Valentine’s Day Plans Worth Booking Now
From riverside feasts, banquets, to creative dates and picnic hampers, South Bank has no shortage of Valentine’s Day plans. Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, friends or the group chat, these are the bookings to lock in for February 14.
This Valentine’s Day, OTTO invites guests to enjoy riverfront dining with an Italian Riviera vibe. Start the evening with a spritz cocktail on arrival, followed by a three-course choice menu, and take home OTTO chocolate to enjoy later. Optional menu additions, including caviar and oysters, will also be available. For tables of four or more, OTTO is offering a bottle of Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV on arrival, making it an ideal option for group celebrations too. Book here.
C'est Du Gateau
C’est Du Gâteau is leaning into romance with a limited-edition Valentine’s Day cake named Love You, and it’s as pretty as it is indulgent. Think layers of airy vanilla mousse, a vibrant raspberry jam heart, soft almond sponge and a crunchy chocolate feuilletine coated in smooth white chocolate. It’s elegant, sweet and made for sharing (or not). The Love You cake is available for a limited time only, with pre-orders open now for pick-up from 13–15 February, both in store and online. At $10.50, it’s an easy win for Valentine’s gifting or a last-minute sweet fix at South Bank. Pre-order here.
Popolo sets the scene with a shared Valentine’s Day menu by Head Chef Francesco Vitagliano. Start with baked tomino cheese wrapped in prosciutto and prawn cocktail with bloody mary mayo and black caviar, followed by pappardelle with black angus beef cheeks ragu and wild herb crusted toothfish with roast tomato sauce and rapini. Desserts include lemon cheesecake with rose fairy floss and dark Belgian chocolate fondant with vanilla cream. Available for lunch and dinner at $99pp. Book here.
For a relaxed riverside date, The Jetty’s picnic hamper for two keeps things simple. Priced at $50, it includes cheese, bread, meats, dips, sweet corn fritters and extra treats, perfect for an easy Valentine’s celebration outdoors. Book here.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day Lebanese-style at Baba Ganouj with a four-course banquet for $89pp, including a glass of prosecco on arrival. The share-style menu is designed for lingering over bold flavours, with the full a la carte menu also available. Live belly dancing later in the evening adds to the buzz. Book here.
Ahmet’s is bringing a touch of Turkish romance to Valentine’s Day with all-day dining on Saturday 14 February 2026. From a relaxed lunch to a lively evening celebration, it’s an easy pick for couples and Galentine’s groups looking to make an occasion of it. The menu focuses on Ahmet’s signature Turkish share plates, with vibrant flavours designed to be enjoyed together. Guests can choose from the à la carte menu or opt for a banquet, paired with fresh cocktails and a warm, festive atmosphere. From 6:30pm, live belly dancing adds extra energy to the evening. Book here.
Paint Your Partner: Quick Portraiture Workshop
This Valentine’s Day, skip the predictable dinner plans and paint each other instead. Cork & Chroma’s quick portraiture workshop is a fun, guided session where you’ll take turns capturing your partner on canvas. No experience required, all materials included, with the focus firmly on having a laugh while creating something uniquely yours. Book here.
Art Café: Valentine’s Day Edition
For a relaxed, no-rules kind of date, Art Café is the move. Drop into Cork & Chroma, order a drink and spend the session creating side by side at your own pace. Choose your medium, settle in and let the conversation and creativity flow. Easy, low-pressure and perfect for couples who like their Valentine’s Day plans a little more chilled. Book here.
Candy Hearts
Candy Hearts are getting a creative twist this Valentine’s Day, with painted hearts customised with your own sweet (or cheeky) sayings. Head into the studio for a playful, hands-on workshop that’s equal parts nostalgic and fun. Expect paint, creativity and plenty of laughs as you design keepsake hearts that say exactly what you’re thinking. It all goes down on 13 February, 7–10pm. Book here.
VICI is leaning into timeless Italian comfort this Valentine’s Day. Choose from the a la carte menu or opt for a banquet, with banquet guests welcomed with a complimentary glass of prosecco on arrival. Book here.
Southbeach is reimagining Valentine’s Day with Love by the Beach on Saturday 14 February. Swapping roses for rock oysters, this waterfront celebration is made for couples, friends or anyone keen to do Valentine’s a little differently. For $40, guests can enjoy two frozen cocktails paired with six fresh Pacific rock oysters, all served with prime views by the water. Book here.
Cálida Steak & Bar is offering a Valentine’s Day banquet centred on fire-led cooking and Latin-inspired flavours. The menu includes pan blanco tostado with smoked beef tallow butter, Ōra King salmon crudo, Argentine empanadas and a choice of Diamantina MB3+ sirloin or chipotle-marinated chicken porteño with sides. Raspberry white chocolate mousse finishes the night, with JANSZ sparkling on arrival. Book here.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an indulgent à la carte experience at OLÉ. Expect classic tapas, paella, premium meats and seafood, paired with Spanish wines, sangria and cocktails. Book a banquet to enjoy complimentary bubbles on arrival and a shared dessert to finish. Book here.
Poca Madre brings bold Mexican flavours and a lively atmosphere to Valentine’s Day. Choose from the full a la carte menu or a banquet option, with banquet bookings including a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival. Ideal for date nights or Galentine’s celebrations. Book here.
Poppies
Text the group chat and make it official. Poppies is throwing a Galentine’s Dinner made for clinking glasses, passing plates and settling in for a seriously fun night out. The deal is a $70 per person shared banquet served straight to the table, with an arrival drink to kick things off. Expect a modern Australian spread that hits all the right notes with steak, seafood, sides and dessert, plus the option to upgrade to a cocktail package for $18 per person. Bookings are online only and the event runs from 11–15 February. Book here.
Barbossa
Barbossa’s Valentine’s Day deals are too good to miss on Saturday 14 February. Start the day with breakfast between 7 and 11:30am and score any two bennys for $35 , Choose from the hash benny or the Barbossa benny and save $13.
Later, lunch and dinner from 12 to 11pm brings an antipasto platter paired with a bottle of wine for $80, saving up to $22. Choose from 3 Tales Sauvignon Blanc, Aramis Shiraz, Pierre d’Amour Rosé or Canti Prosecco.
One day only, so lock in your spot here and celebrate Valentine’s Day in style.
El Camino is turning up the heat with Ritas & Romance from February 13 – 22. For a limited time, the Red Hot Rita takes centre stage, a watermelon cocktail with a spicy rim designed to turn heads. Join the fun on Valentine’s Day, February 14, for a lively celebration of love, friendship and good vibes. Keep the party going on National Margarita Day, Sunday February 22, with another round of Red Hot Ritas. Book here.
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