Valentine’s Day Ideas
Ponti’s Italian Kitchen, W1
Get down and dirty by making your own pizzas at Pontis! Couples will do everything from dough throwing to topping the pizza, which will then be cooked in the wood burning stove and served up in the restaurant. The offer includes a glass of Prosecco and a choice of Italian ice-cream and costs just £15 per person. www.pontis.co.uk
The Trafalgar Hotel, SW1
Let someone else take care of your romantic evening with a night at The Trafalgar. Check-in and relax with a bottle of champagne before you go onto a private Cocktail Masterclass. This will be followed by a decadent five course dinner before you ‘enjoy’ a night in their luxury room. We expect you’ll be hungry in the morning, so breakfast is included too! £325 for two. www.thetrafalgar.com
Shaker Bar School, E1
As an alternative to the usual romantic dinner, head down to the Shaker Shoreditch BarSchool for a Valentine’s Day cocktail course. You and your beloved one can look forward to a welcome champagne reception, followed by a two hour cocktail tutorial with Shaker’s world class instructors and the chance to get behind the bar to mix up some of the most popular classic and contemporary cocktails for yourself. £60 per couple on 14 February. www.shaker-uk.com
1 Lombard Street, EC3
For those after a little City loving, treat your loved one to 1 Lombard Street’s fine dining restaurant for £64.00/person or stylish brasserie £46.00/person. Both menus include complementary His & Hers cocktails and chocolates, but the best bit is the meal also includes a little gift from Agent Provocateur – smaller the better, eh boys?! www.1lombardstreet.com
Galvin @ Windows, W1
If you really want to push the boat out, you’d be hard pushed to find a more romantic location than Galvin @ Windows. If the views from the stunning 28th floor restaurant don’t work some magic, we’re sure the classic French cuisine will have you in the mood for love. £105/head for a 6-course menu, which includes caviar, scallops & fois gras. www.galvinatwindows.com
Tower Bridge. SE1
If you want a romantic setting on a budget, head down to Tower Bridge where they are hosting a special ‘Valentines Night’ evening. Couples can enjoy a glass of bubbly and chocolates for only £15/person. Whatsmore, anyone who proposes gets entered into a draw for a free wedding reception at the iconic landmark! Available on 14 February only. Click here to book…
