Cheap Date Ideas In Manchester

Planning a romantic night on a budget? Fear not; there are plenty of awesome places to take your partner. Whether you fancy quirky activities, walks across the countryside or stuffing your faces with restaurant deals, we've compiled a guide of cheap date ideas in Manchester to help you save those pennies.

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Last updated on 9th October 2024




Cheap Manchester Lunch

If a daytime date is on the cards, then you won't want to miss out on these lunch deals across the city. When only the very best food will do, but you need to save your dough for even more fun after you've eaten, check out this guide.

Manchester Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt! Single route or double for racing!

@ Manchester Piccadilly Train Station on Various dates from Monday 23rd December 2024

Topping our list of cheap outdoor date ideas in Manchester is this Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt. With tickets at just £14.99 for a couple to play, this lets you put your heads together to solve clues, riddles and puzzles as you explore the city. As for your prize? You'll bag 20% off at a local pub.

ASK Italian Manchester

Who doesn't like a delicious Italian meal on date night? Looking out over Piccadilly Gardens, ASK Italian is a light and airy venue where you can get your hands on all sorts of tasty eats, paired with a cracking selection of cocktails that start from only £7.95.

Tuck into prawn and crayfish tagliatelle, roasted artichoke and red pepper pizzas, chicken Milanese and so much more on their extensive menu, finishing off with a chocolate falls sundae.

What's on at GRUB

Offering up bottomless disco bingo, saucy burlesque shows and even whole beer festivals, GRUB in Red Bank always has something fun and budget-friendly going on. Even better is the news that you can take advantage of the reasonably priced bottomless brunches every Saturday.

FunnyBoyz Middlesbrough

After cheap date ideas in Manchester city centre? Funnyboyz are bringing all the entertainment you could wish for, thanks to hilarious shows, fabulous queens and even the odd Drag Race star thrown in. Better yet, tickets are usually under a tenner.

The Lawn Club

Lunch Club | Main & Soft Drink for £10 and 1 other offer

The Lawn Club is great choice if you're looking for a pocket-friendly venue that still looks the part. There are plenty of quiet corners to seek out among the multiple bar areas, and you can even enjoy alfresco dining on their stunning plant-filled terrace or the spacious lawn. Deals include two for £12 cocktails from Sunday to Thursday, bottomless wings and £10 lunch plates like pizzas or ciabatta sandwiches.

1UP

Get your geek on at one of Manchester's most fun bars. 1UP is kitted out with arcade machines, retro consoles and board games, as well as a themed beer garden. You can also munch through wings as you defeat your opponents. 

Rudy's Peter Street

Out of all the cheap date night restaurants in Manchester, Rudy's Peter Street is a firm fav. Stuff your faces with pocket-friendly craft pints and big Neapolitan pizzas, all of which are under £12. As for toppings? Expect salami, shrooms, roasted tatties, porchetta and more.

9 Of The Best Walks In And Around Manchester

Cheap and sober date ideas in Manchester don't get much better than soaking in the views across the city's best walks. Whether you stay more central or take a trip out of town, these rambles see you enjoy the great outdoors with someone special.