Love is in the air and that’s a great excuse to spend time with the special people in your life. Whether it’s a particular someone or a group of your besties there are fun times to be had this Valentine’s day / weekend.
London is packed with venues which have all the ingredients you need for Cupid’s love potion – brilliant games, tasty food and delicious cocktails. We’ve had a look around at some of London’s top social entertainment venues to help you choose where to take your beau.
Valentines: Win a date! F1 Arcade are currently offering you the chance to win a date for two or a Galentines night out for 6 with a free bottle of Ferrari Trento. Enter via their FB page. Competition closes 13th Feb at 9am. Redeemable up to 31st March ’23.
Bringing you all the F1 glamour this incredible venue offers a luxurious night out of Social Gaming. Their state-of-the-art F1 simulators provide an immersive racing experience on your favourite F1 Grand Prix circuits. Different race modes allow drivers of all abilities to race against each other. The food is exceptional and caters well for dietary requirements. The menu centers around sharing plates, flatbreads / pide, tacos, burgers and salads. The drinks menu is equally as impressive with vintage champagne cocktails, premium spirits, bubbles and loads more.
More info: f1arcade.com/
Valentines: Oh, it’s getting serious at Birdies. Ready to put a ring on it? Well you can make it official at Birdies with their Proposal Package! Golf ball-shaped ring box, bottle of champers, golf & photographer to capture the moment you get on your knee! If that’s a putt to far then get two Love Bug cocktails and a round of golf for just £30!
Extravagant fun awaits you at Birdies as well as Instagrammable golfing holes and stunning venues. Birdies Battersea boasts nine-holes of colourfully striking mini golf, located in one of the Battersea Power Station tunnels – very atmospheric. Located in Angel Shopping Centre you’ll discover nine-holes of surreal holes and a kaleidoscope of colours. Neon walkways, enormous characters, powerful patterns and tricky shots. Tasty street food is provided by the popular Cheeky Burger serving up incredible burgers, tasty sides and generous sharing platters. Their craft cocktails are incredible.
More info: birdies.com
Valentines: Give the gift of Clays this Valentines. Two guests can enjoy 30 minutes of shooting and a bottle of Signature Champagne for £70. 12th – 17th Feb.
Surely nothing says love more than exceptional food, amazing cocktails and a shot gun, right? The sophisticated vibe at Clays makes it the perfect place for a Valentine’s date with a competitive edge. Book into a semi-private Oche, enjoy the thrill of shooting, without the recoil and mud, get the cocktails flowing and order some tasty treats to share. Then once the ice is broken and the gaming done you can settle into their stylish bar area for the rest of the night.
More info: clays.bar/
Valentines: The show of shows is on at Hijingo. 90 minutes of bingo with six chances to win for just £16 pp! OR on 11th & 12th join the Bingo Bottomless Brunch experience for £45pp
You’ve never experienced bingo like this. Hijingo is an immersive, entertainment experience. Insane video graphics and LED lighting create a high energy backdrop for the impressive club dancers and performers. The room and the vibe pulses with this high-energy experience. Fast-paced bingo gaming and big prizes to be won. The food is great! A broad range of Asian street food options deliver incredible flavour. Your sweetheart will no doubt enjoy choosing from their bespoke cocktail menu (all of which are gluten free and most are vegan).
More info: hijingo.com
Valentines: Cheeky Valentine’s fun awaits at Swingers. Heart shaped pizzas, The New Romantic limited-edition cocktail made from Rhubarb & Bramley Apple gin and indulgent dough-bites created by Crosstown.
Swinging might not be on your agenda this Valentine’s however a night out at Swingers Golf should be! Alongside their host of Valentine’s themed food and drink options there are their brilliant golf courses. Swingers’ venues are reminiscent of golfing in the beautiful English countryside. However, their golf courses are considerably more fun, with large scale moving obstacles, hidden holes and tricky shots.
More info: swingers.club/uk
Valentines: Treat your date to The Love Potion, Sixes specially crafted gin based cocktail. Plus, your highest over will be entered into a prize draw to win a trip to Paris, if you play on 14th Feb!!
Sixes is all about having a good time. Quality time together over tasty food with a bar serving your favourite tipple as well as some creative, new options. The batting cages provide plenty of laughs and healthy competition – ideal for breaking the ice on a date or the opportunity for celebratory kisses. Tasty food a hallmark of Sixes. Their burgers ooze with tastiness and their sharing plates are finger licking yummy. The bar is stacked with all the usual suspects but why not throw caution to the wind and try an Experimental Cocktail – Bread & Butter cocktail anyone?
More info: sixescricket.com
Valentines: Let Cupid’s nectar flow with a special V-day cocktail: Junkyard Love Club with a pink gin base or Flirty Martini with a raspberry vibe. Purchase a pair of Love Specs to donate to their charity partner Love Support Unite.
If you’re looking for a night out that is all about the flirty fun then Junkyard Golf is the ideal place. The tunes are bouncing, the pizzas tidy and the cocktails are colourful. The crazy golf is the main event with four different courses to choose from. Gary for a retro, ‘90s vibe, Dirk is the trippy disco diva, Bozo offers a playful horror theme and Pablo features random junkyard finds.
More info: junkyardgolfclub.co.uk/london
