For the Foodies

1. Bottomless Steak Experience 

Whisk your sweetheart away on a culinary adventure at one of our incredible restaurants! Garten Bar’s Bottomless Steak Experience for two promises a feast of chunky caesar salad and artisan sourdough bread, followed by an endless supply of juicy rump and sirloin steak! Not forgetting the bottomless supply of crispy chips too! For just £80, you can make this a night you won’t forget.

2. Mowgli Cookbook

Going out for food on Valentine’s Day is not everyone’s cup of tea, some people prefer to be in the comfort of their own home and make something together! If you like to cook or want to try something new with your partner, why not try Mowgli’s cookbook!

Learn to make some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes together (or impress your date at home). From the Mowgli Chip Butty to the iconic Yogurt Chat Bombs, Mother Butter Chicken to Calcutta Tangled Greens, this is the definitive collection of Mowgli’s signature street food dishes to recreate at home.

Buy the Mowgli Street Food Cookbook here.

Or if you want to save time for something else (we know what goes on), you can use 30 Minute Mowgli to create punchy and delicious Mowgli-style recipes that take you from couch to curry in 30 minutes or less. At Mowgli, the focus is on food that’s big in flavour but also light, healthy, and made from accessible ingredients, often just using what’s already in your cupboard or fridge.

Visit Mowgli in the Corn Exchange to purchase a copy, or buy one online here

3. Tampopo Cookery School 

Looking for an activity that uses your hands? (that’s not what we’re thinking!). Why not get your hands dirty and learn the secrets of East Asian cooking! Nothing screams romance more than crying over chopping an onion… but seriously Tampopo’s Cookery School is one hell of a date night!

The classes take place on selected Monday evenings and Sunday mornings, so you’re sure to find a perfect time for both of you. During the evening, you’ll receive a welcome drink and churros with caramel sauce on arrival, followed by a 3 course meal and a drink after the class. The class is led by a professional who will teach you everything from the basics of cooking to more advanced techniques! This is a date that neither of you will forget! 

Book your tickets now or purchase an experience voucher to redeem at a later date!

For the Creatives:

4. Perfume & Prosecco Event

Let your loved one unleash their inner creativity at Garten Bar’s Perfume and Prosecco event! Be reminded of this special date night every time your partner opens their bespoke glass bottle, full of their uniquely crafted perfume! This would make great gifts for friends who are looking to get the girls together for Galentine’s! So surprise your bestie, create lasting memories, and take home a bespoke fragrance as a token of your special day. 

Event: Thursday 15th February, 7pm-9pm. Tickets start from £35. More information available here.

5. Cocktail Masterclass

On the hunt for daringly different date night ideas? Master the art of mixology together with Banyan‘s cocktail masterclass. Whether you’re planning to stir up the romance on the first date, pop the bubbly for a special anniversary, or want to try something new, Banyan’s cocktail masterclass might be one for you!

Learn to craft classic and innovative cocktails, then impress each other (and yourselves) with your newfound bartending skills. Choose from the Classic package (£30pp) where you can enjoy making a mojito and your choice of two iconic cocktails (our fav is the Pornstar Martini!), or upgrade to the Banyan Favourites package!

Book your date now!

For the Thrill Seekers:

6. Escape Rooms

Forget candlelit dinners and slow dances, this Valentine’s Day, crank up the adrenaline with an epic adventure at Escape Hunt! Put your love to the test as you work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and escape a thrilling themed room.

Choose your destiny: plunder pirate booty in “Blackbeards Treasure,” unravel ancient mysteries in “Eye of the Sun God,” or navigate the Tardis in a Doctor Who-themed escape room – the options are endless! Remember, teamwork makes the dream work (and in this case, the escape)!

Pick and book your escape room here!

7. Sixes Social Cricket

Rekindle the spark with a playful evening at Sixes Social Cricket. This unique bar combines the thrill of cricket with the laid-back vibes of a pub, creating the perfect setting for a lighthearted and competitive date night. Channel your inner Freddie Flintoff and challenge your sweetheart to a friendly duel, showcasing your hidden cricketing skills (or lack thereof!).

With delicious food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of laughs, it’s the perfect way to let loose and enjoy each other’s company. This might be one of the perfect gifts for husbands out there!

Book your game night here!

Plan an overnight stay at Roomzzz

8. Book a romantic night away

For the ultimate Valentine’s Day indulgence, surprise your partner with a luxurious stay at Roomzzz Aparthotel Manchester. This stylish aparthotel offers the perfect blend of hotel comfort and apartment independence, putting the entire city at your doorstep. Add a touch of romance with flowers, chocolates, or balloons delivered to your room (starting from £10), creating a truly unforgettable experience.

Imagine cozying up on the plush sofa, sharing a bottle of champagne, and reminiscing about your love story under the city lights – pure bliss!

Book your stay now!