Valentine's Day 2026 In Dublin

• Location: 18 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2, D02 NP97
• Price: mains from €15
• Why we recommend: classic Italian food is always a winner, and Pacino's does linguine with king prawns and mussels very well - washed down with a glass of red, of course

Italian food is always a crowd-pleaser, so whether you're treating someone on a first date or celebrating an anniversary, Pacino's is a superb spot for Valentine's Day in Ireland. 

You'll find it nestled beside Trinity College Dublin, and only moments from Grafton Street, fronting marble countertops and black and white photos framed on the walls. Tuck into freshly-cooked pasta, decadent seafood, proper pizzas and sultry sips.

• Location: Smithfield, Dublin, D07 F2VF
• Price: €10 per hour, per table
• Why we recommend: we think that shuffleboard is a great, low-stakes activity to release your inner competitor, and this spot comes with an array of pool tables, darts, jenga and more

Challenge your date to shuffleboard, Jenga, giant Connect Four and foosball this Valentine's Day at Dublin's Shuffleboard Bar.

Kill time between rounds with trips to the bar for quirky cocktails and craft beers, along with pizzas, burgers and tasty sharing plates. And with so many games to choose from, you're bound to win one of them... right? 

• Location: 30-32 Parkgate Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 8, D08 W6X3
• Price: mains from €16
• Why we recommend: there's a lot to love about the atmosphere at Nancy Hands - it's full of warmth, and its menus pack a load of comfort

This charming Irish pub has a diverse range of offerings suited to every couple's taste. Nancy Hands not only serves incredible local dishes - such as colcannon croquettes and Guinness beef stew - but it also has a selection of American-style plates like pulled pork fries and mac 'n' cheese.

Accompany your meal with wine, cocktails and live music, thanks to its traditional Irish music every weekend. They champion themselves in pouring some of the best pints of Guinness, superb quiz nights, and hearty dinners served from 3pm to 9pm.

• Location: 35-36, Dawson Street, D02 CR29
• Price: from €40.00 per person
• Why we recommend: if you're on the lookout for Valentine's events in Dublin, then Flight Club is the place to be, as it'll be celebrating connections with friendly games of darts and bubbles, naturally

Why settle for a typical date night when you can triple the fun with your favourite couples at Flight Club Dublin's Social Brunch? This Valentine's Day, round up your mates (minimum group of four) and get ready for an afternoon packed with prosecco, pizza, and playful competition - because nothing says romance like a little friendly rivalry.

Set in Flight Club's lively, vintage fairground-inspired space, you and your date (plus two other lucky couples) will dive into a fabulous brunch experience featuring unlimited pizza, a bottle of bubbles each, and a game of social darts.

• Location: 18 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2, D02 NP97
• Price: cocktails from €14
• Why we recommend: you'll feel pleasantly tucked away in this Prohibition-themed speakeasy, with some truly delicious serves to choose from, like the citrussy One More Thing

This swanky speakeasy is keeping with the Prohibition theme by dishing out tasty meals. Venture into the den where you'll find exposed brick walls, warm golden pendant lighting dangling above the bar, and live entertainment, seven nights a week.

Enjoy tucking into everything from paccheri pasta with stracciatella cheese to Italian charcuterie boards and chargrilled Kettyle dry-aged 10oz of ribeye served with crispy fried onions and peppercorn sauce – all washed down with some expertly crafted cocktails. The mezcal-based Dusk 'Til Dawn is a favourite. 

• Location: 4 Middle Abbey Street, North City, Dublin, D01 E2X4
• Price: from €8.35 per person (LOVEFOXY), €45 for brunch
• Why we recommend: Wigman's is here to make sure your Valentine's Day is full of brunch and non-stop electro music, thanks to Berlin-born LOVEFOXY

You're bound to have a fun night if you're spending it at Wigwam; from tiki bingo to ping pong and karaoke, there's something to suit every couple's idea of fun. Head down on the 14th from midday 'til late and discover what this fun bar has to offer. 

