ROSES may be red and violets may be blue - and here is a round-up of stuff for you to do.
In no particular order we have picked bits and pieces of what is going on in Liverpool this Valentine's wee. We have romantic views, dinners a deux and you might even cop off with the Mayor. The Lord Mayor that is.
Now that you are in the mood for lurve...
EPICURED
On the day they will be doing two selected cocktails for £10 and a bottle of house champagne for £25 running all day. So if you fancy enjoying your food with a breakfast martini or an espresso martini head down there.
BLAKES RESTAURANT
Blakes Restaurant is preparing to wine and dine its guests with an amorous Valentine’s celebration. The Beatles inspired restaurant, located within the award-winning Hard Days Night Hotel, has unveiled a ‘Fab Four’-course feast to be served on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14.
The Valentine’s Menu is available on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14 and is priced at £49.95 per person.
Pre-booking is essential. A deposit of £10pp is required at the time of booking. For more information about Hard Days Night Hotel visit www.harddaysnighthotel.com
FONSECA'S STANLEY STREET
Fonseca’s Stanley Street will host an entire weekend starting Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, devised with sharing and romance in mind.
The Fonseca’s Stanley Street Valentine’s menu is available on Saturday, February 13 with sittings at 6pm and 8.30pm and on Sunday, February 14 with sittings at 5pm and 7.30pm.
The earlier sitting is priced at £35 and the later sitting is priced at £55.
The Jazz evening will take place at Fonseca’s Stanley Street on Saturday, February 13 at 8pm and is priced at £20pp and includes a sharing Valentines Platter. Alternatively, guests can book the early restaurant sitting and add on the Jazz evening just £10.
Booking is required. For more information visit www.delifonseca.co.uk
TRATTORIA 51, OLD HALL STREET
Trattoria 51 is serving up a three day Valentine’s menu running between Friday 12th Feb – Sunday 14th Feb.
Hosting authentic Italian food and drink four course menu at £29.95 per person. The Prosecco bar is shaking things up with the Filtro D’Amore (Love Potion) Cocktail which includes Prosecco, Rum and Strawberry Puree for £5.
For further information or bookings visit www.trattoria51.com or call 0151 236 4739.
IL FORNO, DUKE STREET
Three courses of the eatery's Italian cuisine are just £29.95 on its Valentine's Day menu.
Couples who book from Valentine’s Day menu between 12noon and 4pm will receive a free glass of prosecco each.
Book now to avoid disappointment at www.ilforno.co.uk as space is always limited.
View the full menu here.
LUNYA
Celebrate the day of lovers in their two beautiful historic candlelit restaurants. Their full a la carte menu is available and will also have a special Valentine’s banquet too. It’s entirely up to you which you choose (note however, the banquet is for a minimum of two)
Click here for the menu.
SAPPORO TEPPANYAKI
With roaring flames and heart-shaped sushi, you can enjoy a four courses of theatrically-prepared fine Asian cuisine, as Sapporo’s talented chefs chop, cook and present you your meal right in front of you.
The restaurant’s four-course Valentine’s Day menu, just £29.95.
You can view the full Valentine's Day set menu, which is available from Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th February, which you can view the full menu here.
Sapporo books out quickly on the weekends, so book now to avoid disappointment.
MANZO GRILL HOUSE
Manzo Grill House in the heart of Liverpool serves up great quality Italian cuisine with a hip, modern twist.
Expect just that from its £24.95 three-course Valentine Day’s set menu. Manzo’s San Valentino Menu is available all Valentine's Day Weekend - 13 to 14 February. Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are available.
For bookings, menus and information click here. View the full menu here.
CRUST, BOLD STREET
Vegan, vegetarian and meat-loving pizza enthusiasts are sure to love Crust's Valentine's Day offering
Vegans rejoice! Not only is Crust one of the city's hottest new pizza places, but it also becoming quite the destination for Liverpool's vegan and vegetarian crowd. Its Valentine's Day menu doesn't disappoint.
