Valentine's Day 2026 In Cardiff

Disguised as a secret garden, The Botanist is certainly saving you from having to splash out on flowers this year. Share a gooey baked camembert with your other half, before indulging in their famous hanging kebabs, succulent steaks or hearty burgers - alongside botanical cocktails aplenty. Plus, they've got a second location in Cardiff Bay.

You'll find a live band serenading you on the weekends and if you're looking for something a little hearty? Check out its Sunday lunch menu, featuring roast chicken, beef and glazed pork belly.

A popular cocktail haunt in the centre of town, Pennyroyal is all about making your favourite spirits into creative concoctions. Head on over with your arm around your beau and treat them to a fabulous evening sipping intruiging mixes in an intimate setting.

If your perfect Valentine's Day involves good food, great company, and a warm, welcoming pub, then Pen & Wig in Cardiff is just the place. They're serving up a delicious set menu packed with flavourful favourites. Kick things off with starters like tandoori charred chicken with hot honey and buffalo mayo or harissa, red pepper and sesame hummus with pomegranate and flatbread.

Then, dive into mains such as low and slow-cooked steakand venison pie or butternut squash ravioli with a rich tomato & herb sauce. Finish on a high note with a signature sticky toffee sponge or a decadent s'mores chocolate brownie drizzled in Belgian chocolate sauce. With two courses from £22.00 and three from £27.00, plus a glass of prosecco to toast the occasion, Pen & Wig is the ideal spot for a relaxed and cosy Valentine's celebration.

As arguably Cardiff's favourite retro arcade bar, NQ64 is a must-visit for competitive couples. Explore all the old-school games on offer from Dance Stage to Street Fighter, alongside consoles from PlayStations to Super Nintendo. There's lots of exciting themed cocktails to guzzle while you wait for your turn like the tropical fruit punch and a cherry whisky blend. 

Step up your cooking skills as a couple with YO! Sushi's masterclass. Tickets start from under £35 and include a soft drink, edamame and gyozas to share and a lesson in how to perfectly construct four plates including a crunchy California roll. 

Make like a criminal and smuggle alcohol into a prison cell with this uk-famous immersive experience. Tickets to Alcotraz start from £38.50, and include four personalised cocktails made from your own liquor and whipped up by your fellow inmates. Prepare to encounter interesting characters and wear an orange jumpsuit for the duration of your sentence. 

Go Quest Adventure's interactive treasure hunt is the perfect way to bond this Valentine's Day – and see how well you work as a team. Explore the city centre while unveiling clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges in an attempt to earn points and top the leaderboard. All you need is an app to complete the self-guided mission – with this entire day of fun costing just £29.  

Ticking all of our boxes as the ultimate date night destination, The Dead Canary is one of the most romantic places in town. Inspired by Prohibition bars and mixing cocktails in completely new ways, booking is essential for this secret sultry spot.

Home to some of the city's most innovative cocktails, The Alchemist is sure to impress your date, whether you've been together a day, a year or a lifetime. Get stuck into unusual drinks and international plates at this fantastic restaurant bar in the city centre. And for something a little different? For as little as £25 each you can join your own mini masterclass behind the bar, which will see you whipping up theatrical sips of your choice from the menu.  

Boasting beautiful, elegant interiors, Mowgli is certainly a fantastic Valentine's restaurant in Cardiff. While surrounded by swinging pendant lights, indoor trees and golden hues, chomp on enticing Indian dishes and knock back signature cocktails.

For the ultimate game night, it's gotta be Play At Pins. Expect AR bowling, escape rooms, interactive darts, karaoke, arcade games and shuffleboard for a date you won't want to end. Pair endless gaming with quirky cocktails and pig-out grub. 

Lovebirds who fancy something a little different this Valentine's Day can shimmy on over to Flight Club Cardiff. The quirky venue, which takes inspiration from old school fairgrounds, whips up killer cocktails and tasty pizza paddles to enjoy while you play a few rounds of fun-filled social darts. They're also throwing a Galentine's Day brunch with a bottle of prosecco each and bottomless paddle pizzas to share from £30. 

Sat right next door to sister restaurant Heaney's, Uisce is a neighbourhood café and wine bar with a global identity. Turning some of the finest Welsh produce into intricate small plates, it's a charming spot for a Valentine's meal in Cardiff that mixes a little bustle with a lot of intimacy.

Head to a bar that really does live up to its name, The Cosy Club. You'll be able to snuggle up together in some seriously comfortable chairs surrounded by gorgeous decor, all while chowing down on a mouthwatering menu. We're talking king prawn massaman curry, slow-cooked ox cheek ragu or aubergine and butterbean tagine, paired with cracking cocktails.

A bar and restaurant designed for date nights in Cardiff, The Ivy is ready to make your evening a magical one. While you sit among the stunning, foliage-adorned interiors, tuck into a moreish array of eats from its extensive menu - think smoked haddock and salmon fishcakes, sirloin steak or wild mushroom and truffle linguine.

Splurge on the ultimate dinner date at Argentinian steakhouse Gaucho. Not only are they serving up sumptuous eats, but there's an excellent selection of wines and cocktails to go with it. The indulgent menu features a wagyu burger, Latin-style mac 'n' cheese, a chateaubriand to share and speciality cuts of prime meat. 

Located in an old bank vault, this quirky restaurant is the perfect place for an intimate date. Enjoy a feast of contemporary European dishes made with fresh, seasonal and expertly sourced produce, all while sipping on gorgeous gin concoctions at The Potted Pig.

Add a little Latin flair to your night with a trip to the city's favourite tapas joint, Curado. Bringing you a decadent selection of authentic Spanish cuisine, it promises pretty plates of food, an impressive gin list and exotic wines aplenty. This one's sure to make them swoon.