As Valentine’s day approaches, so does everyone’s excitement and disdain for the day.

Whether you’re in love, single, or in something a little ‘complicated’ there’s no reason why you can’t find something fun or last minute to do here in Vauxhall to suit your sentiment!

Something a little… Different?

Classical Vauxhall 2022

Are you a bit of a romantic, but don’t want to celebrate when everyone else is? Why don’t you join us for Classical Vauxhall for some live classical music? Spread over 4 days, with 5 performances (Late Night Drag already sold out!), you can’t go wrong with whatever day you choose… Or dare we say, why not go to all of them? With a bar run by our lovely ladies at Livewire, one of our favourite Vauxhall local businesses, you’re guaranteed to have a good time, with exclusive offers for audience members on the evening and after.

Tickets and more information for each night available here.

Pop Horrors Annual Anti-Valentines Ball

Perhaps you’re a little sour and want to wallow in your feels, with fellow bitter souls at the Pop Horrors Annual Anti-Valentines Ball, featuring cabaret, drag, games, surprises and more.

More details here

Galentines Pub Quiz

Celebrate friendships and pop culture in this night of platonic love in one of London’s best queer spaces, with an aim to raise £2,500 for the London LGBTQI+ Community Centre. A bit of fun for a good cause? We’re in!

More details here

Versatile Valentine

It’s a party below deck at Tamesis Dock! Get your hearts pumping for Versatile’s first event ‘A Versatile Valentine’ with live performances and DJ sets.

More details here

For the romantics

Valentine’s at Tea House Theatre

For those of you wanting something a little more traditional, Tea House Theatre are offering a 3-course menu for £30 per person. Fall in love all over again in their romantic setting in the heart of the Pleasure Gardens. Tables are booking up fast, so best get in quick!

More details here

Go all out at POTUS London

More pennies to spend? POTUS London is the perfect spot for bubbles and fine American dining. If you’re looking for an excuse to dress up all nice, grab your date or your mates and head up to Embassy Gardens and sip a signature presidential cocktail, or five!

More details here

Maybe you’re more of a feeder or a giver?

… Or looking for something last minute? (don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone!)

Pastel de natas from Casa Madeira

Like the old saying goes, “the way through someone’s heart is through their stomach”. And nothing says love like a tray of Casa Madeira’s Pasteis de Nata! Freshly handmade and baked daily, grab some fresh on your way, or give yourself some extra points and get them pre-baked so you can have them super fresh at your destination.

Specialist Goods from Millar’s General Store

Maybe you’re doing the cooking and want to serve the best of the best, or perhaps you know an avid food-lover or someone special that happens to have a specific dietary requirement. Whatever the reason, Millar’s specialises in organic, free from, and great local produce including fruit & veg, and delicious bread that’s baked fresh. If you’re both foodies, it’s also a great place to have a romantic browse and see what else inspires your dinner!

Windmill Flowers

Windmill Flowers is our local, independent flower, plant and gift shop, right in the middle of Kennington and Vauxhall. Shop owner Mary will make any occasion special so, if you are looking for a perfect bouquet for a special occasion, or just because, then Mary will sort you out.

Pretty Shiny Shop

With their ever-changing selection of quirky cards, goodies and trinkets it’s a bit of a challenge to go in to Pretty Shiny Shop to find something nice for someone, without getting a little something for yourself. Go on, we dare you!