Special ways to spend Valentine's Day in London

 Special ways to spend Valentine's day, 2016

It's less than a week away until Valentine's day and it's not too late to get your plans together to make this 2016 the best Valentine's day yet!

Here's my guide on where and how to spend Valentine's day in London this year:

 Celebrate Valentine's day at the Jazz Box

Jazz Box

The JazzBox in Shepherds Bush has pulled out all the stops and presents London’s most glitzed Valentine’s Day event. Whether you are taken or single, enjoy London’s finest jazz / funk / soul spot for a night of sophisticated attire, roses, champagne, and serenading love music.

With a host of London's best musicians, a delicious three-course meal and the sort of soft-lighting marriages are made of, there are few better ways to spend Valentine's day this year.

Sunday 14 February at 19.00, tickets between £43.39–£317.69 visit here to book.

 Cabaret at Zigfrid von Underbelly, Hoxton

Burlesque & Cabaret at Chic BonBon's Valentine's Special

Enjoy an evening of burlesque and cabaret this Valentine's day that will leave you spellbound and open-mouthed at Zigfrid von Underbelly in Hoxton. Think Parisian glamour in all its sensual, seductive 1920s glory. What better way to get your blood pumping this Valentine's than by joining Chic BonBon's electrifying performers for this thrilling evening.

Sunday 14 February, tickets £15 available here. 

A romantic ride on the Love Bus

Make it a date to remember and take a romantic ride on a double decker bus tour of London. Enjoy an evening of sightseeing with added spark and take in London’s iconic sights. It's the perfect way to give your partner a night to remember in the capital.

You will be warmly welcomed on board the bus with a cosy blanket, sparkling glass of champagne, a single red rose to present to your partner and a box of chocolates to share as you toast to an unforgettable evening exploring the capital. Plus you'll be serenaded with a classic tunes throughout the evening too!
£69.00 for two people - book your tickets here.

 New cocktails to try at Kettners

Cocktails at Kettners

Lover of cocktails? Then head to Kettner's where their very talented bartenders have created two exclusive cocktails for 2016's Valentine's period.  Available from 6th - 15th February, tickle your tastebuds with "Lost My Cherry", a tasty martini with a sunken cherry and handmade pink sugar rim or "The Old Soho Fox" a special take on the popular "Old Fashioned". And if you really want to treat your partner then why not indulge in a 3 course special Valentine's meal in the restaurant?

Valentine's day meal £49.50 per person available between 14-15 February visit here to book

Häagen-Dazs - the perfect dessert for a night in

Staying in is the new going out...

Who wants to be squashed between tables at an over crowded restaurant with couples on PDA over load anyway?! Save a fortune and cook your loved one their favourite meal. 

Check out Jamie Oliver's recipes that come with easy to follow recipe videos too http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes. Keep it easy and simple with BBC Food's Valentine Day inspired dishes http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/feature/valentines-day. Or check out food bloggers the Gastro Gays for their indulgent recipes like pumpkin spice duck or homemade kebabs - all with an Irish twist! 

And finally for desert go for something simple but delicious like Häagen-Dazs to tell you about our delicious Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream; soft cheese ice cream, crumbling biscuit that has been blended together to create a version of the classic New York cheesecake. Making this dessert the perfect partner this Valentine’s Day!

Your partner will appreciate all the effort you have gone to and you don't have to spend a fortune. Perfect!