Restaurants are filling up, and hotels across the city are gearing up for one of the busiest nights of the year, Valentine’s Day!
But if you’re looking for something that little bit different to do this year – take a look at this list of alternative date ideas that will impress your loved one this Valentine’s Day.
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Why not set things off with a bang this Valentine’s and treat your loved one to a fired-up Bottomless Brunch at Point Blank on Castle Street. On Sunday’s you can take to one of their ranges and enjoy bottomless pizza, beer, and Prosecco!

For £35pp you can enjoy the bottomless shoot out for 90mins!
For more info click here.
Roxy Ball Room
Hours of fun is waiting for you inside these Ball-rilliant venues at Rainford Square and Hanover Street. Roxy seriously brings the playground to the bar – it’s the ideal location to bring your date!

There’s Bowling, Beer-Pong, Crazy Golf, LOADS of classic Arcade Games, and Ping-Pong.
Enjoy Roxy’s signature menu of boozy delights. These delicious drinks are inspired by Indie and Rock Anthems – so you can sip the likes of Purple Haze or even a Californiacation.
For more info click here.
Everyman Cinema
Big squashy sofas, at-seat service, and the latest blockbuster movies – Everyman Cinema (The Other Everyman) at the Metquarter is the way to do the “age-old” date idea properly.

There’s a full bar and food menu you can enjoy at your seats – and cozy up to watch the latest cinematic release.
For more info click here.
Ninja Warrior
The Ninja Warrior UK TV show is great family entertainment and is both inspiring and aspirational, which is why ITV and its partners have created different types of Ninja Warrior UK supervised activity and fitness venues across the UK, all geared to wide age and ability ranges.

Let out your competitive side and take on the assault course and see which of you is going to beat the wall!
For more info click here.
Golf Fang
This Valentine’s, Golf Fang in Cains Brewery Village invite you to join them for a night of romance and mischief as they take you on a journey of the 7 deadly sins.

Escape the mundane and lose yourself in their immersive spray ground, full of surprises at every turn. No matter what your sin, they’ve got everything you need to make it a romantic night to remember.
The Sugar Daddy package is £25pp and includes golf, a food item, and 1 drink.
For more info click here.
ArCains & Punch Tarmey’s
A match made in heaven.. Join these neighbors with your other half this year and enjoy entry into ArCains, a tasty sharing platter, and a drink each!

With three huge floors of gaming, ArCains is the perfect date night destination! Then follow cupids arrow right next door to Punch Tarmey’s for a bite to eat and a drink!
You can book online for £20pp here.
Whiskey Tasting at Puffin Rooms
Get your pallet trained to enjoy whiskey – Puffin Room’s drams of whiskey is chosen by their experts, from any of the different regions of Scotland or from the New World of whiskey (USA, UK, Japan…). However, if you don’t really take to drinking whiskey, don’t be worried, they also do a rum masterclass.

The Orchant Selection is £40pp and showcases their range of exclusive and own-brand whiskeys that have been bottled especially for their shops – they cannot be found anywhere else in the world! They also include their “spirit of the month”.
For more info click here.
Hatchet Harry’s
Hatchet Harry’s is all about teaching the Canadian back yard past time of ax throwing to the UK.

The sport of urban ax throwing is taking the UK by storm, and Harry’s promise they will show you an experience you won’t forget!
This is definitely something different for a date, and one you won’t forget in a hurry!
For more info click here.
Gin Lab at Liverpool Gin Distillery
The hugely popular Gin Experiences at Liverpool Gin Distillery have quickly become a main attraction. Book your place with your other half and enjoy a G&T and a warm welcome from your tutor before heading up to the specially designated Gin Laboratories.

At each Gin Experience, you can learn about the history of gin and organic Liverpool Gin, before getting hands on with a wide range of botanicals to design your own recipe and distil your very own bottle of Liverpool Gin, which you get to name too. What would you call yours?
For more info click here.
Murder Mystery Valentine’s Special at Everyman Theater
Join Captain Mendoza and his not so delightful crew of misfits and massive egos below deck at the Everyman in this zany, satire, parody, comedy, Murder Mystery.

“We’ve all heard the rumors but it can’t be that bad? Can it? Johnny and his crew from him only have till they dock to save their ship, their reputations and their jobs… but someone onboard doesn’t want them to succeed, someone is willing to do anything to stop them… even murder!
For more info click here.