Fun things to do in Liverpool for couples
Bored of your same old routine? Or are you looking for a Valentine’s Day treat? Here are some fun things to do in Liverpool for couples, no matter the occasion.
Date published: 10th Feb 2023
Sick of the same old routine? Bored of rewatching the same series on Netflix? Finding new, fun things to do as a couple can be a bit tricky when you’ve been doing the same thing over and over again. Where do you start?
Well, we’re here to help! Thankfully Liverpool is full of fun, so whether you’re looking to get active, be lazy, try some new dishes, or just have a laugh, there’s plenty out there for you to discover.
Let’s get stuck in. Here are some fun things to do in Liverpool for couples.
Photo: Hot Water Comedy Club / Facebook.com
Couples that laugh together stay together. There’s nothing like gasping for air as the giggle fits overcome you. You look at your partner, and they’re clutching their stomach, face red, and you just laugh harder. So it’s a good thing that Liverpool has loads of cracking comedy clubs like Hot Water Comedy Club and Laughterhouse Comedy.
Tickets for As Seen On TV | Hot Water Comedy Club | Wednesday 15th February
See if you can escape together
Photo: Photo: Escape Hunt UK (Liverpool) / Facebook.com
Ever wondered what you’re like under pressure? If you have good communication skills? Test yourselves while having a laugh in an escape room. There are a few to choose from, like Breakout, Escape Live, and Escape Hunt. And you can choose the theme of your room, such as pirates, magic school, Peaky Blinders, Jack the Ripper, casino heist, and more.
Let go of your troubles at a spa
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Whether you live the perfect life or not, our day-to-day lives take a toll on us - stress, tight muscles, fatigue, and more. So why not head to a spa for a treatment or two? Find your zen together with a massage, body scrub, or any of the other countless treatments available. Many spas also allow you to use their facilities, like the gym, sauna, steam room, pool, and jacuzzi. Top day out, if you ask us.
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Or a boozy bingo event. Sitting, drinking, laughing, and enjoying great tunes. Boozy brunches and bingo events have everything we all love in on! Head over, enjoy delicious food, sip unlimited prosecco or beer, and hit the dancefloor.
Tickets for Bottomless Brunch Valentines Special | Sunday 12th February | BLUNDELL STREET SUPPER CLUB
Prove who the better driver is
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Liverpool is home to TeamSport Karting, an indoor go-karting course. The karts can go up to 40mph as you skirt around the UK’s best indoor circuit. And it’s only a ten-minute drive from Liverpool One. Get over there, burn some rubber, snag the medal, and prove once and for all you’re the better driver.
Dress up fancy and sip a drink in front of the sunset
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Rooftop bars are pretty incredible. Many have a super sophisticated vibe, great views, and insanely delicious drinks. If the sky is clear, it’s a great idea to go to a bar with a lovely view to watch the sunset as you sip a drink or two and maybe even grab a bite to eat.
Click or tap here for the best rooftop bars in Liverpool
Get competitive at Lane7
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Love thrashing your partner at arcade games? Or just having a laugh while you bowl together? If you’re after fun things to do in Liverpool for couples, Lane7 is the one! A one-stop gaming bar with bowling, American pool, beer pong, ping pong, darts, and loads of arcade games like basketball, air hockey, that one where you chuck bean bags at clowns to knock them down - it has it all. And, of course, a bar full of bevs.
Enjoy some live music
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Liverpool has a rich music history (duh) and there are always some killer gigs going down. You could go to a standing gig with loads of mad fans in the crowd or chill at a seated venue like Phase One, with cosy lighting, a bar, and table service.
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Tickets for Valentines Day The Music of John Martyn's Solid Air | Tuesday 14th February | Phase One
Or rave all night long
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If you both love letting loose and enjoying some tunes, why not do it together? Head out as a couple, hit the dancefloor, and have a ball. Simple, fun, effective, sorted.
Tickets for Free Warehouse Rave | Saturday 25th February | Hangar 34
Check out a local festival
Photo: Baltic Weekender / Facebook.com
Liverpool has its fair share of brilliant music festivals, including Baltic Weekender, The One In The Woods, Liverpool Sound City, and Liverpool Soul Weekender. If you’re a bit unsure or new to festivals, Baltic Weekender is a great shout as tickets are an absolute bargain at around £20.
Grab a coffee and play board games
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Sugar and Dice is a board game café with all our favourite games and then some. We’re talking backgammon, battleship, Cards Against Humanity, Cluedo, D&D, Guess Who?, Monopoly, Jenga, Uno, Scrabble, and a million more. They also have bites to eat and, of course, coffee, tea, milkshakes, and more.
Get in touch with your creative side at an art gallery
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There are so many art galleries in Liverpool to explore together. Choose which to visit based on what you’re interested in. The Tate is all about modern art, Lady Lever Art Gallery has one of the UK's finest collections of fine and decorative art, Walker Art Gallery contains sculptures, paintings, and decorative art, and there are plenty of others.
Watch a movie in a super comfy cinema
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Going to the cinema is a popular first date (or general date) for a reason - they’re brill. But Everyman Cinema made it ten times better by filling the room with comfy chairs that are basically sofas so you can watch that new flick as you would at home - sprawling out, getting comfy and munching on snacks.
Grab some unreal scan
Photo: Rosa's Thai Cafe (Liverpool) / Facebook.com
Liverpool takes its food seriously. No matter where you are, a mouth-wateringly unreal munch is right around the corner. Try something new if you’re feeling adventurous, or head to your favourite spot. You can’t beat good food!
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Or try some super fancy eats
Photo: Röski Restaurant / Facebook.com
If going for food seems a bit too easy or you do it often enough already, maybe trying something a bit fancier will do the trick. Liverpool has plenty of Michelin-starred restaurants that offer truly unique, inventive dishes (works of art, really) in a sophisticated atmosphere. There’s Röski, Barnacle, Fraiche, Manifest, and The Barn, to name a few. Dress up nice and prepare your taste buds for a new adventure!
Wander around a museum and learn something new
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It’s never too late to expand your mind! Have a stroll around the World Museum, home to the natural history, world cultures, antiques, and physical science collections. Learn, chat, discuss what you see, and maybe stop by the café for a hot drink. It’s a great way to learn more about each other, even if you think you already know everything there is to know about your significant other, and it’s a peaceful way to spend the day.
Looking for something to do this Valentine’s Day? Search Skiddle now to find Valentine’s Day events near you, or click or tap here for inspiration.
Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
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