Valentine’s Day events in London for friends, lovers and everyone in-between Valentine’s Day is about as Marmite as it gets – as well as excluding people not in relationships, the schmaltzy day piles pressure on couples by suggesting they need to put on a big show of affection for their partner to prove their love.

Andrew Edmunds is widely credited as being London’s most romantic restaurant. Then there is a band of candlelit Italians such as Brutto and Luca, both in Farringdon, which are as charming as they are becoming.

From a romantic-inspired version of a bestselling GAIL’s treat to a cozy date night at The Dover, here are some of the best ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in London in 2025.