If you’re looking to wow your other half this Valentine’s Day then check out his list of the very best date ideas Liverpool has to offer. Whether you’re a foodie, into comedy or love listening to music, there are plenty of romantic things to do this Valentine’s Day in Liverpool.
Valentine’s Day at The Art School
The Art School, a stunning restaurant that recently featured in the top 50 of Harden’s 2024 Top 100 Restaurants Guide, boasts some of the city’s finest dishes.
There are two menus to choose from – a Celebration Prix Fixe menu served all day or the Valentine’s Day celebration menu, served between 7.30-9 pm. The pre-fixe menu comes in at £89 per head for four courses and the Valentine’s menu is £145 per person, including an aperitif, snacks and four courses.
And downstairs in The Art School Cellars, there’s a special afternoon tea service with champagne, handmade open sandwiches and patisseries. Whichever menu you choose, you can book a table here.
A spa day is the true epitome of a romantic day out, and Maya Blue Wellness is the perfect place for it. Located at the Titanic Hotel Liverpool, Maya Blue Wellness is an underground spa under the red brick arches beneath Stanley Dock, boasting a comprehensive thermal suite, ESPA treatment options, a tea garden, a relaxation room and beds.
So, it looks like all the Candlelight concerts have officially sold out for February 14 this year. However, on February 13, the magical Liverpool Town Hall will come alive as a romantic Candlelight Concert creates the perfect Valentine’s Day atmosphere, playing the best hits of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay.
A talented string quartet will play songs such as ‘Feelslikeimfallinginlove’ and ‘Give Me Love’, lit by hundreds of flickering candles. What could be more romantic than that?
Admire the city from above at Panoramic 34
Panoramic 34 is 300 feet above sea level on the 34th floor of Liverpool’s West Tower, making it one of the UK’s highest restaurants. From here you can gaze across the city, with 360° views.
There’s something truly romantic about seeing the city from such a height at one of the best rooftop bars in Liverpool and this Valentine’s Day you can enjoy a tasting menu in this stunning restaurant.
The menu will set you back £115 per person, or £155 with wine and you can enjoy Pink Bao Bun. Beef Tartare, Soy & Curry Emulsion, Beef Wellington or Rum Baba. Sound good? You can book here.
Go to Liverpool’s first street food market
The Baltic Market is the first street food market in Liverpool, with an abundance of food and drinks from burritos and cracking cocktails to beautiful burgers and dumplings, meaning you can eat and drink til your heart’s content. It’s walk-ins only, so just show up if you don’t fancy making elaborate plans beforehand.
Liverpool is well and truly a city of love and you can discover the mysterious secrets of the city on a special walking tour this Valentine’s Day.
Starting at 32 Anchor Courtyard on Albert’s Dock, a local guide will take you around the city on a mystery bus, pointing out spots of interest and revealing their significance when it comes to the city’s musical heritage, including The Beatles. Plus, the tour ends at the iconic Cavern Club, where visitors can jam to live music, bringing it back to the famous band’s roots.
The tour tickets are £19.95 per person, so round up some of your friends or that special someone and embark on what is sure to be an enlightening experience.
Experience all the love in the air at the Royal Albert Dock
Liverpool’s iconic Royal Albert Dock is sharing the love as it’s set to become the city’s most romantic destination, hosting a competition, with the chance for one couple to win the ultimate romantic date on the dock and another couple have their dockside meal paid for up to the value of £100. You can enter it here.
What is more, guests can head to Gusto for a decadent three-course sharing menu of Italian flavours for £50 per person, while Miller & Carter is a choice for steak lovers, offering a three-course menu from £41.50. The Botanist is also hosting an intiate sharing menu for £39.95 per couple, as well as a ‘Galentine’s’ celebration on February 13th, offering the ultimate ‘girl dinner’.
Go to this social darts bar
The fairground-inspired Social Darts bar is a more unique way to spend Valentine’s Day in Liverpool, with high-tech version of darts, sharing dishes and a decent cocktail list, as well as some friendly competition. You can book a spot here.
Enjoy small plates and champagne at this trendy restaurant
Voyagers Restaurant & Bar on Parr Street is bringing its globally-inspired cuisine up a notch for Valentine’s Day. The set menu, which is priced at £49 per person, includes a glass of fizz and freshly baked focaccia with marinated olives on arrival, followed by two delicious small plates and a side dish. Guests can choose dishes like chargrilled sea bass with curried parsnip purée and pomegranate, 8oz rump steak with chimichurri, burratina with blood orange, fennel, pistachio and honey and salt & pepper squid finished with hot honey and garlic aioli.
What is more, guests dining at the restaurant over Valentine’s weekend will get a 25% off food voucher, valid until the end of August 2026. You can book a table here.
Tuck into some authentic Italian cuisine and romantic cocktails
San Carlo is not only offering authentic Italian food, but has also created a Valentine’s experience, as well as love-themed exclusive desserts and cocktails that “capture the magic of romance”. During the Valentine’s weekend Between February 13 and 15, the experience is complemented by live music and DJs, whether guests are opting for an intimate dinner or an outing with friends. You can book a table here.