The Party Option: The Click Tonight Party
Join the party loving members of Click Tonight for their annual offensive on Valentine’s Day. If the idea of violins, red heart-shaped balloons and set menus for two is your idea of hell, join them as they say ‘F*** Valentine - Just Party!’ It’s their city debut at top late night venue Kanaloa. Email theparty@clicktonight.com for guestlist and table reservations.
The Romantic Option: The London Eye
A lovely option for a Valentines’ Date though it might seem quite contrived, the set up at the London Eye is quite impressive. Expect champagne, parmesan hearts and chocolate covered strawberries. Canapes, champagne and a breathtaking view of London at night will score highly on the romance factor.
The Semi-Romantic Option: The Pleasure Garden Ball
Go with a date or take a group of friends to this traditional English pastime hosted by the Museum of London. This experience promises something truly different with lots of dancing, drinking and Georgian nostalgia. Risque poetry, 18th century bands. A trip back in time anyone? (Ends at 9:45pm. So back in time.)
The Uber-Romantic Option: A Night With The Stars
Remember that episode of Friends from ages ago when Ross famously seduced Rachel at the Planetarium? How romantic and amazing was that?! The Royal Observatory presents A Night With The Stars where you can spend the evening star-gazing and knocking back champagne. Look through the telescope and show off your (newly learned) knowledge of the constellations. (Shows at 5.25pm, 5.30pm, 6.45pm, 6.50pm)
Love Japanese food? Zuma in Knightsbridge will not disappoint. A seriously sexy restaurant with a stellar menu that includes top dishes like the crispy fried squid with green chilli and salt, you can’t go wrong with this as a hot date option for this Valentine’s Day. With a huge list of celebrity frequenters, you will need to book in advance.
The Lonesome Option: Valentine’s What?!
Not feeling the love this year but still want a good evening out and some delicious food? A jazzed up take on the classic Spanish tapas bar, Barrafina has a no reservations policy and you won’t be left sitting alone as you are seated alongside your fellow diners. Chefs are chatty and guide you through their best dishes and then you get to watch them work their magic.
The Cosy Option: Cuddle Me By The Fire
Spend the evening cosying up with your date in a traditional English pub with a good bottle of red wine. The Spaniard’s Inn on Hampstead Heath is a pub famed for its history with the illustrious Dick Turpin and Charles Dickens. “A country pub in the city”, it has a huge beer garden, great food and was listed by the Telegraph in the Top 100 pubs in the UK.
The Spoil Me Option: Valentine’s Day Pamper
Score highly on Valentine’s Day points by booking you and your date in for a couples’ massage at a luxury spa in Notting Hill. Get massaged at the same time by two experienced therapists. 55 minutes of bliss at the Savana Urban Spa will be the perfect start to your evening.
The Lovers Option: A View From A Bridge
Whenever we ask what have been your most memorable dates, the same answers keep coming back. That magical evening spent walking around the sights of London and taking in the views etc. etc. On Valentine’s Day, Tower Bridge will be sparkle with lights and be adorned with flowers as you stroll hand in hand through the famous walkways. Last year’s event was successful with a record 15 marriage proposals taking place on that night.
The Let’s Get Drunk and Forget About the Whole Thing Option
Get a few friends together and hit one of London’s trendiest cocktail bars. Callooh Callah is a Narnia-esque bar where you can disappear for a few hours. A quirky and curious playground for the Shoreditch drinking ground, lose yourself this Valentine’s Day.
50 Shades of Embarrassing
A Price To Pay - The Inside Story Of The NatWest Three
