Valentine's Day In Bristol

• Location: 127 East Street, Bristol, BS3 4ER
• When: various dates from 22nd January 2026
• Price: from £47.52
• Why we recommend: expect drinks, judging drama and a cake to take home at this Bake Off-esque experience

Bond over baked goods this Valentine's at Bristol's first baking experience. With 12 fully-equipped stations, you and your partner will go head-to-head with the other teams to create the most show-stopping cake, as judged by the super-skilled head bakers.

Your ticket gets you everything you need to get creative, from ingredients and appliances to expert guidance. Arrive early to savour a drink in the beautifully-themed garden bar before diving into 90 minutes of baking brilliance.

• Location: The Rodney Hotel, 4 Rodney Place, Clifton, BS8 4HY
• When: open Tuesdays to Saturdays, times vary 
• Price: two courses for £20 
• Why we recommend: menus shift gently with the seasons and sometimes even day by day, ensuring what lands on the table is always at its freshest

Spend your evening whispering sweet nothings to your sweetheart and toasting over a delicious meal at the idyllic No.4 Clifton Village. This is seasonal dining at its most thoughtful. The kitchen champions local British produce, from herbs grown in their own secret garden to meat sourced from trusted Bristol butchers. 

Expect beautifully balanced dishes such as delicate cappelletti with ricotta and wild garlic broth, miso-glazed aubergine with punchy kimchi, or perfectly cooked flat iron steak served with pommes frites and spinach gratin. 

• Location: 1 All Saints Street, Bristol, BS1 2LZ
• When: various dates from 20th January 2026
• Price: from £44
• Why we recommend: from the creators of hit London experiences 'Avora' and 'Moonshine Saloon', Alcotraz is a cocktail-fuelled adventure

Nothing brings you together like a stint in prison. At Alcotraz: Cell Block Two-Two-Six, you'll smuggle liquor past the warden to serve your time with high-class cocktails.

Part bar, part immersive theatre experience, it's perfect for dates as well as nights out with mates. Be sure to get a snap in your orange jumpsuits before you leave - it'll look lovely in the family album one day.

• Location: 38 Queens Road, BS8 1RE
• When: 13th and 14th February 2026, from 7pm
• Price: £50 per person
• Why we recommend: make sure to leave room for dessert, as the Champagne affair is a stunner 

Searching for a Valentine's Day meal in Bristol? Browns Brasserie & Bar has a stunningly curated three-course menu for £50 per person. You can book your spot from 7pm on the 13th and 14th of February, and look forward to exquisite starters and moreish desserts.

Among vaulted ceilings and large windows, you can tuck into the likes of pan-seared scallops with a cauliflower velouté, salsa verde and parmesan, followed by a luxurious lobster linguine. 

• Locations: 37 Triangle West, Clifton, BS8 1ER and 37-39 Corn Street, BS1 1HT 
• When: open daily, times vary
• Price: grab two cocktails for £14 until 7pm on Saturdays 
• Why we recommend: these bars are ideal for both a pre-dinner drink and a late-night cocktail, thanks to their very early morning opening hours

The Bristol Cocktail Club on Corn Street and in Bristol Triangle is a quirky hideaway fuelled by mischief and stellar creations. Settle into one of the intimate nooks and revel in their fabulous interiors whilst sipping from a mega menu of classic and unusual concoctions.

Our favourite serves include the Bramley Apple Smash, which comes topped with a custard cream, and the fizzy, vodka-based Roxanne. 

• Location: 14-16 Baldwin St, BS1 1SE
• When: 9th - 22nd February 2026
• Price: from £20
• Why we recommend: classic gaming, creative cocktails and great deals for two - what's not to love?

Jam-packed with retro arcade machines and classic cocktails, NQ64 adds glorious gaming nostalgia to your Valentine's night out. Grab your Player 2 and make a beeline for your all-time favourties, from Mario Kart and Mortal Combat to Dance Dance Revolution and Time Crisis. 

