How to do Valentine’s Day 2020 in Liverpool

Our pick of the seven best things to do in Liverpool this Valentine’s Day… and one for the haters out there!

Lock in your love

Liverpool waterfront

Take your partner down to the waterfront where you’ll find Liverpool’s very own Love Locks – padlocks fastened onto railings and personalised with messages of love.

This romantic pastime sees couples attach a padlock, lock it, and throw the key in the River Mersey. A dedicated sign proclaims: “This is a special place for lovers! Interlock your padlocks on to the railings and throw away the key into the Mersey. You will never lose your true love!”.

Strike it lucky

PINS Social Club, Duke Street

Liverpool city centre’s first bowling alley opens just in time for you to strike it lucky this Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s a first date or mate date, this highly anticipated venue offers more than just your typical 10 pins.

Featuring two bars, a restaurant, shuffleboard and beer pong, PINS Social Club takes the bowling alley to a whole new level of cool.

Some enchanted evening

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street

In the words of Shakespeare, “If music be the food of love, play on.” Featuring a collection of classic Broadway love songs delivered by the award-winning Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, ‘Songs from the Musicals’ promises to be an unforgettable evening.

Filled with performances from celebrated soloists and West End singers, tickets include a free glass of bubbly on arrival to make your evening extra special! From £24.

A taste of island life

La Finca Eivissa, Back Colquitt Street

Sample an authentic slice of the Balearic at La Finca Eivissa this Valentine’s Day. Offering an exclusive Valentine’s menu featuring delicious Mediterranean influenced sharing platters and expertly crafted tapas, this Ropewalks venue set over three floors provides a taste of the White Isle a little closer to home.

Dishes include an indulgent cheese fondue, lamb koftas with tzatziki and a buttermilk fried chicken waffle topped with maple and sriracha sauce. Couples will also receive a free gift and cherry mimosa on arrival – estupendo! £60 per couple.

The purrfect date

Cat Café, Bold Street

For couples whose idea of a purrfect date is a little more casual, escape the hustle and bustle of Valentine’s Day in the city and cosy up with some furry friends at Cat Café’s film night.

Showing ‘About Time’, a rom-com starring Rachel McAdams, the Cat Café offers a twist to your classic cinema date, which also includes unlimited drinks plus popcorn! £15 per person.

Create lasting memories

Ropes & Twines, Bold Street

Looking for a date with a difference? Well, you can enjoy an ‘immersive jewellery making experience’ at Ropes & Twines this Valentine’s Day.

Get hands on and craft yourself (or someone you love) a unique piece of solid silver jewellery with CAST jewellery creators, whilst indulging in a selection of wines, meats and cheeses. £80 per person.

Calling all gin lovers

Love Lane Brewery, Bar & Kitchen, Bridgewater Street

Join Ginsmiths of Liverpool at Love Lane Brewery for an exclusive evening of all things gin. Starting with a tour of the distillery and an introduction to the history of gin, get educated on Love Lane’s distilling methods before finishing off with a guided tasting session and a G&T of your choice.

To top it off, you’ll receive a bottle of Love Lane Rose and Pomegranate Gin to enjoy back at home. £70 for two people.

And one for the haters…

The Elephant Pub & Bakehouse, Woolton Village

Couldn’t care less about Valentine’s Day? Forget about the 14th, round up your gang and head down to The Elephant’s Anti-Valentine’s quiz on 11 February for an alternative evening of “non-romantic revelry”.

Book now and get 25% off food and drinks for tables of up to eight people.