Your bumper guide to Valentine’s Day 2024
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Love is in the air.
From where to go for a romantic dinner for two, to some more *spicy* activities for something a little different, here’s your bumper guide to Valentine’s Day in Canberra.
Eat and Drink
Make it a night to remember at Mrs Wang
With glorious 1930s art deco style interiors and a modern Australian Chinese menu, booking Mrs Wang at Tiger Lane for Valentine’s Day will be both delicious and memorable.
Bringing to life the vibrant flavours of Shanghai with a modern twist, you’ll fall in love (pun intended) with the Set Menu and Seafood offerings while the diverse a la carte menu is best enjoyed share-style – perfect for a romantic night out.
$168 – $228 per couple | Wednesday 14 February, from 6.30 pm | Inside Tiger Lane, Canberra Centre | Book here.
Take your darling to Taki
Tiger Lane’s gorgeous Japanese BBQ and Shabu Shabu destination Taki is presenting a decadent array of romantic menus for Valentine’s Day, with the option of Shabu Shabu for two or three set menus featuring highlights like a premium sashimi platter, Wagyu nigiri, seafood platter and abalone chawanmushi.
$49 – $236 per couple | Wednesday 14 February | Inside Tiger Lane, Canberra Centre | Book here.
Supersize your love at Supalove
Need a casual option where the vibes are high? Supalove is here for you, with their neon and chrome interiors and 90s RnB playlist. Did we mention the food? Here, you’ll feast on an array of Thai and Laos bangers, with set menus that combine the pop and crunch of Thai salads with favourites like Fried Soft Crab Curry and Crying Tiger beef steak with pink fried rice. Adorable and fun – there’s even a vegetarian set menu!
$78 per person | Wednesday 14 February | Inside Tiger Lane, Canberra Centre
Fall in love at Inari
Relax into the leather banquettes of dimly lit Inari for a romantic dining experience to remember. For meat eaters and pescatarians, the starter course will be all about the freshest seafood, prepared Japanese style, with Wagyu tartare, prawn tacos, oysters and sashimi, followed by a Tori supreme, wafu salad, miso soup and corn ribs. For vegetarians, expect an expertly balanced menu of cucumber tataki, age-dashi tofu, roasted cauliflower, edamame and everyone favourite – miso eggplant.
$59 – $79 per person | Wednesday 14 February | Inside Tiger Lane, Canberra Centre | Book here
Make moves at Muku Ramen Bar
Fusing two special celebrations of new beginnings and love, at Muku Ramen Bar you can make moves over a special high tea that features a yum cha inspired pan-Asian menu.
From strawberry steamed cake to Yakitori, mushroom prawn toast, mango crepe and more, this unique dining offering is sure to impress.
$100 per person | Sunday 11 February, 11 am – 12.30 pm | 9 Scullin Place, Scullin | Book here.
Shimmy, shake, and smooch at Bar Beirut
Take this Valentine’s Day date to the next level with a captivating evening at Bar Beirut.
Featuring a mesmerising belly dance performance that will set the perfect mood for love, you can sip on some of the finest vintage champagnes while savouring delectable oysters and a sumptuous seafood feast or opt for the specially crafted Beirut or Vegetarian Set Menus.
From $69 per person | Wednesday 14 February, from 5.30 pm | 25 Garema Place, Canberra City | Book here.
Celebrate love at natural nine
Indulge in a romantic evening filled with exquisite food and intimate ambiance at this special Valentine’s Day Banquet Dinner.
Blending traditional Chinese flavours with a touch of romance, eat your way through dishes including sweet and sour barramundi fillet, house tea and bay leaf smoked duck breast with Sichuan pepper salt and white chocolate chilli pudding with salted caramel ice cream sticky date.
$180 per person | Wednesday 14 February, 6 pm – 9 pm | 21 Binara St, Canberra | Book here.
Have a romantic dinner for two at Chifley’s Bar & Grill
A special Lover’s Cocktail upon arrival, a complimentary bottle of bubbles, and an indulgent four-course dinner – excuse the pun, but what’s not to love about this romantic dinner at Chifley’s Bar & Grill?
Choose from a delightful selection of appetizers before an assortment of seafood dishes are served, followed by a of main of either grilled chicken breast or grilled Angus sirloin served with buttered seasonal vegetables. Finally, end the feast with a fanciful dessert plate to share! Want to make the night even more memorable? Book an overnight stay at Hotel Kurrajong.
$249 per couple | Wednesday 14 February from 6 pm – 9 pm | 8 National Circuit, Barton | Book here.
Enjoy a summer of love at Monster Kitchen & Bar
It promises to be flirty and flavoursome – Monster Kitchen & Bar is hosting a killer feast that will make your heart skip a beat.
