We have plenty of intimate venues that are perfect for first dates, anniversaries and even proposals.
Many are award-winning or listed among the best in the country while some are hidden gems.
Here are 16 of the best venues in Leeds for a date night - according to locals.
1. Kendells Bistro
Often considered the most romantic restaurant in Leeds, Kendells Bistro, in St Peter's Square, is an intimate restaurant perfect for date nights. Think unstarched cloth napkins, flickering candles and blackboard menus of classic French dishes. | Kendells BistroPhoto: Kendells Bistro
![This East Parade Spanish restaurant is one of the most gorgeous venues in Leeds for a date night. It boasts an impressive and sophisticated wine list with a variety of tapas dishes.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/02/20/16/05/onecms_2eab46a2-84a9-43a2-9209-a894020d35e8.JPG.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
2. Iberica
This East Parade Spanish restaurant is one of the most gorgeous venues in Leeds for a date night. It boasts an impressive and sophisticated wine list with a variety of tapas dishes. | National WorldPhoto: National World
![Located in the Victoria Quarter, this restaurant and bar is a fantastic spot for those who love steak. But that's not all that is on offer at the Cut & Craft, a vegan menu and brunch menu are also available.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/02/15/21/the%20cut%20%26%20craft%2C%20the%20cut%20%26%20craft.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
3. The Cut & Craft
Located in the Victoria Quarter, this restaurant and bar is a fantastic spot for those who love steak. But that's not all that is on offer at the Cut & Craft, a vegan menu and brunch menu are also available. | The Cut & Craft Photo: The Cut & Craft
![Undergound French restaruant Sous Le Nez is one of the finest places in Leeds for a date night. Locted in the basement of Quebec House, Souz Le Nez boasts a fantastic wine menu of 40 pages.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY0NDZlN2ZiLTdmNTUtNDc2Mi05YmM5LWY4OGI1NmQ5MmY5OTowZjc4NjE5ZS1jY2VkLTQzOTgtOGQyOS03ZDk3YmY3MmQ0Nzg=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
4. Sous Le Nez
Undergound French restaruant Sous Le Nez is one of the finest places in Leeds for a date night. Locted in the basement of Quebec House, Souz Le Nez boasts a fantastic wine menu of 40 pages. | James Hardisty/National WorldPhoto: James Hardisty
![This Leeds-favourite underground bar had to make this list. It was named one of the best cocktail bars in the country by the Times. The article said the bar had a "fun approach to cocktails". It added: "One of those places where the team has a real interest in finding out what your cocktail flavour is.”](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI1MmQ3MTQzLWVmODItNDBmYy04YTlhLWNkNjJlMThiMDRiYzpiNDRiZGMzYi0wNzFkLTRiM2EtODdjYi1hZDhhZDQ4MDIxNGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Below Stairs
This Leeds-favourite underground bar had to make this list. It was named one of the best cocktail bars in the country by the Times. The article said the bar had a "fun approach to cocktails". It added: "One of those places where the team has a real interest in finding out what your cocktail flavour is.” | National WorldPhoto: National World
![This speakeasy jazz bar in the city centre is also one of the best date night venues in Leeds. It was named among the top 20 best speakeasies in the world in the Difford's Guide.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/16/11/37/image00001.jpeg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. The Domino Club
This speakeasy jazz bar in the city centre is also one of the best date night venues in Leeds. It was named among the top 20 best speakeasies in the world in the Difford's Guide. | National World Photo: National World