Top 10 Places To Go On A Date in Edinburgh

Thinking of asking that hottie from your economics tutorial out on a date? Hoping the spark from the chemistry lab with light up outside the classroom? Dreamt of reading classical literature to the cutie on your halls corridor? Well if you are going to ask them out, you’ll need a plan. No fear, Tab has the answers for you- the top 10 places to go on a date in Edinburgh!

1. Arthur’s Seat

Described on Trip Advisor as ‘magical and whimsical’, Arthur’s Seat provides the perfect romantic walk for a blossoming relationship, with a beautiful panoramic view of the city. An afternoon hike on a crisp Edinburgh day is perfect for a spot of secluded hand holding, as long as you don’t mind the fifty other dog walkers, hikers and lost freshers you usually find up there.

Watch the sun set in style

2. Nandos

Though many may initially disagree with this making it onto the list, Nandos is a classic student haunt and with there being two in close proximity to the uni areas, always a safe bet. See how your date can take the heat with a cheeky came of wing roulette!

Actual quote from an unnamed Edinburgh University student

3. Voodoo Rooms

Ok, if Nandos isn’t to your taste, class it up a bit with the Voodoo Rooms. Perfect place to grab a few heavily alcoholic  cocktails to make the first date run more smoothly.

Don’t say maybe baby, you are my voodoo child

4. The Museum

Why not spend a rainy Edinburgh afternoon wandering around the National Museum with your sweetheart. It’s easy to get lost in the exhibitions while you stare lovingly into each others eyes.

Your pretty face sure would make a beautiful statue

5. The Dominion

Not just you’re normal multiplex multi everything cinema, the Dominion offers comfy sofas and cosy rooms for ultimate back of the cinema action.

Is that your phone in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?

6. Pizza Paradise

Yeah you might have only just met but why not take your pull on their first date right after a night a Prow? Located just round the corner, Pizza Paradise gives you the perfect place for a sit down table for two post lash dinner.

And who said romance is dead?

7.  Sharing a VK in Potterrow

Again, let’s not forget we are students here. Getting in the tropical VKs for your latest crush is practically a date – well at least you hope they’ll end the same way, if you catch my drift…

All the VKs EVER

8. Portobello Beach

Another actually legitimate place to take a potential partner on a date. Obviously it’s not the place you’re going to see your crush in their swimming stuff because it’s blood freezing, but still on a sunny day it’s a great place for walking and talking.

Romantic view

9. Peter’s Yard

As it is so close to uni it’s a great place to stage a mini date in between lectures or after a seminar, plus great coffee.

Cute warm spot for flirting over artisan breads

10. Anywhere but Teviot.

No. No. NO. There are so many other great places in Edinburgh, so just don’t do it, don’t take them to the union.

Use your imagination