Valentine's Day In Cardiff 2027

• Location: Church Street, CF10 1BG
• When: 9th - 14th February
• Price: £39.95 per person
• Why we recommend: the dessert that's part of the Valentine's set menu is hard to resist - who could say no to 'Plant One On Me'? It's an edible chocolate plant pot filled with vanilla cheesecake and salted caramel, served with fresh strawberries, and butterscotch chocolate sauce for dipping

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 kebab (a surf and turf upgrade is available) - 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.

• Location: National Museum Cardiff, Gorsedd Gardens Road, CF10 3NP
• When: daily 
• Price: £29.85 per group of up to five
• Why we recommend: we think this is a super fun activity to get stuck into that'll have you bonding over riddle solving in no time

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 the app to complete the self-guided mission – with this entire day of fun costing just £28.95.  

• Location: 60-61 St Mary Street, CF10 1FE
• When: open daily, times vary
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: we think NQ64 is a great shout for entertaining nostalgia together and getting stuck into some cool retro games and creaitive cocktails 

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 are lots of exciting themed cocktails to guzzle while you wait for your turn, like the tropical fruit punch and a cherry whisky blend.

• Location: 5-10 Church Street, CF10 1BG
• When: 9th - 15th February
• Price: £40 per person
• Why we recommend: the set Valentine's menu at Mowgli Cardiff is a great way to explore its delicious curries together - be sure to leave room for its signature brownie 

Boasting beautiful, elegant interiors, Mowgli is certainly a fantastic Valentine's restaurant in Cardiff city centre. While surrounded by swinging pendant lights, indoor trees and golden hues, chomp on enticing Indian dishes and knock back signature cocktails.

The feasting menu comes in at £40 per person and includes yoghurt chat bombs to share, followed by gunpowder chicken, Himalayan cheese toasts, and more. 

• Location: Barrack Lane, St Davids Centre, CF10 2FR
• When: 16th February, from 7.30pm
• Price: £35 per person
• Why we recommend: for couples who don't mind spooks and sinking their teeth into a cult classic this Valentine's Day, The Dead Canary's for you

Ticking all of our boxes as the ultimate date night destination, The Dead Canary is one of the most romantic places in town to visit, with great drinks all year round. Inspired by Prohibition bars and mixing cocktails in completely new ways, booking is essential for this secret, sultry spot.

This Valentine's Day (well, 16th February), the bar is hosting a cinema night where they'll be showing The Lost Boys and taking care of the drinks, as they've picked four of their favourite scenes to pair with bespoke Takamaka Rum cocktails.

• Location: Unit 9a, Brewery Quarter, Caroline Street, CF10 1AD
• When: Tuesdays to Sundays, times vary
• Price: from £44 per person
• Why we recommend: this is a super quirky and fun experience to share with your partner, and we love how you become part of the story when you're in there thanks to its brilliant theatrical production

Make like a criminal and smuggle alcohol into a prison cell with this UK-famous immersive experience on Valentine's Day in Cardiff city centre.

Tickets to Alcotraz Cardiff: Cell Block Nine-One start from £44, 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. 

• Location: 69-70 St David's, St David's Centre, CF10 1GA
• When: 13th and 14th February, 11.30am 'til close
• Price: £55 per person
• Why we recommend: this set menu is indulgence at its best, and it features some of the restaurants adored classics for a reasoanble price 

A bar and restaurant designed for date nights in Cardiff, The Ivy is ready to make your evening a magical one. While you sit among the stunning, foliage-adorned interiors, tuck into a moreish array of eats from its extensive menu curated for the 13th and 14th February for £55 per person. 

Begin with the Ivy classic crispy duck salad before moving on to soy-glazed blackened cod or a lentil and aubergine bake. Don't miss the classic melting dome with vanilla ice cream, honeycomb and hot caramel sauce for dessert. 

