January is (finally) over and it’s that time of year again when the shops are filled with red hearts and roses. Whether you’re an all-out Valentine’s Day enthusiast or prefer to skip the chocolate and teddies and think outside the box, London really does have something for everyone. From ultra-romantic pop-ups to extra-tasty dining experiences, we’ve rounded up five ‘lovely’ events that are certain to put you in your loved one’s good books!
In a nutshell: A six-course, intimate dining experience, hidden away in a tiny Barbican restaurant.
More information: Disappearing Dining Club aims to bring people together to enjoy great food and drink in private and unusual spaces. After several years of hosting supper clubs, they’ve opened a tiny, intimate restaurant, ‘Little Quiet’, in Barbican. For those looking to surprise their loved one with some cosy one-on-one time, make sure you book into Little Quiet’s 16-seater dining room this Valentine’s Day. Serving classic European dishes with a Scandinavian twist, your taste buds will certainly be adoring you after the delicious six-course menu.
In a nutshell: A post-dinner rendition of romantic piano music, performed by one of the UK’s leading concert pianists.
More information: We’re not sure there’s anything quite as romantic as an evening of live piano music, set within the stunning Christopher Wren-designed St. James’ Church in Piccadilly. Running from 9:30pm-10:30pm, the event is timed perfectly to complement a romantic meal beforehand. The hour-long rendition will be performed by the phenomenal Warren Mailley-Smith, famed for being the first British pianist to perform all 240 pieces of Chopin from memory in 2016, and is sure to leave guests feeling loved-up by the end. Oh, and did we mention that each pair of tickets comes with a beautiful red rose?
In a nutshell: Delight your senses and indulge in The Arch London’s five-course dining experience.
More information: Set in their Hunter 486 restaurant, The Arch London’s Ultimate Sensory Dining Experience is a treat for your taste buds. A Valentine’s event like no other, guests can sample a love potion cocktail which promises to ‘cast a spell on that special someone’, followed by a delicious five-course menu boasting unexpected twists. We’re sure you’ll be in your date’s good books by the end of the evening!
In a nutshell: Leave your date feeling starry-eyed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s romantically themed planetarium show.
More information: Between the 9th and 14th February the Royal Observatory Greenwich is hosting romantic after-hours events, where loved up couples can meet a number of different astronomers, enjoy a romantically themed planetarium show, seek out the moon through their 18-tonne Victorian telescope, and stand on the spot where opposites attract and east meets west, in the Meridian Courtyard.
In a nutshell: No-thrills, four-course Valentine’s meal, hosted by everyone’s favourite sausage roll maker.
More information: If your idea of a delicious, romantic meal is more steak bake than oysters, then Greggs’ Candlelit pop-up is the answer to your Valentine’s Day prayers. Couples are being offered the chance to enjoy a four-course meal in their Stockwell branch, washed down with prosecco. Cuisine on offer includes a composition of canapes, puff pastry parcels served with salad, and miniature doughnuts to finish – yum!
So there you have it, five exciting events happening in London this Valentine’s Day. Is your ideal date a Marks & Spencer’s dine in for two and a romantic comedy? Take a look at our homes that are perfect for couples and who knows, next year you could be celebrating in a brand new home!
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