Pukka PR's hand-picked special selection of Valentine's Day outings and ideas for both Singles & Couples plus scroll down to read ‘Vernal Valentine' poem by our resident Poet/Writer Amita Chatterji:-
Artful Badger's Love & Lightning Valentine's Ball 13th & 14th February 2015 at VAULT
"Three rooms of love and lust where wild music, passionate performances, and art installations set the scene for mischief and match making. Sweet siren song, secret rooms, stalls, games, alluring aerial, boisterous bands, provocative & punchy performances, delectable dancers and of course...a romantically rampant party!!"
Info & Booking: Love & Lightning Valentine's Ball
The Dark Side of Love - The Valentine's Masked Ball
Friday the 13th February, 10pm - 4 am at The Coronet Theatre
''So come and celebrate - or commiserate - with us the darker side of love. Be regaled by our cast of 200 performers as you drink, dance and debauch yourself into delirium or deliquency.''
Info & Booking: The Valentine's Masked Ball
Cupid's Ball Café de Paris FEBRUARY 14
"Come and celebrate Valentine's day in true style as we turn the dance floor into a cupids ball for a one night only special!"
Info & Booking: Cupid's Ball Cafe de Paris
A Valentine's Day Massacre Disco Quo Vadis Club
Saturday, 14 February
"Quo Vadis is thrilled to announce its Valentine's Day Massacre Disco. On Saturday 14th February the club, located on the 1st floor of Soho's legendary restaurant, will be transformed into an elaborate school sports hall on prom night. "
Info & Booking: A Valentine's Day Massacre Disco
Chocolate House Tour St James's 14th February 2:30pm
"Join dandyish earls, Spanish conquistadors, rakish gamblers and chocaholic tyrants for an immersive whirlwind tour of the decadent and anarchic chocolate houses of Georgian London led by Dr Matthew Green to violin accompaniment in the majestic boulevards of St James's."
Info & Booking: Chocolate House Tour
THE BLACK CAT presents SALON DES ARTISTES
The Black Cat Cabaret 13 February and 14 February 2015 at Hotel Café Royal
"The Black Cat presents our award-winning cabaret show in the historic Oscar Wilde Bar at Hotel Café Royal, with pre-show dining in the beautiful Domino room upstairs.
Expect to see many of the artistes who've graced our award-winning stage presenting exclusive acts in a uniquely opulent setting - cabaret singers, character comedians, highly-skilled performance artistes, magicians and live musicians."
Info & Booking: The Black Cat Cabaret
Valentine Champagne & Cupcake Tasting at Champ + Fromage Shop & Bistro Sat Feb 14th 2015
"Join us for this unique tasting experience at our Champagne & Fromage Bistro in Covent Garden where we try to discover a selection of different Champagne styles especially matched with amazing cup cakes."
Info & Booking: Valentine Champagne & Cupcake Tasting
Four Femmes on the Thames - Naughty Valentine's Special
The Loft at Brasserie & Wine Bar Toulouse Lautrec
13 February and 14 February 2015
Info & Booking: Naughty Valentine's Special
Valentine's Day Opera Gala 14 February, 7:30 pm St Martin in the Fields
"A romantic evening of popular scenes and arias from great operas, celebrating the passions, joys, delights and ardours of love, performed by international stars from the Concordia Foundation."
Info & Booking: Valentine's Day Opera Gala
Valentines in the Sky at London Sky Bar
"London Skybar is hosting an exclusive fine dining Valentine's experience in Millbank Tower on the 14th of February 2015.
The evening will commence with fine Champagne cocktails and live Jazz. Following this guests will enjoy a sumptuous, three course dining menu."
Info & Booking: Valentines in the Sky
Valentine's Day at D&D London Restaurants
"This Valentine's Day D&D London restaurants have definitely put romance on the menu, all over town."
Bluebird, La Pont de la Tour, Cantina del Ponte, Quaglino's, Fish Market, Butlers Wharf Chop House, Carom, Paternoster Chop House, Skylon, Kensington Place, Almeida, Orrery, Coq d'Argent, Plateau, Launceston Place, Angler, South Place Hotel.
Info & Booking: D&D London Restaurants
Valentine's Day at View from The Shard
Info & Booking: View from The Shard
City Cruises Valentine's Day
"Every Valentine's Day is a special day and on the night......
Take a different tack and sail out on a Thames river cruise.
Listen to a live singer, go dancing, converse over a three-course dinner and enjoy fabulous views of the great river - a Valentine's special."