Cocktails are in plentiful supply, with wide varieties including the fruity Zombie, a punchy mai tai and the classic piña colada. Plus, the 14th comes with its raucous drag brunch from 3.30pm, as well as drag and dine from 6pm, and LOVEFOXY's Basement party from 11pm. 

• Location: 82 North Wall Quay, North Wall, Dublin, D01 XR83
• Price: three courses for €90 per person as part of the set dinner menu
• Why we recommend: book some early cocktails here and look forward to catching the sunset through the large wall-to-ceiling windows 

Ryleigh's Rooftop Restaurant is perfectly perched atop The Mayson Hotel in Dublin 1, overlooking Dublin Bay, the Mountains and the iconic Poolbeg Pier. Should you have a hankering for freshly grilled goodies with a view, this is the romantic place for you.

We suggest going for the set menu if you're looking for a three-course feast. It features tempting starters such as pistachio crumbed duck liver with a red onion marmalade, followed by a tender 10oz ribeye, served alongside fries. 

• Location: 13-17 Dawson Street, Dublin, D02 TF98
• Price: TBC
• Why we recommend: The Ivy understands the importance of a romantic meal, which is why they're serving their signature desserts and mains on the 14th for you to wolf down and stare into each other's eyes over

If you don't mind splashing the cash for the sake of love, The Ivy is an incredible pick of Dublin restaurants on Valentine's Day. You and your other half can crack on with an array of plates, with a heavenly chocolate bombe to finish.

What's more, the interiors here make a stunning backdrop to your meal; the venue is complete with foliage, floral ceiling patterns, geometric golden light fixtures, and plenty of natural light.

• Location: 34 William Street South, Dublin 2, D02 T205
• Price: mains from €19, afternoon tea for €45 
• Why we recommend: Pink Restaurant is striking, incredibly photogenic and a real treat to book for the day of love. We're obsessed with the sweet treats in the afternoon tea

Fronting a menu of pink everything - think lime-cured salmon and beetroot delights - this eatery on William Street South is fabulous for its fare and interiors. Settle into Pink Restaurant with your partner and get ready for an unforgettable Valentine's Day.

What's more, you can also indulge in an afternoon tea here, with the likes of roast chicken sandwiches, buttermilk scones, and pink milk chocolate and marshmallow biscuit spheres on offer. 

• Location: BIGFAN, 16 Aungier Street, Temple Bar, D02 X044
• Price:  various 
• Why we recommend: colourful and chaotic, BIGFAN delivers delicious dumplings and loved-up laughs

If you're not a fan of the quiet and candlelit, get down to BIGFAN this Valentine's Day. This place is bold, loud and unapologetically fun. 

Grab a cocktail, tick off what you want on the order sheet and get ready for a meal with a massive side of atmosphere. The small plates are meant for sharing, packing in everything from jiaozi and silky xiao long bao to wagyu cheeseburger dumplings and sweet-and-sourdough prawn toast.

• Location: 55 Percy Place, Dublin, D04 CX38
• Price: cocktails from €14, mains from €18
• Why we recommend: you can begin the 14th with a trip to Angelina's Deli, tucked away beside the restaurant, and enjoy a cup of Waterford-roasted Drury coffee, then visit later for a romantic steak

For stunning views with your soulmate and one of the best restaurants for Valentine's Day in Dublin, Angelina's is a great shout. The canalside restaurant boasts plenty of flavourful Italian dishes for you and your loved one to share.

Alongside sumptuous steaks and whole pizzas, you can sling back the best espresso martinis the city has to offer.

• Location: 33 Harcourt Street, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2
• Price: cocktails from €14, mains from €25.95
• Why we recommend: this restaurant is a gorgeous pick for silky pasta dishes, sumptuous steaks and stellar views 

Wondering what to do for Valentine's Day in Dublin? Make it an iconic one at Sophie's, a sky-high eatery that's sure to blow your date away. 