Just £20 each will get you and your significant other three courses of authentically prepared Italian cuisine, with some great vegan choices available for good measure.
Even better, all ladies ordering from the Valentine's Day menu will receive a free glass of sparkling wine or fruit punch cocktail. All this will be enjoyed on Crust's ground level, which will be turned into a romantic candle-lit venue especially for the Valentine's Day weekend.
For more information click here.
CARLUCCIO’S
This Valentine’s Day Carluccio’s at Metquarter has a selection of foodie gifts and a delicious menu to enjoy with your loved one, three course for £19.95. Which is available at Metquarter from 11th – 14th February. To see what they have to offer click here.
TURTLE BAY
Located on Victoria Street are given valentines a nice alternatice more laid-back cheaper option as well as offering great deals on cocktails for happy hour. To see the menu click here.
STANLEY'S BAR & GRILL AT THE TITANIC HOTEL
On Stanley Dock the valentines menu is running on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th.
Something a bit different....
DELIFONSECA DOCKSIDE
Delifonseca Dockside, located on Brunswick Quay, is set to play host to its very own ‘Food Lovers Weekend’ from Friday, February 12 until Sunday, February 14.
For those who prefer to celebrate Valentine’s at home, the award-winning eatery is offering its ever popular take-home hamper, which can be tailored individually to taste and collected at the Dockside venue.
Guests choosing to dine out can enjoy the valentine’s menu which is priced at £39.50 per head.
The Delifonseca Dockside Food Lovers Weekend will take place on Friday, February 12 until Sunday, February 14.
Booking is required. For more information visit www.delifonseca.co.uk
LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL
As the big day is on a Sunday this year you can head to Liverpool Cathedral where they are having a special service at 3pm to celebrate love. This service gives married couples and long term partners the opportunity to recommit to each other and for people planning their big day to get inspired by popular wedding music and hymns.
The Welsford restaurant are doing a celebratory meal which is 3 courses and a glass of prosecco on arrival at £25 per person. Bookings are being taken for sittings both before and after the service.
To book contact the Welsford on 0151 702 7251.
There is also a 2 for 1 entry to go up the Vestey Tower which stand 154m above the River Mesery and gives you the chance to see the city from a 360 view and beyond on clear days you can see Blackpool tower and the Welsh Hills.
Tickets are priced at £5.50 per couple using their 2 for 1 offer, they wiil be extending their opening on the big day with the last entry being 7pm allowing couples to enjoy the twinkle of the city.
For more information click here.
LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC HALL
Sixties' Valentine: Love Songs from the 60s Saturday 13 February 2016 7:30 pm
Enjoy a Valentine’s Afternoon Tea or a pre-show Sixties Supper or Afternoon Tea (following the matinee concert) £15.95 per person. Or flash back to the swinging 60s with a pre-show 'Sixties Valentine Dinner' Two courses £19 / Three courses £25. For more information click here.
LORD MAYOR'S VALENTINE BALL
The Lord Mayor is hosting a Valentines Masquerade Ball in our impressive Grade I listed building, Liverpool Town Hall on Saturday 13th February from 7pm until late. There will be drinks on arrival and 3 course meal provided by Carrington’s. Dress code is black tie and tickets cost just £60.00 per person. To get your tickets click here.
SEFTON PARK PALM HOUSE
Love is in the air at Sefton Park Palm House this Valentine’s Day between 2-4pm couples can dance the afternoon way during a special Valentines Day Tea Dance.
The Valentine’s Tea Dance will take place on Sunday, February 14 from 2-4pm.
Advanced booking is recommended as spaces are limited, please call 0151 726 9304.
£6.00 admission on the door. Refreshments will be on sale.
If your single don't worry THE SHIPPING FORCAST are holding an Anti-Valentines Day Speed Dating.
The Shipping Forecast presents 'Uwww I say'- an anti-valentines special which guarentees some seriously speedy dating, as well as booze, banter and potentially some very memorable 5 minute dates...
Price: £5 (to be bought from The Shipping Forecast prior to event)
Time: first session 7pm/second 9pm
