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Make it a date with the perfect ticket

There are plenty of ways to have a great time with your besties or significant other on Valentines Day in the West Midlands.

Published: 10th February 2022

Make it a date with the perfect ticket

Galentines/ Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we’re celebrating the season of love with our top love-y picks. It doesn't matter if you’re a singleton or coupled up, we’ve chosen from the most boujee instagram worthy restaurants to some fun lovin’ arcades and bowling to make sure your evening is one to remember! 

Whether you're out with your favourite gal pals, reunited with the squad or accompanied with your sweetheart, we’ve got you covered with some of our top picks throughout our bus network.

Fine dining at Miller and Carter

Valentines is back in season at Miller & Carter as they are re-introducing their Valentines menu after 2 years! Known for their signature steaks, enjoy a candlelit dinner and treat yourself to their luxury 3 course meal. The question is how rare will you go? 

For drinks, enjoy their hand-crafted Valentines drinks special from french martinis, to the cosmopolitan. Feeling extra celebratory? Why not add an extra glass of their finest imperial champagne or upgrade to the exquisite wine bottle collection. 

Head over to the following locations on your bus-tastic Evening Saver: Coventry, Resorts World, Smethwick, Wolverhampton and Sutton Coldfield

Other restaurant recommendations

If steaks aren’t your thing, there's plenty of fantastic restaurants to choose from. Check out our recommendations below! 

For an authentic Italian experience you cannot go wrong with Lucarelli, or you’re in the mood for a meaty feast then Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill Birmingham is the place to go and for the best Indian street food make sure to visit Indico Mailbox

Head over to Grand Central you can wind down at Pho for a top class Vietnamese experience, or visit the most raved about pizzeria @pizza and for a PERI-PERI flame you cannot go wrong with Nandos!  

For a slice of latin life and 2for1 cocktails, you can’t miss out on Las Iguanas located in Brindley Place or to have fun mixing potions check out The Alchemist, finally for fine dining whilst enjoying the scenic views of the canal, The Cosy Club is a must! 

Feel the love at Everyman Mailbox Birmingham Cinema

Let’s feel the love and head over to the most loved venues, Everyman Mailbox based in the heart of Birmingham. The iconic screening of Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet ballet classic is back on our screens exclusively for Valentines Day. 

With a signature sofa setting and a stylish boujee lounge, the Everyman Cinema offers a luxurious way to unwind and experience Shakespeare's greatest ever love story!

Upgrade from a classic popcorn and indulge in a selection of gourmet and street treats instead. From cheesy nachos, chilli bites or even a traditional pick ‘n’ mix accompanied with your tango ice blast. For a grown up date choose from their exquisite handcrafted drinks, go for their signature cocktails or even a bottle of wine?

Get your heart set and book your cinematic experience here

We all need a good laugh at the Glee Club

In the mood for a bit of comedy? The Glee Club is a great choice to get you and your pals laughing your belly off! The legendary “Lady Bunny - Unmasked and Unfiltered” returns on stage to bring you the best bits this Valentines. 

Get ready for a guaranteed laugh-fest as the show will include parodies of Lizzo, Queen and Ariana Grande. If you’re a fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race, you will definitely enjoy Bunny’s rap debut featuring all your favourite queens, get ready to be entertained with your pals on an evening full of live vocals and laugh out loud moments! 

Catch Bunny on Monday 14th February 2022 and book your tickets here before they sell out! 

Slide into some bowling fun at Lane7

Who said Valentine's needs to be romantic? Enjoy a fun filled evening at Lane7, home to the most popular bowling alley located in The Cube. 

Experience bowling like you have never seen before with retro arcades including Donkey Kong and Pac-Man. If retro games aren’t your thing why not challenge your mates with some shuffleboard or even beer pong! You can even sing your heart out with a bit of old school karaoke alongside your besties. 

This experience is not complete without visiting the late bar, which offers the best cocktails and spirits for a nightlife experience like no other - perfect to capture those laugh-out-loud moments for the gram. 

If you fancy a bit of exclusivity and nostalgia for the best night out with your pals, then you cannot go wrong with Lane7! 

Book your night here

Brave enough for the escape hunt? 

Bring the squad together for an adventurous challenge at the Escape hunt. Team up with your pals to find clues, solve puzzles and complete all the challenges before your time runs out. Take on revolutionary missions in an exciting new world packed with thrills only at the Escape Hunt! 

Choose to play virtually, or even better visit their outdoor locations based in Birmingham Central and Grand Central, book your experience here

Whether you win or lose, you and your squad deserve to treat yourself with a feast. Try these restaurants: Five Guys, The Indian Streetery Express or even Brown’s Bar and Brasserie

There are plenty of ways to have a great time with your besties or significant other on Galentines/Valentines Day in the West Midlands. 

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