Valentine’s Date Guide

Looking for something to do in Leicester with your significant other? Fear not, the city has a lot of options to suit every taste.

Don't worry if you're short on ideas because we've whittled down the options into a handy list to help you organise a fun, romantic day with your other half/date.

Check out our pick of the bunch below!

Date night meal

They say the way to someone's heart is through their stomach, so tell your date to put on some loose-fitting trousers and fill their boots at one of these restaurants!

Kayal

Just a couple of minutes walk from the train station is this award-winning restaurant that specialises in South Indian cuisine. The food isn't just incredibly tasty, it's healthy too. The chefs use less oil, additives and sugar in their dishes and opt for more of the natural stuff like herbs and spices. The people behind the restaurant helped the Hairy Bikers create authentic Kerala dish Masala Dosa. Book a table here.

Casa Romana

One of Leicester's best-kept secrets is Italian eatery Casa Romana. Hidden behind a green door on a tucked away side street, the restaurant serves up delicious, traditional grub from the boot-shaped peninsula. If the weather allows, why not head up to the rooftop terrace with your date for some al fresco dining? They offer Valentine’s specials such as Pumpkin Ravioli with Stilton cheese, porcini mushrooms, and walnuts, or a Grilled Rack of Lamb served with a red wine and thyme sauce.

Things to do

Visit the cinema

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cozy cinema date, sharing popcorn and enjoying a romantic movie with your loved one. It’s an affordable way to spend quality time together!

Visit a museum and an exhibition

Looking for a cultural day out? Leicester Museum and Art Gallery showcases a variety of historic materials from dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, so you're bound to find something to pique your interest here. If you want something a bit more immersive, then head to the Van Gogh exhibition at All Saints Church where you'll experience a 360 degrees look into the life of one of the most famous artists of all time.

Treetop Adventure Golf

If you're a competitive couple that's always looking for the next duel then why not challenge each other to a round of mini golf at Treetop Adventure Golf? Here, there are two 18-hole courses with themed settings and testing obstacles that are sure to provide a few hours of fun.

Drinks and dancing

Bar Dos Hermanos

Looking for something a bit different to wow your date? Bar Dos Hermanos is a 1940s Cuban bar serving a selection of top notch cocktails, beers, wines and spirits from all over the globe. If you're feeling a bit peckish after a couple of drinks, pop into their tapas style restaurant next door for a little snack.

Après Lounge  In the heart of the city centre is this alpine lodge-themed bar, equipped with a roaring fire for a truly cosy feel. It's an ideal budget option with happy hour taking place every day between 5-8pm offering cocktails for £6. Want to have a boogie? You'll be able to get in the groove on the dance floor every night of the week!