Date night spots in Sheffield
Looking for the perfect spot to impress a date night? Whether it's your first outing or a special anniversary celebration, Sheffield is brimming with places that set the mood just right.
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we've rounded up the city's best date night spots to make your evening truly unforgettable, from intimate candlelit dinners to quirky cocktail bars, and cosy settings in between.
Date night spots in Sheffield
Domo
Specialising in Sardinian soul food in the heart of Little Kelham, this family run gem delivers an authentic and vast variety of dishes. A beautiful outside seating area is perfect for aperitivos in the sun.
Public
Occupying the former gent’s toilet below the grade-1 listed Victorian town hall, Public is a stunning little haven of fine drinks and delicious food - or as it was once described: "...Wes Anderson train carriage crowbarred into an old bog".
Factory Floor
An industrial oasis hidden away within a cobbled courtyard, in Sheffield's Neepsend. Their unique drip-infusion system derives from a traditional Japanese coffee filtration method, infusing spirits and liqueurs over 12 hour periods, to create a wide array of unique flavour combinations.
JÖRO Oughtibridge Mill
The JÖRO experience offers a style of food, drinks, atmosphere and service entirely unique to them, with a restaurant designed to be an informal open plan dining room that creates an immersive dining experience, where guests share in the buzz of the kitchen and their complete passion for food.
Grazie
Inspired by traditional flavours, Grazie offer a fresh, creative and original interpretation of Puglian cuisine, in the heart of Sheffield.
Pearl at Park Hill
The Pearl at Park Hill is the second Sheffield venue to be opened by the team behind nationally acclaimed bistro & bar, Bench. Expect a seasonal, ever-changing cocktail menu, craft beer and natural wine alongside a wide selection of small plates, all set against the imposing backdrop of Europe's largest listed building.
Hideaway
Discover exceptional food and drink in the heart of Sheffield, where tradition meets modern mixology.
The Botanist
Sheffield’s magical wonderland, offering a load of botanical cocktails, craft beers and ales, champagne and wine. With food inspired by the deli, rotisserie and BBQ. Live music is often part of the atmosphere in this busy and popular venue.
Piña
A lively party spot with Mexicana vibes, Piña owner/founder Joe experienced first-hand the amazing cuisine and culture on a Mexico trip back in 2016, and just had to bring it back to Sheffield. So, expect plenty of (high quality 100% agave-based) tequila, mezcal and, of course, delicious tacos.
Piccolino
Located in Millennium Square, Piccolino brings a true taste of Italy to the heart of the city. Their dishes are rustic, simple and delicious and are created using the best, freshest ingredients.
Bench
Bench is a scintillating restaurant slash neighbourhood hangout with communal bistro-style dining serving seasonal dishes alongside cocktails, natural wine and beer.
Kapital Beer Hall
Sheffield's biggest modern beer hall and restaurant.! Kapital celebrates Europe’s rich beer culture, championing the iconic beer cities of Brussels, Munich & Prague while also honouring Sheffield’s own prolific brewing heritage.
La Bottega
La Bottega serve handcrafted breakfasts and lunches alongside carefully selected wines and coffee.
Roku Sheffield
Roku brings the ‘next level’ of Asian cuisine to Sheffield, using quality ingredients that you won’t find anywhere else in the city.
Cubana Tapas Bar
Sample authentic Cuban ambience & welcoming Latino vibes at one of Sheffield's most well known establishments, that provides great food but also live music and dancing.
The Broadfield
The Broadfield are passionate about food & drink and strive to bring you the best offerings in both, plus a great atmosphere to enjoy them in.
The Orange Bird
The Orange Bird is a buzzing neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Hillsborough. Their food is based around modern South African, cooked over a Braai with plenty of local charm and twist.
True Loves
True Loves is a wonderful refurb of the old canal arches. Honest, humble and independent, they are a staple with local communities, but love promoting the fantastic produce of Sheffield and broader Yorkshire.
Cosy Club Sheffield
Set in the heart of the city, Cosy Club Sheffield is the perfect venue to celebrate and socialise, with an exceptional all-day restaurant and bar menu featuring mouth-watering dishes and top-notch tipples.
