Whether you’re a lover or a fighter of the evening that celebrates St. Valentine’s, there are lots of exciting and quirky events happening around Bristol to keep you entertained. Grab your friends/family/new love/old flame (probably not all together) and take a gander at these opportunities to celebrate the ones you love… (or grab a bottle and hide away singing “all by myself” a la Bridget Jones. No-one is judging).

Theatre Lovers Valentine’s Day at 1766 Bar & Kitchen

Set within the gorgeous and historic Bristol Old Vic, 1766 Bar & Kitchen is inviting the romantics out there to join them for Valentine’s Day celebrations as they serve up an extra special dining package. To complement the showing of the acclaimed production of ‘Wise Children’ – which promises an all-singing, all-dancing big, bawdy tangle of theatrical joy – the team at 1766 will be rolling out the VIP treatment of:

• a glass of prosecco and nibbles on arrival
• pre-theatre three course meal from the dinner menu
• Interval sweet treats of macarons, dipped strawberries and of course another glass of prosecco!

The Theatre Lovers Valentine’s dining package is available from 13^th – 16^th February from 5pm and costs £45 per person (or £40 at lunch). Note: the cost does not include the price of the theatre ticket. To find out more and book your table, visit:

https://bristololdvic.org.uk/food-drink/events-offers

After Hours: LOVE 18+

“PAL-ENTINE” at The Other Space

https://www.otherspacebristol.com/store/palentines

Aquarium – after hours

Another opportunity to explore a usually family oriented experience but with no children in sight! (Sorry children – this eve is not about you).  Spend time exploring the Aquarium – meandering through the oasis of colour, admiring over 40 naturally themed displays and thousands of marine creatures that call Bristol Aquarium their home.

Special offer ticket of £25 for two people are available at: Aquarium after hours booking

ANTI VALENTINES CINEMA SUPPER CLUB  – Pasta Slut @ The Love Inn

Chomp down on a scrumptious two course Italian menu whilst watching Wild at Heart. They’re offering a dreamy menu of:

Pasta – Polpette al Sugo – Nonna’s recipe beef and pork meatballs in a creamy tomato sauce topped with fresh basil and parmesan cheese (v/vg option available)
Dolce – Chocolate and Pistachio Cannoli

Pasta Slut film review:

“In a nutshell, David Lynch does Bonnie + Clyde, but with better outfits. Part 2 of our Anti Valentine series is brought to you by Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern who serve up serious LEWKS throughout. Style, substance and sex, cheers.”

Price: £16.50
DM via @therealpastaslut or text 07760195424 to book

NOCHE NEGRA’S ANTI VALENTINE’S DRAG QUEEN BINGO

Noche Negra is teaming up with Bristol’s infamous Drag Queen Bingo for a raucous night of music, entertainment and BINGO! Bringing sass galore, the queens (Carmen Monoxide and Dominique Fleek AKA The Chocolate city Sisters) will definitely tickle your funny bone and change your image of bingo forever!

Tickets include three bingo cards, all night entry, and entertainment. Noche Negra’s bar will be open for cocktails all night, so round up your friends and join them for the most outrageously unromantic night of the year!

Get your inner drag out and put together the best outfit: as well as bingo booty, there are also prizes for best dressed!

Book drag queen bingo via wriggle

Have I missed any spectacularly different events happening in Bristol this Valentine’s? Let me know and I can add it in!