If Christmas and Valentine’s Day did not happen in the winter months, it would be much tougher to get through these long, unhospitable, chilly days. The spirit of Christmas is pure joy: the celebration of birth and life. The spirit of Valentine’s is pure romance. If you are looking for some welcoming, atmospheric venues to share a special moment with that significant other, we have assembled some that might appeal.
Feature by Jean Hill
Co.Co.
Castle Street’s newest speciality coffee and cocktail venue, Co.Co., has created a Valentine’s Day cocktail menu which includes three cocktails of your choice for £25pp. Cocktails to choose from are: Pornstar Martini, Espresso Martini, Strawberry Daiquiri, and that classic Old Fashioned. Or Mai Tai and their signature Mellow Mallow are available for couples this Valentine’s Day.
For all bookings made, the guests will receive a red rose and a Valentine’s Day box of macarons. All bookings can be made via direct message on Co.Co.’s Instagram page.
Castle Street Townhouse
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Castle Street Townhouse where from 10-14th February, you will receive a Hearts on Fire cocktail when booking a table. There’s also a special sharing dessert board available.
Royal Institution
Royal Institution will play host to Valentines or Galentines from 10-18th February offering a glass of complimentary fizz with booked tables.
Seel St Venue
Let’s Talk Love – From 10-18th February, Seel St Venue will have live music, DJ’s and special cocktails throughout the week. Booths available to book
Bistro Pierre
This Valentine’s Day, Bistro Pierre is serving up a delicious three course meal for just £27.50 per person from 10-15th February. With a choice of four starters, four mains and a selection of desserts from Bistro Pierre’s dessert board, guests will be spoilt for choice. Starters include French onion soup vegan style topped with a toasted croute and covered with vegan cheddar. One option for mains is Chargrilled lemon and garlic chicken thighs served with a salsa verde. Sounds amazing.
Bistro Franc
From 10-15th February, guests can enjoy three courses for £30 at Bistro Franc. With a choice of three delicious starters including Moules Marinieres, fresh mussels served in a white wine and lemon sauce. Choose from main courses such as Tournedos de Dijon, mustard glazed and brandy flambé sirloin steak, served with honey and rosemary roasted potatoes and salad. There is something for everyone on the menu.
There are two desserts; Chocolate brownie, strawberry cream topped with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings and Strawberry cheesecake with a mixed berry coulis.
Be my spicy Valentine drink
Have you tried a Spicy Rosé yet? It’s set to be the next big drink trend for 2023. First surfaced on TikTok it has been thrown further into the spotlight when on ITV This Morning Juliet Sear identified it as one of her top tipples for 2023.
ThinK Wine and Cooks&Co have created the ultimate Sparkling Spicy Rosé recipe based on this exact trend and it’s definitely one to try this year! The easy to make recipe and ingredients list is below.
Cocktail ingredients: Think Wine Sparkling Rosé; Cook&Co Tri Colour Jalapenos and ice cubes. Pour Sparkling Rosé over ice in a wine glass. Add desired number of slices of jalapenos (start with just a few slices).
Capsaicin found in hot sauce and chilli peppers, triggers the release of endorphins the “feel good” hormone that can increase your libido.
Cocoba Chocolate introduces must-have Valentines range
Cocoba, the Kent-based chocolate company renowned for producing irresistible chocolate and hot chocolate gifts, has launched this year’s exclusive Valentines range.
Choose from delicious heart shaped chocolate to bars topped with red jelly hearts and a selection of Chocolate Bombes filled with mini marshmallow hearts. Cocoba Chocolate has an array of heart-warming gifts to say, “I love you”, this Valentine’s Day.
The cute “Jelly Heart Milk Chocolate Bar” topped with red jelly hearts makes a fun gift for that special someone. Priced at just £3.95 and handmade with the highest quality Belgian chocolate, this thoughtful gift is sure to raise a smile this Valentines.
For a romantic and cosy night in the tasty “Hot Chocolate Bombes” are a perfect accompaniment. Simply add some steaming milk and the chocolate melts to uncover the heart marshmallows hiding within. The sphere-shaped bombes are made from indulgent Belgian chocolate and sold individually for £3.95 or in a pack of three for £9.95. The “I’m a mug for hot chocolate” mugs sold at £5.95 is a great gifting partnership to add to the hot chocolate bombes.
Finally, the “Heart Chocolate Bar Set” is hand-made and displayed as two beautiful hearts. One heart is strawberry flavoured white chocolate with freeze dried strawberry pieces, and the other milk chocolate with white chocolate drizzle. Priced at £9.95 and made from silky smooth Belgian chocolate the “Heart Chocolate Bar Set” is an exquisite gift to surprise a loved one this Valentine’s Day.
Moonpig inspiration in a hamper
Finally some Valentine’s Day gifting inspiration from Moonpig featuring a yummy selection of food & drink gifts to send to your lover or best friend this year.
There are a mixture of hampers, gift sets bubbles & love themed bottles in gift bags that can all be delivered directly to someone special’s door. Naturally the hamper would arrive along with a personalised Valentine’s Day card – perfect for surprising your loved one on the day!
Bon appétit.
https://www.CocobaChocolate.com
https://www.instagram.com/co.co.liverpool/?hl=en
https://castlesttownhouse.co.uk/
https://royalinstitutionbar.co.uk/
https://www.bistropierreliverpool.co.uk/
https://www.thinkwinegroup.co.uk/
https://www.cocobachocolate.com/
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