Alternative Valentine's Day: London dates in 2018
A London Valentine's Day offers more than red roses and candlelit dinners
Alternative Valentine's Day London 2018
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Short on Valentine's Day date ideas? While there’s nothing wrong with that enduring classic, the candlelit dinner, why not try something different this year? Here’s our guide to some off-the-beaten-track, unique dates to help you find romance amid the overcrowded, rose-strewn frenzy of it all.
Stay up all night: Somerset House late
Where are you taking me? For a museum late about love. Visitors will be given a special gallery tour of By the deep, by the mark, a new exhibition at Somerset House that examines human connections in an urban environment. The evening promises an eclectic mix of hands-on activities and lectures from artists.
Meet me at: The South Wing of Somerset House on the Strand
It's a date: Wednesday 14 February, 18.30 - 20.30
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Learn something new: DIY porn workshop
Where are you taking me? To go get schooled. Hosted by queer pornographer and sexual liberties campaigner Pandora Blake, this DIY porn workshop is an introduction for intrepid couples and anyone interested in making home movies.
Meet me at: The Book Club, 100 Leonard Street, London, Greater London, EC2A 4RH
It's a date: Wednesday 14 February, 20:00 - 22:00
Click here to book
Need for speed dating: Floating Hot Tub
Where are you taking me? This Valentines Day, you too can find love in a hopeless place – just kidding, it's been in a floating hot tub the whole time. Stop by Regents Canal to speed date whilst sailing in a hot tub. We can guarantee none of your friends will be able to top this 'how we met' story.
Meet me at: Graham Street, London. The exact address will be revealed after booking.
It's a date: Sunday 11 February from 14:00 - 15:30, Tuesday 13 February from 20:00 - 21:30, Sunday 25 February from 19:45 - 21:15
Click here to book
Puppy love: Puppy brunch
Where are you taking me? For the culinary experience of a lifetime. If you like bottomless prosecco and puppies, prepare to fall in love: Goat is hosting a special puppy brunch for Valentines Day. Complete with DJs, canapés, and cuddly canines, this is set to be the cutest brunch London has ever seen.
Meet me at: GOAT, Chelsea, 333 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9QL
It's a date: Saturday 17 February 2018, 12:00 - 15:00
Click here to book
Note: Puppy Brunch has sold out online
Be the belle of the Bleeding Heart Ball
Where are you taking me? On an anti-Valentine adventure featuring circus acts, cabaret, body painting, life drawing, brass bands, and absinthe. This carnivalesque celebration is the perfect antithesis to cheesy romance.
Meet me at: The Vaults, Leake Street SE1 8SW
It's a date: Saturday 17 February, 20:30 - 2:30
Click here to book
The Greatest Galentines Day: Chef's Table
Where are you taking me? For the snackdown of the century. If you can't get your gal pals to agree on a V-day venue, book the Chef's Table at the Parlour. The multi-course meal comes complete with an entire table filled with delectable desserts.
Meet me at: Parlour, 5 Regent Street, Kensal Green, NW10 5LG
It's a date: Call the gastropub to book the Chef's Table
Click here to book
Single ladies, get in formation: Yoncé experience, XOYO
Where are you taking me? To go get drunk in love. Ring the alarm: XOYO will bump Beyoncé's hottest beats all night. Queen B dropped a brand-new collection for Valentine's Day if you need any fashion inspiration for the occasion.
Meet me at: XOYO, Shoreditch. 32-37 Cowper St, London EC2A 4AP
It's a date: Wednesday 14 February, 22:00 - 3:00
Click here to book
Short on Valentine's Day date ideas? While there’s nothing wrong with that enduring classic, the candlelit dinner, why not try something different this year? Here’s our guide to some off-the-beaten-track, unique dates to help you find romance amid the overcrowded, rose-strewn frenzy of it all.
Stay up all night: Somerset House late
Where are you taking me? For a museum late about love. Visitors will be given a special gallery tour of By the deep, by the mark, a new exhibition at Somerset House that examines human connections in an urban environment. The evening promises an eclectic mix of hands-on activities and lectures from artists.
Meet me at: The South Wing of Somerset House on the Strand
It's a date: Wednesday 14 February, 18.30 - 20.30
Click here to book
Learn something new: DIY porn workshop
Where are you taking me? To go get schooled. Hosted by queer pornographer and sexual liberties campaigner Pandora Blake, this DIY porn workshop is an introduction for intrepid couples and anyone interested in making home movies.
Meet me at: The Book Club, 100 Leonard Street, London, Greater London, EC2A 4RH
It's a date: Wednesday 14 February, 20:00 - 22:00
Click here to book
Need for speed dating: Floating Hot Tub
Where are you taking me? This Valentines Day, you too can find love in a hopeless place – just kidding, it's been in a floating hot tub the whole time. Stop by Regents Canal to speed date whilst sailing in a hot tub. We can guarantee none of your friends will be able to top this 'how we met' story.
Meet me at: Graham Street, London. The exact address will be revealed after booking.
It's a date: Sunday 11 February from 14:00 - 15:30, Tuesday 13 February from 20:00 - 21:30, Sunday 25 February from 19:45 - 21:15
Click here to book
Puppy love: Puppy brunch
Where are you taking me? For the culinary experience of a lifetime. If you like bottomless prosecco and puppies, prepare to fall in love: Goat is hosting a special puppy brunch for Valentines Day. Complete with DJs, canapés, and cuddly canines, this is set to be the cutest brunch London has ever seen.
Meet me at: GOAT, Chelsea, 333 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9QL
It's a date: Saturday 17 February 2018, 12:00 - 15:00
Click here to book
Note: Puppy Brunch has sold out online
Be the belle of the Bleeding Heart Ball
Where are you taking me? On an anti-Valentine adventure featuring circus acts, cabaret, body painting, life drawing, brass bands, and absinthe. This carnivalesque celebration is the perfect antithesis to cheesy romance.
Meet me at: The Vaults, Leake Street SE1 8SW
It's a date: Saturday 17 February, 20:30 - 2:30
Click here to book
The Greatest Galentines Day: Chef's Table
Where are you taking me? For the snackdown of the century. If you can't get your gal pals to agree on a V-day venue, book the Chef's Table at the Parlour. The multi-course meal comes complete with an entire table filled with delectable desserts.
Meet me at: Parlour, 5 Regent Street, Kensal Green, NW10 5LG
It's a date: Call the gastropub to book the Chef's Table
Click here to book
Single ladies, get in formation: Yoncé experience, XOYO
Where are you taking me? To go get drunk in love. Ring the alarm: XOYO will bump Beyoncé's hottest beats all night. Queen B dropped a brand-new collection for Valentine's Day if you need any fashion inspiration for the occasion.
Meet me at: XOYO, Shoreditch. 32-37 Cowper St, London EC2A 4AP
It's a date: Wednesday 14 February, 22:00 - 3:00
Click here to book
