Time Out’s Tastemakers share where they’d like to go for Valentine’s Day

‘The fastest way to my heart on Valentine’s is a visit to Androuet, the gourmet cheese and wine shop/restaurant in Spitalfields. Not only do they have the best cheese selection in town but you can also indulge all your cheese desires and dine for two on traditional fondue, washed down by a bottle of red from their extensive wine selection.’

Emily Macfarlane, instagram.com/Em_mac

‘I’d like to go to Ronnie Scott's because the jazz will be smoother than your Tinder date’s chat.’

Alex Hayden, instagram.com/alexandrarosehayden

‘What says Valentine’s Day more than a fancy French restaurant? Bleeding Heart in Farringdon is the perfect setting, with its country modern chic and French waiters. There are even hearts in the butter dish!’

James Barker, instagram.com/otterboy82

‘It’s become a tradition with my husband and I to have burgers on Valentine’s Day, so I can see us heading to the new Bleecker Burger restaurant in Victoria.’

Duyku Cook

‘As someone who fundamentally disagrees with Valentine’s Day, my ideal place to go to escape is the Pottery Café in Battersea, where you can lose yourself for two or three hours in quiet creativity by painting yourself a beautiful unique plate or bowl. It is the cheapest therapy and a wonderful way to forget that you didn’t receive a single card. Not even from your mum. I mean, I could go here on a date too and paint something sentimental on a mug, but I’d rather they didn’t kill my vibe.’

Georgie Pursey, georgieporgie.blog

‘Le Café du Marché is the most quintessentially romantic restaurant in London to be treated to on V-day. Cobble-stoned streets and exposed brick? Check. Candle-lit French cuisine and champagne? Sure thing. Little old jazz pianist in the corner? You got it. I'm just waiting for my boyfriend to catch on.'

Sarah Blaikie

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‘I’d like to visit Theo Randall at the InterContinental. It’s an elegant, modern restaurant which serves up excellent-quality, Italian-style food and all under the watchful eye of top chef Theo, who is ever so welcoming.’

Joanne Mortlock, Lovepopupslondon.com

‘I’d like to take a look around Abney Cemetery because I may be alone, but at least I’m not dead. And of course, it’s a beautifully serene place to wander around, filled with history, gorgeous flora and fauna.’

‘The Cinnamon Club at the old Westminster Library is an elegant venue that’s perfect for a romantic setting. It’s pricey but you can get a three-course set menu for around £30.’

Meena Latchman, instagram.com/meenaloves