Valentine’s Day is the day of the year that we celebrate the people we hold dear and form new romances under the banner of love.
If pink and red confetti is not your ideal night, then take a look at this list for some creative ideas to try out this Valentine’s Day.
Be inspired by the rebellious spirit of St, Valentine, who married young couples in secret, when it was illegal to do so, and try something new and adventurous in the name of love.
Leave the cheesy cards and last-minute roses behind this year and explore the events happening around Johannesburg around Valentine’s Day.
Don't forget to check out what the rest of South Africa is up to this Valentine's Day
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Valentines Day 5-Course Dinner
The month of love is around the corner and it’s time to start planning your romantic Valentine’s Dinner for that special someone.
Join the Radisson Blu for a lavish 5-course dinner and a glass of bubbles on arrival in Vivace Restaurant overlooking the beautiful Sandton skyline.
The 5 course menu includes:
AMUSE BOUCHE
Malfatti of spinach and ricotta, Red pepper puree and fried basil leaf
STARTER
Green pea risotto, red wine grill salmon, Pinotage sauce and Enoki mushrooms
PALATE CLEANSER
Granita of lemon and thyme
MAIN COURSE
Fried medallion of rich short rib and potatoe gnocchi with confit tomato, parmesan shavings, truffe and brandy peppercorn sauce
VEGETARIAN MAIN
Butternut gnocchi with fried tenderstem broccoli, sundried tomatoes and goats' cheese, sprinkled with toasted salted almonds
DESSERT
Espresso pannacotta topped with chocolate mouse, chocolate shavings and fresh cream
- Cost: R520 pp
- When: 14 February, 6:30pm - 10:30pm
- Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg, Rivonia Rd & Daisy St, Sandton
- Bookings:
- 011245 8000
- [email protected]
- More Info:
Valentine's Day Dinners
No hours of cooking or dishes this year! Take your partner out and enjoy a delicious meal at one of these venues. Enjoy the opportunity to relax and just talk to one another while surrounded by great food, wine and a night without worries.
Flames - Valentine's Dinner
Treat your significant other to a Valentine’s Day Dinner at Flames Restaurant.
Located in the stunning Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg. Perched on a hillside, this resort-style urban retreat offers panoramic views over the neighbouring Johannesburg suburbs. The beautiful Johannesburg view and fine dining are a perfect pairing to celebrate your love.
- Cost: R1550 per person
- When: 14 February, 5pm - 8pm
- Venue: Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg, 67 Jan Smuts Ave, Westcliff
- Bookings: +27 11 481 6190
- More Info:
Valentines Couples Dinner
Treat your loved one to a special three-course set menu this Valentines day. Selling at R1 400 per couple, you can expect a memorable evening carefully put together to allow you to stop, appreciate and embrace the world's most powerful force - LOVE!
The price includes: Glass of champagne on arrival, A scrumptious three-course set menu and romantic music entertainment.
- Cost: R1400 - per couple
- When: 14 February, 6pm - 9pm
- Venue: oneNINEone, 191 Oxford Rd, Rosebank
- More Info: Valentines Couples Dinner
Valentine's Day Dinner & Jazz with Tamara Dey
Join Rand Club for an intimate evening of good food and sublime jazz with the flamboyant Tamara Dey.
Ticket includes 3 course meal and welcome drink.
- Cost: R495 pp
- When: 14 February. 7pm- 11pm
- Venue: Rand Club, 33 Loveday St, Johannesburg
- More Info: Valentine's Day Dinner & Jazz with Tamara Dey
Valentines Picnic
Zoo Lake and Toeks-24 Entertainment invite to you to a very special Valentine's Day picnic at the lake.
Expect FREE Spa treatments, an epic braai meal, great music and even better company!
- Cost: R200 pp
- When: 15 February, 12pm - Late
- Venue: Zoo Lake, Johannesburg
- More Info: Facebook Event
Valentines Teddy Bear's Picnic
Come with your loved ones and celebrate the month of love with a little Teddy Bear's picnic.
Bring your blankets and pillows, and come and enjoy all that the market has to offer, from awesome food, to a variety of beverages and you'll also be able to buy your loved one an awesome gift as well.
Sylvia's Market have a very special couples picnic package available, this includes: entrance for 2, a bottle of wine, a cheese platter to share, 2 small gifts, R100 market voucher to spend at any of the stalls and 2 entries to the draw to win a couple's weekend away!