Tavern on The Quays
Tavern on the Quays offers a contemporary spin on the classic pub, blending the modern style of the venues established in North America with a more traditional British setting.
Dead Donkey
A great neighbourhood bar serving craft beer, excellent wine, stonking spirits and cocktails - plus some tasty scram too.
Kelham Kitchen & Wine Bar
Kelham Kitchen and Wine Bar situated in Kelham Island overlooking the river. Offering a range of food from Bottomless Brunch to Tapas, ideal for sharing!
The Lost & Found
The Lost & Found is a botanically inspired venue that has taken root on Ecclesall Road. Cocktails, sumptuous food and great decor make this a fab place to get a drink on the way to or from the Botanical Gardens and Endcliffe Park, or hang out for the day in.
Mama's & Leonies
Serving quality Italian fare to the people of Sheffield since 1968.
Guyshi BBQ & Bar
The first Japanese charcoal BBQ and bar in Sheffield.
Năm Sông
Nǎm Sông means 'five rivers' in Vietnamese, as an ode to the establishment's founding city of Sheffield which famously has five rivers. It's an all-day-all-night coffee shop, restaurant and bar serving up delicious Vietnamese food, drinks, and of course the legendary phin filter coffee.
Tenaya Wine
A neighbourhood wine shop and bar providing an interesting and accessible range of wines with a focus on female producers and sustainability.
Not Open; Don't Come
Not Open; Don't Come is a speakeasy-style wine bar in Sheffield, located on the first floor of Unit 20, Orchard Square. It's known for its focus on fine wines and is associated with The Old Shoe, with the entrance being around the corner from the pub via what was previously a fire exit.
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Golf Fang
Seriously crazy golf with 18 holes surrounded by bespoke street art, complete with DJs, cocktails and street food. Inspired by pop culture, Gold Fang's courses are built into an array of weird and wonderful designs, such as buses, shop fronts, film sets and tv studios.
Blend Culinary Foundation at Cambridge Street Collective
Blend Culinary Foundation provide fun and interactive cooking experiences, within their fully equipped 18-station kitchen, located in Europe's largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield.
The Great Escape Game
The Great Escape Game is your premier destination for thrilling and immersive escape room experiences in Sheffield. Get ready to unleash your imagination and dive head first into an alternate reality where every twist and turn will keep you enthralled until the very end.
Locksley Distilling Co.
Join Locksley Distilling Co. on a distillery tour, gin making experience, or cocktail class. Learn about how craft spirits are made in their historic premises and taste a selection of their premium spirits.
Lane7
Forget everything you thought you knew about bowling alleys, because Lane7 Sheffield is different! Centrally located, expect ten-pin bowling, ping-pong, darts, arcade games and American pool, in an unrivalled atmosphere, while Fat Hippo serve up some of the tastiest burgers around.
Showroom Cinema
The home of independent cinema in Sheffield, The Showroom are committed to providing a diverse range of films and related activity for Sheffield and the surrounding region. They host high profile film festivals throughout the year, including the world famous DocFest and Sheffield's very own Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF).
Crucible Theatre
Originally opened in 1971, the Crucible is a world-famous theatre and iconic Sheffield landmark, with a distinctive stage.
The Light Cinema
The Light is based on The Moor in the centre of Sheffield. With cinema, dining, and events all under the one roof, it's a place a venue that takes you from morning to night - and with some incredibly comfy reclining seats in the cinemas it's even better.
The National Videogame Museum
The UK's national cultural centre for videogames, The National Videogame Museum is on a mission to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames for everyone. With over 100 playable exhibits, it's also a lot of fun!
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Situated close to the urban city centre, Sheffield's stunning Botanical Gardens were opened in 1836 and now cover 19 acres on a south-west sloping site. The Gardens are listed by English Heritage as a Grade II site of special historic and architectural interest.
Yard Ball
Inspired by spending every minute playing out on the streets with a football, Yard Ball is a place to love the game again. Take on the Yard Ball challenges and test your skills against family and friends in the Yard
