Celebrate Valentine's Day in St Albans

Love it or hate it...

...our annual celebration of romantic love is happening on Sunday 14 February and here are some ideas for making the most of it.

Dine in style

Bar Meze: Four courses for £27.95. View menu and book online
Cibo DiVino: six course menu to share for £50. View menu and book online.
Darcy's: a glass of champagne and three courses for £50. Menu.
Lussmanns: three courses for £29.95. View menu and book online.
Savanna at The Black Lion Inn: a glass of champagne, three courses and coffee for £45. View menu and book online.
The Albany: £19.95 for two courses / £23.95 for three courses. Menu.
The Lake Restaurant at St Michael's Manor: Cupid Menu - three courses, a rose, a glass of champagne, chocolates and coffee for £35. Rose Menu - five courses, canapes a glass of champagne, chocolates and coffee for £49.50. View menus and book online.

Visit our restaurants section for full listings and reviews. Early booking recommended.

Some entertainment

Aladin (12A): Bollywood Legends Amitabh Bachan and Sanjay Dutt star in this modern update of the classic story. At Campus West, Sun 14 Feb, 10am. Tickets £3.30.
Beth Nielsen Chapman In Concert (plus Marcus Hummon): Enjoy music from one of the pre-eminent singer/songwriters of her generation. Count on one great song after another and some fascinating stories woven in between them all rooted in folk and Americana traditions. Alban Arena, Sun 14 Feb, 7.30pm. Tickets £22.50 / £19.50.
ABBA The Show: All those hits and more in this dynamic and nostalgic show, taking you back to the time when flares were all the rage, and glitter was great. At Campus West, Sun 14 Feb, 7.30pm. Tickets £15.
Married to The Sea: A warm, funny portrayal of the decline of Galway’s old Claddagh seafaring community in the 1930s. Ovo Theatre @ Sumpter Yard, 8pm. Tickets £10/£5 (conc).
Blue Angel Acoustic Cafe: Floor spots welcome at The Horn for the semi-acoustic weekend wind down. from 7 to 10.30pm. Free.
The Bob Villains: live music from this Bob Dylan tribute band at The Boot from 5 to 7pm. Free
Glyn Devey: acoustic noodlings at The Portland Arms from 8.30pm til 10.30pm. Free.
Online booking for local cinemas Vue Watford and Odeon Hatfield

A romantic retreat

St Michael's Manor has two special Valentine's Day offers: the Cupid and Rose packages include dinner, bed and breakfast with lots of extras including a glass of champagne each with breakfast, a “Goodie Bag” of special treats, hand-made chocolates, a beautiful red rose, late breakfast (after 10 am to be taken in your room) and a late check out (1 pm). Available on 13 and 14 Feb. Rates.