• Location: 1 Hills Street, City Centre, CF10 2LE
• When: 14th February 
• Price: £36.50 per person, including a French martini
• Why we recommend: among gorgeous interiors, you and your partner can look forward to feasting well on the 14th with some indulgent desserts like lemon and raspberry parfait

Head to a bar that really does live up to its name, The Cosy Club. You'll be able to snuggle up together in some seriously comfortable chairs surrounded by gorgeous decor, all while enjoying a mouthwatering menu.

We're talking sticky Asian chicken to start, followed by panko-crusted cod and chips, or a 6oz flat iron steak, paired with cracking cocktails.

• Location: The Friary, CF10 3FA
• When: Mondays to Fridays
• Price: £30 per person
• Why we recommend: if you're looking for something to do on the 14th that's not all about romance, then this is the event for you. It's all about girls night at Slug & Lettuce

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.

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.

• Location: 188 Kings Road, CF11 9DF
• When: open Wednesdays to Saturdays
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: each plate is a work of art, designed to capture the essence of place and season, making it the perfect setting for a romantic, intimate evening

Indulge in a truly unforgettable dining experience at Gorse, Michelin-starred and helmed by Tom Waters in Pontcanna, Cardiff. Celebrating the very best of Welsh produce, Gorse crafts thoughtful, contemporary dishes that showcase local fishermen, growers, and artisans - from Pembrokeshire seaweeds and Milford Haven bass to Monmouthshire truffles and Breconshire fallow deer. 

From delicate lobster with chamomile and trout roe to roasted monkfish with morels, and finishing with decadent desserts like Earl Grey pear or salted Penderyn whisky caramel, every course is a journey in flavour and craftsmanship.

• Location: 4 Romilly Cres, Pontcanna, CF11 9NR
• When: open Wednesdays to Sundays, times vary
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: what's more romantic than enjoying some oysters over a glass of wine or two with your loved one? 

Sat right next door to sister restaurant Heaney's, Uisce is a neighbourhood café and wine bar with a global identity. Turning some of the finest Welsh produce into intricate small plates, it's a charming spot for a Valentine's meal in Cardiff that mixes a little bustle with a lot of intimacy.

Their happy hour runs every day from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, and you can look forward to cocktails like the Ginger Cow, featuring raspberry and basil.

• Location: David's Dewi Sant, 19 The Hayes, St Davids Centre, CF10 2EL
• When: open daily, times vary
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: Gaucho in Cardiff serves not only succulent steaks but also brilliant, golden interiors that make the occasion feel extra special 

Splurge on the ultimate dinner date at Argentinian steakhouse Gaucho. Among sleek wooden panelling and gold accents, you and your partner will delight in a menu that packs variety as well as signature steaks.

Not only are they serving up sumptuous eats, but there's an excellent selection of wines and cocktails to go with it. The indulgent menu features a wagyu burger, Latin-style mac 'n' cheese, a chateaubriand to share and speciality cuts of prime meat. 

• Location: 2 Guildhall Place,  CF10 1EB
• When: open daily, times vary
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: all pinxtos here are £4, making it a very affordable pick for the 14th and a great way to try a mix of dishes washed down with a glass of wine

Add a little Latin flair to your night with a trip to the city's favourite tapas joint, Curado. Bringing you a decadent selection of authentic Spanish cuisine, it promises pretty plates of food, an impressive gin list and exotic wines aplenty.

Delight in house plates like battered aubergine with romesco sauce; tuna with balsamic goats cheese and honey; fried potatoes with hand-carved jamon, and more. This one's sure to make them swoon. 

• Location: 27 High Street, CF10 1PU
• When: open daily, times vary
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: we think this is one of the cosiest Valentine's Day restaurants in Cardiff, thanks to its exposed brickwork and original vintage safes 

Located in an old bank vault, this quirky restaurant is the perfect place for an intimate date. Enjoy a feast of contemporary European dishes made with fresh, seasonal and expertly sourced produce, all while sipping on gorgeous gin concoctions at The Potted Pig.

Our favourite picks include the 8oz ribeye steak served with a heritage tomato, red onion, rocket and caper salad, alongside triple-cooked chunky chips, as well as the succulent pork belly.