Planning a date for Valentine’s Day can be surprisingly challenging. You want to do something a little out of the ordinary while still keeping it romantic. Going to the movies is a little low-key, but you also don’t want to go over the top. Nailing the Valentine’s Date is basically an art form. 

While there’s nothing wrong with splashing the cash on a fancy restaurant for their Valentine’s Day special, sometimes the most meaningful dates are the sentimental ones. Going to some effort to plan something special for your loved one is a surefire way to impress them. Here, we round up five sweet things you can do for your special someone this Valentine’s Day to show them you love them.

Prepare a seafood feast

What could be more fitting for Valentine’s Day than a candle-lit dinner at home, starting with a dozen oysters? Wow them with an extravagant seafood feast this V-Day, and don’t forget the lobster! Astakos on Lower Ground has all your seafood needs. 

Make them their favourite cocktail

Espresso martini, anyone? Or perhaps your Valentine is more daiquiri-inclined? Whatever their tipple of choice, greet them at the door with a home-shaken cocktail and they’re bound to fall head over heels. Vintage Cellars on Lower Ground has the spirits to impress.

Put it in writing

Fancy yourself a wordsmith? Show them how much you love them with a heartfelt hand-written card they’ll keep forever. Head into Nextra on Lower Ground to find an array of Valentine’s Day cards, from the funny to the sentimental.

Surprise them with flowers

It might not be out of the box, but everyone loves to receive a beautiful bunch of flowers. Leave it to InBloom on Lower Ground to curate a posy perfect for your loved one, whether they like something bold and colourful or elegant and demure. 

Plan a picnic

Escape the Valentine’s Day surcharges and crowded restaurants and take it outdoors for your V-Day date. Head to Lower Ground and pop into Quattro Deli to grab a selection of antipasti, Bakers Delight for bread and Scoop Wholefoods for some cheeky chocolate treats — pack the rug and you’re away.