Valentine's Day 2026 In Cardiff

Is there a day that reduces people to cold sweats faster than the 14th of February? Get the plans right and you'll be sailing pretty, but get it wrong and, well... we'll leave that to your imagination. Fortunately, this loved-up city has an amazing selection of gourmet dinner dates, quirky events and slinky cocktail bars. Check out our guide for things to do on Valentine's Day in Cardiff here. 

Last edited by Marcus Sanigar

Last updated on 29th January 2026




NQ64 Cardiff

As arguably Cardiff's favourite retro arcade bar, NQ64 is a must-visit for competitive couples. Explore all the old-school games on offer from Dance Stage to Street Fighter, alongside consoles from PlayStations to Super Nintendo. There's lots of exciting themed cocktails to guzzle while you wait for your turn like the tropical fruit punch and a cherry whisky blend. 

Galentine's Brunch Social at Flight Club Cardiff

@ Flight Club Cardiff on Friday 13th February 2026 and 2 other dates

Get down to Flight Club this Valentine's to celebrate friendship with friendly competition at the Galentine's Brunch. After a pleasingly pink welcome cocktail, there's a bottle of prosecco each to work your way through.

As you fling your darts towards the bullseye, two hours of bottomless sourdough pizza will give you plenty of fuel for all the fun. Whether you're loved up or single as a pringle, this Valentine's day out is all yours from just £33 each.

Cardiff City Centre: Walking Adventure & Interactive Treasure Hunt

@ National Museum Cardiff on Various dates from Saturday 31st January 2026

Go Quest Adventure's interactive treasure hunt is the perfect way to bond this Valentine's Day – and see how well you work as a team. Explore the city centre while unveiling clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges in an attempt to earn points and top the leaderboard. All you need is an app to complete the self-guided mission – with this entire day of fun costing just £29.  

Flight Club Cardiff

Afternoon Fizz and 4 other offers

Lovebirds who fancy something a little different this Valentine's Day can shimmy on over to Flight Club Cardiff. The quirky venue, which takes inspiration from old school fairgrounds, whips up killer cocktails and tasty pizza paddles to enjoy while you play a few rounds of fun-filled social darts. They're also throwing a Galentine's Day brunch with a bottle of prosecco each and bottomless paddle pizzas to share from £30. 

Pen & Wig, Cardiff

If your perfect Valentine's Day involves good food, great company, and a warm, welcoming pub, then Pen & Wig in Cardiff is just the place. They're serving up a delicious set menu packed with flavourful favourites. Kick things off with starters like tandoori charred chicken with hot honey and buffalo mayo or harissa, red pepper and sesame hummus with pomegranate and flatbread.

Then, dive into mains such as low and slow-cooked steakand venison pie or butternut squash ravioli with a rich tomato & herb sauce. Finish on a high note with a signature sticky toffee sponge or a decadent s'mores chocolate brownie drizzled in Belgian chocolate sauce. With two courses from £22.00 and three from £27.00, plus a glass of prosecco to toast the occasion, Pen & Wig is the ideal spot for a relaxed and cosy Valentine's celebration.

The Botanist, Cardiff Central

Happy Hour and 3 other offers

Disguised as a secret garden, The Botanist is certainly saving you from having to splash out on flowers this year. Share a gooey baked camembert with your other half, before indulging in their famous hanging kebabs, succulent steaks or hearty burgers - alongside botanical cocktails aplenty. Plus, they've got a second location in Cardiff Bay.

You'll find a live band serenading you on the weekends and if you're looking for something a little hearty? Check out its Sunday lunch menu, featuring roast chicken, beef and glazed pork belly.

Slug and Lettuce Cardiff

💕 Girl Dinner xxx (But Make It Bubbly!) 🥂 and 2 other offers

Just moments from the city's top nightlife spots, Slug and Lettuce Friary is a great choice for dinner and drinks before a long night on the town. Lively, stylish and laidback, it's got your Valentine's date night sorted.

If you're celebrating with your gals this year, book into the Cardiff Friary or Cardiff Central bars for a Girl Dinner. For just £30, you can take your pick of three courses and a drink from the exclusive Galentine's menu.

Alcotraz Cardiff: Cell Block Nine-One

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Cardiff on Various dates from Saturday 31st January 2026

Make like a criminal and smuggle alcohol into a prison cell with this uk-famous immersive experience. Tickets to Alcotraz start from £38.50, and include four personalised cocktails made from your own liquor and whipped up by your fellow inmates. Prepare to encounter interesting characters and wear an orange jumpsuit for the duration of your sentence.