You’re very much in love, however, the idea of sitting in a row of tables for 2, like speed dating but reversed, covered in rose petals with violins serenading the room makes you frankly, want to be sick. Valentines Day is a great excuse to show just how much you love your partner, and be romantic, but it doesn’t have to be so…so obvious! Surely there are lovely places to be, and be seen that don’t just require you to just sit and stare into each other’s eyes across a table all evening?
Why not check out this list of alternative ways to spend the day of hearts, petals and chocolate kisses!
Going for dinner and drinks, and going to the cinema, two very cliché dates, yet put them together and you’re onto a winner. Roxy was created to bring together cutting-edge digital screenings with high quality drinks & food. Why not join them for Valentines where they will be screening the old romantic classic “When Harry Met Sally”.
SINGLE MEMBER PRICE - £30
2. Dans le Noir
This is for those who aren’t afraid to splash the cash. Succumb to their Valentines 3 course aphrodisiac menu with a glass of Champagne, 2 glasses of wine and canapés on arrival for £75. And if you hadn’t have guessed by the restaurants name, yes, you eat it all in the dark! Pitch black! Increase all senses by removing your sight and make your partner fall into greed and love!
PRICE - £75
Why not take it back to the old school and spend Valentines Day with your partner as if it was your first date back in the 50’s at Brick Lane All Star Lanes. Eat burgers, order fancy cocktails from the 20ft long copper bar looking over the psychedelically lit lanes and bowl the night away in this retro joint!
BOWLING - £8.75 per person peak time (Mon-Sat after 6pm)
- £6.75 per person before 6pm and all day Sunday
A Laid back establishment with great vibes! Jetlag is great for people after first class luxury without the first class price tag. Treat your lover to dinner and a movie in the luxury of Jetlag’s Cinema Lounge. Enjoy some amazing global tapas, and then sit back and relax with lovingly prepared cocktails and watch classic romantic films and modern rom-coms.
5. Museum of London – Valentines @ Late
Instead of sitting staring into each other’s eyes longingly over some oysters, why not get involved at the Museum of London’s ‘Valentines @ Late’. For a highly reasonable price of £6 pounds you can wonder through open galleries, a themed bar, or take part in sensual seductive Cha Cha dance classes, sample some sensational aphrodisiac love philters, learn about risqué x-rated objects or listen to love stories. Talk about getting action packed!
TICKETS - £6
6. Tower Bridge
When weighing up possible options for where to go for this yearly night of romance I’m sure Tower Bridge isn’t there at the top. However, you’d be wrong. On Valentine’s Day the stunning walkways are transformed, with delicate, dreamy lighting, flowers scattered, and fine pink champagne and chocolates. Alluring lovers into the enchanting setting, sure to make even the ‘coolest’ couple go weak at the knees just a little! Okay, it may sound cheesy, but, it is definitely different!
TICKETS - £15
7. Medieval Banquet
Take part in a masked affair at this medieval banquet offering a dance class an hour before the night begins, a 3-course meal, and sparkling wine for £55 per person. Definitely putting a spin on the usual Valentine’s wine and dine!
TICKETS - £55
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