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15/01/2016
Lovebug: Valentine's Day Special
Don't be that person… We all know one - the person who dashes to a supermarket, or worse still a petrol station, hoping to find a last minute, not totally awful Valentine's Day gift. Forward planning pays dividends, and below we have a list of ideas of what things you could do with your significant other. Or simply to treat yourself if you happen to be riding solo…
"Music, the food of love! A sumptuous concert of your favourite romantic works, featuring some of the most passionate and beautiful themes that the great composers have ever written. Play on!"
Spend Valentine's night with the Ulster Orchestra and let Conductor Robert Ziegler, along with guest soloist Hannah Waddingham, guide you through some of the best-loved Romantic Classics from stage and screen.
From the sweeping sounds of Adagio from Spartacus (theme from The Onedin Line), the drama of Bernstein's West Side Story Overture, and Debussy's Clair de Lune (Ocean's 11 and The Twilight Saga), this Valentine's concert will make the soul swoon and perfectly capture the romantic mood.
Sun 14 Feb 2016, 19:45
Ulster Hall, Belfast
ulsterorchestra.com
Step back in time to a period of luxury, elegance and 5-star service with a romantic Valentine's Titanic Sunday Afternoon Tea.
Set in the opulent surroundings of the Titanic Suite featuring the stunning replica staircase, Afternoon Tea is an experience not to be missed.
When asked what was on offer, they said: "Our luxurious menu features a delicious selection of finger sandwiches, classic scones with Cornish clotted cream, mouth-watering cakes and exquisite éclairs and French Fancies! Children can choose from a special Afternoon Tea menu for those aged 2-11."
No Afternoon Tea would be complete without the tea itself and guests can choose from a selection of blends, including luxury loose leaf Thompson's Tea, served in replica White Star Line crockery.
And of course, you could "add a little fizz" to your day by including a glass of Prosecco or Champagne as you take in the atmosphere of a live jazz band.
Afternoon Tea - £25pp. Afternoon Tea including a glass of Prosecco - £30pp. Afternoon Tea including a glass of Champagne - £35pp Children's Afternoon Tea - £10pp.
titanicbelfast.com
Celebrate Valentine's Day at Cabaret Supper Club with a main course dinner and burlesque show, Cabaret's first show dedicated to the art of Burlesque & Love.
Feel like a star and experience an evening reminiscent of the 1920's Hollywood. Enjoy live jazz, burlesque, contortionists, magicians, comedians, bands, even famous local artists, while you enjoy a sumptuous meal served by your own Cabaret Butler.
Tickets are £27 and this includes dinner and a show.
cabaretbelfast.com
Offering a Valentine's Ball, a Candlelit Dinner or a Sweet Valentine's Afternoon Tea on the hotel's private grounds just outside the bustle of the city on the Castlereagh hills.
La Mon's Valentine's Ball
Enjoy a three course gala dinner and dance the night away with the smooth swing sensation James Huish & Band on Saturday 13 February. You'll be welcomed with a Valentine's Cocktail Reception and a Valentine's Gift. £38 Per Person
Valentine's Candlelit Dinner In The Mill Restaurant
Wine and dine your loved one with music provided by La Mon's Resident Pianist and enjoy a four course meal, tea, coffee and Petit Fours.
Saturday 13 February & Sunday 14 February. £70 Per Couple.
And for both of the above the hotel is also offering a special Valentine's package, offering "premier accommodation, use of La Mon's Country Club and a full Irish breakfast". From £50 per person sharing. Pre-Booking Required.
Sweet Valentine's Afternoon Tea
Be a sweet Valentine with Deluxe Afternoon Tea in The Mill Restaurant. Romance will be the air as you indulge in La Mon's home-made cakes, patisseries and sandwiches. Perfect for sharing!
Saturday 13 February, 13:00, 13:30 and 14:00. Pre-Booking Required. £34 For Two.
lamon.co.uk
A special Valentines themed Pleasuredome, arguably NI's wildest 80s night
"Some say the Eighties are back, but that's a lie. Ask the boys and girls who make up the audience of Pleasuredome and they'll tell you that they never went away!
"With Flashdance's Kevin Bacon on our TV screens and Charlie Sheen back on form it's like Grunge never happened."
Tickets are £10 and available now. thebelfastempire.com
Offering "delicious food, wonderful wines, an open fire and lots of precious time to relax and enjoy the company of the one you love", the Cuan is inviting you to spend Valentine's weekend with them.
Priced at £63pps for dinner and bed and breakfast, or £47 per couple for dinner. There is also a £99pps two nights bed and breakfast, plus Valentines meal offer.
Booking and more information is available at www.thecuan.com.
And for the animals lovers, you're invited to visit the Belfast Zoo, where "the ruffed lemurs are red, peacocks are blue, bring your Valentine's to woo at The Zoo!
Treat your "otter" half to a Valentine's Day with a difference as you enjoy a VIP giraffe feeding experience.
Priced at £20 each or £35 per couple, tickets must be booked beforehand.
