The Ultimate 2017 Valentine's Day Beijing Events Guide

[UPDATED Feb 13, 9am] With Spring Festival well and truly out of the way, it's time to start thinking about where to take your chosen someone for Valentine's Day. With only a handful of days left to go, you'll want to get your reservations in early at Beijing's more popular romantic venues. We'll be updating this blog as and when we find out about events, otherwise you can stay up to date with all the latest love-laden listings on our Valentine's Day events page.

DINNERS

Annie's
Enjoy a casual Valentine's Day meal at Annie's, with a set menu including seafood bisque, radicchio and Barolo risotto, a surf and turf main course, and a dessert. RMB 398 per couple. 6-11pm. Annie's

Aria, China World Hotel
Experience the rapture of falling in love at first bite by celebrating Valentine’s Day at Aria with a romantic culinary journey for two. You will be spoilt with signature dishes such Signature Oyster, Slow Roasted Angus Sirloin, Wild Sea-Bass and Velvet Mango Passion Fruit Tart. RMB 1,520. 6-10pm. Aria

Atmosphere, China World Summit Wing*
Take your love to new heights while taking in a memorable view of the city at Atmosphere or The Lounge, where they will be serving a four-course set dinner with two glasses of champagne. Chill with "Only Love," an exclusive cocktail from Atmosphere that is priced at RMB 125 per glass. RMB 1,314. 5.30-11pm. Atmosphere

Big Smoke
Wine and dine your sweetheart this Valentine's Day at The Big Smoke. Their date-night dinner starts strong with a complimentary bottle of red or white wine for the table, followed by your choice of two appetizers, two mains, and two sides, and Chocolate Fondue with strawberries and other fresh fruits as a finale! RMB 588. 6pm-midnight. Big Smoke

Bistrot B
Available only on February 14, say "je t'aime" with two glasses of the finest Louis Roederer Rosé Champagne before a four-course “Feast of St. Valentine” created by Bistrot B’s celebrated Chef Jarrod Verbiak. RMB 2,480 per couple. 5.30-10.30pm. Bistrot B

Blue Frog
From 4pm till close on Valentine's Day, you will receive two glasses of special pink sparkling wine or a Valentine’s Day strawberry cake for every RMB 388 spent per table. Available at all blue frog locations. RMB 388 minimum spend. 4pm-late. Blue Frog

Caravan
On February 14, Caravan dishes out the romance, Casablanca style! Rick and Ilsa will always have Paris, We want you to say: "we'll always have Caravan" For the occasion, owner and head chef Badr Benjelloun will go in the kitchen to whip out a beautiful gourmet meal to share between friends, lovers or enemies alike. RMB 398 per couple. 7pm-midnight. Caravan 

Casa Talia by Tiago
This Valentine's Day, Casa Talia is offering a four-course sharing menu, starting with a choice of two of their innovative tapas, by a salad and a choice of main course, and finishing with their signature "nitrogen tiramisu" with rose. The menu also includes two drinks, including house wine or sangria. RMB 888 per couple. 11.30am-9pm. Casa Talia by Tiago

Cépe, Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street*
Cépe is serving a special five-course menu to celebrate the most romantic day of the year, featuring selected ingredients such as parsley risotto, caviar, wild Dover sole, and black label angus beef. RMB 1,888 per couple. 5.30-10.30pm. Cépe

Chapter, Conrad Beijing*
Everything is coming up roses for Valentines this year as Chapter transforms for your night of romance. Treat your loved one to an evening starting with a chilled glass of sparkling pink rose, then indulge in a lover’s feast of fresh oysters, the finest freshest seafood and a medley of classic French dishes followed by a dessert bar filled with tempting heart-shaped sweet treats. A night of French romance with unlimited house wine, beer, and soft drinks. RMB 888 per couple. 6-10pm. Chapter

Crowne Plaza Beijing Lido Exclusive Offer for Valentine’s Week
Crowne Plaza's Premiere CHAR steakhouse is looking to charm you with Champagne, roses, chocolate, and a surprise lucky draw. Valid every day during February 12-19, this exclusive offer includes a lobster bisque soup, sharing seafood platter, smoked wagyu beef carpaccio, 200g tajima tenderloin or a whole poached Boston lobster, choice of two main courses, and rich chocolate surprise dessert. RMB 1,999 per couple. 5-10pm. Crowne Plaza Lido

