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Love Stinks: The Anti-Valentine's Day List
The dreaded day of love is approaching, meaning a weekend of in-your-face, naff couple-y stuff awaits, ready to pounce on unsuspecting singles everywhere. Rather than endure these inevitable cringe-worthy proceedings, the team at yourBars have compiled a list of places to go to avoid the hand-holding and vulgar public displays of affection - or just to find some lovin' of your own! You're welcome. Now enjoy...
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Slip Inn
Sydney
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The bar renowned as the spot where the Crown Prince of Denmark first met his Aussie sweetheart throws love out the window for their annual "give love the slip" singles bash at Slip Inn, deliciously devoid of couples and all that mushy stuff. Free finger food and drinks ought to be incentive enough to get you out to celebrate your singledom - or to drown your solo sorrows.
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Ivy
Sydney
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Merivale's pride and joy The Ivy invites Sydneysiders to ditch their loved-up friends and partake in one of the biggest single events of the year. Tickets are $35 and the par-tay spans over two levels, featuring DJs, live entertainment and ice-breaking games.
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Hooters Parramatta
Parramatta
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The restaurant and bar famous for its ... er ... owls, is set to host the official Hooters Valentine s Day Singles Party. As you can imagine, tickets are selling like hotcakes so you d best get in early. Fifty bucks gets you finger food, bubbly, beer and activities such as speed dating, match maker, Daytona Racing (male vs female) and more. There will also be a live DJ and prizes.
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Hillside Hotel
Castle Hill
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This Castle Hill establishment is all set to hold Stupid Cupid: Singles In, Couples Out their anti-romance singles party, this February 13, after last year s bash proved a hit with one and all. The venue will be launching a sexy new cocktail menu for the night featuring luscious concoctions such as the Fancy a Pash? and Pash the Bartender.
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Chill Restaurant & Bar
Preston
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This swish new Melbourne restaurant and bar hosts their own 30+ Anti-Valentine s Day Singles Party on Friday, February 19, with free sparking on arrival for the ladies and plenty of games and prize giveaways on the night. The venue has (wisely) chosen not to hold the event on the big day, so guests are relatively safe from the sight of lovey-dovey duos.
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Canton Lounge Bar
Perth
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Two words: speed dating. You ve all heard of it, giggled about it, maybe even rolled your eyes at it, but secretly wanted to try it. If you re single and you ve never gone speed dating, then V-Day is the perfect time to start expanding your horizons. Perth Speed Date is set to hold a speed date event at Canton Lounge Tuesday, February 16, where there ll be plenty of flirting and fun to be had over nibblies and drinks.
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New Bay Hotel
Brighton
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The New Bay Hotel is bringing all the colour and festive fun of South America to singles at their Rio Carnival V DAY Singles Party. There ll be music, dancing, entertainment and a little bit of lunacy this February 13, with hundreds of sexy singles getting in on the samba action. There will be prizes for best dressed, so get into the spirit and don your sparkles and feathers for the occasion. Tickets can be purchased through the RSVP website.
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