Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Brisbane With Date Ideas for Every Duo

Whether you’re a romantic at heart or dread having to plan for Cupid’s special day, there’s something to be said for a loving gesture (whether large or small) and setting aside a moment for some quality time.

Whether you’re a competitive kind of couple, love a games night or prefer fine dining, there’s a Valentine’s Day event in Brisbane for you.

Scroll on for a bunch of ideas on how to surprise your significant other this V-Day!

Valentine’s Day 2026: Baked Goodies

Idle

Head into Idle to pick up some sweet V-day-inspired treats for the one you love. Whether you opt for a simple, iced sugar cookie or a set of decadent chocolate-dipped madeleines, you’ll be scoring brownie points with this gift.

Available in-store and for preorder

84 Merthyr Road, New Farm

Pippa’s Pantry

Galentines, Valentines, or anti-Valentines, you’ll find it all at Pippa’s Pantry. Treat the vegan honey in your life to an array of cookies, giant wagon wheels, cupcakes and fudge brownies for two.

Available for preorder and in-store Friday 13th & Saturday 14th February, 9am to 12pm

565 Old Cleveland Road, Camp Hill

Lune

Head in-store to Lune during the month of February to get your hands on this Valentine’s Special. Filled with strawberry rose jam, strawberry cremeux, and strawberry brunoise, it is also dusted with strawberry raspberry powder then finished with a buttercream rosette and dried rose.

South Brisbane & Brisbane CBD

Darvella

This sell-out Bulimba bakery has two luxury treats for anyone on the hunt for a sweet-toothed Valentine. Choose from the red velvet mini cake or Lindt chocolate and raspberry entremet.

37 Oxford Street, Bulimba

Veganyumm

Veganyumm has been busy cooking up a storm of Valentine’s treats, so expect a nice splash of variety. There are Galentines sugar cookies, dessert boxes and whole, customisable cakes, just to name a few!

We’re eying off the Ride or Die box, complete with Veganyumm’s cult Raspberry White Chocolate Dessert Tub that hasn’t been back for years!

Shop 3, 487 South Pine Road, Everton Park

Jocelyn’s Provisions

The glorious Jocelyn’s Provisions have ensured no one goes sans-gift this year with options starting at $6.50. They’ve also catered to every taste with cookies, marshmallows, cakes and more.

Multiple locations

Valentine’s Day 2026 for Foodies

Stanley 

Spend Valentine’s Day by the water at the beautiful Stanley Restaurant at Howard Smith Wharves. Head Chef Louis Tikaram has curated a share-style menu especially for the occasion.

The banquet menu showcases the rich flavours and traditional cooking methods employed at Stanley, with a decadent mix of seafood and signature dishes on offer.

And don’t let the good times end at dinner–head upstairs to Stan’s Lounge to recline in a cosy booth with a cocktail and a live vinyl DJ.

$148 per person

Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

Ippin 

Ippin Japanese Dining provides the perfect romantic setting for Valentine’s Day in Brisbane, with its stunning interior decor, live violin music for dinner bookings and complimentary welcome drinks.

Dine on a seven-course set menu of incredible fine Japanese fare at this hatted restaurant, with dishes ranging from lobster tempura with yuzu mayo to charcoal-grilled M9 sirloin with beef tartare and miso butter.

Lunch $198 per person

Dinner $218 per person

The Garden Pavilion, West Village Shop 2, Level 2/97 Boundary Street, West End

Settimo 

Nothing says romance like the Amalfi Coast, so transport your taste buds there this Valentine’s Day at Settimo.

This four-course menu is inspired by the flavours of Southern Italy. You’ll be greeted with a glass of bubbles on arrival to help you unwind and relax for a romantic night of feasting.

That’s amore! 

$149 per person

The Westin Brisbane, Level One, 111 Mary Street, Brisbane

Valentine’s Day at Howard Smith Wharves

The Wharves always set the tone for a fabulous date night, and V-Day is no exception. This year, both Yoko and Greca are offering a specially curated Valentine’s Day Menu for just $95 per person, or, you’re welcome to dine à la carte.

The special menus are available for both lunch and dinner.

$95 per person

Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane 

Valentine’s Day 2026 for Couples or Friends

Valentine’s Day Bloom Experience

Combine your Valentine’s Day date and gift into one with Macadamia Floral Farm‘s gorgeous pick-your-own experience. They’re going all out this year to make it extra special with a complimentary drink on arrival, a pop-up bar, picnic spaces, live music and the option to pre-order a charcuterie box to share.

Spend an evening under the late summer sun filling a jar with your chosen blooms, which may include snapdragons, cottage garden flowers, dahlias, cosmos, zinnias and sunflowers. Then soak up the ambience atop your picnic rug. Sounds like heaven to us!

This one makes for a perfect Galentine’s Day activity, too, so drop it in the group chat.

$60 per person

Saturday 14th February, 4pm to 6pm

52 Macadamia Drive, Laceys Creek

GoBoat Brisbane

Take to the water for a romantic date or double date, no boat licence required. GoBoats encourage you to pack some snacks and even bring your pup for a private picnic on the water.

You’ll enjoy the best sights from the Brisbane River, like the stunning riverfront homes that line the Bulimba and Wynnum sides, to the leafy riverwalk of Teneriffe and of course, the iconic Powerhouse.

194 Breakfast Creek Road, Newstead

Valentine’s Day 2026 Date Ideas That Aren’t Dinner

Toast at the Top With Story Bridge Adventure Climb

This Valentine’s Day treat goes above and beyond dinner and drinks, perfect for the adventurous special someone in your life.

Taking in a beautiful view and basking in the presence of the one you love delivers big on romance. Take it up a notch with a thrilling adventure as you climb up Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge at twilight. You’ll even get to toast each other with a glass of champagne when you reach the top.

From $180 per person

5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

Maniax

Just gone through a breakup and need to blow off some steam? Or perhaps you’re looking for something athletic and competitive for a fun Valentine’s Day date idea?

Maniax is the perfect solution! Toss axes at a target board and test your hand-eye coordination whilst establishing whether you have any Viking blood running through your veins from a past life.

Basement, 79 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

Now that you’ve locked in your date night from our list of the best Valentine’s Day events in Brisbane, why not check out some more fun date night ideas or Brisbane’s most romantic restaurants? Because we believe you can celebrate love in any way, any day.

Writer

Lexie Mamo

5 February 2026

Lexie is the Brisbane Editor at Sitchu and has been part of the team since October 2020. Her background lies in fashion eCommerce and content marketing, having worked in digital roles across brands like Lorna Jane, Black Milk Clothing and dk active. A Brisbane native, Lexie covers food, lifestyle, events, and travel guides for the Sunshine State. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading, visiting coffee spots or snapping shots of her rescue cat for his Instagram account.