This Valentine’s Day, say ‘te quiero’ courtesy of one of these wonderful artisan gift boxes from Abeja Tapas. A beautiful selection of produce, sourced from Granada in Southern Spain. And if you want to save a few quid, you can use the code CT10 for 10% off. Offer available until the end of the month.

Looking for something to satisfy your tastebuds this Valentine’s? Enjoy El Gato Negro ‘Tapas for Two’ menu, exclusively in Leeds and a bargain at just £40 per guest, running from 10th to the 17th February.

The set tapas menu has dishes including padrón peppers with Halen Môn sea salt, a traditional charcuterie board with jamón serrano, salchichón ibérico, aged Manchego, Monte Enebro goats cheese with orange blossom honey and quince jelly & olive torta, and finish with chocolate tart served with raspberry sorbet and raspberry coulis. Vegetarian, pescatarian and vegan options are also available.

No date? No problem! Get tipsy with your palantines with El Gato Negro’s £38pp tapas deal – including a selection of three plates of traditional Spanish tapas, as well as bottomless drinks for 90 minutes, exclusively on Valentine’s Day. Choose from sangria, Aperol Spritz, mimosa and more.

One for the lovebirds, on Valentine’s Day, Half Dozen Other is dropping off their special Red Croissant with a passion fruit crème filling which will be available at Ducie Street Warehouse with a limited run. And for those feeling a bit more adventurous and creative, Cork & Clay will be hosting their famous Sexy Sculpting Workshop on February 14^th. The workshop is priced at £30 per person which includes all materials.

Manchester’s five-star hotel, The Lowry Hotel, has a five-course aphrodisiac-infused Valentine’s Day menu in store.

From Saturday 10th February until Thursday 15th February, The Ivy celebrates the season of love with a romantic set menu and partnership with Della Vite Prosecco Rosé.

Tumble down the rabbit hole this Valentine’s Day with Six by Nico Deansgate. Treat your loved one to an affordable six-course tasting menu experience at Six by Nico Deansgate and enjoy new menu, Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for just £39 per person. Follow the white rabbit through the tales of Wonderland with dishes including, Queen of Hearts, white chocolate mousse, red velvet cake, raspberries & pecan Brittle – shaped as a red heart, it’s the perfect Valentine’s Day treat.

RE:TREAT at The Lowry Hotel has a selection of curated Valentine’s packages, designed to transport yourself and your partner to a place of romantic bliss.

Liverpool’s stunning Municipal Hotel has a host of Valentine options for the big day (check their site for more details) but the standout has to be the Ultimate Romantic Package. It’s an entire night of luxury, available between Monday to Thursday from the 6th to 29th February. Chocolate dipped strawberries, Municipal Champagne and rose petals on the bed, it’s got the lot.

The Refuge restaurant’s stylish Winter Garden is the perfect dining solution for couples looking for a bite to eat in a glamorous setting. It’s now taking bookings to dine-in the very first time – just in time for Valentine’s Day. The elegant dining space will offer a tasting menu made up of small sharing plates and delicious hearty pies made using the finest local ingredients, as well as an extensive cocktail list, perfect for traditional or solo date nights.

Spinningfields ideal date night spot, The Lawn Club, is serving up the love this Valentine’s Day with its ‘Love on the Lawn’ deal. The special set menu features two heart shaped pizzas with options ranging from ‘The Lawn’ – topped with mozzarella, mushrooms, peppers, sweetcorn and onion, to the Picante pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, nduja and fresh chilli – perfect for couples who love to share. Guests can additionally pick two sides/light bites and two drinks, including the Valentine’s special for £25 each.

Stray is the perfect spot for a pre or post-dinner date drink, plus it’s open until midnight so you can make a late night of it. Want an idea for a cocktail? Go for the Lychee Martini (no.3 gin, lychee wine, salted woodruff honey) – it’s even available to take home in a five-serving bottle if you’re having a special night in, or want to keep the night going until the wee small hours.

