Best First Date Ideas In Glasgow

What could be more romantic on a first date than locking eyes across a table filled with delicious sharing plates? Spanish restaurant Cubatas serves mouthwateringly good tapas and an excellent selection of authentic wines and cocktails, all at reasonable prices. 

For a quirkier first date, Waxy O'Connor's is the place to go. Although the pub sprawls over three floors, it manages to maintain a warm feel throughout with its cosy furnishings and stunning carpentry. Make your way over for hearty food and drink with your new boo.

Wondering about fun activities in Glasgow for adults? Fayre Play is a fun fairground hangout that adds a healthy dash of competition to the evening. To help break the ice a little, there's a bar serving refreshing cocktails and street food vendors to check out afterwards. 

If you're after a stunning spot to wow your date, then you've got to try Mowgli in the city centre. Complete with hanging fairy lights and an entire tree in the middle of the restaurant, you can nab mouthwatering Indian fare here - from paneer curries to sticky chicken in chickpea batter.

Bar Soba Mitchell Lane and its sister site in Merchant City are some of the best bars in Glasgow for couples. Each of them is decked out with a unique style - think neon lights and dive bar vibes - while the menu showcases East Asian fare and slick cocktails.

Drinks dates don't get much better than at Vodka Wodka, situated in Glasgow's West End. Try out signature cocktails like their 30-year old Jolly Rancher, or browse the expansive list of Scottish whiskies. If you're looking for somewhere on more of a budget, there are plenty of great deals here too.

Share a meze platter with your date at this family-run Greek and Cypriot restaurant. Halloumi Central serves up plenty of the delicious cheese as its name implies, as well as mini gyros, chargrilled meats, traditional dips with pitta and more. Not in the area? Head to their Southside location instead.

Date nights are sure to go swimmingly over at Gaucho. This slick, stylish eatery will certainly win them over with its plush velvet booths and intimate vibe. As for the food? Think succulent Argentinian steaks, seafood and pasta with lush cocktails to match.

Looking to impress your Tinder date? Flaunting an intimate ambience and sleek decor, Alston Bar and Beef is a great choice. Kick off the evening with a few bar snacks before attending their cool gin masterclass. Get ready for the 'Ginoisseurs' to show you a thing or two about spirits while enjoying six samples.

Great for bonding through a hands-on activity, YO! Sushi School will teach you and your date how to roll like a pro. You'll enjoy plenty of tasty treats along the way, while you learn all about knife skills, the history of these Japanese treats and how to choose the best flavours.

If you're planning a first date with a pizza lover, then you'll be sure to bag a second one by taking them to Shilling Brewing Co. Their hand-stretched slices are topped in everything from spicy pepperoni to veggie haggis, alongside a huge selection of beers to pair them with.

Sometimes you need a vibrant venue to get that first date conversation flowing, so look no further than Thaikhun. Channelling the atmosphere from Thailand's capital city Bangkok, the venue serves delicious and authentic food, while the interiors provide a laid-back setting.

Looking for somewhere laid-back for a first date? Slug & Lettuce on West George Street offers a fun and stylish setting where you can enjoy excellent food, top-notch cocktails, and a lively atmosphere. Whether you're after a leisurely brunch with your new squeeze, a lively night out, or a post-work drink, this trendy venue has it all.

Indulge in a variety of dishes, from fresh salads to indulgent burgers, all while sipping on expertly crafted cocktails or refreshing pints. It's the perfect blend of casual comfort and contemporary style.

Innis & Gunn is a cool three-storey spot on Ashton Lane, and one of the best places to drink beer in the city. Head on over for your first date and you'll get to drink from over 14 draft crafts, with plenty of unique Scottish gastro food available too.

If you're in search of the best bars for a first date in Glasgow, Grosvenor Cafe on Ashton Lane is a great shout from brunch right through to dinner. Shimmy on over to chomp on scrumptious grub like pizzas, burgers and flat iron steak, or sink delicious drinks like the Pink Cucumber cocktail together from the striking central bar - it also has its own basement cinema if you fancy carrying on the evening.

Breaking the ice can be a challenge on first dates, but Flight Club can help you out with that. Their interactive dartboards are full of fun games for something a bit competitive, or chill out in their quirky fairground-style bar with kooky cocktails and tasty pizza.

A one-stop shop for tip-top cocktails and delicious Thai food, Chaophraya is the place to go if you're looking to make your first date swoon. What's more, its interiors are sure to get your hearts racing, with candlelit tables, golden statues and glistening chandeliers.

If you want something a little different to do on a first date, then you're bound to find something good at ARTÀ. They've got cracking comedy nights to break the ice with a bit of laughter, as well as throwback tribute nights and quirky cabaret shows.

Whether you're in Kelvingrove or Merchant City, BrewDog is the perfect shout for a relaxed first date, particularly if you're both beer lovers. Their stripped-back interiors give a trendy warehouse vibe, and if you're there to eat then you're spoilt for choice with stacked burgers and delicious pizzas.

226 Gallowgate is one of the best first date pubs in Glasgow, filling itself with art from local creators, live music, hearty food, refreshing drinks and good times. See yourself as a budding musician? Wow your date by having a go on the piano (the sheet music is right there).

If you're looking to do some serious schmoozing, The Butchershop Bar and Grill is sure to get you in your date's good books. With incredible food, amazing cocktails and an unfussy, unpretentious setting, this is one of the best restaurants in Glasgow for couples that'll have you chatting 'til close.

Mezcal is a lively taqueria and bar located in the city centre, serving Mexican-inspired street food and cocktails in a fun, neon-filled setting. If the date is going better than expected? Stick around for the live DJs and show off your moves on the dancefloor. 

A trip to Stack & Still is one of the best first date ideas in Glasgow city centre. It offers almost 12 million different combinations of pancakes on its menu. Whether you're going sweet or savoury, make sure to check out the self-dispense bar area where you can pour your own drinks.

As a bar and restaurant, Chinaskis is ideal both for informal drinks and a more serious dinner date. The clandestine hangout is stylish, chilled out and has great conversation-starting features, making it a chic first date venue that will win over any potential suitor.

You're a casual duo and you don't want anything stuffy when it comes to a bar on a first date? Cue Super Bario. If you're looking for a cool and relaxed haunt in the city, head on down for craft beers and stick around for the arcade game selection.

Bibimbap is a cool, relaxed place for a first date in Glasgow. Serving traditional and fusion fare, the restaurant pairs its dishes with creative cocktails and quirky interiors for a unique dining experience that's fun and laid-back at the same time.

Liquid courage can sometimes save an awkward first date, and Gin71 is definitely the place to help you out. It's a liquor-laden parlour of cocktail tricks and specially infused spirits, with beaut furnishings in the way of foliage-filled partitions and pendant lighting.

Dark, mysterious and clad in a seductive style, Tabac forms the perfect backdrop for your first date if you're looking for something a little atmospheric. Drinks come in all shapes and sizes with palatable plates to match, should your date be going well.