Crowne Plaza Beijing Sun Palace
Crowne Plaza Beijing Sun Palace is calling all lovely couples. Enjoy a French-themed buffet with delicacies including one lobster per couple. Sharing your love story and receive a glass heart necklace or take part in the "longest kiss" competition to win a romantic stay at the hotel including breakfast. RMB 668. 6-9pm. Crowne Plaza Beijing Sun Palace

Gung Ho! Pizza
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Gung Ho with a romantic candlelit four course set dinner for two including pizza, salad, a selection of shares and sides, and desserts, and, most importantly, free-flow wine and draft beer. Spaces limited. RMB 214 per person. 5.30-11pm.  Gung Ho! Pizza

Fu Tapas & Wine
Share your love with Fu's tempting shared menu. Treat your beloved to buffalo mozzarella, Parma ham and grilled artichokes, steak with potato purée and sautéed mushrooms, and seafood risotto, and add some meltable sweetness with Chocolate cake with Vanilla Cream and Strawberries. RMB 398. 6.30-11pm. Fu Tapas & Wine

Fuel, Langham Place Beijing Capital Airport
Stimulate desire with a romantic dinner at Fuel. Indulge in a delightful treat with a tantalizing set menu and stimulate your palate with flavors such as Californian beef tenderloin and ricotta baked cheesecake. Price includes two glasses of Champagne and two glasses of red wine. RMB 998 per couple. 5.30pm-1am. Langham Place Beijing Capital Airport

The Georg*
Designed to be shared, The Georg's Valentine's Day dinner menu is made up of six courses tailored to ignite your senses. Beginning with two glasses of champagne and a trio of tasty starters, the menu will also delight you with courses showcasing oysters, scampi, chicken and caviar, wagyu beef rossini, a strawberry and cream dessert, and a red velvet cake to finish. RMB 1,888 per couple. 6-10.30pm. The Georg

Greenfish, Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street*
Greenfish will enchant you with a menu sure to inspire true love, featuring the following dishes: Maine lobster ballotine, duck rilletes ravioli, wagyu beef, and warm chocolate passion fruit gateau. RMB 1,088 per couple. 5.30-9.30pm. Greenfish

Valentine's Day at Hatsune
This Valentine’s Day, Hatsune is offering a special Valentine’s menu, starting with an appetizer trio, and finishing with a round of desserts, including sweet red bean dumplings and fresh strawberries.Guests will also have the opportunity to create an exclusive roll for their Valentine, selecting the ingredients and sauces included. Couples will also be able to memorialize their special day with a photo of them both courtesy of Hatsune. RMB 699 per couple. 11.30am-10.30pm. Hatsune

Kerry's Kitchen, Kerry Hotel Beijing*
Indulge in an intimate evening and captivate your partner's heart and tastebuds with delicious and lavish choices at Kerry’s Kitchen while being serenaded by a five-piece live band. Couples also stand a chance to win romantic prizes in a lucky draw. RMB 388. 5.30-10.30pm. Kerry's Kitchen 

Lush
Celebrate Valentines at Lush with a romantic candlelit dinner, wine and cocktail specials, and live lounge music on stage to set the mood... Reserve early and receive two complimentary glasses of champagne! Price TBD. 6pm-2am. Lush

Migas
Give your Valentine's Day dining at Spanish twist at Migas, where couples will be treated to a menu that includes Iberian favorites like ham croquettas and sharing main courses including lamb loin and roasted scallops. Add RMB 250 for a jar of white or red sangria. RMB 588 per couple. 5.30-10.30pm. Migas

Mio
Italy is the country of romance! This Valentine’s Day, the award-winning Chef Aniello Turco is heating up the love at Mio with a specially prepared six-course hot menu. Get whisked away from the every day and connect with you one and only valentine at Mio. For an additional RMB 521 per person, enjoy perfect wine pairings recommended by hotel sommelier Henry Wu.RMB 2,000 per couple. 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. Mio 

Morton's of Chicago*
Treat your beloved to a classic steakhouse feats at Morton's this Valentine's Day. Morton's is putting on a sharing menu for two, including a choice of appetizer from a selection featuring oysters or a seafood platter, a choice of steak or a sharing main of porterhouse and crab cakes, and a chocolate dessert. They are also offering a "Sweet Heart Package" including a bouquet of flowers and a half bottle of Duval Leroy Champagne for RMB 688 (pre-order before February 12). RMB 1,188 per person. 5.30-11pm. Morton's of Chicago 

