How to spend the perfect Valentine's Day weekend in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Love is in the air in Central Texas with many things to do for couples, best friends and kiddos!
Here is a curated list of Valentine’s events and restaurants with special V-day menus in and around Austin.
Valentine’s events
Butler Pitch & Putt
The couple that plays together stays together! So grab your partner for a Glow Golf Friday or Saturday night date at the Butler Pitch & Putt. For $20 on Valentine’s Day, get a glow ball, club rental and a round of golf and flex your skills with your special someone.
Desert Door
The Desert Door presents an intimate group cocktail class and steak dinner for loving friend groups in Central Texas. The event includes a welcome drink, cocktail class, steak frites, and dessert from Lo Salvaje’s Steak Frites dinner menu. Visit their website for more details on this event.
Fierce Whiskers & Midsummer Social
Austin’s Fierce Whiskers and Midsummer Social team up to help all lovers celebrate the month of February with an immersive mixology class on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The class will teach couples the art of crafting timeless cocktails, the session will guide you through expert techniques to help elevate your at-home bar experience. Tickets are on sale now and include a charcuterie spread and a complimentary drink, get your tickets now.
To extend the Valentine’s festivities, Fierce Whiskers is teaming up with ATX Brunch Girls for a Galantine’s celebration. The Bourbon and Besties special event will include games, prizes, aura readings, photo opportunities and complimentary whiskey. This event is happening Saturday, Feb. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets for both these events are on sale now.
Hiatus Day Spa
A date filled with pampering a relaxation at the Hiatus Day Spa. Lover Birds can relax together over a couple’s massage, sugar foot soaks and hot stone shoulder massages with a glass of bubbles in hand. If you’re looking for a more calm date this year, enjoy a package of rejuvenation and romance, book your couples session now.
Holey Moley
Tee up that special date on Valentine’s Day at Holey Moley on East 4th Street. The retro-inspired mini golf course features specialty cocktails and offers the perfect Valentine’s experience for all love birds. Book your perfect date now. The Valentine’s festivities run through Feb. 17.
La Condesa
A Sweet 16 birthday celebration meets a special Galentines celebration at La Condesa on Wednesday, Feb. 12. This event highlights women-owned distilleries. Guests can enjoy $4 margaritas and a live DJ set in Downtown Austin.
Stagecoach Inn
Get your boots on and grab your partner for a night of boot-scootin’ and boogieing at the Stagecoach Inn. The Inn will be hosting a special edition of Shindig at Grace Jones Ballroom. A special performance from the Lively Cactus Country Band will make your boots move for a two-stepin’ date night.
There are plenty of date package options, enjoy dinner paired with your night of dancing, or simply enjoy a date on the dancefloor. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. on Valentine’s Day and ticket prices vary. Order your tickets online now.
Step into Love
Taking your date for dinner in North Austin? Specifically near the Domain… Step into Love after your romantic dinner by taking a stroll through the 30-foot LED heart tunnel located in between Culinary Drop-out and Valencias Tex-Mex Garage in north Austin. This is a free option and makes for a picture-perfect end of any Valentine’s night.
Stop & Smell the Roses
Domain Northside’s take on ‘February is Looking Rosy’ is the perfect place to stop and smell the roses with your loved one. The romantic view features an installation hanging in the trees around the Domain Northside lawn all of February.
Sweet Nothing Scribbles
Domain Northside has a special chalk wall up this month ‘Let’s chalk about love.’ The interactive chalk walk welcomes lovers and friends to stop by and write, draw, or scribble anything you’d like all February long. The wall is located next to Grimaldi’s Pizzeria.
Upstairs at Caroline
Upstairs at Caroline’s is hosting a Gal Pal date night Galantine’s Day dance party and cocktail event on Friday, Feb. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. Dance the night away with your best buddies, enjoy a live DJ, specialty cocktails, and mocktails, and take some cute pics in a photo booth to document the fun night.
This event also features fun backyard games where you can get competitive with your friends, a vision board bingo game, and permanent jewelry so you can create an everlasting friendship keepsake with your pals. Registration is free, sign up here.
Valentine’s Dinner Options
Black Gold
Enjoy a three-course meal that includes charcuterie for two, Caesar salad or lobster bisque, filet mignon, and strawberry tiramisu. There is also a variety of specialty-curated cocktails, perfectly paired with the lovely menu for a date filled with romance. Book your reservations now.
Commodore Perry Estate + Lutie’s
The ultimate Valentine’s dinner experience is at the Commodore Perry Estate. Book your romantic escape that includes a series of intimate experiences like a bottle of Champagne, lovely rose petals, and a $100 dining credit to Lutie’s Garden Restaurant. Book your reservation now.
Corner Restaurant
Celebrate Valentine’s Day from Feb. 14 through 16, with an eventful menu at Corner Restaurant. On the lovely menu is a duck confit tostada, sea bass, raspberry sorbet with candied hibiscus, and many Valentine-themed cocktails. Book your reservation now.
Edge Rooftop
Head five stories up and celebrate love or friendships amongst the Austin skyline at Edge Rooftop. The cocktail menu features love-inspired specialty-crafted cocktails
Zanzibar Rooftop
It is a Love Island takeaway at Zanzibar Rooftop! With a hot new cocktail menu and Love Island-inspired menu items, this is a spot where you and your tropical love affair can reminisce on your Love Island favorite moments. Book your reservations now.