Offering a six-course set menu full of creative dishes using summer produce and invoking the message of love, as part of this special package each guest will receive a glass of Taittinger Rose Champagne to start their culinary journey. With the option to choose matched cocktails and wines or non-acholic options, it’s sure to be a swoon-worthy experience.
$140 per person | Wednesday 14 February, from 6 pm | Ground/25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra City | Book here.
Take romance to the next level at Braddon Merchant
Looking to book something a little luxe? Why not take your romantic night out to the next level with an exclusive dinner at Braddon Merchant? Serving up this Valentine’s Day with fine food and wine inspired by love.
Complete with share-style dishes, a complimentary glass of Moët and Chandon Impérial Brut on arrival, and the chance to win one night’s accommodation at Midnight Hotel, it’s romance at its finest.
But if that isn’t enough, bottomless Moët and Chandon Impérial Brut for two hours (priced at $100 per person) or expertly paired wines (priced at $60 per person) sure sounds like a good way to spend a night.
$135 per person | Wednesday 14 February with seatings at 5 pm and 8 pm | Ground Floor, Midnight Hotel, 1 Elouera Street, Braddon | Book here.
Feel l’amour at Louis
Do you feel that in the air? Head to Louis to feel l’amour and book into an exquisite dining experience with a specially curated Valentine’s Day menu. You’ll be treated to a five-course degustation menu with sparkling on arrival and live music playing throughout the night thanks to a very talented pianist and singer. It’s the perfect opportunity to dedicate a love song to the one you care about.
$175 per person | Wednesday 14 February, from 5:30 pm | Ground Floor/18 National Circuit, Barton | Book here.
Woo your boo at Capitol Bar & Grill
At Capitol Bar & Grill, a decadent three-course menu designed by Executive Chef Michael Box will serenade your senses.
Along with a menu that offers plenty of indulgent delicacies (including crispy zucchini flowers, sirloin cooked to perfection and a classic tiramisu), there will also be live music – best enjoyed with their Valentine’s Day libation, the Ruby Red (made with Grey Goose Vodka, rose liqueur, pineapple and raspberries).
$95 per person | Wednesday 14 February from 6 pm | 1 London Circuit, Canberra City | Book here
Take luxury to the next level at Meat and Wine Co.
Did someone say an exclusive meat and wine pairing tailored just for you? This V-Day Meat and Wine Co is taking luxury to the next level.
Pick from a Rose and Lychee Spritz or Pomegranate Margarite to sip on upon arrival and choose an entrée, main and dessert each for an unforgettable meal. And with a menu that includes Lamb and Bone Marrow Croquettes, King Prawns, Salmon Skewer, Quail, Baileys & White Chocolate Tiramisu, and more, it’ll be the perfect co, combination of lavish and delicious.
$180 per person | Wednesday 14 February, from 6:15 pm | 220 London Circuit, Ground Level, 1 Constitution Avenue, Canberra City | Book here.
Be mine and dine at Diplomat Bar and Grill
You can never go wrong with a candlelit four-course dinner.
With a complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival, the Executive Chef has meticulously designed a prix- fixe menu, perfect for an intimate setting for two. Introduce an added indulgence to the evening with the option of four perfectly paired wines,and be enchanted by a live performance by Neon Honey.
$95.66 per person | Wednesday 14 February with seatings at 6 pm and 8 pm | 2 Hely Street Griffith | Book here.
Feel infatuated at The Inn
Want to leave all the hard decisions to someone else? The Inn is offering an evening of romance, a delicious, curated set menu, that’s sure to leave your someone special feeling infatuated and spoiled. Book your table under the warm lamplight or enjoy the last of summer on The Terrace as you watch the sunset over Mount Ainslie. They’ll take care of the rest.
Wednesday 14 February, from 5:30 pm | Level 1/1 Edgar St, Ainslie | Book here.
Make the most of a romantic night out at The Marion
Lakeside views and a three-course dinner are on offer at The Marion this Valentine’s Day – and it sounds like the perfect romantic night. From local Sydney Rock Oysters to Dark Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Cream and Strawberry textures, they’ll have everything you need to treat someone special in your life.
Just a little note: all beverages are charged on consumption, and your bill will be presented at the conclusion of the event.
$120 per person | Wednesday 14 February, with seatings at 5:30 pm or 7:45 pm | Act Parks Depot, Barrine Dr, Parkes | Book here.
Say ‘Oh yes’ at OHNO!
If you want good food but don’t want to make any culinary decisions, the Feed Me menu at OHNO! is the place to go.
Perfect for an intimate catch-up (or something a little bigger), it’ll suit any kind of vibe.
From $70 per person | Wednesday 14 February | 13 & 15 Flinders Way, Griffith | Book here.
