Valentine’s Day is this Monday and, if you’d not realised, don’t have the money to splash out on a fancy meal out, or just want to keep it low-key for whatever reason, here are some easy Valentine’s date night ideas that won’t break the bank and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home.
Indoor Picnic
Love the idea of a romantic picnic but don’t fancy freezing your bits off in the British winter? Keep it low key and warm by having an indoor picnic instead. Grab everything you would for an outdoor picnic, including a nice bottle of fizz or wine, and get cosy on a blanket on the floor.
Home Cinema
Who says you have to brave the crowds to enjoy a cinema date? Choose your favourite movie, find one on Netflix, or splash out on a rental, and stock up on all the snacks and then lie back and enjoy the film with a big blanket – bliss!
Cocktail Making
You don’t have to splash the cash on a fancy class to enjoy cocktail making. Grab some ingredients, look up a virtual lesson, YouTube video or instructions online and have fun getting creative with your cocktails at home! Bonus – no fight over who has to drive, or fees for the taxi ride home.
Bake-Off
Fans of Bake Off? Why not have a little friendly competition and try making some tasty treats yourself at home? The best bit? You get to share those yummy creations at the end.
Cook A Gourmet Meal
Why blow your budget on a fancy restaurant when you can add a personal touch and cook a gourmet meal for two at home? There are so many options here that make it a fantastic date night idea: you could buy lobster tails online, find a delicious steak in your local butchers and cook up a gourmet surf and turf delight. Or, make loads of little small plates for a luxury tapas night. Half the fun involves cooking – you can do this together or the person who doesn’t normally cook does it as a treat. You could even make life easier by finding some cook Michelin-Star recipe kits out there.
Dans le Noir
Have you heard of the restaurant where you enjoy your meal in total darkness? Why not recreate it at home and surprise your loved one with a delicious three course home cooked meal, that you enjoy in the dark (or by candlelight if you really don’t fancy pitch black dining)? The experience is meant to heighten your other senses, making your meal extra special.
Hopefully this will have given you some inspiration for easy Valentine’s Date Night ideas, that can be prepared quickly, without fuss, and enjoyed together at home.