• Location: 35 Corn Street, BS1 1HT
• When: open daily, 11.30am 'til 10pm, 9.30pm on Sundays 
• Price: cocktails from £8.70, sharing plates from £6
• Why we recommend: there's no denying it, Mowgli is a very pretty restaurant, so that's already half the work done on the 14th. It has the fabulous food to match the decor, and it's essential you try their chilli mango margaritas together 

Mowgli in Bristol offers a fun dining experience that transports you both to the bustling Indian street food markets of Varanasi. Located on Corn Street, the restaurant is housed in an elegantly high-ceilinged building adorned with hanging vines, trees, and lights.

The menu features a variety of dishes inspired by traditional Indian home cooking, emphasising fresh, light, and flavourful ingredients. Head here for Valentine's Day and tuck into the likes of gunpowder chicken, keema karma, and temple dhal. 

• Location: 74-76A Glass Walk, BS1 3BQ
• When: Monday - Sunday
• Price: from £6
• Why we recommend: you can look forward to two epic courses, endless jungle fun, one unforgettable Valentine's adventure

Enter the jungle this Valentine's Day at Treetop Golf. Across two epic 18-hole courses, you'll make your way through crumbling temples, overgrown trails and sprawling tree trunks on the road to victory (or defeat). 

Win, lose or draw, there's plenty to keep you refreshed on your romantic round. We're talking freshly made pizza, cocktails, mocktails and beers.

• Location: 31 Corn Street, BS1 1HT
• When: open daily, 9am 'til 11pm, 12am Thursdays to Saturdays
• Price: cocktails from £7.90, mains from £14.95
• Why we recommend: the interiors here speak for themselves and make a dazzling backdrop for an espresso martini or two, followed by an affordable meal

Cosy by name, cosy by nature. Nuzzle up with your date in The Cosy Club, featuring breathtaking interiors, hanging chandeliers and gold accents.

You'll sip on expertly mixed cocktails and devour the likes of halloumi and hot honey or garlic and paprika prawns to start, followed by Spanish chicken with chorizo, or pan-fried fillet of sea bream, served in a coconut and kaffir lime sauce.

• Location: 26–28 St Nicholas Street, BS1 1UB
• When: Monday - Sunday
• Price: various
• Why we recommend: with two-for-one cocktails every day and a special Galentine's menu, this place is perfect whether you're head over heels or keeping it single

Right in the heart of the city, Slug & Lettuce is a buzzing bar, perfect for everything from relaxed catch-ups to full-on, loved-up Valentine's celebrations. Settle in with your one and only in the city centre spot or over on Bristol Harbourside for sharing platters, small plates and two-for-one cocktails.

If you're celebrating with pals or the gals this year, book in for a Girl Dinner. Take your pick from the limited edition Galentine's menu, with three courses and a drink for just £20.

• Location: 85 Queens Road, Clifton, BS8 1QS
• When: open daily, 11am 'til 12am, 1am on Fridays and Saturdays 
• Price: cocktails from £11.50, mains from £15
• Why we recommend: this restaurant and bar leans into the astronomical with its eclectic interiors - decor that'll win them over this February

On the hunt for places for Valentine's Day in Bristol? Treat that special someone to a night of creative quaffs and tasty dishes in an enchanting setting, all courtesy of The Lost & Found.

The Victorian-themed cocktail bar and restaurant promises all sorts of creative concoctions, alongside plates like maple-glazed pork chops, roasted cauliflower steak or black truffle rigatoni.

• Location: 20 Berkeley Square, Clifton, BS8 1HP
• When: Monday - Sunday
• Price: £38.95
• Why we recommend: a Valentine's set menu that'll knock your socks off - at a price you'll fall in love with

With a reputation for its signature serves and classic dishes, The Botanist is great for a casual, cosy date night. When Saint Valentine comes to town, it ups the ante with a right old romantic set menu. 

Get stuck into a camembert sharer, delicious chateaubriand and intensely indulgent chocolate bomb, perfectly paired with your choice of Moët & Chandon, Whispering Angel, shiraz or sauvignon blanc. The best part? This loved-up feast is all yours for just £38.95 each.