Huddle up at the Hyatt
Celebrate your love and huddle up at the Hyatt for a romantic candle-lit dinner and some old-world style glamour. You’ll be greeted with a complimentary Valentine-special Cupids cocktail, followed by a romantic dinner at the Promenade Café, featuring five-course degustation meal.
Indulge in Hokkaido scallops with Shio Koji, Kurobuta Berkshire pork with 63 degree Majura Valley eggs, and a Valrhona chocolate strawberry brûlée tart dessert (just to name a few things)
$140 per person | Wednesday 14 February | 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra City | Book here.
Pair off at Parlour
Parlour loves love and to help make this Valentine’s Day extra romantic, they’ll be hosting a special lover’s degustation menu. There are two sittings, one for the early lovebirds who want to get home early, and a later sitting for those that want to indulge a bit. And with candlelight, cosy interiors, a glass of bubbly on arrival and a five-course dinner, it’s perfectly indulgent.
$250 per person | Wednesday 14 February, 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm | Parlour, 16 Kendall Lane, Acton | Book here.
Feel the love at the Alby
Singles get ready to mingle! Grab your friends, book a ‘singles tables’ and make the most of the menu specials at The Alby – which includes $15 Underground Spirits vodka cocktails and more. Every booking will receive an entry into the major prize draw of an Underground Spirits prize pack and Little National Hotel accommodation voucher valued at over $600.
Are you a lover? Book a table for two on Valentine’s Day and receive a rose, sample of bottle of Underground Spirits Caramel Vodka and a free dedicant chocolate dessert to share. It’s everything you could want.
Wednesday 14 February, from 5:30 pm | Albemarle Building, G05/45 Furzer Street, Phillip | Book here.
Give a piece of your heart over pizza at Amici
Name a better excuse to take your sweetheart (or friend) to get prosecco and pizza? You’ll also treat your tastebuds to olives, raclette and a tableside tiramisu.
$120 per couple | Wednesday 14 February | 59 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City | Book here.
Say the ‘L’ word at Leyla
The one thing better than gazing in your lovers’ eyes? Gazing from the rooftop at Leyla Bar. Offering a Valentine’s grazing plate for two with a bottle of Mumm Marlborough, you can indulge your senses and celebrate your love as you watch the sunset over Canberra. Upgrade your experience with Louis Roederer NV ( for an additional $50) and chocolate covered strawberries (an additional $10).
$100 per couple | Wednesday 14 February, from 5:30 pm | 1 Burbury Close, Barton | Book here.
Spoil someone special at Jamison
Spoil someone special in your life with a Valentine’s Day dinner at the Canberra Southern Cross Club in Jamison.
Hosting an intimate three course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Jojy Vattoly (where you’ll be treated to a glass of Arras on arrival), it promises to be an unforgettable night.
Wednesday 14 February, from 6:30 pm | Catchpole & Bowman Street, Macquarie | Book here.
Relax into the romance at The Patio
Let someone else do the cooking and relax into the romance with this decadent two-course menu at The Patio.
Designed by Executive Chef, Cris Purcell, you’ll enjoy a delicious menu of mains and dessert and enjoy a complimentary glass of Arras sparkling wine.
Wednesday 14 February, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, 92-96 Corinna Street, Phillip | Book here.
Cosy up at Central Social Club
From poached prawns atop pickled daikon to smashed peas and pumpkin tart, twice cooked pork belly, mixed mushroom ragu and more, this Valentine’s Day Central Social Club is offering a decadent three-course dinner.
Designed to tantalise your tastebuds, each couple will also receive a complimentary glass of sparking on arrival.
$80 per person | Wednesday 14 February, 6 pm – 9 pm | 202 City Walk, Canberra City | Book here.
Overdose on love at Ondine
Overdoes on good food (and love) at Ondine. Along with a glass of NV Veuve Ambal Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Brut on arrival, you will eat your way through asparagus espuma, seared scallops, and even white chocolate and raspberry Bombe Alaska.
$115 per person | Wednesday 14 February, from 6 pm | 7 Duff Pl, Deakin | Book here.
Do date night right at Lazy Su
Want someone else to make the dining decisions for you? Reserve a spot at Lazy Su and choose the Set Menu option.
It’s loud, quirky, cheeky, brash, melodic and absolute fun – and mouth wateringly good.
Wednesday 14 February from 5:30 pm | 1/9 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | Book here.
Make the most of it at Miss Van’s
Serving up traditional Southeast Asian flavours in a modern setting, this Valentine’s Day why not make the most of it at Miss Van’s?
They’ll be running a special three course or four course set menu for all of the love birds out there – and if you or your Valentine struggle to find somewhere that caters to your dietary needs, this may be just what you’re looking for. There will be options available for a range of dietary requirements, including but not limited to: vegans, vegetarians, pescetarians, coeliacs and more.