Offering picturesque views of the city below, along with a cosy roof terrace and a stellar menu of New York-meets-Italian-meets-Irish dishes, it's a winning choice for Dublin's lovebirds. On the menu, you'll find wild mushroom risotto or beef carpaccio with truffle to start, followed by the likes of spaghetti putanesca, seafood linguine, and more. 

• Location: various locations throughout the city
• Price: various
• Why we recommend: why commit to a main when you can make you way through an entire menu?

Offering a whistle stop tour of a restaurant's best dishes, tasting menus are perfect for indulgent date nights. This Valentine's Day, there's plenty to choose from around the city. 

If you're feeling bougie, make a move to the two Michelin star Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud for a spectacularly seasonal eight-course feast. For something a little more casual, Hang Dai Chinese packs in plenty of dishes made for sharing, from the classic sesame prawn toast to cheeseburger spring rolls.

• Location: Guinness Storehouse, St James's Gate, Dublin 8
• Price: from €22 per person
• Why we recommend: a must-visit for lovers of the Black Stuff... and each other 

Ever wondered what makes Guinness so great? Find out this Valentine's Day with a trip for two around the legendary Storehouse. Go behind the scenes to discover the history of the Black Stuff, join the Guinness Academy to master the perfect pour and pick up a pint with your face printed in the foam.

Whatever experience you go for, be sure to cap it off with a creamy tipple atop the city in The Gravity Bar. Tickets to the tour start from just €22.

• Location: 28 Anne Street South, Dublin 2, D02 DX39
• Price: €48.50 for the Table D'Hôte menu
  
• Why we recommend: established in 1987, this is Dublin's oldest boutique wine bar, and it's an absolute gem, offering a charming atmosphere for the 14th

If you're looking for a wine bar that also happens to be one of the best Valentine's Day restaurants Dublin has to offer? It can only be La Cave. With intimate, low-lit interiors and over 350 bottles to choose from, time can easily get away from you in this lover's den.

You can also upgrade your date night with some French-inspired food, such as duck liver pate, confit of duck with fig and a port wine sauce, and crème brûlée à la cassonade.

• Location: 31 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, D02 DR58
• Price: cocktails from €13
• Why we recommend: we adore this drinking den for its intimate decor and inspiring drinks that make great date night conversation 

If you're looking for a quirky place to drink on Valentine's Day in Dublin, Peruke & Periwig may be the bar for you. The venue's candlelit tables and plush seating are met with old-school pub feels, and rounded off with unique cocktail creations and delicious small plates for sharing.

You can browse creative serves from the Cocktail Bible (ground floor) and The Alchemist's Parlour (first and second floor), and look forward to drinks like the White Lady, made with gin, triple sec, lemon and egg whites, or the smoky Devil's Hour, featuring Casamigos mezcal, blood orange juice, amaro, clove and cinnamon syrup, and fresh lime. 

• Location: various locations throughout the city
• Price: from free
• Why we recommend: bond over friendly competition with a date night at the dart board

Step up to the oche this Valentine's Day, whether you're seasoned arrow slingers or just fancy a beer on the hunt for a bullseye. There's no shortage of boards to aim at throughout the city - they pop up everywhere from traditional bars to dedicated games rooms.

For the full-on interactive experience, head to The Giddy Dolphin for FlyBy Darts, Ireland's first tech-driven, high energy darts experience. Prefer something more analogue? Step up to the board at O'Reilly's to aim for treble 20s over a steady stream of the Black Stuff.

• Location: South Great George's Street, D02 WK13
• Price:  various 
• Why we recommend: laidback vibes with lively energy is the perfect mix for a loved-up meal

Add some energy to your Valentine's Day dinner at Kicky's. With an open kitchen, street art on the walls and a hip-hop soundtrack, this place is a feast for every sense. 

Over on the menu, there's dishes made for sharing, from Hannan 40-day aged striploin to John Dory tagine. Whatever else you order, be sure to try the signature Irish coffee dessert - it'll soon make you fall in love.

