Belgravia has everything you need for Valentine’s Day 

From gorgeous gifts and bespoke services to fine dining and romantic weekend getaways, Belgravia is the lover’s capital of London.

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, love is in the air in Belgravia. This timeless neighbourhood offers an array of enchanting gifts alongside a plethora of romantic restaurants, cosy bars and beautiful squares in which to fall in love.

Belgravia has a long history as a location for lovers. Once the home of Ian Fleming, the neighbourhood played host to a life of elegant parties and passionate love affairs that inspired his stories of adventure and seduction. Similarly, Chopin wooed many an admirer with his 99 Eaton Place concerts, the first of which was an expression of his love for fiancée Maria Wodzinski. With such an established tradition of romance, why not pay a visit to Belgravia’s bijou cobbled streets?

The eclectic mix of boutiques in Motcomb Street, Elizabeth Street and Pimlico Road offer an array of delightful gifts. Let your pillow talk with L&B Fine Linen’s beautiful ‘Be my Valentine’ cushion or spoil your loved one with a hamper of Bamford bath treats from Daylesford Organic. The alluring fragrances of Annick Goutal, Amouage and Les Senteurs will tempt you through the doors of their opulent boutiques, while dog lovers will appreciate Mungo & Maud’s collection of canine treats. Ladies looking for the perfect first-date outfit will be seduced by beautiful evening wear from Louise Kennedy and Christian Louboutin’s iconic towering heels.

Those in need of some expert advice should head to Motcomb Street, where the charming Carolina Bucci offers a unique bespoke jewellery service, while leading florist Judith Blacklock offers an SOS Valentine’s Day workshop for the boys.

If you’re lining up a romantic Valentine’s date, there’s a wealth of snug neighbourhood haunts and exclusive restaurants to choose from, including Petrus, ‘London’s most romantic restaurant’ La Poule au Pot and The Ebury, where bride-to-be Kate Middleton was recently spotted doing some wedding planning.

Elsewhere the Thomas Cubitt, The Pantechnicon and The Orange are offering a champagne and oyster menu, while Mosimann’s offers a starry-eyed evening that includes a chauffeur-driven limousine pick-up with champagne and a four-course dinner. Food lovers should also visit William Curley, Rococo Chocolates and Pierre Hermé, which all offer an array of tempting treats. If that doesn’t satisfy your sweet tooth then Peggy Porschen, cupcake maker to the stars, has it covered.

If you’re looking to make a weekend of it, the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel offers Valentine’s gift vouchers, while The Halkin celebrates ‘Love At First Sight’ with an overnight stay, including a private appointment to view Pomellato’s ‘Love at First Sight’ jewellery collection.

So sweep your Valentine off their feet and be inspired by a visit to the vibrant and sophisticated neighbourhood of Belgravia.