How To Spend This Valentine’s Weekend

Watch the new Bridget Jones film

This one’s at the top of our Valentine’s Day plans this year. The fourth final Bridget Jones film is finally out this week just in time for Valentine’s Day. The film sees Bridget raising her two young children all while trying to get back into the world of dating, which now includes dating apps and social media. We are so ready to see Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor
create some rom-com magic.

when: releases 13th february
where: across london
website: www.odeon.co.uk

Visit this cosy winter pop-up

The Mirror Bar at The Landmark Hotel has partnered with Courvoisier to launch an exclusive pop-up. The stylish hideaway features a new limited-edition cocktail menu including highlights like the Manila Kiss (Courvoisier VSOP, banana-infused Appleton Estate rum, Cacao Blanc liqueur, vanilla and hazelnut). Small plates include Cornish crab canapés, caviar and mushroom croquettes. Look forward to seating in a sheltered outdoor terrace that makes for a lovely intimate spot.

w️hen: until 6^th April
where: The Mirror Bar at The Landmark London,
222 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 6JQ
websitE: www.landmarklondon.co.uk

Watch a new Shakespeare adaptation

Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell star as Shakespeare’s sparring lovers, Benedick and Beatrice, in Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Tom Hiddleston stars in this Shakespeare adaption.

Directed by Olivier Award winner Jamie Lloyd (Sunset Boulevard, Romeo & Juliet) this hilarious story of mistaken identities is not one to be missed. Tickets are running low so get yours soon.

when: opens on 12th february
where: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
website: www.londontheatredirect.com

Book a couple’s spa

The Guerlain Spa at Raffles London at The OWO is one of the largest luxury hotel spas in the capital, set over four floors with a spectacular 20m swimming pool and nine exquisitely designed treatment suites. Shaped by the hotel’s iconic towers, the spacious Cupola Spa Suites are exceptional well-being retreats designed for two. Featuring a tailor-made treatment, bath ritual and relaxation time, the retreat offers couples a calm and secluded space to spend Valentine’s Day.

WHERE: Raffles London at The OWO, Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX
WEBSITE: www.raffles.com/london

Go for some (free) cocktails

Get the gang together at Zum Barbarossa this Galentine’s Day with an exclusive ladies’ night party. Look forward to some fun cocktails, live music from DJ Aristatle and a free drink on arrival for all women on Thursday 13th February. 

The Paris-style bar welcomes friends to let their hair down and dance through the decades with DJ Aristatle’s eclectic mix of hits from the 70s through to the 2010s disco, soul, and funky house genres. 

where: 77 Dean St, London W1D 3SH
website: www.zumbarbarossa.com

Treat yourself to a weekend staycation

The Prince Akatoki, with its minimalist rooms which bring together Scandinavian and Japanese design elements, makes the perfect spot for a weekend staycation. Plus, between the 13^th and 16^th February you can treat yourself to a seven-course special Valentine’s menu in their restaurant TOKii, featuring lobster tempura, Dedham vale beef fillet, freshly-prepared nigiri and a chocolate and passion fruit delice. And, of course, a glass of champagne on arrival.

when: 13th to 16th February
where: 50 Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, W1H7FD
Website: www.theprinceakatokilondon.com

Watch a classic romance film

JOIA will be screening four iconic love stories including The Notebook, Pretty Woman and Dirty Dancing, on their 15th-floor rooftop. The experience will start with a three-course meal in the restaurant, before heading up to the rooftop for the film showing under the stars and looks absolutely magical.

when: 13th to 15th february
where: art’otel London Battersea Power Station, 15th Floor, 1 Electric Boulevard, SW11 8BJ
website: www.joiabattersea.co.uk

Book a fitness class at this new studio

The Method is a luxe fitness club launching this summer that has launched a new studio just last month. Offering four exclusive class concepts, including DFlow, Blast, Beat Cardio and Ballet Boost, this is a great way to get a sneak peek at what will be offered at the club. Fusing techniques from ballet, yoga, dance, HIIT and pilates, this looks like the perfect way to spend a refreshing weekend.

where: 235 Westbourne Grove, W11 2SE
website: www.themethod.com

Try a special Valentine’s Day menu

Sloane Place Restaurant’s valentine’s day menu features an irresistible selection of starters, mains, and desserts, paired with a complimentary glass of champagne for each guest alongside moreish comté and poppy seed gougères to start. Embrace the decadence to the last bite, and finish the meal with their chocolate mousse with pistachio and rose ice cream – delish.

where: 60 Lower Sloane Street Chelsea, SW1W 8BP
website: www.sloaneplace.com

Shop these limited-edition sweet treats

This Valentine’s Day, Orée Boulangerie has created an array of beautiful treats perfect for a surprise gift. The menu is an ode to all things love, featuring an assortment of artisanal goodies including strawberry and vanilla yoghurt mousse, raspberry palmier and a gorgeous brioche heart with raspberry buttercream.

This Valentine’s Day, Orée Boulangerie has created an array of beautiful treats.

Where: across london
website: www.oree.co.uk

Valentine’s with a twist at Alcotraz

If you’re done with conventional Valentine’s Day celebrations, we’ve found a London experience that sounds like a date to remember. Welcome to Alcotraz, a hidden speakeasy that’s just about the quirkiest date night you can imagine. An immersive, prison-themed cocktail bar, the experience begins with donning an orange jumpsuit before you navigate the cell blocks and get fully immersed in the theatrics

where: Unit 3B, 127 Hackney Road, London E2 8GY
website: www.alcotraz.co.uk