Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to spend an afternoon spoiling your loved one with a luxury gift or two, followed by a romantic lunch or dinner. Tucked away from the crowds of Oxford Street, St Christopher’s Place is a hidden gem, offering an array of charming restaurants and luxury shops to visit, impressing that special someone.

Shop for that perfect gift

Love is in the air, and the shops at St Christopher’s Place are gearing up to make Valentine’s Day a little extra special. Visit Astrid & Miyu and design a bespoke welded bracelet, a gift that signifies ‘forever’ in any relationship. You can select the chain and charms that best suit that special someone, charms on offer include initials, birthstones, zodiacs, and fun motifs. You could have a lot of fun designing the bracelet and making it a unique and memorable gift.

Head on over to the original Mulberry store, where the welcoming in-store experts will talk you through their monogramming service. Your loved one can walk away with a scarf, keyring, or strap personalised with their initials. Mulberry is timeless and their luxury products will impress even the toughest person to buy for.

Whether it’s a statement gift for your Valentine, or a token of love to yourself, visit Carolina Wong for beautiful sculptural jewellery, handcrafted in London and guaranteed to turn heads. Caroline recently launched the new ‘Self Love’ jewels collection, with stunning pieces to lust after. Self-worth is just as important as celebrating your loved one, it’s the season of love after all.

Female Owned Collective shop The Hour & Bleue is excited to be showcasing the ASSYA London Valentine collection, featuring sparkling Red, Pink, and Gold bracelets woven with 18ct gold vermeil chain and natural silk. Made in Italy using an old Florentine weaving technique, they are truly beautiful pieces with a variety of colours to choose from.

Rituals is must must-visit for those beauty treats, a lifestyle brand that offers an extensive range of body care, home, and wellness products. Popular products include shower foams, body creams, scented candles and loungewear. Choose your gift and receive a complimentary Valentine’s Day-themed gift-wrapping service, making your gift extra special.

Wining and dining

Isola by San Carlo Italian Brasserie and Bar offers an exquisite Valentine’s Day menu, which includes a limited-edition dessert, the Be Happy dolci. A red velvet joconde sponge pillow with smooth strawberry and champagne mousse, topped with a strawberry-flavoured white chocolate Love heart. A dessert that is sure to have your Valentine’s eyes wide and beaming with love. Pick one of their Valentine’s Day cocktails (‘Better Together or ‘Just Be You’) and toast to the season of love.

Enjoy a special Valentine’s Day set menu at Harry’s Bar in the evening from the 9th – 15th of February, boasting a selection of Italian starters, mains, and desserts. The limited-edition Harry’s Valentine’s Toadstool dessert is a piece of art that will win over any sweet-toothed date. A whimsical creation for two to share, complete with white chocolate, strawberries mascarpone mousse, iced vanilla parfait, chocolate biscotti crunch, and mini strawberry ice creams! A menu fit for royalty, priced at £65pp.

Finished a beautiful meal but not ready for the evening to be over? Angelique’s Wine Bar is the perfect place to grab a drink and a ‘grazing plate’. The beautiful bar offers elegance and romance to the atmosphere. Offering a full range of Rose champagne or Champagne Brut from Piper – Heidsieck, it’s the ideal destination to impress a date.

For more information and to see what else is on offer at St Christopher’s Place visit www.stchristophersplace.com

First two photos courtesy of Four Comms

Remaining photos by Nyla Sammons