Kiddies Play Area: This includes a jumping castle, jungle gym and a swimming pool. Kids carnival games are also there at R5 a go, with some great and cool prizes to be won, with live entertainment for the grown ups.
- Cost:
- R10 - Entrance
- R400 - Couples Package
- When: 16 February, 10am - 4pm
- Venue: Slyvia's Market, 59 Frederick St, Observatory, Johannesburg
- More Info: Valentines Teddy Bear's Picnic
Other Valentine’s Day Events
If you’re looking for a unique experience this Valentine’s Day, try something new this year.
These events are for couples sick of the usual pink hustle and bustle of Valentine’s Day and just looking to have some fun.
Love is Love Valentine Day Party - Chicago's Randpark
Love is Love Party at Chicago's Piano Bar in Randpark Ridge.
Chicagos are throwing a love extravaganza! Party the night away with your someone special. Best dressed hamper up for grabs - they are looking for Valentine's inspired outfits, lots of red and pink, get crazy with it!
Shooters on arrival & FREE STICKERS AT THE BAR (red = taken, green = single, pink = LGBTQI singles)
The night will feature some loving V-Day specials: Happy hour until 7pm, R20 bar specials until close!
Expect live entertainment and a night filled with LOVE!
A NIBBLE IN THE MOONLIGHT
Chicagos are catering to those want to start the night off with a hearty meal. Enjoy a romantic 2 course meal with your someone special.
- Cost:
- R99 - 2 Course Meal
- When: 14 February, 4pm - 2am
- Venue: Honeycrest Centre, Cnr Beyers Naude & Duiker St, Randpark
- Bookings:
- 078 139 0064
- [email protected]
- More Info: Love is Love Valentine Day Party - Chicago's Randpark
Valentines Mirari Gin & Chocolate Pairing & Distillery Tour
Celebrate Valentines day with our unique Mirari Gin & Chocolate Pairing & Distillery Tour.
Time Anchor Distillery, will be hosting a Mirari Gin & Chocolate Pairing at our working distillery in Maboneng, including an opportunity to meet our stills and get insights into the botanicals that go into each of our Gins.
Shanna-Rae the Founder and Distiller at Time Anchor Distillery will be presenting the tutored pairing, presenting you with the opportunity to meet the maker and get some in depth knowledge and education about Gin.
The tour and pairing lasts 120 minutes and includes:
- A tutored tasting of 3 of our Mirari Gins, paired with one of a kind artisanal chocolates and tonic.
- A Perfect Serve full size Gin and Tonic
- A guided tour of our working distillery, and introduction to how we make our authentic range of Gins.
- A 50ml bottle of Gin that you will bottle, label and seal yourself, which is yours to take home.
- R50 off the purchase off the price of one 750ml Mirari Gin
Distillery Exclusive Special Edition Gins, Gin Liqueurs and other Gin related items will be available for purchase on the day.
Tickets are extremely limited, so make sure to gather your friends and family and book early!
- Cost: R250 - SOLD OUT
- When: 15 February, 12:30pm - 3pm
- Venue: Time Anchor Distillery, 7 Sivewright Ave, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg
- More Info: Valentines Mirari Gin & Chocolate Pairing & Distillery Tour
Valentine's Nature Walk & Meditation
Bring your Valentine and enjoy an early morning walk and meditation before breakfast.
This 150-hectare ecotourism and cultural heritage park was one of Johannesburg’s first nature reserves and is of high conservation value as it is a transition zone between the Bankenveld, Drakensberg and Savanna ecosystems.
Small mammals that you might spot while strolling through the reserve include duiker, mountain reedbuck, dassie, mongoose, and hedgehog. Birdwatchers can also view all kinds of birdlife from the reserve’s bird hide which looks onto a dam.
Walk : average fitness, 4 kms. Please bring a sun hat, walking shoes, sun screen and 1.5 litres of water.
- Cost: R175 pp
- When: 16 February, 7am - 9am
- Venue: Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Johannesburg, The Colony Center, 345 Jan Smuts Ave
- More Info: Valentines Nature Walk & Meditation
Valentine's Day in the Greater Gauteng Area
Want to get out of the city and spend some quality time together, why not explore your province, find out how the greater Gauteng area plans to celebrate love this valentine's Day.
