Cheap Date Ideas in Manchester

Looking for some fun, but budget-friendly romance? You're in luck! This guide is packed with fantastic cheap date ideas in manchester, perfect for impressing your date without breaking the bank. We've scoured the city to find the best cafes, restaurants, bars, and activities, ensuring your date night is both memorable and affordable.

Cafes & Coffee

Manchester's brimming with cool cafes, and they're perfect for cheap dates! Think delicious coffee, a chill atmosphere, and conversation starters galore, all without breaking the bank.

Nùr Cafe Manchester
Cafe

Nùr Cafe Manchester

4.6

$$

Cozy Nùr Cafe offers affordable eats & a relaxed vibe, perfect for low-key dates.

45 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2AY, United Kingdom

Fiori Cafe
Coffee shop

Fiori Cafe

4.8

$$

Cozy up at Fiori Cafe for great coffee & vibes, perfect for a budget-friendly date!

1 Nobel Wy., Manchester, M1 7FT, United Kingdom

Restaurants

Manchester's food scene is buzzing, and luckily for your wallet, there are tons of restaurants offering delicious meals without breaking the bank. These spots are perfect for a relaxed and affordable date, letting you focus on good conversation and even better food.

Turtle Bay Manchester Northern Quarter
Bar
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Turtle Bay Manchester Northern Quarter

4.8

$$

Turtle Bay's Caribbean vibes & cocktails are date-night perfect, under £40!

46-50 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LE, United Kingdom

The Blues Kitchen Manchester
Blues club
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The Blues Kitchen Manchester

4.6

$$

Get grooving at Blues Kitchen with live music; cheap drinks & good vibes for a fun night!

13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom

Bars & Drinks

Manchester's got a buzzing bar scene, and luckily for your wallet, plenty of places offer cracking drinks without breaking the bank. From happy hour deals to budget-friendly tipples, these spots are perfect for a relaxed and affordable date night.

Dirty Martini - Cocktail Bar in Manchester
Cocktail bar
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Dirty Martini - Cocktail Bar in Manchester

4.5

$$

While not dirt cheap, the glam cocktails at Dirty Martini are perfect for a fancy date vibe!

1 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR, United Kingdom

Salt Dog Slim's Manchester
Cocktail bar
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Salt Dog Slim's Manchester

4.6

$$

Salt Dog Slims offers tasty cocktails for around £10, plus a chilled, dive bar vibe.

17 Bow Ln, Manchester, M2 4FW, United Kingdom

Activities

Looking for fun dates in Manchester that won't break the bank? These activities offer a great time without costing a fortune, perfect for getting to know someone or simply enjoying a budget-friendly outing.

Manchester Museum
Tourist attraction
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Manchester Museum

4.7

$$

Explore fascinating exhibits at the free Manchester Museum – perfect for a budget-friendly and intriguing date!

Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom

Manchester Art Gallery
Tourist attraction
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Manchester Art Gallery

4.6

$$

Free art? Manchester Art Gallery has a classy vibe, perfect for a budget-friendly date.

Mosley St, Manchester, M2 3JL, United Kingdom

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The app finds actual venues matching these searches, ranked by how well they fit your date's personality.

So there you have it – a whole host of fantastic options for your next date night! Remember, you don't need to spend a fortune to have a great time, especially when you're armed with these cheap date ideas in manchester. For even more inspiration and to discover the perfect place, be sure to check out the Perfect Place app!

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