Mr. Shi's Dumplings
Mr. Shi’s Dumplings Sanlitun is offering a buffet on Valentine’s Day. For the price of RMB 128 per person, you can order all the dishes on the menu, as well as dumplings and Tsingtao draft beer. If you bring your loved one and shout out “I love you” in public, you will be rewarded with a RMB 50 coupon from Mr. Shi's. They will also prepare roses. RMB 128 per person. 10am-10pm. Mr. Shi's Dumplings (Sanlitun location)

N'Joy, NUO Beijing
NUO invites you and your special someone to celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year with fine food, wine and a dash of passion.Show your beloved how much you care with a well-prepared Valentine’s Day dinner. Enjoy a variety of dishes, including aromatic Cantonese dim sum, masterful Middle Eastern fare, ocean-fresh sashimi, and a sea of sensuous desserts. Seduce your loved one under the glow of flickering candles and the romantic adornment. Price includes free-flow sparkling wine. RMB 999 per couple. 5pm-midnight. Nuo Beijing

Okra
This Valentine's Day, Okra 1949 is here to help pave the way to your lover's heart. Each dish in our indulgent eight-course Valentine's Day Menu will awaken the senses, stimulate the imagination, touch the soul and melt your hearts. And the sake pairing? Like you two: a perfect match! (Sake pairing an additional RMB 418 per person). RMB 999 per couple. 6-10.30pm. Okra 

Opera Bombana
Celebrate Valentine's Day at Opera Bombana, with a special menu tailored "for him" and "for her." Includes a special Valentine's Day gift bag for each table. Add an optional wine pairing for RMB 800 per person.RMB 1,888 per person. 6-10.30pm. Opera Bombana 

Q Mex
Head to Q Mex for a romantic three-course dinner for two, with his and her's main courses (seafood for the lady and steak for the gentleman), finished with a chocolate and coconut bread pudding. RMB 348 per couple. 5pm-1am. Q Mex

Slow Boat Sanlitun Brewpub
Slow Boat is serving a very special menu this Valentine's Day, filled with French-inspired flavors. Start with eggs Florentine (poached eggs with Hollandaise sauce on a bed of spinach), follow it up with poached salmon, and finish with a chocolate feullatine. RMB 388 per couple, RMB 214 per person. 6-10pm. Slow Boat Sanlitun Brewpub

Swissôtel Beijing
Enjoy a night of perfect romance at Café Swiss, with a buffet of romantic dishes accompanied by free-flow wine, beer, and soft drinks. Ladies will get roses and sweet surprise upon departure. RMB 520. 6-10pm. Swissôtel Beijing

The Grill, Aman Summer Palace*
Indulge in an elegant six-course dinner, including oyster gratin, black cod, and grilled wagyu beef, in the stunning surrounds of Aman Summer Palace. RMB 1,314 per person. 6-10pm. Aman Summer Palace

The Rug
The Rug has two menus on offer for Valentine's Day: a menu for one priced at RMB 398 per person and a menu for two priced at RMB 888. Both have plenty of delicious options to choose from. The menus are available at dinner or at lunch by advance request. RMB 398 (one person), RMB 888 per couple. 10am-10pm. The Rug

Tiago
Tiago is offering a romantic five-course sharing menu for Valentine's Day this year, with a choice of starter, salad, main course (a tasty Australian Angus beef tenderloin), pizza/pasta/risotto, and a dessert. The menu also includes two drinks, including house wine. RMB 598 per couple. 10am-10pm. Tiago

Tribe
Celebrate Valentine's Day in healthy, organic style at Tribe. Their four-course menu includes a glass of house wine each or you can add just RMB 100 to upgrade to a whole bottle. RMB 520. 7-10pm. Tribe 

Tube Station x Goose Island Valentine's Day "Cheap Date"
This Valentine's Day, Tube Station collaborate with Goose Island to bring you a winning pizza-and-beer combo fit for love at all of their branches. Buy a set meal coupon via Dazhong Dianping, which gets you any small-sized pizza, a Goose IPA as well as a Goose Honkers IPA, all for RMB 79 (down from approximately RMB 140). Coupons are limited so you better be quick! RMB 79. 10am-10pm. Tube Station Pizza

VIC, Sofitel Wanda Beijing*
Treat your lover to a romantic buffet dinner with an array of seafood, including lobster and oysters. To make this a Valentine's Day to remember, VIC will prepare heart-shaped chocolate lollipops and strawberry cheese cakes as gifts for each couple. What’s more, lovers can print out their photos for free and keep a memory of this beautiful night. RMB 520 per person. 6-10pm. Sofitel Wanda Beijing

