42 Romantic Things to Do This Valentine’s Day in Liverpool

The season of love is nearly upon us! If you’re stuck for romantic ideas, we’ve put together a handy and very comprehensive guide to all the best things to do this Valentine’s Day in Liverpool.

You and your loved one can indulge in a day filled with romance, exploring the best cultural attractions, indulging in delicious food and discovering some dreamy hidden gems.

Toast to your relationship this Valentine’s Day and enjoy a celebration you and that special person will cherish forever.

Valentine’s Day in Liverpool

Go for Brunch

Start your perfect Valentine’s Day in Liverpool with a delicious brunch from one of the many brilliant cafes and restaurants the city has to offer.

Choose from sweet pancakes, a full English, healthy porridge or delightfully simple toast and jam and start your day off right.

Filter and Fox on Duke Street offer a smashing range of brunch options that are sure to get your mouth watering. Or, why not try the ever-popular Tavern on Smithdown Road or tuck into some stacked pancakes from Moose Coffee?

It’s the best way to start a romantic day with your loved one. Of course, there are plenty more yummy places to grab brunch in Liverpool, check out our blog for more ideas!

Ride on the Big Wheel

You can enjoy a spectacular view over the Mersey and towards the beautiful Three Graces from Liverpool’s big wheel.

At an awe-inspiring 196ft, the wheel is an iconic landmark in the city and one of the most romantic spots to share breathtaking views over Liverpool.

You can even book private capsules or VIP packages and enjoy a bottle of bubbly as you travel up towards the stars.

A Romantic Stroll

From the Museum of Liverpool, to the World Museum, the Maritime Museum, The Beatles Story, the International Slavery Museum and the Museum of Liverpool Life, culture is around every corner in our city.

Get inspired at the Museum of Liverpool and visit the outstanding Double Fantasy, a ground-breaking exhibition telling John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s story in their own words. It explores the personal and creative chemistry of this iconic couple, making it the perfect Valentine’s Day date.

If you’d prefer to learn about Ancient Egypt or explore some fascinating Zoology, head to the World Museum. With so many choices when it comes to cultural activities in our city, you may have to plan a week’s worth of visits.

Enjoy a Candlelit Dinner

If you’re looking for something a little sophisticated this Valentine’s Day in Liverpool, why not delight in an afternoon tea service from one of the top restaurants in the city.

Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches and pastries, accompanied by miniature cakes, sweet treats and traditional scones with clotted cream and jam. Served with a choice of teas, coffee or a luxurious glass of bubbly.

There are lots of venues around Liverpool that offer afternoon tea, from the classy London Carriage Works, to the luxurious and historic Carpathia Champagne Bar, the football themed Bastion Bar and Restaurant and Oh Me Oh My, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

Try an Aphrodisiac

Take your Valentine’s Day date to the next level and treat your partner to the food of love, oysters! A well-known aphrodisiac and delicious seafood snack, these shellfish will certainly get your special day off to a good start.

If you’ve never tried oysters, your best heading to either the Italian Club Fish on Bold Street or Oktopus, just off Hardman Street.

Be sure to book your table, as these restaurants are extremely popular, especially near Valentine’s Day!

Find the Best View

Treat yourselves to a Valentine’s Day drink and toast to your loving relationship.

Liverpool is home to loads of great wine bars, cosy pubs, swanky cocktail bars and coffee shops that are always buzzing with a great atmosphere.

Grab an expertly mixed cocktail from Frederik’s on Hope Street, or maybe a pint of ale from Peter Kavanagh’s and say hello to their resident dog.

If you’re looking for a bit of sophistication, head to Penny Lane for a tasty glass of red or try Veeno’s popular wine tasting experience.

However, for those who really want to push the boat out, enjoy a glass of champagne in the opulent rooftop champagne bar, and enjoy breathtaking views over the Mersey.

Go on a Bike Ride

Get some exercise and see some beautiful sights this Valentine’s Day in Liverpool by going on a bike ride. There are plenty of cycle routes across the whole region that are guaranteed to inject a bit of romance and ‘wow’ factor.

Don’t worry if you haven’t got your own bikes, there are so many bike hire schemes around Liverpool that make cycling accessible to everyone. Bike & Go allow you to rent a bike from participating train stations for 24 hours or even longer! A bike ride really couldn’t be easier.

And to make Valentine’s Day that little bit cheaper, they’re offering Signature Living guests half-price annual subscription at just £5. Just select the subscription option ‘Bike 19’ when registering and, when prompted, enter promotional code ‘Bike’.  As well as a special Valentine’s offer from Thursday 14 February – Sunday 17 February, which allows subscribers to take their Valentine for a bike ride for free, paying only for their own bike ride. A bike ride really couldn’t be easier!

A Luxury Overnight Stay

If you really want to make the most of your Valentine’s Day in Liverpool, book a romantic stay at one of the luxurious hotels in the centre and enjoy a night you’ll cherish forever.