• Locations: Flight Club Bristol, CityDays Immersive Scavenger Hunts, Yo! Sushi, and more
• When: opening/start times vary 
• Price: varies 
• Why we recommend: you don't have to celebrate exactly on the 14th, and there's plenty for couples to get stuck into in Bristol 

After romantic or quirky things to do around Valentine's Day? If you're not always too fussed about doing something on the day itself, then there's plenty to do on either side of the 14th.

Think theatre bars, activities galore and immersive experiences which involve exploring the city and looking for clues. There's even the chance to become a master of sushi and learn the skills you need to make some delicious sashimi at home. 

• Location: 81 North Street, Bedminster, BS3 1ES
• When: Tuesday - Saturday
• Price: various
• Why we recommend: with fine British produce, Mediterranean flair and a wondrous wine list, COR is perfect for a Valentine's date night

Love is forever in the air at COR. Run by husband‑and‑wife duo Mark and Karen Chapman, the restaurant's name comes from the Latin for 'heart'.

There's plenty to fall for on the menu, with standout Mediterranean dishes from Head Chef Vyck Colsell including Devon scallop with cara cara orange and Hereford bavette with gorgonzola and hazelnut butter. It's no wonder that this place has won such high praise, bagging Michelin Bib Gourmands along with shoutouts in The Good Food Guide and Timeout.

• Location: 5-7 Chandos Road, Redland, BS6 6PG
• When: Tuesday - Saturday
• Price: ££
• Why we recommend: authentic Korean dishes cooked with care over a charcoal grill - what's not to love?

If Korean food is your love language, Dongnae is sure to top your list of the best restaurants for Valentine's Day in Bristol. In one of the city's coolest neighbourhoods, it serves up charcoal specialities and fermented feasts, from vibrant banchan to succulent pork belly. 

Run by the duo behind Bokman, husband and wife team Duncan Robertson and Kyu Jeong Jeon, this place is truly a labour of love. Settle into its chic yet cosy dining room to tuck into all kinds of a la carte amazingness, plus set menus designed for sharing.

• Location: 24 Chandos Road, Redland, BS6 6PF
• When: open daily
• Price: ££
• Why we recommend: an ever-changing menu of super seasonal dishes, perfectly paired wine list and cosy dining room make for dream date nights

Whether it's with your date, the food or the decor, you're sure to fall in love at Wilsons. A Michelin-star bistro in Redland, it's the perfect setting for your Valentine's Day dinner in Bristol. 

With most ingredients sourced from the restaurant's smallholding, dishes are super seasonal and mighty fine, without any fuss. Think dry-aged trout with pickled mushrooms, sweet onion broth or Wye Valley asparagus and Somerset goat's curd.

• Location: 208 Cheltenham Road, Stokes Croft, BS6 5QU
• When: Tuesday - Sunday
• Price: ££
• Why we recommend: a proud member of the UK's Top 50 Cocktail Bars list, Filthy XIII serves up precision-crafted drinks without pretension 

Inspired by the infamous WWII paratroopers, Filthy XIII is a super stylish cocktail bar in Bristol's Stokes Croft. Expect street art and edgy decor, laidback vibes and a drinks list that's sure to knock your socks off.

Spend your Valentine's Day working your way through daring signature serves like the Absinthe Frappé, inventive pairings like Scotch & Champagne or modern twists on the old classics like the Lychee Martini. There's all kinds of street food bites to soak up the liquor, from loaded hot dogs to tacos and smash burgers.

• Location: 2 Christmas Steps, BS1 5BS
• When: open daily, times vary
• Price: mains from £14.50
• Why we recommend: when it comes to Valentine's Day, Bristol's pub scene is full of warm and snug picks, and The Christmas Steps is one of the highlights, thanks to its commitment to quality food and ingredients (and a fireplace doesn't hurt)

Despite its name, The Christmas Steps is actually a superb spot on the 14th of February. This quaint pub is perfect for cuddling up with a pint and escaping the winter winds. The exposed brick walls and toasty fireplaces also make for a great date night atmosphere.

Food-wise, you can expect fresh local ingredients to be at the forefront, and to devour plates such as mac 'n' cheese topped with crispy onions, beer-battered haddock alongside chips and tartare sauce, plus sticky toffee pudding for dessert. 

