Posted 1 day ago
Tue 10 Feb, 2026 12:02 AM
Looking for something to do in Leicester with your loved ones? The city has so many options for you and your partner or friends!
Check out our pick of the bunch:
Date night meal 🍽️
They say the way to someone's heart is through their stomach, so tell your date to put on some loose-fitting trousers and fill their boots at one of these restaurants!
Kayal Restaurant
Just a couple of minutes walk from the train station, Kayal is an award-winning restaurant specialising in South Indian cuisine. It's also known for its collaborations with BBC Radio, Hairy Bikers, Leicester Comedy Festival and so much more!
Nine B
This independent restaurant and bar is a more chilled spot, known for its lovely lighting and wines. For Valentine's Day, they're offering a three-course set menu from just £35 per person, which includes a glass of prosecco or their Valentine's special cocktail.
The menu is only available on the 13th and 14th February from 12 - 9:30pm.
San Carlo Restaurant
A well-known and well-loved restaurant in places across the UK, whether you're tucking into their Valentine's menu or just ordering from the regular main menu, this is a romantic and affordable choice for a date night.
Activities in the city
Visit the cinema
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cozy cinema date, sharing popcorn and enjoying a romantic movie with your loved one. It’s an affordable way to spend quality time together. There's so many cinemas to choose from too, so you can choose the right vibe for you:
- Phoenix Leicester - a four-screen independent cinema, gallery and café bar.
- Showcase Cinema de Lux - offering a Valentine's Day food and drink combo on screenings between February 13–16.
- ODEON Luxe - make sure to book online for cheaper tickets.
- VUE - Buy tickets online from £4.99 every day!
Visit a museum and an exhibition
Looking for a cultural day out? Leicester Museum and Art Gallery showcases a variety of historic materials from dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, so you're bound to find something to pique your interest here.
Treetop Adventure Golf
If you're a competitive couple that's always looking for the next duel then why not challenge each other to a round of mini golf at Treetop Adventure Golf? Here, there are two 18-hole courses with themed settings and testing obstacles that are sure to provide a few hours of fun.
National Space Centre
If you want a date that feels a bit different (and gives you loads to talk about), the National Space Centre is a brilliant shout. You can wander the galleries at your own pace, geek out over the rockets, and add a planetarium show for a proper wow moment.
They also run Valentine’s-themed evenings like Cosmic Valentine, where the Centre stays open after hours for a more romantic stargazing opportunity.
Board Game Cafe
Choose something quick and easy to start, or try a co-op game where you’re working together/ Then settle in with a hot drink while you play. It’s an easy way to spend a couple of hours laughing, chatting, and finding out who takes the rules way too seriously.
Drinks and dancing
Bar Dos Hermanos
Looking for something a bit different to wow your date? Bar Dos Hermanos is a 1940s Cuban bar serving a selection of top notch cocktails, beers, wines and spirits from all over the globe. If you're feeling a bit peckish after a couple of drinks, pop into their tapas style restaurant next door for a little snack.
P.S. They even have a special Valentine's cocktail called 'The Rose' 🌹
Après Lounge
In the heart of the city centre is this alpine lodge-themed bar, equipped with a roaring fire for a truly cosy feel. It’s a great shout for a laid-back night out, with daily happy hour serving up wallet-friendly cocktails. Feeling like a boogie? You can hit the dance floor every night of the week and properly get into the groove.