The Shankly Hotel on Victoria Street are offering lovers a special hotel deal with their room that includes a chilled bottle of prosecco, delicious cupcakes and rose petals scattered on your bed.

Enjoy an opulent overnight stay in one of their stunning suites, featuring an ultra-comfortable bed, whirlpool baths, unique interiors and stunning decor.

The best way to celebrate the most romantic day of the year is with a dreamy overnight stay.

Test Your Relationship in a Breakout Room

Will you work as a team or will it all end in tears? It’s only a bit fun, but also a great way to spend a more active Valentine’s Day in Liverpool. Test your relationship, brain power, trust and detective skills at Breakout Liverpool.

With loads of different rooms to choose from, each with a different intriguing theme, it’s all about team work and code cracking with this one. See if you can Breakout together!

Take a Trip on the Mersey Ferry

A dessert is no longer something we just enjoy at the end of a meal, these days you can go out to a restaurant that specialises in all things sweet.

Pudding is the main event, so make the most of all the delicious dishes some of Liverpool’s sugary diners and syrupy parlours offer this Valentine’s Day.

From waffles, to ice cream, cheesecakes, sundaes and cookie dough, there’s so much to choose from. The best places to go for a dessert date in Liverpool are Puffle Waffle, Icestone Gelato and Kaspas.

Play Some Retro Arcade Games

Are you into your Pac-Man, can’t get enough of Space Invaders and were always glued to Asteroids? Well, playing retro arcade games at a bar with your love on Valentine’s Day could be your idea of heaven!

Take a trip to Dough Bar in the heart of the city and get stuck into their extensive range of retro arcades and consoles. From N64 Mario Kart, FIFA19, Time Crisis 2, Wrestlefest, PS2 and SNES, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Become Masters in the Kitchen

Why not learn some culinary skills this Valentine’s Day and book a fun cooking class? If you and that special person in your life love to cook up a storm in the kitchen, there’s no better way to enjoy Valentine’s Day than by becoming chefs.

There are plenty of restaurants in the city that offer amazing cooking classes, from Chaophraya’s Thai food classes, to A Tavola’s Italian Deli and Sapporo Teppanyaki’s sushi making masterclass. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to make pasta, check out pasta making workshops and learn the tips and tricks of the trade.

In the class, you’ll make two egg-based types of Italian pasta, one filled pasta, like ravioli, agnolotti or cappelletti, and the other will be a string pasta, like tagliatelle or pappardelle.

Play Some Board Games

There was once a time when the most entertainment you could find whilst enjoying a pint was a game of pool, darts or the pub quiz. It’s a little bit different these days as more and more venues are stocking board games to keep the punters amused.

If you and your date are board game enthusiasts, head to Sugar and Dice, a bright and colourful café that is dedicated to games. From Monopoly and Scrabble, to Ker-Plunk, Jenga and Guess Who, they have literally hundreds of games to choose from.

Tiny Ricks, Lovelocks, Craft Taproom and Brewdog also offer a good variety of board games to enjoy whilst you sip on a pint.

Climb the Cathedral

Like a pub crawl but swap the pints for slices of pizza! Sound good?

Liverpool is home to a number of pizza joints that serve delicious cheese and tomatoey goodness by the slice. From Nightcrawler in The Merchant, to American Pizza Slice and Santa Maluco’s, there so much choice.

And if you fancy combining it with a pub crawl as well, most of these restaurants offer some fabulous beers, ales and cocktails that are sure to whet your appetite.

Get Creative at a Life Drawing Class

Let your creative energy flow this Valentine’s Day in Liverpool and go to a life drawing class. Learn the basics of the human form and how to capture it artistically at one of these friendly, relaxed and flexible classes.

The Bluecoat host a course for beginners that could be perfect for those who are just getting into sketching. If it’s something you’ve always wanted to try, don’t hesitate!

Visit the Rooftop Igloos

We all know normal golf is boring. Crazy golf, on the other hand, is loads of fun and the ideal activity to enjoy this Valentine’s Day in Liverpool.

Our city offers a number of crazy golf venues, but the two best venues are Ghetto Golf in the Baltic Triangle and Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf in Liverpool One.

Shop Till You Drop

For some people, getting taken shopping for the day is a dream scenario. So, if your other half is a shopaholic, why not treat them to a day of retail therapy.

Explore Liverpool One and find the perfect Valentine’s Day present for each other.

Netflix and Chill

If you’re more of a stay at home couple, you could always just curl up on the sofa together, light a few candles and stick on your fave Netflix series this Valentine’s Day.

With so many fabulous shows available at the click of a button, you’ll be able to binge the whole day away.

We hope you’ve enjoyed our guide to the perfect Valentine’s Day in Liverpool. If you’re still stuck for ideas, why not check out our Ultimate Liverpool Bucket List for 2019.