BEST VALENTINE’S THINGS TO DO IN LONDON 2025
Ultimate guide to the capital's top events, dinners, and unique experiences to celebrate love
London is one of the world’s most romantic cities, but with so many sexy events exploding all over the capital, it’s tricky to know where to fire Cupid’s arrow.
Fear not, our intrepid Aphrodites have sought out the ultimate experiences for all budgets, from neon naked life drawing, fine dining beneath a giant sun and saucy comedy to aphrodisiac menus with private butlers, and cocktails with personalised poetry.
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Up at the O2 Valentine’s Climb
Scale new heights in your relationship, by climbing the O2 Arena this Valentine’s.
The 90-minute guided climb welcomes adventurous couples to scale the iconic landmark and enjoy a glass of bubbly together at its summit, while taking in extraordinary 360 panoramic views of the London skyline.
There are sunset and twilight climbs, if you’re feeling particularly romantic, as well as daytime experiences. Swit swoo.
Valentine’s Climb. The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX. From £37pp
Neon Naked Life Drawing, Valentine’s Special
Get your creative juices going at this colourful life drawing experience at The Ministry.
UV lights will illuminate life models beautifully adorned in glowing body paints and flamboyant accessories, while you and your partner experiment with techniques like continuous line drawing and pointillism. All materials are supplied.
The Ministry, 79-81 Borough Rd, London SE1 1DN. From £17pp. 14 February. 7pm - 8.30pm
Valentine’s Dinner Beneath Luke Jerram’s Helios
A fine dining Valentine’s Day experience, beneath Luke Jerram’s new seven-metre Helios installation, surrounded by the Baroque romance of the Painted Hall? Marry me now.
This extraordinary celebration of love will begin with a welcome glass of champagne on arrival, followed by a three course, specially curated fine dining menu, live music, and a red rose to take home.
Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9NN. 14 February, 7pm - 10.30pm. £125 pp.
With Love Marilyn
The glamour and sensuality of Hollywood’s Golden Age heads to Arches London Bridge this Valentine’s weekend, with a musical cabaret tribute to Marilyn Monroe.
The award-winning show stars American actress Sydney Smith Martin, fresh from her sold out USA performances, telling the icon’s story alongside hits including Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend.
While there, you can also experience Marilyn The Exhibition, a rare glimpse into the private world of Marilyn Monroe - read our review of that, here.
Arches London Bridge, 8 Bermondsey St, SE1 2ER. 13 – 15 February at 7pm. £35 pp (plus booking fee)
Exclusive Balcony, Private Butlers and Aphrodisiac Menu at HERA
For one night only, Greek restaurant HERA will open its balcony to four lucky couples to enjoy an exclusive aphrodisiac meal, cocktails, champagne and private butler.
On February 14, couples can experience a Greek aphrodisiac menu, featuring dishes including grilled octopus, a Bone-In Sirloin and Basque Cheesecake topped with figs.
And they can celebrate their love with a bottle of champagne and libido-boosting cocktail, served by a private butler in a setting never before open to the public. Ding and very much, dong.
HERA, 4 Arber Way, Stratford, London, E20 1JS. 14 February. Two tables for two are available per sitting at 6pm and 8pm. £250 pp
Shaggers, Valentine’s Special
Following sell-out shows around the world, hit comedy show Shaggers returns to its beloved Leicester Square theatre for a Valentine's Day special.
Enjoy a gaggle of comedians of all sexes, genders and sexual orientations sharing their best material on sex.
Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Pl, London WC2H 7BX
Bespoke couple’s portrait and art of afternoon tea at The Kensington
This Valentine’s Day, romance and creativity come together at The Kensington hotel, with the hotel launching the first in its Live Illustrator Afternoon Tea Series with celebrated artist Niki Groom.
Guests can enjoy The Art of Afternoon Tea while Niki immortalises the romantic occasion with a bespoke, hand sketched portrait of you and your loved one.
The Kensington, 109-113 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London, SW7 5LP. The Art of Afternoon Tea is available daily from 12pm - 4.30pm for £58 per person or £70 per person including a glass of Champagne
Personalised Poetry and Valentine’s Cocktails at The Coral Room
This Valentine’s, head to the heart of London's literary quarter at The Coral Room, where much-loved poet, Luke Davis will be crafting bespoke poems, tailored to the individual, on a vintage typewriter.
Then sample a special, Valentine’s cocktail or three, like the Botticelli - a blend of Altamura vodka, Acqua Bianca, and vermouth, or the Nuage - a dreamy mix of Palmaráe gin, fig, sahara, and almond milk.
The Coral Room, 16-22 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3NN. Luke will be creating poems from 11:30pm to 7:30pm on 14 February
Valentine’s Candlelit Chopin & Champagne Concert
Toast your lover with complimentary Champagne, in the stunning candlelit setting of St Mary le Strand, while enjoying celebrated concert pianist, Daniel Grimwood performing a selection of Chopin's most passionate piano masterpieces.
St Mary Le Strand Church, West Central London. 14 February. From £27.50 pp
Share LAVO’s 20-Layer Valentine’s Red Velvet
From 12 - 16 February, lovers can share luxury Italian restaurant LAVO’s teetering lover’s cake.
The towering Red Velvet creation is the big climax to their romantic meal, with the option of adding on their Sip & Shuck happy hour, with two martinis and two oysters for a tenner.
LAVO, The BoTree, 34 Marylebone Ln, London W1U 2DR.
CORD Restaurant’s Opulent Valentine’s Experience
The first fine dining restaurant by Le Cordon Bleu has curated a suitably wowsome Valentine’s menu for one night only.
On 14 February, they will offer a four-course set menu, priced at £129 per person, featuring dishes like Beetroot Pasta with black garlic, pine nuts, and Brin d'Amour, followed by Scottish Langoustines with white miso, pomelo, and radish. The main course features BBQ Angus Beef Fillet with kombu, pak choi, peppers, and jus, and guests finish with an indulgent Ivory White Chocolate dessert with mandarin, tonka bean and gold leaf, complemented by delicate petit fours.
CORD Restaurant, 85 Fleet St, City of London, London EC4Y 1AE. £129 pp. 14 February.
Love Is in The Air at Sky Garden
Treat your lover to a night among the stars, with live music performances, fizz and stunning views, at London’s Sky Garden.
Those seeking a more intimate evening can choose between Sky Garden’s two beautiful restaurants: a three-course menu at Darwin Brasserie or Kerth Gumbs’ five-course tasting menu at Fenchurch.
Sky Garden, 1 Sky Garden Walk, City of London, London EC3M 8AF. 14-15 February. Sky Garden and Champagne, £21 pp. Valentine’s Window for Two, from £170. Darwin Brasserie menu, from £135 pp. Fenchurch Restaurant menu, from £175 pp
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