• Location: 260 Henbury Rd, Henbury, BS10 7QR
• When: Monday - Sunday
• Price: ££
• Why we recommend: with a Michelin Bib Gourmand among its many accolades, The Blaise Inn is perfect for a loved-up lunch or long, romantic dinner

At the entrance to Blaise Castle Estate in Henbury, The Blaise Inn combines elegant finishes with traditional rustic charm. Think scrubbed wooden tables, a slate-blue bar and beautiful brass finishes.

Pull up a pew in its cosy crimson dining room or suntrap of a courtyard, and you can tuck into British classics, cooked to perfection by acclaimed chef Louise McCrimmon. We're talking ale-battered fish and chips, slow-braised beef pies, inventive vegetarian options and uber-indulgent desserts - perfect for a Valentine's Day treat.

• Location: Quay Head House, Colston Avenue, BS1 1EB
• When: open Mondays to Saturdays, 5pm 'til 1am, 2am on Fridays and Saturdays
• Price: cocktails from £
• Why we recommend: we think that this award-winning cocktail bar has some of the most unique drinks in the city that'll have you both feeling the love this February 

Need a last-minute date plan this 14th of February? The Milk Thistle is helping you set the mood with their selection of food and drink options. Grab a drink and settle in their lounge area or tip back a few sips on their outdoor terrace. 

Some of our favourite drinks for this Bristol Valentine's Day include the floral Easy Street, featuring Hendricks gin, rose, vanilla, lemon and egg white, or the Silk Spider, made with Sapling vodka and Pierre Ferrand Yuzu çuracao.

• Location: Bristol Harbourside, BS1
• When: various
• Price: various 
• Why we recommend: climb aboard for a beautifully buoyant Valentine's Day

Nothing ramps up the romance like a night on the water. Head on down to the Harbourside to spend your Valentine's in one of its oh-so-charming bars and restaurants.

There's plenty here to fall in love with, from converted barges and floating cafes to moored up maritime icons. Whether you dine Under The Stars or catch a show at Thekla, you'll leave feeling well and truly loved up.

• Location:  21 Cotham Road South, BS6 5TZ
• When: Wednesday - Sunday
• Price: various
• Why we recommend: with dreamy dishes in the leafy suburb of Cotham, it's the perfect date night escape from the busy city

Do Valentine's Day in sophisticated style at Bulrush. The proud holder of a Michelin star since 2018, it serves up Japanese and Scandinavian-influenced dishes that show off the very best of British produce. 

Its seasonal tasting menu is the ultimate date night treat. From renowned head chef Jake Pain, it packs in everything from hare doughnuts and hand-dived scallops to fallow venison and caramelised pinecone.

• Location: 31 King Street, BS1 4DZ
• When: open daily, times vary
• Price: Wing's Diner burgers for £10
• Why we recommend: we think this is a lovely, casual spot for beer lovers on the 14th - you can try and discover new brews, all while learning more about each other

If you don't really buy into the date night festivities, ditch the Valentine's Day restaurants in Bristol, and spend your evening sinking pints. Small Bar is an independent spot on King Street that serves local beer in an intimate, informal setting.

Choose from 31 taps pouring some of the best beers in the world, and satisfy your hunger with Asian fried chicken from Wing's Diner. They've got Malaysian burgers and jackfruit rice bowls on the menu.

• Location: Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, St Paul's, BS1 3QY
• When: open daily, times vary
• Price: free live music, dishes vary
• Why we recommend: the food is affordable and absolutely delicious, plus you're bound to stumble upon some local talent performing, thanks to its seven nights a week music schedule

Oyster ushroom tempura, heritage tomato salad with labneh, sweet 'n' sour tempeh burgers and more - make an evening of it with a meal from The Canteen, members of the Sustainable Restaurant Association.

It also stocks a range of beers and wines, making it one of the best Bristol restaurants Valentine's Day has to offer. What's more, you can expect a lineup of jazz sessions, blues, swing and more, from 9.30pm onwards.