Valentine's Day in London on a budget

Plan a truly special Valentine’s Day without emptying your wallet. For today’s post, the Hazelview Properties blog team has assembled suggestions to help you affordably celebrate the holiday near our London apartments.

Skip the expensive meal

You don’t need to spend money on a pricy meal to impress your date. Wow your special someone by introducing them to London’s finest takeout. For example, order food from Zen Garden (344 Dundas Street), only a five-minute walk from Four Seasons Apartments (396 Queens Avenue). Then you can avoid the crowds and the noise by eating from the comfort of your private home.

Save money for dessert

Another way to celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget is to stay in for supper and spend your money on dessert instead. The City of London makes this option particularly enticing, with great dessert options like Dolcetto (3020 Colonel Talbot Road). This Italian eatery features all of your favourite sweets, from gelato to tiramisu, cheese, cannoli and more. Dolcetto is around a five-minute drive from Canterbury Towers Apartments (760 & 770 Wonderland Road South).

A gift you can use

Instead of buying an expensive gift that is only good for looking at, invest in something you can enjoy that evening. For example, a bottle of wine from a local vineyard can be tastefully personalized with a little DIY crafting. For the selection nearby, check out Richmond Winery North (1570 Hyde Park Road), only a five-minute drive from Beaverbrae Apartments (530 & 540 Proudfoot Lane).

See a show

Spend your money wisely by investing in an experience that also supports the community. The Catering Queen is being produced at the Palace Theatre (710 Dundas Street) this Valentine’s Day. Plan on just a five-minute drive from Regency Place Apartments (520-560 Mornington Avenue) to see this hilarious romantic comedy featuring local artists. Tickets are an affordable $22 per person. Reserve your tickets in advance to guarantee a seat.

Happy Valentine’s Day from the blog team at Hazelview Properties! For more information about our London apartments, visit our website today.