Valentine's Day in London: What to eat and drink, where to go, what to do and gift ideas
Where to eat?
Barge East, Hackney Wick
East London’s hottest food and drink spot, Barge East, is going all out this Valentine's Day. Hop aboard the 118-year-old Dutch barge with your partner or pals and enjoy a four-course set menu from Head Chef, Stefano Camplone (ex L’enclume and Roganic) and listen to live music from a Latin/ jazz guitarist.
The four-course menu is priced at £49pp and includes a welcome cocktail.
Visit www.bargeeast.com to book.
Shutters Canary Wharf
Located on the ground floor of One Canada Square, the newly opened Shutters Canary Wharf combines Cornish charm with a Sol Cal twist. With daily specials and a fish-led menu, the food at Shutters is cooked confidently and with integrity, favouring modern interpretations of culinary classics, crafted to perfection.
Chow down on lobster rolls, haddock kedgeree and St Austell Bay mussels.
To book a table, visit www.shutterscanarywharf.com.
What to drink?
Tequila at Cartel
Cartel is a dedicated cocktail bar inspired by the delights of Mexico. Located on the upper level of One Canada Square, the bar is stocked with Artisan Mezcals, pure Tequilas, clean spirits, and top-shelf tipples from around the world.
The drinks menu can be seen here: www.shutterscanarywharf.com/cartelmenu
What to do?
Skuna Boats
Take to the water this Valentine’s Day in a luxury wood-fired hot tub, courtesy of Skuna Boats, the UK’s first hot tub boat experience. With prosecco and Champagne available from the bar to drink as you drift along, the hot tubs are heated to a balmy 38°C, making them perfect for a unique and fun romantic day out.
Priced from £33 pp, you can enjoy 75 minutes on the water, taking in the sights at London’s lively Canary Wharf.
Go to www.skunaboats.com to book.
Where to go?
Palé Hall
Wanting to get out of London? Between 11-14 February, five-star Palé Hall in North Wales offers a Romance Package for two, with a glass of Kir Royale on arrival, and a half bottle of Rosé Champagne and a handmade box of chocolates waiting for you in your luxury room. You can enjoy the five-course tasting menu in the candlelit dining room, and enjoy breakfast the next morning.
An overnight Romance Package stay costs from £495 per room per night, including a stay in a Classic Room, breakfast, the five-course tasting menu and all the extras outlined above.
Call Palé Hall on 01678 530 285 or visit www.palehall.co.uk.
What to gift?
Pink Marmalade Gin & Tonic Package
The Pink Marmalade Gin & Tonic Package is there to make your life easy. All you need to make perfect G & T's at the click of a button.
The package includes 1x 50cl bottle of Pink Marmalade Gin and 5 cans of Fever Tree ‘Refreshingly Light’ tonic water. Delivered with love, right to your doorstep.
Price: £32.
Buy it here: pinkmarmaladegin.co.uk/product/pink-marmalade-care-package