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.
![For a more laidback option, The Moot Hall Pub is the perfect place to visit according to YEP readers. Also in the city centre, this traditional pub offers televised sports, darts and live music.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQwOGJmZTI3LTZmM2QtNGI5Ny1hN2EyLTQzNWUwNjA4Yzc1ZToyMTAxMTMwYi1jMzViLTRjMGMtYjVhYS00NzE3ZDY4Y2UxNDQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Moot Hall Arms
For a more laidback option, The Moot Hall Pub is the perfect place to visit according to YEP readers. Also in the city centre, this traditional pub offers televised sports, darts and live music. | Tony Johnson/National World Photo: Tony Johnson
![Another laidback venue that is perfect for date nights is Templar, in the city centre. The traditional pub offers a fantastic range of drinks.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjFkYWFhNDNkLWYxZGQtNDk4Ny05ZWFjLTA0ODIxNDYxMTg0YjpjZjVhYjkwMC1hMTVjLTQ3OTgtOTIwMC01ODhhMjc3MDliOWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
8. The Templar Hotel
Another laidback venue that is perfect for date nights is Templar, in the city centre. The traditional pub offers a fantastic range of drinks. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
![Park Row restaurant Gaucho is one of the best-rated restaurants in Leeds. The Argentian restaurant is also one of the best places for a date night in Leeds, offering carbon neutral beef and the finest wines from the region.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjE5NTRmMzYwLWViMTktNDI0Yi04MjI4LWE4YjQ3ODQ3NWVlNDozNzZhOTdkYi0yN2FiLTQxZDQtYjk0Ni0zMDlhZGVkM2NmMmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
9. Gaucho
Park Row restaurant Gaucho is one of the best-rated restaurants in Leeds. The Argentian restaurant is also one of the best places for a date night in Leeds, offering carbon neutral beef and the finest wines from the region. | National World Photo: National World
![This chain brasserie and bar offers some of the best food in Leeds - and is perfect for date nights. Located in the Light, Browns has a stylish interior and terrace and serves classic British dishes, Sunday roasts and hand-crafted cocktails.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlkZjcwNmVjLWRlMzMtNDAyYy1hMDk4LWRjMjJjNTUyOGY0YzphZGQ2N2Q1NS01YzNhLTRhZWEtYjJmMC0zMThkNDJjMTg0NzI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
10. Browns
This chain brasserie and bar offers some of the best food in Leeds - and is perfect for date nights. Located in the Light, Browns has a stylish interior and terrace and serves classic British dishes, Sunday roasts and hand-crafted cocktails. | Browns/Google Photo: Browns/Google
11. Angelica
It is to no surprise that rooftop bar Angelica has made this list. The Times praised the Leeds-favourite bar for its “panoramic city views”. The wrap-around terrace is a beautiful spot to people-watch, bask in some sunlight and explore the bar’s impressive cocktail list. | Angelica Photo: Angelica
![New to Leeds, this restaurant has taken the city by storm since its opening. Located on South Parade, Olive Tree offers some of the best Greek food in Leeds in a stunning venue that has been transformed following £700,000 investment.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFiZjkzN2MyLTJmMDEtNDYyZi1hYWVhLTdjYjUxM2E4YjQyNjo4ODQwZDI2My03MTdjLTQwZGYtYmJjYi1jZjFjOWNmOGRlOTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
12. Olive Tree Brasserie
New to Leeds, this restaurant has taken the city by storm since its opening. Located on South Parade, Olive Tree offers some of the best Greek food in Leeds in a stunning venue that has been transformed following £700,000 investment. | James Hardisty/National World Photo: James Hardisty