Experience a glorious Polish feast this Valentine’s Day, with Platzki’s Valentine’s set menu, exclusively on the 14th. For £50 per person, guests can expect appetizers including pierogis filled with either confit duck or beetroot and goat’s cheese, and a choice of main courses, including Kaszotto – a pearl barley risotto, served with crispy celeriac and blue cheese, and Sarna – a dish of thinly sliced fried venison steak, served with homemade rosemary-infused dumplings. Platzki never disappoints.

At CT, we adore Evelyn’s like we adore our dear old nan, who coincidentally is also called Evelyn. This charming neighbourhood restaurant is perfect for a laid-back evening full of exciting small plates and well-crafted drinks. For £45 per person, you’ll be treated to a glass of Champagne and a welcome bite before tucking into Evelyn’s own selection of plates. Highly recommended.

Go large or go home, they say, and that’s what CitySuites are living by this Valentine’s Day with an extra special gift for those who pop the question to their partner. Five lucky couples who get engaged at CitySuites II or Embankment Kitchen between the 12th and 18th of February will receive a free stay in a Premium Two Bed Apartment, complete with king-sized beds and a spacious living area, plus special treats like a bottle of Prosecco on arrival and truffles made by the hotel’s talented patisserie chef.

Take your soy-mate (their pun, not ours) to Suki Suki this Valentine’s, and enjoy the three-course set menu and a complimentary glass of prosecco on arrival for £30 per guest, running from the 13th to 15th February. Dishes include the classic salt and pepper seasoned ribs, and honey and chilli glazed crispy pork belly.

Madre is doing Valentine’s Day a little differently, with what they describe as “an endless (yes, endless) supply of tacos”. Please, someone stress-test this promise for us and report back. But yes, for £35 per person, diners on the 14 February can enjoy bottomless tacos choosing from Pollo Asada, Cochinita Pibil, Birria, Hongos Asada or Brussels. And they are great, no denying that.

Chef Patron Paul Askew and his team have two wonderful Valentine’s services on offer.

Head to Sugnall Street on the big day for lunch or the early evening prix fixe service, but the big event has to be the Celebration Menu which gives the highly-recommended complete taster experience. Fancy a tipple? Fear not, both are available with an optional wine flight.

Enjoy a foodie night out with your favourite person. Cook a meal to remember at Food Sorcery, then kick back and enjoy. Go here to book, and remember one ticket is for two people – you cook your meal together.

TV chef behemoth James Martin’s Great Northern Warehouse restaurant has a six-course tasting menu exclusively on 14th February. The menu is inspired by the man himself, and includes aged beef fillet with black truffle, and a raspberry and coconut parfait. A vegetarian menu is also available and includes mushroom and truffle tortellini, salt baked beets, and BBQ aubergine served with red curry sauce. It’s £75 for six courses and served with a complimentary glass of Laurent-Perrier Rosé each.

Never has there been a venue more suited to ‘date night’ than Beeswing. It’s a beautiful, intimate space, and that’s exactly what you want from a Love Day © destination.

Manchester’s awesome GRUB has a whole bunch of great stuff planned for Valentine’s season, some lovey-dovey, some not, all excellent. Expect romantic movies, UV painting, origami and more.

Dive into their website for more info, especially Filthy Friday’s risque Valentine’s Special on Friday 17th February, taking place in Cultplex. Their ‘Whores and Harlots’ evening is part of their first-ever Sex Worker Weekend, and of course, they want to celebrate during the month of love.

Dark, cosy and full of exceptional booze concoctions. What could be more suitable?

Zouk has a wide-ranging and delicious-sounding Valentine’s Menu for the big day, just £45pp from 5pm to 10pm. Plus if you’ve left it too late for a gift, there’s a special couple’s cooking class which takes place on Saturday 17^th February.

One of the most dazzling restaurants in the Lake District, everyone should make a visit to this Pacific Rim inspired restaurant, and what better day than International Love Day?

Like the sound of Baha? Make a night of it and book a stay at the glorious Cranleigh Boutique, just a minute or so around the corner and purveyor of some of the most luxurious and, dare we say… amorous-inducing hotel rooms imaginable.