11 Super fun things to do on a first date

First things first; we don't actually mean getting yourselves locked up in jail together - that would be very silly (and very illegal). Alcotraz is a pop-up that's housed with prison guards and your job is to smuggle a bottle of booze past them. Once you're both settled behind bars, a fellow inmate will come to take your contraband, only to bring you back hand-crafted cocktails from a secret bar.

If you're after an excuse to get a little bit closer to your date, you should think about visiting Midnight Apothecary. Positioned at the top of Brunel Museum, this rooftop garden will have you snuggling together over an open fire, toasting marshmallows and drinking botanical cocktails that are made with ingredients from the garden itself.

If your crap jokes aren't enough to break the ice on a first date, a round of mini golf should do the trick. Plonk Crazy Golf have a course of nine holes to get through, but before you start showing off your mad swingin' skills, you should head to their well stocked bar and tee things off with a drink.

Being skint is part and parcel with living in London and although this might suck when it comes to drawing up date night plans, Old Street Records are here to save the day with their 'cheap date' offer. From Monday to Wednesday you can nab two pizzas and two cocktails for just £19. You mightn't be able to put a price on love folks, but you can for date night.

Soho isn't exactly known for its affordable prices, but we're going to let you in on a little secret. There's a swanky wine bar called 68 & Boston nestled away on Greek Street and every single bottle of wine comes in at £20. In terms of romantic ambience, this spot has got it all ticked off, from cordoned off spaces to candle-lit tables for two.

Get ready to roll a strike on your next date night. All Star Lanes have opened a new venue in Shepherd's Bush and it's top of the bill for a fun night out. The interiors are Miami-inspired (think palm tree wallpaper and gold art deco features) and there are 10 state of the art bowling lanes to saunter down. They've even got a brand new menu to shout about, featuring buttermilk chicken, soft shell crab burgers and halloumi fries.

The Fitzgerald is a slinky speakeasy bar in Manchester and it's got date night written all over it. Although you can't go wrong with a few drinks here come the weekend, they have live music every Thursday from 8pm, and you can get two cocktails for £10.

Sometimes the dating world is all about mind games, but how about you swap them for real games on date night? Super Bario is one of Glasgow's quirkiest bars and it's like an arcade for adults, with plenty of booze. Grab a controller and challenge your date to games of Mortal Kombat II, pinball and Ridge Racer, and show them how brilliant you really are.

Boring dates are a thing of the past thanks to Cocktails Ahoy!. This cute cruise will bring you both down River Lea in a bright blue boat, and in case your date isn't pulling enough cheesy one-liners, you can get your fill of dairy from Neal's Yard Daily. Drinks-wise, they have seasonal cocktails, craft beer, prosecco, and bottles of Champagne if you really wanna splash out.

Take your dating game to new heights this month and visit pop-up rooftop, Skylight. Flaunting dizzying views of the capital and a summery selection of cocktails, you'll have plenty of excuses to keep your date out past bedtime. That's not all though - this sky-high spot has a top range of activities to get stuck in to. If your croquet skills are up to scratch, grab a mallet and show them all the things you can do with a wooden set of balls.

Sure, going to the cinema is a reliable date night option, but you should swap your trip to the Odeon this month for Rivoli Pop-Up Cinema. Housed in a 1950's ballroom, this unique setting is the definition of 'romantic', and it's screening everything from When Harry Met Sally to The Shining. Not one for horror movies? Don't sweat it - you can calm your nerves with a glass of wine at the bar.