
Enjoy Valentine's Day with a picnic on the Infinity Lawns at Pialligo Estate. Image: Pialligo Estate Facebook
February is here - surprising, isn't it? Where did January go? If you haven't thought about what you will be doing on Valentine's Day this year, then keep scrolling down for some ideas around Canberra and beyond. Book in early to avoid disappointment!
1/ Pialligo Estate near the airport will be celebrating with two options on their stunning property. Option 1 includes a casual date on their Infinity Lawns with a Pialligo hamper and two bottles of wine at a cost of $99 per person. Option 2 is a 4-course dinner at Pavilions Dining for $125 - $185 per person (depending on wine choices). See
here for details.
2/ The Boat House Restaurant on Lake Burley Griffin has scenic views and this Valentine's Day they will also be having a 5 course degustation menu with matched beverages. Prices start from $200 per person. See
here for details.
3/ Lilotang Japanese restaurant in Barton will be having a Valentine's degustation for two curated by their Head Chef, with a glass of Champagne on arrival for $140 per person. See their
Facebook for details and
here to book.
4/ Buvette French-inspired restaurant, also in Barton, will be having a 4-course set dinner menu with a glass of Champagne on arrival for $160 per person. See the Hotel Realm
website for details and
here to book.
5/ Walt & Burley gastropub on the Kingston Foreshore has a Valentine's Day menu organised for lunch and dinner, with a sparkling wine on arrival. The cost is $85 per person. Vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan options available at the time of booking. See
here for details.

Spend Valentine's Day on the Kingston Foreshore at Walt & Burley! Image: Walt & Burley website
6/ Chifley's Bar & Grill restaurant at Hotel Kurrajong has a Valentine's Day dinner and movie night planned for the Tuesday night. Enjoy a romantic 4-course dinner for two in Chifley's Bar & Grill and then watch "When Harry Met Sally" in their outdoor courtyard. The cost is $349 per couple. See
here for details.
7/ The Promenade Cafe at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra is hosting a Valentine's Day 5-course degustation with a glass of champagne on arrival. The cost is $154 per person. Enjoy Valentine's Day in style! See
here for details.
8/ Natural Nine Asian fusion restaurant at Canberra Casino will be having a Valentine's Day Banquet at a cost of $125 per person, including food and cocktails. You don't want to miss the Cotton Candy with underground caramel vodka, disaronno amaretto and lemon for dessert! See
here for details.

Enjoy a banquet and cocktails at Natural Nine! Image: Canberra Casino website
9/ First Edition Modern Australian restaurant at the Novotel Canberra has a Valentine's Day Special on the 14th of February, which includes a 3-course romantic dinner for $99 per person. See
here for details.
10/ Parlour wine and tapas restaurant in Kendell Lane will be having a Valentine's Day degustation menu for $120 per person ($90 for vegan option). There will be two sitting times at 6pm and 8pm. See
here for details.
11/ Braddon Merchant, a European-inspired eatery in Braddon, has an evening of fine food and wine planned with 8 share-style dishes for $125 per person, with a complimentary glass of Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut on arrival. See
here for details.
12/ Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison has a Valentine's Day special, with a 3 course meal and a complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival for $49 per person. See
here for details. Club entry rules apply.

Book a Valentine's Day Special at Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison! Image: Canberra Southern Cross Clubs website
OUT OF THE CITY
13/ Grazing Restaurant at Gundaroo, 30 minutes from Canberra city, will be having a 3-course meal with canapes on arrival, at a cost of $90 per person. See
here for details.
14/ Les Tres Bon French Restaurant in Bungendore, 40 minutes from Canberra city, will be hosting a Valentine's Dinner with 3 courses and a Champagne Cocktail. The cost is $99 per person. See
here for details.
15/ Contentious Character Vineyard in Womboin, 30 minutes from Canberra city, is
celebrating early on 12th February with a 4-course tasting menu, matching drinks and live music. The cost is $145 per person. See
here for details.
If you know of any more Valentine's Day events happening near you that you would like to mention, feel free to add a comment at the bottom of this article with the details, for others to read. It's not far away now - Happy Valentines Day!

Celebrate early on Sunday, 12th February! Image: Contentious Character website