29 Grill, Conrad Beijing*
Find love, show love, and eat love this Valentine's Day at 29 Grill, with a menu for two of classic romantic dishes, finished with a box of chocolates to take home. RMB 988 per couple. 6-9.30pm. 29 Grill

PARTIES/NIGHTLIFE

Jody Watley at Blue Note Beijing
Treat your partner to an evening of love and soul at Blue Note Beijing, accompanied by the musical stylings of Grammy Award-winning Jody Watley. Tickets from RMB 520. 8pm. (Read our interview with the legendary R&B singer here.) Blue Note Beijing

Mao Livehouse Valentine's Day Concert
Mao Livehouse puts on a special Valentine’s Day show featuring artists AV Okubo, Glow Curve, Big Wave, By Dream and DJ Down_D. AV Okubo is known for their mix of punk, experimental noise rock and new wave, with simple lyrics but complex arrangements. Big Wave is known for their garage band sound, with retro influences. RMB 160 per person, RMB 214 per couple (advance). 8pm-midnight. Mao

Pyro Pizza and Chill
We don't need to make such a big deal about it. Don't worry about it. Let's just throw on some movies - the movies YOU wanna watch - and, I don't know, just chill. Swing by Pyro and take the pressure off of Valentines Day. We'll turn the lights down, pretend the bar is your dad's liquor cabinet, and watch romantic comedies. While Instagramming. Doesn't that sound good? See listing for full selection of movies. Free. 6pm-2am. Pyro Pizza

Steve Angello at W Beijing Chang'an
Dance your cares away this Valentine's Day at W Beijing Chang'an, where there are bringing in top international DJ Steve Angello, a member of the Swedish House Mafia. Ticket price includes one Valentine's Day-themed cocktail. Various table and drinks packages also available. RMB 350. 8pm-midnight. W Beijing Chang'an

Valentine's Traffic Light Party at Centro
You know the drill for a traffic light party: wearing red means "I'm taken," yellow is a firm "maybe," and green means "I'm single and ready to mingle, baby!" Lucky draw and door gifts for the ladies. Free entry. 9pm. Centro

Who Holds the Key to Your Heart?
North Capital Bar hosts a Valentine's Day party whereby guests are encouraged to show, share, or find their love in China as well as tell traditional love stories of China. If so, head over with your special someone and friends for a night of entertainment. Attendees should also prepare a present with a value of no more than RMB 30 to take part in a secret Valentine's gift exchange! Free. 7.30pm-midnight. North Capital Bar

Yugong Yishan Valentine's Day Concert
Come to Yugong Yishan for a night of music to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Artists including Dungeon Beijing, Macondo, C-Jam, Saber, Odd Couple, N-Bomb and DJ Quaver will appear, spanning genres including punk, hip-hop, and rock. If you hate celebrating Valentine’s Day with flowers and chocolates, why not come to a concert? RMB 188 per couple, RMB 100 per person. 8.30-11pm. Yugong Yishan

HOTEL STAYS

China World Hotel*
From February 10-19, stay at China World Hotel at the special rate of RMB 2,299 and enjoy a deluxe room, dinner for two in the room, a huge buffet breakfast, and a complimentary bottle of imported sparkling wine. 

OTHER EVENTS

British Club Beijing Valentine's Breakfast
The British Club of Beijing and the Westin Chaoyang join forces for a bubbly brunch on Valentine’s Day. The event is open to all foreign passport holders, and is a chance to meet and mingle with other expats in Beijing. The admission includes a glass of sparkling wine, a light buffet breakfast, and a ticket for the raffle. RMB 150 per person. 10am-midday. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang

Play: Lovers, by Brian Friel
A Chinese-language version of the play Lovers by the playwright Brian Friel, known to some as the ‘Irish Chekov,’ will take place at the Beijing Super Theatre. The play has two sections; the first follows a pair of teenage lovers – Margaret Mary and Joseph – who are expecting a baby out of wedlock. The second section concerns two middle-aged lovers whose relationship is constantly thwarted by noisy neighbors. The play takes a dark look at the consequences of love and Catholicism in Ireland in the 1960s. RMB 180-380. 7.30-9.30pm. Beijing Super Theater

Single Ladies Party at Blow+Bar (available Feb 6-14)
To celebrate singlehood, Blow+Bar is offering a "Single Ladies" package, including their award-winning Ultimate Blowout (includes hair wash, scalp massage, express hot towel hair masque treatment, and blowout) and two glasses of wine with chocolates. RMB 198 per person. 11am-10.30pm. Blow+Bar

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