With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, love is in the air. And what better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by supporting a local Swansea business?
I've put together a huge list of local restaurants, cafes, and shops offering everything from special romantic dinners to Galentine's brunches, sweet treats, and thoughtful gifts.
Whether you're planning the perfect date night, celebrating with friends, or treating yourself, there's something here for everyone.
Catch you on Sunday!
Andrew.
Valentine’s Day Dining in Swansea
Looking for a Swansea restaurant serving up something special for Valentine’s Day? Check these out:
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The Welsh House is serving up an exclusive 3-course Valentine’s Day menu from 5 PM from February 13th - February 15th for £39.95pp.
Raj Kitchen has an Indian Valentine’s Day offering including starters of Dahl ka kebab, mains of Goan Fish Xacuti, plus a special Valentine’s cocktail.
Bistrot Pierre in Mumbles is cooking up an indulgent Valentine’s Day meal that includes two mains and a bottle of house Cuvee 94, for £50 (£25pp). Push the boat out with a Camembert sharer starter and a sharer dessert featuring creme brulee, lemon madeleine, and a chocolate brownie.
Station 86’s four-course Valentine’s menu (February 14th and 15th) includes a starter of local smoked salmon, mains of supreme chicken, a champagne sorbet palate cleanser, followed by dessert that includes white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake - £38pp.
The Junction Bar & Kitchen is offering a romantic Valentine’s set menu on February 14th from 6 PM to 9 PM for £25pp, including mains like tagliatelle carbonara and desserts including red velvet cake.
The Dark Horse is serving up a special Indian Valentine’s Day set menu - a starter, main, side and a welcome glass of bubbly for £29.95 per person.
The New Gower Hotel & Restaurant in Bishopston is celebrating Valentine’s Day with an exclusive menu, but details of it weren’t revealed at the time of writing this 😀
The New Valley Bishopston has a special Valentine’s Day dinner menu featuring starters like Mayfair prawn cocktail, mains of Korean BBQ chicken, and a sharing plate for dessert including Belgian white chocolate and raspberry parfait. All for £35pp.
Morgans Hotel is offering an indulgent five-course taster menu this Valentine’s Day, from 6.30 PM. It’s available whether you’re staying at the hotel or not, for £65pp including a complimentary welcome drink.
Bluebell Coffee & Kitchen invites you to celebrate Valentine’s Day with its Greek Tapas Night, from 6.30 PM - 8.30 PM. There’ll be small plates to share, Greek-themed cocktails, and Greek music.
Peppermint Bar is hosting its regular Bottomless Brunch on Valentine’s Day. Take your date for a main meal and 90 minutes of unlimited drinks for £34.95pp.
Full of Graze is marking Valentine’s Day with a night of fondue - get a range of Swiss cheese, wine, and accompaniments for £30pp - plus, a glass of wine on arrival.
Miller & Carter is serving a Valentine’s Day set menu from February 8th - February 15th for £35pp, including wagyu ribeye, millionaire chocolate fondant, and Moet & Chandon champagne for an extra £10. Or, enjoy a sharing steak experience for £95/£135 with wine.
Rasoi will help you celebrate the most romantic day of the year with a three course Indian meal, including a glass of prosecco on arrival, for £40pp.
The Grand Hotel is offering a Valentine’s Day dining experience on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th February - either 2 courses for £28pp or 3 courses for £32pp, including dishes crafted from the finest locally sourced ingredients.
The River House is cooking up a three-course Valentine's dinner menu, including goat's cheese terrine to start, pan fried sea bass for mains, and sticky toffee pudding for dessert. £39pp.
The Norton House Hotel is serving up 4 courses in a specially-decorated restaurant and Garden Room, including live music, for £60 per couple. Dishes include shin of beef ragu, pan fried cod, and sparkling wine jelly.
The Vanilla Pod at Gower College Swansea’s Tycoch campus is hosting a Valentine’s evening served by students from its catering and hospitality courses, costing £22.95pp.
BrewStone has a special Date Night offer from February 13th - 15th, which includes 5 delicious tapas dishes and a bottle of house wine for £39pp.
The Oyster House’s Valentine’s Day Menu features 3 courses for £45pp, and includes a glass of bubbles. Dishes include Maldon rock oysters, pea and shallot ravioli, and an assiette of desserts for two.
No. 18 Cafe is cooking up a romantic feast of “cheezy” garlic bread and plant-based pizzas on Valentine’s Day evening, with bottles of wine and Aperol spritz available too.
The Perch on Wind Street is offering a week of special 2 for £12 Valentine's cocktails, starting February 10th. They include Rum-antic Getaway (cherry, almond & lime) and Tickle Me Pink (raspberry, elderflower & lemon).
LeBAZ at XP Gaming Bar is serving up a three-course Valentine’s menu with a free glass of prosecco thrown in. It includes lamb rolls to start, chicken shawarma wrap for mains, and knefeh for dessert. £30pp.
The Mermaid Cafe Bar & Restaurant has a special three-course Valentine’s menu, available between February 13th and February 15th. It includes cheesy garlic truffle flatbread, an extra spicy Valentine’s burger, and loaded chocolate & strawberry pancakes.
