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The Most Romantic Things to Do in Melbourne for Valentine’s Day 2026
Spending your Valentine’s Day in Melbourne? Here‘s a list of date ideas, restaurants and pop-ups that will make you and your partner swoon.
Melbourne turns irresistible in February. The city glows a little louder, dinners feel flirtier, and every rooftop, riverside and hidden bar seems designed for two. And Valentine’s Day? Well, it lands like a spark, wrapping the whole city in a mood made for bold date nights, spontaneous adventures and moments that feel deliciously cinematic.
From candlelit chef’s menus to after-dark art, sky-high sips and luxurious staycays, this is your guide to Melbourne’s most romantic happenings in 2026, curated for couples who want the day to truly hit differently.
Things to Do in Melbourne for Valentine’s Day 2026: Eat & Drink
Tarts Anon Persian Love Cake (Limited Edition)
Tarts Anon is serving a heart-shaped beauty for Valentine’s weekend only, a rose-kissed creation layered with raspberry–pistachio cake, citrus and cardamom custard, and a soft cloud of Chantilly crowned with a ruby jelly heart. Crafted with Ankarsrum’s cult Swedish mixer, it’s romance by the slice.
Available 13th–15th February in Richmond and Collingwood, with pre-orders now open.
Mr. Miyagi × Kōri Ice Cream – Sakura Sando
Two Chapel Street favourites have joined forces for a one-weekend-only Valentine’s treat: the Sakura Sando, a heart-shaped ice-cream sandwich of cherry blossom semifreddo, strawberry yuzu jelly and delicate sablé cookies coloured by hand. Created exclusively for Mr. Miyagi’s Valentine’s Feed Me menu, it’s sweet, playful and completely unrepeatable.
Available 13th–15th February, bookings essential
99 Chapel Street, Windsor
Elio’s Place
For a Valentine’s date that feels effortless, Elio’s Place brings Paris-meets-Melbourne charm to Flinders Lane. No set menus, just all-day dining, French-leaning specials and a breezy, bistro energy made for long lunches and spontaneous evenings. Think pain perdu at breakfast, King George whiting and chocolate terrine later on, plus Champagne, rosé and a silky raspberry milk punch.
Open 8am to 11pm
1/238 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Mill Place Merchants
Slip down a city laneway and into Mill Place Merchants for a Valentine’s night with genuine old-world charm. Hidden behind a dressing-room door, this candle-lit speakeasy sets the mood with live jazz, vintage artefacts and a menu shaped by classic 19th–20th century indulgence. For the occasion, they’re pouring a vibrant Punch à la Romaine and serving retro favourites like a Vintage Prawn Cocktail and a decadent White Chocolate Framboise Ganache. Ideal for couples who prefer atmosphere over theatrics and cocktails that tell a story.
Valentine’s specials to run from10th to 14th February
Ground Floor/2 Mill Place, Melbourne
Things to Do in Melbourne for Valentine’s Day 2026: Stay & Play
Melbourne Quarter – Valentine’s Coffee Rave
For something cheeky and different this Valentine’s Day, Melbourne Quarter is swapping candlelight for caffeine with a morning Coffee Rave at the new Only Coffee Project. There’ll be DJ Kitty Kat spinning early beats, playful coffee specials, cute cookies and a crowd waking up the fun way. It’s bright, social and entirely alcohol-free; a feel-good start to 12th February this year.
Thursday 12th February, from 8am to 11am
Only Coffee Project, 22 Ti Tree Walk, Melbourne Quarter
What’s On at Crown Melbourne This Valentine’s Day
Crown Melbourne is dialling up the February charm with experiences that go far beyond the usual dinner-for-two. For something theatrical, Piper’s Playhouse delivers a Paris-inspired night of jazz, burlesque and late-evening glamour, now one of the precinct’s most talked-about after-dark picks.
If you’d rather keep things outdoors and playful, Crown Racquet Club brings riverside padel, DJ sets and summer energy, perfect for couples or a competitive double date. Marmont’s Moët-led Galentine’s long lunch also adds sparkle to the weekend, with sunlit styling and sweeping Yarra views.
And of course, classic romance is covered, with special menus across Kolkata Cricket Club, Ging Thai and Koko, plus limited-edition Valentine’s cakes from The Waiting Room for a sweet finale. A full spectrum of ways to celebrate, all in one glittering precinct.
Buy a Unique Gift at Pinky’s in Preston
For gifting that feels thoughtful rather than generic, this joyful Preston boutique is exactly the stop on your Valentine’s Day list. A curated constellation of colour, ceramics, candles, jewellery, quirky homewares and sweet trinkets calls to mind all the little moments worth celebrating, from vibrant socks and hand-made pieces to floral glasses and tiny treasures you won’t see everywhere else.
With locally sourced and internationally loved makers on the shelves, it’s one of those places where the perfect Valentine’s find seems to jump right into your hands.
28 Gilbert Road, Preston
Spend the Night at InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula
For a Valentine’s escape that feels both coastal and deeply indulgent, InterContinental Sorrento has curated three stays designed for couples who love good food, good wine and a touch of decadence. Choose from a two-night gourmet-led retreat with Point Leo Estate dining and Sculpture Park access; a three-night luxury stretch for the price of two; or a tailored stay with nightly credit to use across the Continental Precinct.
Each includes daily breakfast at CeeCee’s Dining Room and complimentary parking. A dreamy way to spend 14th–16th February.
Valentine’s Day brings countless ways to treat your favourite person, from heartfelt gifts to coastal escapes. Dive into more ideas, plan your weekend, and uncover Melbourne date nights and romantic getaways worth bookmarking.