• Location: 128 St Stephen's Green, D02 HE18
• Price: varies 
• Why we recommend: feel the love for the best Irish produce with an inventive twist

Take your Valentine's Day dinner to new heights at the Michelin star Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden. On the second floor of The Fitzwilliam Hotel, it's all luxurious furnishings, floral arrangements and sweeping views across St Stephen's Green. 

The menu will have you feeling loved up, with inventive combinations like Dublin Bay prawns and peanut rāyu or Wicklow sika deer and black curry. If you're feeling adventurous, order the surprise menu to leave your romantic meal entirely in the hands of the experts.

• Location: Bow Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 V57C
• Price: flagship tour from €26 per person
• Why we recommend: you and your partner can learn a lot from the expert guides as they offer tastings with chocolate, barrel blending classes, and more

Bond over your shared love of whiskey with the Jameson Distillery tour. Spend the day learning the history behind this iconic Irish brand while exploring the grounds and getting to see the distillation process in action.

End your experience at the on-site bar with a signature Jameson ginger and lime. One of the best Valentine's Day experiences in Dublin? You bet. 

• Location: 17 Baggot Street Upper, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 V4P5
• Price: wine from €9.50, cocktails from €11
• Why we recommend: we think this pretty pink bar is heaven for a glass of wine, plus you'll find DJ sets, brunches, and more here

Looking for the best place to go on Valentine's Day in Dublin? If you're a wine lover, make sure to head to one of the city's pinkest bars on the 14th February (seems fitting, right?). Spend the night at Bobby's, and you'll get to sip on handpicked bottles in pretty surroundings, with expertly curated sharing boards of Irish cheese and charcuterie. 

Order a small glass of Eradus 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and settle in for the evening, nibbling on the likes of crab and lobster terrine atop melba toast, or meatballs in a rich marinara sauce, dusted with parmesan.

• Location: 51-52 Capel Street, North City, Dublin 1, D01 DA58
• Price: cocktails from €14, mains from €18
• Why we recommend: Krewe is a great shout for good food that doesn't come with a hefty price tag, washed down with a paloma or two - the Cajun Creole cuisine is packed with flavour 

Looking for a relaxed restaurant this Valentine's with your sweetheart? Head to Capel Street for your very own slice of New Orleans in Ireland. They're serving up American-meets-Irish goodies, from hearty plates to signature, quirky cocktails and sweet desserts.

We're fond of the bang bang shrimp tacos, pan-roasted hake, and jambalaya for mains, and can't resist a Mississippi mud pie when it comes to dessert.

• Location: 15 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 E229
• Price: all cocktails are €14.95
• Why we recommend: we love this chic, vintage drinking spot for its candle-lit tables, retro interiors, and proximity to the city centre 

Need last-minute plans this 14th of February? Nothing screams Valentine's Day more than sumptuous cheese boards and glasses of red wine. Get a taste of the 1920s with the Vintage Cocktail Club's award-winning sips, paired expertly with gorgeous mains, desserts and nibbles.

It's all about the golden age of drinking here, with drinks such as the vodka-based Wobbler, served with crushed ice and mint, and the Shut Ver-Mouth (vermouth, green chartreuse, and lemon oils) on the menu. 

• Location: The Lennox Building, 47-51 Richmond Street South, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 FK02
• Price: mains from €21.55
• Why we recommend: there's so much to love about Doolally, especially its silky, creamy chicken korma

If your other half likes Indian food, they'll absolutely adore Doolally on Richmond Street. Enjoy a menu specially curated by Michelin Star chef Alfred Prasad - think lamb rogan josh, prawn jalfrezi and chicken tikka caesar salad.

The restaurant was inspired by the Indian-Irish food connections, and sets out to celebrate authentic regional Indian flavours using local produce. It's the perfect food for sharing for a Valentine's Day dinner in Dublin.