How to celebrate Valentine's Day in London! (February 14th)
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Food: The Way To The Heart Is Through The Stomach
Valentine's Day Menu at 108 Brasserie
Kick off the romance with a meal at 108 Brasserie in Marylebone, starting a glass of Prosecco and a West Mersea native oyster, followed by a 4 course set menu from Head Chef Russell Ford. Dinner options include poached lobster, saddle of rabbit, pan-fried John Dory and Isle of Skye scallops. Menu available for lunch and dinner on Saturday 14th February. Price: £60 per person, including a portion of 108 Pantry granola to take homeAddress: 108 Marylebone Lane, London, W1U 2QEwww.108brasserie.comValentine's Day Afternoon Tea at Skylounge
From February 1st, Skylounge rooftop bar are offering a special Valentines afternoon tea with a view, appropriately named 'All Loved Up'. The menu promises a 50 Shades of Grey themed cocktail, sensual cake bites and aphrodisiac sandwiches - perhaps not appropriate for your grandmother, then. Price: £30 per personAddress: 7 Pepys St, London, EC3N 4AF www.doubletree3.hilton.comSeafood Specials at Bonnie Gull
Bonnie Gull Seafood Shack will be offering their seafood favourites this Valentine's Day, including highlights of Maldon Rock oysters, seared Scottish scallops, and Wild Cornish seabass. The offering is subject to change, depending on the day's catch, weather conditions at sea and seasonality of produce. In Exmouth Market, the new Bonnie Gull Seafood Bar will be serving a special Valentine's cocktail, the Kitty Hawk with Portabello Gin, Maraschino liquor, lavender infused syrup, lemon and a dash of sherry. Address: 21A Foley Street, London W1W 6DS www.bonniegull.comFood Pairing at Basement Sate
Soho's finest cocktail and dessert bar are getting in on the V-Day action with a couples tasting menu using aphrodisiac ingredients such as raspberries, vanilla, chocolate and honey. The menu includes three desserts and three paired cocktails per person. Price: £38 for two peopleAddress: 8 Broadwick Street, London W1Fwww.basementsate.comEat your Heart Out at Cinnamon Soho
For the daring diner, Cinnamon Soho are taking the love aspect of Valentines Day very literally this year by serving up a heart-themed menu of spiced, skewered and seared dishes including pan seared ox heart, tandoori spiced chicken heart, devilled duck hearts and lamb's heart skewers. Dishes available on February 14th. Price: £7.50 per dishAddress: 5 Kingly Street London W1B 5PFwww.cinnamonsoho.comValentine's Menu at Sketch
Treat your sweetheart to a special Valentine's Day, 7-course lunch or 8-course dinner menu at the Michelin-star Lecture Room & Library at Sketch. The dinner menu includes veal, black truffle, crab and oysters, while lunch offers scallops, Atlantic cod, a dessert trio and a half-bottle of champagne.
Price: £95 per couple for lunch, £185 per couple for dinner
Address: 9 Conduit Street, London W1S 2XG
www.sketch.uk.com
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Win a diamond at House of Ho
Soho's House of Ho have both the drinks and the gift covered by offering one diner the chance to win a diamond worth £1,500. To enter, all you have to do is purchase the Diamonds are Forever Martini (and the more you drink, the better your chances). Price: £9.50 per cocktailAddress: 55-59 Old Compton Street, Soho London W1D 6HWwww.houseofho.co.ukRed Room Vaults at Voltaire
Voltaire are making the most of their vaults by offering a 50 Shades of Grey inspired Red Room VIP Vault package, which includes a private vault with rose petals and candles, two cocktails from the bespoke Red Room collection, an aphrodisiac platter of chocolate-dipped strawberries, a WIFI dock for your personal music selection, and a bottle of Pommery Pop each. Price: £99 per coupleAddress: 19 New Bridge Street, London EC4V 6DBwww.voltairebar.comKing of Soho Dry Gin at Kettners
Premium London gin King of Soho have teamed up with legendary Soho establishment to create some 'King-ky' (sorry) cocktails this Valentines Day. The menu launches on 6th February, and includes cheeky drinks such as the 'Lost My Cherry' martini and the 'Old Soho Fox' whisky cocktail. Address:29 Romilly Street, Soho, London W1D 5HP www.kettners.comCocktails at Loves Company
Not content with just a day, Loves Company are dedicating a whole week to Valentines celebrations, with something to suit everyone. Friday 13th February sees an 'Unlucky in Love' night, featuring a Justin Timberlake-inspired 'Cry Me a River' cocktail, theres a masquerade ball on Saturday 14th February, and the rest of the week will have a 2 for 1 'Lovely Hour' of classic cocktails every day. Address: 104 City Road, London EC1V 2NR www.lovescompany.co.ukHotel Stay: Make A Night Of It

The Great Northern Hotel
If a bunch of flowers won't quite cut it this year, push the boat out and take your better half for a romantic night at the Great Northern Hotel. The luxury overnight stay package includes half a bottle of Billecart-Salmon Champagne, a beautiful box of Cocomaya chocolates, bespoke Valentine's Day cocktail in the GNH Bar, paired dinner for two in Plum + Spilt Milk and breakfast the following morning. Price: £475Address: Kings Cross St Pancras Station, Pancras Road, London N1C 4TB www.gnhlondon.comThe Ritz
Set the bar impossibly high forever by booking the romantic overnight escape at the Ritz London. It includes a stay in one of The Ritz London's beautiful Louis XVI inspired guest rooms, including a bottle of Champagne on ice on arrival, rose petal turn down and dinner and breakfast in The Ritz Restaurant. Available on either Friday 13th or Saturday 14th 2015. Price: £1,320Address: 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR www.theritzlondon.comSingles Events: Find Love Fast or Celebrate Singledom