Info & Booking: City Cruises
VALENTINE'S AT OXO TOWER WHARF
"Enjoy a romantic, candlelit dinner while taking in stunning views over the Thames from OXO Tower Wharf Restaurant and Brassiere. With specially designed menus, including bespoke sharing options for each course, you can enjoy every moment with that special someone. Live jazz and soft lighting offer an effortlessly elegant evening for you both. Capture the moment in the photo booth to make it an evening you will never forget."
Info & Booking: Oxo Tower
Valentine's Day at Brasserie Joel
"Celebrate this Valentine's Day in a chocoholic dream! Indulge your partner with our three-course chocolate inspired menu at £49.00 per person. Available on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 February."
Info & Booking: Brasserie Joel
La Porte Des Indes
"Spice up your Valentine's Day
Enjoy a romantic meal at La Porte on February 14th! Our exclusive Valentine's Day menus are sure to give you an experience to remember."
Info & Booking: La Porte Des Indes
Duck & Waffle
"Take your love to new heights this Valentine's Day at Duck & Waffle, featuring the most romantic views the city has to offer
and a special menu by Executive Chef Daniel Doherty. Saturday, February 14"
Info & Booking: Duck & Waffle
Buddha Bar London "Valentine's Aphrodisiac Menu
Available from 9th until 15th February 2015
Our Head Chef has lovingly created this seductive menu with a selection
of aphrodisiacs that have all been said to ignite and sustain desire, passion, energy & love. With honey promoting high sex drive, almonds which have been regarded as fertility symbols & passion, finishing with chocolate a well-known arousing stimulant as well as chilli & ginger to spice up the night....."
Info & Booking: Buddha Bar London
Gilgamesh
"Our restaurant boasts an impressive 40ft high ceiling with retractable roof and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, creating an al fresco ambience and the perfect atmosphere for fine dining. For those looking to celebrate a special occasion in style, Gilgamesh offers diners the chance to watch the kitchen at work by choosing to dine at the chef's table."
Info & Booking: Gilgamesh
Beaufort House Chelsea
"Experience a very special Valentine's dinner in our beautiful Members Lounge at Beaufort House Chelsea on Saturday 14th February.
Indulge in a decadent three-course menu showcasing seasonal produce for £55 per person, which includes a welcome glass of Champagne and gift bag."
Info & Booking: Beaufort House
The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant Valentine's Day 14/02/2015
For the ultimate fine-dining occasion, enjoy a five course set menu in The Rib Room where you'll be treated to a glass of rosé champagne of arrival.
Info & Booking: The Rib Room
Loved Up Pop-Up Restaurant at Madame Tussauds hosted by Merlin Events
"To celebrate this iconic day of love, on Saturday 14th February Madame Tussauds will be hosting a Loved up pop up restaurant. Under the ornate Chandeliers of the World Stage Ballroom you will be treated to a sumptuous three course meal; each course served with a partner glass of wine. Enjoy the company of your other half along with famous couples such as Brangelina, Posh & Becks and Prince William & Kate! A night not to be missed!"
Info & Booking: Loved Up Pop-Up Madame Tussauds
Hoxley & Porter Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Info & Booking: Hoxley's Aphrodisiac Valentine's Set Menu
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - KOOZA - VALENTINE'S FINE DINING PACKAGE 14 February Royal Albert Hall
"Enjoy a romantic pre-show dining experience in the Royal Albert Hall's Coda restaurant before experiencing Cirque du Soleil's phenomenal KOOZA from a Second Tier Box."
Info & Booking: Cirque du Soleil Kooza
LATE NIGHT JAZZ - VALENTINE'S JAZZ WITH BLUE HARLEM14 February Royal Albert Hall - Elgar Room
"It's the time of the year to show that special person how much you care and this Valentine's Day the Hall is holding a very special romantic evening for you to enjoy with your loved one.
Relax with a bottle of NV Champagne, a sharing board and a dessert carousel as Blue Harlem, one of the top swing and jump-blues bands in London, perform."
Info & Booking: Valentine's Jazz Royal Albert Hall
VALENTINE'S DAY: LUST AT PROUD CABARET CAMDEN
SAT 14TH FEBRUARY
"What better way to say "I love you" this Valentine's Day than with a decadent evening of sumptuous food, mouth-watering cocktails and spectacular cabaret?"
Info & Booking: Lust at Proud Cabaret Camden
Valentine's Weekend at Coca-Cola London Eye 13th-15th February
"The Coca-Cola London Eye is offering a selection of romantic experiences to make your Valentine's weekend extra special.
Info & Booking: London Eye
Night Safari: Love in the Natural World NHM Hintze Hall
16 February 2015 19:00 - 22:00
"Join us for an exclusive Valentine's-themed night at the Museum. Our scientists will reveal the little-known love-lives of the natural world, from fish perfume trails to date-drugging insects.