Valentines Weekend
Want to spoil your loved one! Book your Valentines special at Pienaardam and Basetsane Spa!!!
They have some incredible Valentine's Day stay over packages perfect fr a mini break from the city.
Romantic Getaway - R1700
Enjoy a relaxing overnighter with Pienaardam and Basetsane Spa, the package includes: overnight accommodation, dinner and breakfast, a full body massage and rose petals.
Romantic Picnic - R1600
Spread out at the lake and enjoy a romantic picnic for two, the package includes: overnight accommodation for two, a romantic picnic, bubbly and rose petals.
Romantic Day Out - R750
Treat your loved one to a romantic day with Pienaardam and Basetsane Spa, the package includes: Champagne breakfast / lunch full body massage and rose petals.
- When: 14 - 16 February
- Venue: Pienaardam Ontspanningsoord, Plaas Vaalbank, Middelburg
- More Info: Facebook Event
❤ Valentine's Day Specials
If you are still stumped for gift ideas this Valentine's Day check out some of these amazing ideas:
Killarney Mall Love Specials
Looking for that perfect gift for her or him? Look no further! Find #LoveKM specials available at selected participating stores including the Valentine’s day market within the Woolworths court between 8 to 14 February.
Shop Décor and Homeware:
Spoil yourself with CaRRoL BoYeS Functional Art love selection of 20% off selected items. . Bring romance to your kitchenware with Le Creuset South Africa heart shaped crockery which also includes savings of up to 20% off.
❤ Shop Carrol Boyes: Click Here ❤ Shop Le Creuset: Click Here
Shop Groceries and Services:
Grab yourself or your loved one romantic inspired foods and clothing from WOOLWORTHS. Looking for fresh roses, elegant orchids or an array of potted plants, look no further than The Flower & Garden Shed.
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Shop Beauty:
Be inspired by nature, with The Body Shop naturally inspired body care and fragrance gift-sets. Or treat yourself to a pamper date with the love you deserve from Sorbet Group gift goodies.
❤ Shop The Body Shop: Click Here ❤ Shop Sorbet: Click Here
Shop Gifts for all occasions:
Buy a Killarney Mall gift card between R50 to R5,000 from the Information Desk. These gift cards suit any budget AND they are accepted at all of the Killarney Mall stores, so why not spoil your loved ones with vouchers! ❤
- More Info: Click Here
To make it just that bit extra special, win yourself a date night on Killarney?
❤ WIN BIG ❤
Prize one: You can win a dinner date night for one couple from Del Forno Killarney. The date night includes a focaccia to share, with a choice between two main meals, and a dessert to share.
Prize two: Win 1 of 3 Dis-Chem Pharmacies make overs with an express manicure.
Prize three: Win a R200 gift voucher from The Flower & Garden Shed.
Prize four: Win 1 of 3 Sheet Street R200 gift vouchers.
Prize five: Win 1 of 4 couple movie date night vouchers. Voucher includes 2 tickets to a 2D movie with a medium soda and popcorn from CineCentre. ❤How to enter❤:
Comment on Killarney Mall Facebook page as to why you love Killarney Mall? Share the post with the hashtag #LoveKM and subscribe to their newsletter here.
- When: 8 - 14 February, 9am - 6pm Daily
- Venue: Killarney Mall, 60 Riviera Rd, Killarney
- More Info: Killarney Mall Love Specials
Valentine's Day at Westgate Super Regional Shopping Centre
Spending Valentine's Day with bae? You could win date night on Westgate Shopping Centre! All you have to do is TAG your bae, wifey, hubby, your ride or die and you could WIN with Westgate Shopping Centre!
You could win a delicious dinner at Trumps Central Grill Westgate and a move at Nu Metro Westgate for you and your loved one!
Tell them why you love Westgate Super Regional Shopping Centre and you could win 1 of 5 vouchers for an overnight's stay at City Lodge for two people!
- Cost: FREE
- When: 7-13 February, 1:30pm - 6pm
- Venue: Westgate Shopping Cnetre, 120 Ontdekker Rd, Johannesburg
- More Info: Valentine's Day
Travelling over Valentine's Day? Check out what's happening around the country:
- Valentine's Day - Events, Dinner & Lunch Specials | Durban 2020
- Valentine's Day - Events, Dinners and Parties | Pretoria 2020
- Valentine's Day - Events, Dinner & Lunch Specials | Cape Town 2020
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