in addition to 10 other treatment rooms. There’s a great selection of revitalizing ESPA treatments that combine traditional holistic therapies with contemporary techniques that will leave your body, mind and soul feeling relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated. A couple’s spa day is the perfect antidote to the stresses that daily life can bring, and a little bit of TLC is always a welcomed addition to any date plan.
📍The Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock, Regent Rd, Liverpool L3 0AN
10. Beat those sashimi cravings at a top-rated sushi spot
From Liverpool to Tokyo, sushi holds the key to many hearts around the world. In Japanese literature, sushi is actually used as a symbol of love and romance. The small, bite-sized delights are perfect for sharing with your favourite foodie who loves melt-in-your-mouth sashimi and spicy uramaki. There are plenty of unbeatable sushi spots in the city to take your boo to, including one of our favourites, Sapporo Teppanyaki Liverpool. They’ve mastered the art of sushi here, and their expert chefs have years of experience whipping up delicious bites using authentic Japanese recipes.
📍Sapporo Teppanyaki Liverpool, 134 Duke St, Liverpool, L1 5AG,