Enjoy a complimentary drink in Hintze Hall before starting your safari. Hear from three Museum scientists and take a close look at some of our best behind-the-scenes specimens. Choose from the Romance Tour or Passion Tour.
Info & Booking: NHM Night Safari
Valentine's Day at Sea Containers Mondrian Hotel
"Follow the copper hull from the lobby and it will lead you into the heart of Mondrian London, their restaurant, Sea Containers. Inspired by the golden age of transatlantic travel and the bounty of fresh produce, Sea Containers combines the best of England and America creating a restaurant that is refined in its offering, yet youthful and casual in its experience - making it the perfect location location this Valentine's day."
Info & Booking: Sea Containers Mondrian
A Cinderella Valentines at The Medieval Banquet
"An invitation to a fantasy court including performances from alluring aerialists, juggling Casanova's, an enchantress of contortion and sensational singers. Food and entertainment are entwined throughout the evening, a four - course menu including drinks will be served in our traditional Royal Banqueting Hall along long tables."
Info & Booking: Medieval Banquet
Square Meal's selection of restaurants and venues with special Valentine's Day Menus
Info & Booking: Square Meal
Pretty Woman One Aldwych hotel
Friday 13 February and Saturday 14 February
"Enjoy a three-course dinner in Axis, a chilled glass of Champagne Lallier and a screening of Pretty Woman in our private screening room."
Info & Booking: Pretty Woman One Aldwych
VALENTINE'S DAY AND FIFTY SHADES OF GREY AT THE ELECTRIC CINEMA
"The Electric Cinema presents a special screening of Fifty Shades of Grey... sure to spice up your Valentine's night. There'll be champagne to enjoy on arrival and usherettes on hand with tips and tricks in the art of love."
Info & Booking: Fifty Shades at Electric Cinema
Valentines for Adults at Ripley's Believe It or Not! London13th February The London Pavilion
"Join Ripley's Believe It or Not! London this Valentines for our special adults only night. Whether you want an alternative romantic night for two or a raucous Friday evening with friends, Ripley's London will be providing a host of entertainment with an adult twist."
Info & Booking: Ripley's at London Pavilion
Sleeping with Sherlock Musuem of London Sat 14 Feb & 28 Mar, 7.30pm - 9.30am
"Experience the Museum of London and the Sherlock Holmes exhibition like never before in our first ever all-night event!
Before the evening's first event, a three-course dinner complete with Sherlock quizzes, you'll have a chance to get a drink from the bar and mingle with your companions for the night."
Info & Booking: Sleeping with Sherlock
Floridita 14 February
"Join us in Floridita this Valentines Day for a romantic night of delicious food, vibrant cocktails, and lots of dancing with Live music from the sassy Nuyorican salsa band, Manteca! Live Music from 6pm!
This year, our executive Chef, Sascha Rieb, has created a brand new valentines menu built to share with the one you love. You will be serenaded by our Cuban quartet during the early evening, before the main act, Manteca, arrive on the Floridita stage to turn up the heat."
Info & Booking: Floridita
Love/Hate Valentine's Late
Friday 13th February 2015 18:30 - 22:00
"The Museum of Brands invites you to join us for our first Friday Late...
You can expect a FREE drink on arrival, themed cocktails, a whole host of live entertainment, a thrilling Time Tunnel challenge with a goody bag prize and some hearty music to dance along to..."
Info & Booking: Love/Hate Museum of Brands
Valentines Cook and Cruise Elsdale Floating Classroom 14 February
"A romantic adventure in Indian cuisine with celebrity chef Manju Malhi. Three courses, a glass of champagne and cruise along the historic grand union, all for just £75 per couple."
Info & Booking: Valentines Cook & Cruise
Atlantic Soul Orchestra Live at The Roof Gardens Kensington 13th February
Info & Booking: Roof Gardens
Poem: VERNAL VALENTINE
A fierce fire within me you managed to spark
Thank you for sending me your "Hallmark,"
Card of fine lace and pretty pink heart
Won't suffice, but will do for a start
Let's celebrate together the festival of love
Make me coo softly like a turtle dove!
We'll wallow in Venus's sensual glow
As melodies from mouths of Muses flow
Love lingers in eyes and below the girdle,
Easy when you overcome the initial hurdle
Love should be more than man's eager thrust -
Avec un peu de passion and a modicum of lust!
Let's put out the fire with a jug of eau,
Come, be my vernal valentine be my BEAU.
by Amita Chatterji © Published by The Asian Age