Lists »
Claire Ward »
Survive Valentines Day hide from Cupid
Whoever invented Valentine's Day was cruel. Cruel and owed a fortune by Hallmark. More than a billion Valentine's Day cards are sent around the world each year. This must concern even the most romantic sucker on an environmental level alone.
That aside, V Day (as it's become known to those who'd rather not speak its name) is the pinnacle of torture in the land of the Singleton. We cannot be happy for those celebrating their love; on V Day couples are the enemy and must be violently combated, or at the very least, rudely snubbed. They invade our restaurants with amorous ardour and our footpaths with missiles of mush.
Take back the streets! The truth is, V Day is really D Day (D for denial). Come February 15th those loved-up losers will go back to their boring existence of curtain shopping, nights on the couch, putting their pasta into fancy jars and referring to themselves as a 'we'.
Celebrate your single freedom! Go out without having to answer to anyone, see your friends, pash a stranger, eat pizza at 4am, pity the fool in love and have another mojito.
Here's a list of places to spend Valentine's Day, whether you're looking to stick your head in the sand, or get your flirt on.
|
1
|
|
Slip Inn
Sydney
|
Get in early for a giant mobile flirt fest on the big screen, La Fiesta Sound System live and a gigantic game of twister. You will not find love, but you may find lust.
|
|
2
|
|
Tequila Rea
Adelaide
|
Lick-sip-suck. Get you mind out of the gutter, I'm talking about tequila. It's undoubtedly the number one ingredient for a big night out and here you'll find more than 60 different kinds.
|
|
3
|
|
Cookie
Melbourne
|
Cool-as-heck Cookie is a haven for the kids wanting to escape the party princess set. It's well-stocked, it wins awards and it'll win your heart (if you love beer).
|
|
4
|
|
Boutique
Prahran
|
This bar knows how to throw a party. Make it past the bouncer and you'll be in for a good night. A favourite for A-listers hitting Melbourne, Boutique is also the spot for Melburnians to try and hit on A-listers.
|
|
5
|
|
Blue Diamond
Melbourne
|
This place is full of plush furnishings and beautiful people - a social salon for no-nonsense types. Put your heart (and brain) in the hands of the bartender and sample their signature tipple - Doctor Scorpio's Love Potion.
|
|
6
|
|
Soak
Hobart
|
A welcome break from Tasmania's sandstone pub epidemic, this boutique bar has cute alcoves for gossiping. It also has plenty of nooks and crannies, so you can throw your lemon wedges at couples then hide.
|
|
7
|
|
Llama Bar
Subiaco
|
If you've decided after all that you would rather be in the camp of the attached, head to Llama bar, knock back a few of their signature infused vodka shots and partake in a round of speed dating. It's both efficient and entertaining.
|
|
8
|
|
The Brewhouse
Brisbane
|
For those that are ready to hang up their singleton stilettos, this Valentine's Day the Brewhouse is hosting their very own Naughty and Nice B&S ball. Somehow we think there's going to be a little more naughty than nice.
|
|
9
|
|
Bar Alto
New Farm
|
Laugh yourself stupid at the Powerhouse theatre as the Umbilical Brothers entertain you with their contortions and clever antics. Afterwards, grab a drink at this revamped waterside arts hub.
|
 flagging ...
|
|
