How to Celebrate St Valentines Weekend in Shepherd's Bush and Hammersmith
February 2025
How to Celebrate St Valentines Weekend in Shepherd's Bush and Hammersmith
Valentine’s Day, is also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, is celebrated annually on February 14th.
The Feast Day is steeped in ancient Roman and Christian traditions, but the holiday has also an origin back to Roman times when their was a festival of Lupercalia, a celebration of fertility. The festival was later Christianised, aiming to replace pagan holidays with Christian feasts, leading to the establishment of Saint Valentine’s Day, now known as Valentine’s feast day, around mid-February.
Valentine was a priest from the third-century Roman Empire,where he lived under Emperor Claudius II reign. Stories tell of Valentine’s courageous defiance against the Emperor’s orders, who continued to marry young lovers He was taken torched and put in prison , legacy is remembered by the love letter he penned following his capture and signed as ‘From your Valentine’, a phrase persisting in today’s celebrations, symbolising love, sacrifice and courage. He later became a martyr and a symbol of love and romance due to his compassionate actions while in prison. The tradition of sending Valentine’s Day cards began in America in the 1840s, and by the 1900s, printed cards had started to replace handwritten notes and letters.
How to Celebrate St Valentines Weekend in Shepherd's Bush and Hammersmith
There is an old saying that the best way to a lover’s heart is through their stomach, with many tantalising eateries, pubs and restaurants there is an enormous choice whatever your tastes are
Sams Brasserie
Modern British opened since 2019 by Sam Harrison and business partner Fanny Stocker. There focus was on the very best seasonal produce from all around the UK. from meat, fish and seafood to fruit and vegetables. The wines are also handpicked by Sam, and many are from wineries that they have visited.
Sam's Riverside Restaurant
Faber
West London’s hot new seafood restaurant finds its home on a busy stretch of main road overlooking Hammersmith’s concrete bus station. It feels like a confusing choice for this plush spot, but the dining room’s luxe aesthetic and friendly staff do a fine job of shutting out the city noise.
Faber Restaurant
The Gate
The Gate Restaurant
The Gate is both a much-loved Vegetarian institution with a loyal and devoted following and a restaurant that has been quietly and confidently promoting healthy eating for 35 years.
Giulia Restaurant
Giulia Restaurant
Genuine food, in the simplicity of seasonal products keeping every single product homemade, from the fresh pasta to the focaccia bread, from every single sauce to the desserts offering every month various and authentic dishes to create a different experience.
Sufi Restaurant
SUFI Restaurant
An award-winning, family-run haven for authentic Persian cuisine, offering an immersive experience that has been bringing the heart of Iran’s culinary heritage to West London since 2007.
Sprigs Vietnamese
Sprigs Vietnamese
An authentic Vietnamese cuisine
Located in two prime locations, Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush, conveniently located to tube and bus stations .
Bocconi
Bocconi is a charming Italian restaurant, offering a traditional taste of everyone's favourite cuisine on London's Goldhawk Road, especially good for pre theatre or pre Show dinner.
Bocconi Restaurant
Bills Restaurant
Special Valentines Menu with Cocktails
Bills Restaurant Shepherds Bush
The Dove Riverside Hammersmith
The Blue Anchor
The Blue Anchor
The Anglesea Arms
The Angelesea Arms
The Andover Arms
The Hawks Nest
THE VALENTINE'S QUIZ
Get ready for all thing's Valentines themed - £150 bar tab for the winners!
19:00 - 21:00 Tuesday 11th February
FLIRTY FRIDAY
Valentines day at The Hawk's Nest, with valentines cocktails and sharing specials. All sexy singles welcome!
Here we can give you a few hints or ideas of what you can do, go or purchase to make that Valentine’s Weekend a bit special .
Turners
Welcome to Turners Florists, an established florist in London, Hammersmith, UK for over 120 years. A family run business serving customers fresh flowers and plants for all occasions and more.
Turners Florist Shop
Green Florist, 125 Shepherds Bush Road, London, United Kingdom W6 7LP 020 7603 0414
The Green Florist
Beeton Gifts Askew Road
Fullers Brewery Gift Shop
Fullers Brewery and Gifts
Westfield Vue Cinema
Vue Shepherds Bush
By William Shakespeare. Directed by Richard Twyman
28 Feb - 29 Mar 2025
The Lyric Hammersmith
Bush Hall
Bush Hall What's On
Comedy Night
Doors Open: 19:00
Starts: 20:00
Performing Sindhu Vee Paddy Young
Riverside Studios - Hammersmith Riverside
Riverside Studios - Valentines Special
Valentine’s Day, is also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, is celebrated annually on February 14th.
