Say Yes in Style This Valentine's Day

Poor old St. Valentine! We’ve all become a tad jaded when it comes to the big V-Day celebrations. It’s almost impossible to walk down the high street without seeing garish pink and red window displays adorning every store…some even say Clinton Cards has done to Valentine's Day what Coca Cola did to Christmas! 

 

But when you’re in the throes of couples bliss, who cares what the cynics say. February 14th is globally recognised as the most romantic day of the year, and what better occasion to pop the big question. 

 

Proposing to someone at any time of year demands style and ceremony, but doing so on Valentines’ day ups the ante considerably. It’s an excuse for subtle modesty to take a back seat and allow over indulgence to become the order of the day. 

 

Whether you’re planning to go down on bended knee, or have an in-house magician produce an engagement ring out of thin air, Manchester’s thriving restaurant scene has a something to suit all tastes.

Top 5 Restaurants to pop the question...

Here are Skiddle.com’s top 5 city centre eateries to help seal the marital deal… 

Lounge 10 Manchester

One of Manchester’s hidden gems, Lounge 10 seems as though it was designed with Valentines Day in mind. Set over three sumptuous floors, an in house jazz singer, magician and a mouth watering French inspired menu, this quirky little boutique restaurant almost guarantees a yes. 

This relative newcomer on the Manchester scene has wasted no time in making a name for itself. The elegant and modern interior, coupled with the much celebrated menu will make for an exceptionally memorable evening. There’s even a set 7-course Valentines menu with a glass of champagne, undoubtedly one of the hottest tickets in town over the Valentines’ weekend. Book a table now...

This well established restaurant is a firm favourite amongst Manchester residents, and rightly so. A truly beautiful space with picturesque views of the River Irwell and a simplistic but delicious menu, an evening at The River Restaurant is just the right amount of decadence to spoil your future fiancé(e). Book a table now...

Rich in Elegance and style Vermilion and Cinnabar is a three floor restaurant and bar complex offering an irresistible selection of unique and exotic flavours put together by one of Thailand's most aclaimed chefs. The creative cocktail list including delicious concuctions such as Saram Rom, made with fresh papaya, champagne and tequila will set the mood and get rid of any last minute nerves. Book a table now...  

One of the most visually stunning venues in the city centre, Tempus restaurant boasts a delicious and varied menu as well as a lengthy selection of martinis which are a must-try for any cocktail connoisseurs. The restaurant makes up a part of the historic Palace Hotel and the breath-taking surrounding provide the perfect backdrop for popping the question. Book a table now... 

  

It’s no accident that three out of our five choices are part of top city centre hotels …Valentine's Day falls on Sunday this year so why not take a long weekend and make an unforgetable night of it!