With Valentine's Day just around the corner, you can forget Paris - we're officially declaring Newcastle as the city of love.
We asked readers to tell us where they had their most memorable first date, and you told us the places around the city which hold a special place in your heart. If you have romance on the mind this February, you might want to take some inspiration from the lovebirds below.
It seems that whether it’s a restaurant, bar, pub or something else altogether, it’s all about the company you’re with when it comes to the perfect first date. Here are a few places in Newcastle where you found lasting love on the menu...