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5 fun date night ideas in Birmingham

As a city that’s brimming with things to see and do, Birmingham is a quality choice for a date night location with that special someone. If you’re interested in a romantic dinner for two, looking for a fun activity to take part in together or are after a unique experience to get stuck into, you’ll find it all in Birmingham. But where exactly are the best places to go in Birmingham on a date? Don’t sweat it, because this tastecard guide has got you covered. Continue reading to find out our top fun date night ideas in Birmingham you’re sure to enjoy.

Tom Pressman

27-06-2023

Juicy steak with 5 cherry tomatoes and greens on top. Next to glasses of wine.

Fun date night ideas in Birmingham

Birmingham has many fun activities to take part in while out on a date. If you’re looking for something unique to do together as the perfect icebreaker on a first date, or are wanting to do something to put a fun spin on the standard date night experience you’ve grown used to, our fun date ideas in Birmingham below are just what you need. Take a look at these attractions where you're sure to have a whale of a time.
Birdseye view of Bear Grylls adventure park, with lots of people scattered on the grass in front.

Embrace the thrill of Bear Grylls Adventure

If you’re the sort of couple that enjoy white-knuckle experiences and consider yourselves adrenaline junkies, then there’s no better place for you two to go than the Bear Grylls Adventure. 

Experience what we imagine a day in Bear Grylls’ shoes is like with this action-packed experience that is sure to leave both of you feeling like adventurers. Traverse the Marines-inspired Assault Course, take on the Tarzan-like high ropes course and even do some indoor skydiving with iFly. As something a little different, it’s one of our favourite date night ideas in Birmingham.

A group of guests being scared by an actor in blue and white robes at The Castle Dungeons. The room is dark and filled with smoke.

Learn some spooky history at The Castle Dungeons at Warwick Castle

If you’re after even more fun date night ideas in Birmingham that are equally as thrilling, take your date for a fun and frightful experience at The Castle Dungeons at Warwick Castle.

Learn all about the perilous past of the castle and surrounding area with many a chilling story to be told. With immersive sets and impressive special effects, it's one of our top fun date night ideas in Birmingham for couples who love anything and everything spooky.

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Restaurant date night ideas in Birmingham

Once you’ve enjoyed your fun and quirky experience, finish the evening off perfectly by taking your date to one of the best restaurants in Birmingham. If you need some ideas, take a look below for restaurant date night ideas in Birmingham where you can use our Birmingham restaurant deals.

  • Velvet Music Room
  • Bella Italia
  • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill Birmingham
White plate with newspaper covering it and fish and chips laid neatly on top. Someone is adding lemon juice, and there are ramekins of sauce and mushy peas next to it.

Velvet Music Room

Impress your date with a wonderful night of music and events at Velvet Music Room and enjoy some great eats over a performance of ambient live music. With performances from blues artists, rock bands and soul groups, you’ll have a completely new and memorable experience with every visit. Whether you’re hungry for bar snacks and a cocktail or a full three courses, this restaurant is sure to set the mood just right.

At the Velvet Music Room, you can get 2 for 1 off the bill from Sunday to Thursday with tastecard.

Spaghetti and meatballs in tomato based sauce with parmesan cheese, in a white bowl.

Bella Italia

If you’re on the search for restaurants for date night ideas in Birmingham, you can’t get much better than Bella Italia. The people over at Bella Italia take pride in bringing the best bits of Italy’s cuisine back to the Midlands. With Italian meals always going down a treat with everyone, Bella Italia makes for a great choice if you’re looking for a romantic meal that will be sure to please your date.

If you’re lucky with the British weather and are taking your date out on a sunny evening, you can take your evening meal al fresco. With a quaint seating area on New Street, you can soak up the sun and the buzzing Brummie atmosphere while you dine here for an unforgettable date night.

2 for 1 from Sunday to Thursday with tastecard means that you can enjoy eating for less in this restaurant and loads of other Bella Italia restaurants across the country too.

Selection of steakhouse mains, including burgers in brioche buns, pink and juicy steaks, chicken tenders, chunky chips, and fresh veg.

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill Birmingham

If you’re looking to really impress your date and go all out on a fancy meal, then the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill Birmingham is the ideal place to rendezvous for your exciting evening.

Get suited and booted for the restaurant’s dress code and embrace the splendour with decadent menu options and a classy atmosphere. Whether you opt for a sizzling steak, juicy burger or a vegan option with their tomato gnocchi, your date will simply be in awe of the classiness this restaurant experience brings.

Dine at this exquisite restaurant for less with 25% off the total bill from Sunday to Thursday with tastecard.

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