Belfast date night ideas from dinner and cocktails to axe throwing

Lockdown is easing more in Northern Ireland meaning date night no longer needs to be virtual.

While the relaxation of a living room takeaway and movie night date is appealing, it's time to get back outdoors again.

And if you need some date night inspiration, we've got you covered.

Whether it's dinner and a good cocktail you're looking for, or something completely unusual, our guide below should help you make your mind up.

For the foodies

Belfast has endless restaurants, of all types and for all prices.

You could be into a romantic meal for two or just a pizza and pint of Fanta - there's enough for everyone's preferences.

SHED BISTRO - 467 Ormeau Rd

A steak dinner at Shed Bistro (Shed Bistro Instagram)

PIZZA ON THE SQUARE - 1 Donegall Square West

A Pizza on the Square special (Pizza on the Square Instagram)

BINKYS - 20/22 Belmont Road

A new addition to the menu (Binkys Facebook)

Cocktail inspiration

Have you been for a cocktail if you didn't put it on Instagram?

If you are on the hunt for a cocktail date night, look no further.

These spots serve your classics to the funky and fruity.

MCENANEY'S - 1 Glen Road

Endless options (McEnaney's Facebook)

RITA'S - 44 Franklin Street

Very tempting (Rita's Belfast Facebook)

THE PERCH - 42 Franklin Street

Instagram ready (The Perch Facebook)

Plenty for the sweet tooth

DILLY AND DOLLYS - 122F Upper Lisburn Road

Dilly & Dolly's (Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)

AL GELATO - 417 Ormeau Road

Mouth watering (Al Gelato Facebook)

MORELLI'S - 44 Belmont Road

Chocolate, strawberry and Nutella cake anyone?? (Morelli's Facebook)

Something different

AXE YARD - 17 Balmoral Road

Axe Yard in Belfast (Axe Yard)

LOST CITY ADVENTURE GOLF - 100-150 York Street

Competitive date night (The Lost City Adventure Golf Belfast Facebook)

CABARET SUPPERCLUB - 38-44 Upper Arthur Street

In full swing (Cabaret Supperclub Belfast Facebook)