Anti-Valentine's Day in Manchester

Treating yourself to a Valentine's Day gift set? Why the hell not? With premium bottles spanning the classic old fashioned to signature espresso martini and mezcal negroni, MAP Lab's cocktail delivery across the UK is the perfect treat for a night in with yourself this February.

While Dog Bowl does make for a quirky date spot, it's also a top choice for groups of mates looking for American-style dinners. From Galentine's to an evening with the lads, this city centre favourite is delivering wine and beers, burgers that reach to the sky and drool-worthy pizzas. 

Do something a little different this Valentine's Day and help a fellow convict escape from Alcotraz. Complete with bottled cocktails, intricate challenges and quirky characters, this online immersive adventure is sure to make for a fun night in with your partner, housemates or solo. 

Fancy the idea of cracking a murder mystery for the ultimate Anti-Valentine's Day? Log onto Shake, Rattle and ROASTED where you'll be transported back to the 1950s. Picture this, a grizzly death has occurred at a high school prom and you're the one who's got to find the killer. 

Put 007 to shame by completing an epic spy-inspired thriller from the comfort of home. The perfect antidote to Valentine's Day cheesiness, this immersive online event will have you go against an evil corporation, bringing them down in just the nick of time. 

If you want to show off your cooking skills but aren't quite ready to go all Nigella Lawson quite yet, DIY kits are the perfect middle ground. Cook up a storm for yourself or your housemates with all you need for burgers, pizzas and top-quality feasts delivered straight to your door. 

Menagerie are helping you to create the ultimate at home Galentine's party, with a variety of cocktail packages available for collection and delivery in Manchester. Settle in for a night of Bridget Jones, never have I ever and top-quality mixes from this Spinningfields star. 

It just so happens that Valentine's Day 2021 falls on a Sunday, which means one thing... roast dinner delivery. Hunker down with steaming hot plates of beef, chicken or veggie alternatives, with fluffy potatoes and seasonal veg, you'll be so stuffed that you'll forget what day it is. 

Not a fan of Valentine's Day? Order in from Crazy Pedro's and set up a pizza feast with your housemates as a quirky alternative to the sickly sweet celebrations. With steaming hot slices for every type of diet and the option to add booze to your order, it's sure to satisfy. 

If you fancy some bar-quality cocktails but aren't in the mood to mix them up yourself, get someone else to do it for you. Professionals from the best spots in Manchester are bottling up bespoke creations, ready to be sent to you just in time for 14th February. 

Fancy setting up a boozy brunch at home? Disregard Valentine's Day and instead opt for a family gathering complete with eggs benny, full English fry ups, hangover pizzas and whenever else you fancy, you can even chuck in some bloody marys while you're at it.

Another thrilling immersive adventure to try this Valentine's Day is Moriarty's Game: A Killer in the Hive. You'll put your sleuthing abilities to the test as you attempt to thwart an evil mastermind who is trying to take over the world, perfect for those shunning tradition this year.