The Feast Day is steeped in ancient Roman and Christian traditions, but the holiday has also an origin back to Roman times when their was a festival of Lupercalia, a celebration of fertility. The festival was later Christianised, aiming to replace pagan holidays with Christian feasts, leading to the establishment of Saint Valentine’s Day, now known as Valentine’s feast day, around mid-February.
Valentine was a priest from the third-century Roman Empire,where he lived under Emperor Claudius II reign. Stories tell of Valentine’s courageous defiance against the Emperor’s orders, who continued to marry young lovers He was taken torched and put in prison , legacy is remembered by the love letter he penned following his capture and signed as ‘From your Valentine’, a phrase persisting in today’s celebrations, symbolising love, sacrifice and courage. He later became a martyr and a symbol of love and romance due to his compassionate actions while in prison. The tradition of sending Valentine’s Day cards began in America in the 1840s, and by the 1900s, printed cards had started to replace handwritten notes and letters.
How to Celebrate St Valentines Weekend in Shepherd's Bush and Hammersmith
There is an old saying that the best way to a lover’s heart is through their stomach, with many tantalising eateries, pubs and restaurants there is an enormous choice whatever your tastes are
Restaurant’s
Sams Brasserie Modern British opened since 2019 by Sam Harrison and business partner Fanny Stocker. There focus was on the very best seasonal produce from all around the UK. from meat, fish and seafood to fruit and vegetables. The wines are also handpicked by Sam, and many are from wineries that they have visited.
Sam's Riverside Restaurant
Faber
West London’s hot new seafood restaurant finds its home on a busy stretch of main road overlooking Hammersmith’s concrete bus station. It feels like a confusing choice for this plush spot, but the dining room’s luxe aesthetic and friendly staff do a fine job of shutting out the city noise.
Faber Restaurant
The Gate
The Gate Restaurant
The Gate is both a much-loved Vegetarian institution with a loyal and devoted following and a restaurant that has been quietly and confidently promoting healthy eating for 35 years.
Giulia Restaurant
Giulia Restaurant
Genuine food, in the simplicity of seasonal products keeping every single product homemade, from the fresh pasta to the focaccia bread, from every single sauce to the desserts offering every month various and authentic dishes to create a different experience.
Sufi Restaurant
SUFI Restaurant
An award-winning, family-run haven for authentic Persian cuisine, offering an immersive experience that has been bringing the heart of Iran’s culinary heritage to West London since 2007.
Sprigs Vietnamese
Sprigs Vietnamese
An authentic Vietnamese cuisine
Located in two prime locations, Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush, conveniently located to tube and bus stations .
Bocconi
Bocconi is a charming Italian restaurant, offering a traditional taste of everyone's favourite cuisine on London's Goldhawk Road, especially good for pre theatre or pre Show dinner.
Bocconi Restaurant
Bills Restaurant
Special Valentines Menu with Cocktails
Bills Restaurant Shepherds Bush
Pubs
The DoveThe Dove Riverside Hammersmith
The Blue Anchor
The Blue Anchor
The Anglesea Arms
The Angelesea Arms
The Andover Arms
The Hawks Nest
THE VALENTINE'S QUIZ
Get ready for all thing's Valentines themed - £150 bar tab for the winners!
19:00 - 21:00 Tuesday 11th February
FLIRTY FRIDAY
Valentines day at The Hawk's Nest, with valentines cocktails and sharing specials. All sexy singles welcome!
Sending Flowers
Showing your appreciation and love can take many forms and to many people, be it families, communities and friends or work colleagues. Sending flowers, cards, chocolates or a small gift or doing an act of kindness can make a huge difference making a positive impact on their lives.Here we can give you a few hints or ideas of what you can do, go or purchase to make that Valentine’s Weekend a bit special .
Flower shops
Turners
Welcome to Turners Florists, an established florist in London, Hammersmith, UK for over 120 years. A family run business serving customers fresh flowers and plants for all occasions and more.
Turners Florist Shop
Green Florist, 125 Shepherds Bush Road, London, United Kingdom W6 7LP 020 7603 0414
The Green Florist
Gift Shops
Lark London GiftsBeeton Gifts Askew Road
Fullers Brewery Gift Shop
Fullers Brewery and Gifts
Cinema
- Mad about the Boy
- A Complete Unknown
Westfield Vue Cinema
Vue Shepherds Bush
The Lyric
MacbethBy William Shakespeare. Directed by Richard Twyman
28 Feb - 29 Mar 2025
The Lyric Hammersmith
Bush Hall
Bush Hall What's On
Comedy Night
Doors Open: 19:00
Starts: 20:00
Performing Sindhu Vee Paddy Young
Riverside Studios - Hammersmith Riverside
Riverside Studios - Valentines Special