Cheap Date Ideas In Manchester

With off-peak prices starting at just a tenner per person, Point Blank Shooting Manchester is the place for couples to venture to when they fancy getting competitive. Happy hours here also mean two for £12 cocktails to boot.

Showcasing the best of burgers without endangering your bank account, Honest Burgers is a winning date night location. The Bridge Street spot provides you and your partner with a rooftop backdrop, as well as brilliant bun and brew combos.

While a slick joint bursting with craft beers and Southern-style bites, BrewDog is also an affordable date night spot. To top it off, the Deansgate den offers 2-4-1 veggie and vegan Mondays, which is a crackin' deal for all you plant-based folk.

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.

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.

When it comes to affordable Thai restaurants in Manchester, Thaikhun has to be one of the best. Expect tradition dishes made from authentic ingredients, including sharing platters and vegan options. They also have a two for £12 deal on cocktails. 

Not only is Mowgli a modestly priced Indian restaurant, but also a seriously charming location for a date. You and your partner can graze on grilled meats, house kitchen curries and homemade roti without the worry of a hefty price tag at this Corn Exchange hangout.

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. 

IndieFlicks hosts epic monthly short film screenings – and tickets are just £10. Not only will you get to watch some top-quality features but you'll also get the chance to ask the filmmakers questions while enjoying food and drink from the bar. 

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.

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.

Toting a cracking happy hour (did somebody say two for £10 cocktails?) and all the foodie deals you could possibly dream of, Foundry Project is fantastic value for money. Plus, with stunning decor and intimate lighting, this is one of the best bars for dates.

Whether you're getting cosy inside the fairy lit teepee or soaking up the fresh air in the outdoor courtyard, The Oast House is a top choice for couples who want a cute date without breaking the bank. Tuck into pub grub and enjoy some drinks alongside the live music. 

On the hunt for cheap date night bars in Manchester? Then you'll want to check out our guide to the city's happy hours. From 2 for 1 cocktails to bargain beers and bottles of wine, this list has everything you could need for affordable sipping.

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.

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.

If you're in search of cheap date night activities, Flight Club is absolutely killing it. Not only does this joint promise hours of fun with its social darts, but also £10 lunch deals and bargain drinks. It's sure to score you some serious brownie points too.

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.

Big music fans? The sultry live jazz at dimly-lit Matt & Phred's should fit the bill when you're in need of a fun atmosphere. There's plenty of weeknight gigs with totally free entry and there's often happy hour prices all night long to match.

Looking for fresh sushi without the whopping price tag? YO! has got your back. With the majority of dishes on the menu - including six pieces of maki, four of sashimi, katsu curry and ramen - coming in at under £10 each, this is a fabulously cheap date night destination.

Fun cheap date night ideas in Manchester are topped off by Twenty Twenty Two, the cool spot where popcorn-topped drinks, darts and ping pong reign supreme. It's £12 per hour on the tables, alongside Wednesday deals of £15 prosecco and £5 cocktails all night, with other happy hours throughout the week too.

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.

Pocket-friendly prices are what make Bundobust one of the most popular Indian street food restaurants in the city. Make your way through the menu at this haven of spicy veggie cooking, which will leave you well-fed for under a tenner.

Serving up killer junk food at low-end prices, the pop-up kitchens at YES really are coming up trumps. The Charles Street cutie hosts Pepperoni Playboy, which fronts pizza slices for under £4, and Döner Summer's lip-smacking vegan kebabs. As for entertainment? There's a bright pink gig room.