The Zoo is also offering VIP experience tickets in competitions on its Facebook and Twitter pages.
www.belfastzoo.co.uk
Romantic Valentine's Classics with the Ulster Orchestra
"Music, the food of love! A sumptuous concert of your favourite romantic works, featuring some of the most passionate and beautiful themes that the great composers have ever written. Play on!"
Spend Valentine's night with the Ulster Orchestra and let Conductor Robert Ziegler, along with guest soloist Hannah Waddingham, guide you through some of the best-loved Romantic Classics from stage and screen.
From the sweeping sounds of Adagio from Spartacus (theme from The Onedin Line), the drama of Bernstein's West Side Story Overture, and Debussy's Clair de Lune (Ocean's 11 and The Twilight Saga), this Valentine's concert will make the soul swoon and perfectly capture the romantic mood.
Sun 14 Feb 2016, 19:45
Ulster Hall, Belfast
ulsterorchestra.com
Valentine's Afternoon Tea
Step back in time to a period of luxury, elegance and 5-star service with a romantic Valentine's Titanic Sunday Afternoon Tea.
Set in the opulent surroundings of the Titanic Suite featuring the stunning replica staircase, Afternoon Tea is an experience not to be missed.
When asked what was on offer, they said: "Our luxurious menu features a delicious selection of finger sandwiches, classic scones with Cornish clotted cream, mouth-watering cakes and exquisite éclairs and French Fancies! Children can choose from a special Afternoon Tea menu for those aged 2-11."
No Afternoon Tea would be complete without the tea itself and guests can choose from a selection of blends, including luxury loose leaf Thompson's Tea, served in replica White Star Line crockery.
And of course, you could "add a little fizz" to your day by including a glass of Prosecco or Champagne as you take in the atmosphere of a live jazz band.
Afternoon Tea - £25pp. Afternoon Tea including a glass of Prosecco - £30pp. Afternoon Tea including a glass of Champagne - £35pp Children's Afternoon Tea - £10pp.
titanicbelfast.com
Valentines Cabaret Burlesque Show
Celebrate Valentine's Day at Cabaret Supper Club with a main course dinner and burlesque show, Cabaret's first show dedicated to the art of Burlesque & Love.
Feel like a star and experience an evening reminiscent of the 1920's Hollywood. Enjoy live jazz, burlesque, contortionists, magicians, comedians, bands, even famous local artists, while you enjoy a sumptuous meal served by your own Cabaret Butler.
Tickets are £27 and this includes dinner and a show.
cabaretbelfast.com
Valentine's At La Mon Hotel
Offering a Valentine's Ball, a Candlelit Dinner or a Sweet Valentine's Afternoon Tea on the hotel's private grounds just outside the bustle of the city on the Castlereagh hills.
La Mon's Valentine's Ball
Enjoy a three course gala dinner and dance the night away with the smooth swing sensation James Huish & Band on Saturday 13 February. You'll be welcomed with a Valentine's Cocktail Reception and a Valentine's Gift. £38 Per Person
Valentine's Candlelit Dinner In The Mill Restaurant
Wine and dine your loved one with music provided by La Mon's Resident Pianist and enjoy a four course meal, tea, coffee and Petit Fours.
Saturday 13 February & Sunday 14 February. £70 Per Couple.
And for both of the above the hotel is also offering a special Valentine's package, offering "premier accommodation, use of La Mon's Country Club and a full Irish breakfast". From £50 per person sharing. Pre-Booking Required.
Sweet Valentine's Afternoon Tea
Be a sweet Valentine with Deluxe Afternoon Tea in The Mill Restaurant. Romance will be the air as you indulge in La Mon's home-made cakes, patisseries and sandwiches. Perfect for sharing!
Saturday 13 February, 13:00, 13:30 and 14:00. Pre-Booking Required. £34 For Two.
lamon.co.uk
Pleasuredome - Valentine's Night
A special Valentines themed Pleasuredome, arguably NI's wildest 80s night
"Some say the Eighties are back, but that's a lie. Ask the boys and girls who make up the audience of Pleasuredome and they'll tell you that they never went away!
"With Flashdance's Kevin Bacon on our TV screens and Charlie Sheen back on form it's like Grunge never happened."
Tickets are £10 and available now. thebelfastempire.com
The Cuan Valentine's Weekend
Offering "delicious food, wonderful wines, an open fire and lots of precious time to relax and enjoy the company of the one you love", the Cuan is inviting you to spend Valentine's weekend with them.Priced at £63pps for dinner and bed and breakfast, or £47 per couple for dinner. There is also a £99pps two nights bed and breakfast, plus Valentines meal offer.
Booking and more information is available at www.thecuan.com.
Woo At The Zoo
And for the animals lovers, you're invited to visit the Belfast Zoo, where "the ruffed lemurs are red, peacocks are blue, bring your Valentine's to woo at The Zoo!Treat your "otter" half to a Valentine's Day with a difference as you enjoy a VIP giraffe feeding experience.
Priced at £20 each or £35 per couple, tickets must be booked beforehand.
The Zoo is also offering VIP experience tickets in competitions on its Facebook and Twitter pages.
www.belfastzoo.co.uk
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