$65 per person (three course set menu) or $90 per person (four course set menu) | Wednesday 14 February from 6 pm | Shop 4/113/119 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra City | Book here.
Take the edge off at Water’s Edge
If you’re feeling a little nervous, taking the edge off with stunning views of Lake Burley Griffin and some amazing food might be what you need.
Serving a three course degustation menu, book into the award winning Water’s Edge Restaurant for an elegant and romantic meal. Think: Tuna Tartare, Hawkesbury Duck Breast, Kaffir Lime Tart and more.
$125 per person | Wednesday 14 February from 6 pm | 40 Parkes Place East, Parkes | Book here.
Experience an evening in the countryside at Poachers Pantry
Book in for a charming evening in the countryside this Valentin’s Day with your loved one – whether that’s your partner, best friend or family.
Poachers Pantry is hosting a five-course Valentine’s Day dinner in the Smokehouse Restaurant that can be enjoyed by all. Add in an optional Poachers Vineyard Wine pairing (there’s also a soft pairing available for non-drinkers made using house-made syrups with ingredients foraged from the property) and enjoy lush garden views.
$130 per person | Wednesday 14 February from 6 pm | 431 Nanima Road, Springrange | Book here.
Unique activities to spice up your night
Listen to timeless love songs…
A sea of flickering candles, a program packed full of love songs and a stunning venue – name something more romantic? This might not be taking place on Valentine’s Day itself, but we had to mention this swoon-worthy event.
Fever is bringing a love-themed Candlelight Concert to Canberra for an enchanting evening of music. Playing some of the most romantic loves song from pop culture – including ‘Shallow’ from A Star Is Born and ‘Your Song’ from Moulin Rouge – this 65-minute performance will leave you with all of the warm and fuzzy feelings.
From $41 per person | Friday 9 February, 6:30 pm | James Fairfax Theatre, National Gallery of Australia, 30 Parkes Place East, Parkes | Book here.
…And then perform them
Show off your trivia knowledge (and, for the brave, your karaoke skills) in this special night of musical romance under the stars. Perfect for an early V-Day date, there will be roses, candles, bubbles, and plenty of prizes up for grabs. As they say, love is a battle field…
Friday 9 February, 7 pm – 9 pm | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, McCoy Circuit, Acton | Book here.
Watch a tragically touching love story at the NFSA
They say love is a drug – and the story of Sid Vicious and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen is a tragical yet romantic tale. Exploring the world of the 1970s British punk scene, this biopic is spirited and touching.
Your ticket also includes a drink on arrival!
Wednesday 14 February, 7 pm | National Film and Sound Archive, McCoy Circuit, Acton | Book here.
Swipe right at Senn Noods
Promising a night of spice and laughter (and maybe a little romance), ‘Up Up?’ is a speed dating event not to be missed.
Whether you’re seeking a noodle-loving life partner, or just a night of fun, this event is the perfect blend of cheeky playfulness, drool worthy food, and romantic potential. Let’s get the saucy vibes started…you’ll even get some cheeky goody bags to take home!
$50 per person | Wednesday 14 February, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | G02/27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | Book here.
Find your Valentine at Hopscotch
Don’t have a date? This Valentine’s Day, Hopscotch in Braddon is hosting a unique speed-dating event.
Including two drinks (one on arrival and one at the end of dating), you’ll experience a series of relaxed ‘mini’ dates that will be selected for you by an intelligent algorithm. Giving you the opportunity to connect with new people you never know what will come of it – after all, love will be in the air.
$63. 35 per person | Wednesday 14 February, 7 pm – 9:30 pm | 5 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | Book here.
Have a love fest at Dendy Cinema
A bouquet of films, special screenings, limited edition Valentines’ Day Choc Tops, and a
romance-infused special menu and cocktails in the luxurious Premium Lounge for you and your special plus one – love is in the air at Dendy Canberra.
With romantic options available throughout the whole month, our recommendation is to make the most of V Day and celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the most romantic movies of all time: The Notebook.
Wednesday 14 February, 6.15 pm | Bunda Street, Canberra City | Book here.
Have more than just dinner and drinks at Kingpin
Perfect for couples looking for something new to do or pals who need some fun, Kingpin is the place to go if you want more than just dinner and drinks. Full of fun activities, luxury cocktails and delicious food, Kingpin will be launching a special deal for Valentine’s Day for any two people: an epic game of bowling, selection of delicious Darrell Lea chocolate treats to share, two special cocktails and four gourmet share plates. Did we mention it’s just $60 per person? See you there!
$60 per person | 148 Bunda Street, Canberra City | For more information visit kingpinplay.com
Feature image: Mrs Wang. Credit: Ben Calvert Photography.
