How to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2026 in London

We have put together a guide to a variety of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in London this year, whether you’re looking to woo the one you love or keep the flame burning. From a cheeky champagne breakfast and a cheese fondue lunch to a lingering afternoon tea or an extravagant tasting menu. Alternatively, make a weekend of it with a unique hotel stay.

The Chalet at The Rosewood London

There is no contrived Valentine’s menu required here to make this a special way to celebrate. We think romance will be in the air by simply sharing a cheese fondue in this sophisticated cosy chalet. Cheese fondue aside you will find a wonderful alpine menu to choose from. In true Rosewood style expect exceptional service and an overall elevated experience.

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Location: 252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN. Opening hours: 12.00pm–10.00pm, Monday to Sunday. Website: rosewoodhotels.com Instagram: @rosewoodlondon

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 The Ivy Champagne Breakfast

The Ivy Collection’s Valentine offering is leading the way in starting Valentine’s Day right with a Champagne Breakfast, crafted especially for guests to enjoy with loved ones on Valentine’s Day, includes delights such as Truffled Eggs Benedict with Pulled Ham, and Eggs Royale with The Ivy Cure Smoked Salmon and Caviar.

Location: The Ivy Collection restaurants nationwide (excluding West Street London). Website: ivycollection.com  Instagram: @the_ivy_collection

Julie’s

Julie’s, the much-loved dining and drinking haunt in Holland Park oozes romance all year long.

The restaurant is set over two floors and provides the perfect backdrop for a romantic evening in the heart of West London. The decor mixes classic brasserie sophistication with bohemian flourishes, mirrored antiques, plush upholstery, sculptural lighting and warm wood

The all-day menu features French brasserie classics with a contemporary twist, such as Lobster soufflé and Beef fillet tartare, alongside carefully curated cocktails, the restaurant is the ideal spot for an intimate supper with a loved one.

For a truly private experience, retreat to one of the venue’s private coves, where you can enjoy a romantic meal away from the crowd. 

Location: 135 Portland Road, London W11 4LW. Website: juliesrestaurant.com  Instagram: @juliesW11

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Tom Brown at The Capital

If you are looking to push the boat out acclaimed chef Tom Brown will mark Valentine’s Day 2026 with a special six course tasting menu at Tom Brown at The Capital, offering a romantic evening of modern British cooking in the intimate setting of The Capital Hotel, Knightsbridge. With a mere 28 covers, it is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city below.

The Valentine’s Day menu starts with lobster toast with nori and chilli oil, followed by mackerel pâté with cider, apple and dill, and sea bream tartare with quail egg, radish and soy. A crab custard with winter tomato and horseradish is served before the main course of Hereford beef with oyster, celeriac and stout gravy and rounding off the evening with a dessert of 70% chocolate tart with mint and Fernet Branca.

Location:  22-24 Basil Street, London SW3 1AT. Price: Valentine’s tasting menu £125 per person. Website: tombrownatthecapital.com   Instagram: @tombrownatthecapital

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CORD six course Valentine’s tasting Menu

Cord is in a Grade II listed building designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and is the first fine dining restaurant in London by the world renowned culinary arts institute- Le Cordon Bleu. The room has an excellent view into a spacious kitchen separated by glass where you can observe the chefs milling around at work as they cook up your Valentine’s feast.

The restaurant is noted in the Michelin Guide for its modern cuisine and the striking presentation of its dishes. Thespecial six course Valentine’s tasting menu features heritage beetroot tartare, native lobster raviolo, honey-glazed duck, BBQ Angus beef fillet with black truffle, followed by a chocolate and pistachio tart.

Location: CORD 865 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1AE  Price: £150 per person Website: cordrestaurant.co.uk Instagram: @cordrestaurant

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Art Afternoon Tea

For Valentine’s Day the Rosewood London has curated a special Art Afternoon Tea from 13th – 15th February in collaboration with its current Artist in Residence, Rose Electra Harris.

Served in the hotel’s elegant Mirror Room, each creation by Executive Pastry Chef Mark Perkins showcases Harris’ signature vivid palette and dreamlike aesthetic, to celebrate her artistic vision. Guests can discover and enjoy her work displayed throughout the hotel too. 

Location: Mirror Room at The Rosewood 252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN Price: £80pp Date: 13-15 February Website: rosewoodhotels.com

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“You Really Got Me” at Chateau Denmark

This one is for those wanting to put a bit of Rock n Roll into Valentine’s Day. Spread across 55 session rooms and apartments on and around the storied Denmark Street in Soho, the property makes up an unofficial hall of fame for British music - the Stones recorded their first album there, The Sex Pistols were one-time residents. The hotel is itself quickly becoming a cult classic and one of Soho’s hottest addresses.

Their bespoke Valentine’s package in partnership with Coco de Mer is fitting for a hotel with such a history of hedonism and vice. Along with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, guests will benefit from a £50 voucher to the luxury lingerie purveyor and adult boutique in Knightsbridge. Guests can opt to have their purchases awaiting them upon arrival or can use their limited-edition gift card at their leisure. Having made the most of Chateau Denmark’s one-of-a-kind rooms, featuring fully stocked maxibars and sound systems, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in Thirteen. Available for all of February.

Location: Chateau Denmark, Denmark St, London WC2H 0LA. Website: chateaudenmark.com.  Instagram: @chateaudenmark

Thirteen. Image courtesy of Chateau Denmark

Discount Suit Company – East End Speakeasy

A personal favourite in the winter and perfect for Valentine’s or Galentine’s. Situated underneath Wentworth Street in Spitalfields, the clandestine subterranean bar is well hidden below a shabby storefront where you will descend to the basement to discover   an intimate sanctuary where discerning drinkers can enjoy classically inspired cocktails in a unique and evocative atmosphere. Service is always excellent.

Discount Suit Company are offering a special cocktail for the entire month of February. Playfully named ‘Off The Apps’, this drink combines Kay sake from the award-winning Aumont Brewery alongside Santoni Amaro, lychee, lemongrass, and sparkling rosé. 

Location: 29a Wentworth Street, London E1 7TB.  Website: discountsuitcompany.co.uk Instagram: @discountsuitco

Compiled by Natascha Milsom