Turtle Bay's Valentine's offering includes a One Love Set Menu (2-3 courses for £20-£25) available from February 12-16th, with options to add bottomless cocktails for £25pp. They're also hosting Galentine's celebrations and its regular Late Night Beats and Eats.
The George Mumbles is taking bookings for February 14th and February 15th for Valentine’s this year. Its 3-course menu includes smoked trout salad, lobster macaroni and cheese, and hot fudge chocolate cake.
The Britannia Gower is serving up a four-course Valentine’s-themed dinner this year, including Penderyn smoked salmon canapes, a seafood platter to share, and caramelised lemon tart for dessert.
The Private Chef of Gower has a special drop-off Valentine’s menu including spinach and rosemary soup, braised beef shin, and white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake. £80 per couple. Order by February 7th for delivery on February 12th.
Galentine’s And Other Valentine’s Events
Valentine’s Day isn’t all about romantic dining - here’s a variety of ways to celebrate the occasion in Swansea with friends and family.
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Full of Graze is hosting a Galentine’s Graze Night on February 13th, with a menu that includes dates wrapped in prosciutto, mixed sharing boards, hand-dipped Belgian chocolate strawberries, and a handful of themed cocktails.
Founders & Co. is throwing a Valentine's bash with food, drinks, and live music, plus they'll have a Question Jar to get people chatting and a new love-themed geocache where you can leave secret notes.
Brodie’s Funhouse will be hosting a children’s Valentine’s Day disco, with entertainment from Sally Doolaly. It’s on Friday, February 14th from 4 PM - 6 PM. £10 per child.
Exist Skate Park is holding a speed skate dating event on Friday, February 14th - a chance to rotate partners and learn new tricks together. 5 PM - 7 PM (during the normal 4 PM - 9 PM normal session).
Elysium is hosting The Silly Cabaret on Valentine’s evening, February 14th. They’ll be performing “It’s Giving Valentine’s 2.0”, with a wide array of talented performers taking to the stage. Doors open at 6 PM for the show to start at 7 PM.
Socialdice board game cafe has a special date night offer for Valentine’s Day evening - 2 hours of gaming, 2 glasses of wine, and sharer nachos for £20 per couple.
Common Meeple has a Valentine’s Treat offer running until February 28th, which includes food, cake, wine, and 3 hours of board games for £25 per person.
Coast Cafe is hosting a queer speed dating and friendship-making night on Saturday, February 15th from 6.30 PM - 9 PM. Tickets are £5.
LUSH Swansea is hosting a workshop on Saturday, February 15th at 12 PM, where you can learn how it makes its Rosy Cheeks face mask, before you work in pairs to apply the mask - with a face, hand, and arm massage.
Valentine’s Day Cakes & Treats in Swansea
Sweet tooth? I got you. Here’s a selection of Swansea businesses serving up delicious treats for Valentine’s Day - plus a few other options.
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Motley Pie is busy baking giant red velvet cookies on which you can add a custom message. They’re available to pre-order on its website for pick-up on February 14th, and the best custom message gets their order free!
Sullivan’s Cafe in Pontardullais has put together a special Valentine’s graze box, available for pre-order and collection for Friday February 14th.
Crewders has produced a series of four Valentine’s Day-themed doughnuts, including the Nuts About You and Love at First Bite. It’s also selling doughnut-themed Valentine’s cards.
Pixie Cakes is selling a range of bakes and cakes for Valentine’s Day, including cookie pies, brownie bombs, and a heart-shaped cake. All boxes are available to pre-order.
What Leila Bakes is offering a selection of Valentine’s-themed cupcakes and treats, boxed and tied with a bow. Collect in Pontardawe on February 13th or delivery available online.
Gower Bakery is rustling up a Valentine’s Day menu that includes a mixed treat box, a premium macaron box, and a gift-wrapped hearty cupcake box.
Famished Cookies has launched a Valentine’s treat box, which includes two of its signature stuffed cookies, a Jam & Cream cookie sarnie, and a Kinder chocolate-topped thick cookie.
The Gower Gin Company has re-stocked its GŴYR Rhamanta gin for Valentine’s Day - a classic London dry made with rose and pomegranate. What’s Rhamanta? An ancient Welsh custom for determining your true love, I’m told.
Valentine’s Day Flowers in Swansea
Don’t leave it to the petrol station… again. Here's a selection of Swansea florists offering special Valentine’s Day blooms.
Bec Flowers, based in Loughor, has a number of Valentine's-themed bouquets available to buy online, including the Love Bomb and a dozen red roses.
Vintage Bloom in Hafod is offering a host of Valentine's Day bouquets, including roses, lilies, tulips, mixed arrangements, and hat boxes.
Just Jenny Flowers in Morriston is offering a number of special Valentine's bouquets, including a red and ivory rose mix and Red Naomi.
Bud & Bay has crafted three luxury Valentine’s bouquets, which include a seasonal mix of a variety of roses. Pick up from the shop or get free local delivery.
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