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Last minute Valentine's Date Ideas

Whether you woke up on the 12th of Feb and saw your situationship in a new light, or you both falsely insisted V-Day "wasn't your thing" and now your go-to Italian is fully booked: Design My Night has got your back.

Facebook official, married for eight years or yet to have "the conversation", celebrate whatever you are, your way. Whether that’s cocktails at The Shard or overlooking the Edinburgh skyline. Love is complicated but your dates don’t have to be.

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Live Out Your Rom Com Dreams With Cocktails At The Shard - London

Ever thought that you’d make an excellent character in a rom com? Live your best life on Valentine’s Day and take bae to Aqua Shard; a bar that’s worthy of the big screen. This dazzling restaurant and bar will take your breath away with views of London’s postcard-worthy skyline and a signature menu where the cocktails are themed around the elements and contain everything from Scottish seaweed to generous splashes of Champagne. You’ll get to take in famous buildings and landmarks like Tower Bridge and St Paul’s, all from 31 floors up.

Get Your Pinkies Up For High Tea In A Fancy Restaurant - Manchester

If Valentine’s Day calls for anything, it’s a dash of opulence. And there’s no place to get your fix than The Grand Pacific in Manchester. This mysterious and sleek restaurant pays homage to the golden age of high society and exploration with a menu of British classics and Asian favourites. Get transported to another era this February and make eyes at each other over salted caramel espresso martinis and exotic plates. Got a soft spot for scones? Get your clotted cream and jam fix with their High Tea that they serve every day from noon.

Book A Table At One Of The UK's Prettiest Dining Rooms - Liverpool

Forget Liverpool, The Florist is said to be one of the UK’s most Instagrammed restaurants. This pretty as a picture Grade-II listed building is home to giant blossom trees and lots of pink decor, so if you’re looking to make an impression this Valentine’s, you know where to go. Not just a pretty face, you can expect great food too, like hanging kebabs, vegan curries and build your own cookie dough desserts that come loaded with all your favourite chocolate bars, from Maltesers to Mint Aero. It’s pretty pocket-friendly too with some mains coming in at less than £14 a pop.

Get Loved-Up At This Superb New French Rooftop - Birmingham

It might be too late in the game to book Eurostar tickets to celebrate Valentine’s but you can still have a taste of France if you make a reservation for Orelle. This new rooftop restaurant in Birmingham has a menu packed with French influences and they’re even putting on a special three and four-course menu for the day in question. Located on the 24th floor, you and your plus one will have panoramic views of Birmingham at your fingertips.

Drink Ice Cream Cocktails In A Funky Bar - London

If Cupid had a list of bars for date night, we would bet a pretty River Island voucher that Hockley Arts Club would be on it. Find the entrance to this kooky spot (which used to be a silk merchant’s back in the day) and marvel at three floors of non-stop fun. The cocktails at this mysterious spot are famous in the city and for Valentine’s they’re running a special offer where you can get a cocktail each and a sharer for the table for less than £22 each. Don’t even think about leaving before ordering their ice cream concoction though - it comes served with a Twister ice lolly.

Eat Thai Food With Views Of Edinburgh Castle

You can never go wrong with wining and dining on Valentine’s, especially if the place you’re going to has a marvellous view (and we’re not talking about your stunning other half sitting across the table). Chaophraya is a Thai restaurant in Edinburgh with glorious views of the Castle and this Valentine’s they have a limited edition three-course set menu that comes with a glass of bubbles. When it comes to romance, this skyward gem is sure to deliver the goods.

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