There will be a range of events for people to enjoy including romantic guided and self-guided walks, poetry soundscapes, creative workshops and special restaurant openings across the historic market.
Leadenhall Market will be marking Valentine’s Day with a series of specially curated romantic walking tours, poetry soundscapes and creative workshop dates. The Market’s wide selection of restaurants, bars and cafés will also be available to experience over the Valentine’s weekend.
On Valentine’s Day itself, Valentine’s walking tours will be led by City of London Guides through Leadenhall Market. Running at 11am and 2pm, the limited-edition walks will explore stories of love and romance from across the centuries, including tales of historic love potions and the story of one memorable former resident, a lovestruck goose said to have once ruled the Market’s passageways. Tickets can be booked here.
For those looking to explore at their own pace, Leadenhall Love is a self-guided tour available through the ECHOES Soundwalks app. As visitors move through the Market, poems on the theme of love are automatically triggered, featuring works by writers including Robert Burns, Christina Rossetti and Shakespeare. The poems were selected to highlight Leadenhall’s 700 year history and are read by members of the Market community.
In addition, for those looking for a snack as they wonder around can visit places such as Bibimbap, Baba Ganoush, or Chango Empanadas for delicious Mediterranean falafel, Korean dishes, and Mexican empanadas.
If you are looking for a romantic dinner setting, then restaurants such as Luc’s Brasserie will be opening especially on Valentine’s Day, serving classic French dishes and char-grilled steaks with views across the Market’s grand atrium. Argentinian Grill offers prime Argentine beef cooked over an authentic charcoal grill, while La Viña provides a lively setting for tapas and Spanish dishes, alongside wines, sangrias and cocktails.
For those looking for something a bit more relaxed, Buns From Home for freshly baked pastries, Boom Bap Burger for an impressive draft beer list and delicious food, and Chango Empanadas, Baba Ganoush and Sfrigola for quick and comforting bites. Traditional pubs and bars such as The Lamb Tavern, The Golden Goose and Oriani offer relaxed settings for drinks, while the independent, family-owned drinks specialist Amathus is a convenient stop for picking up a bottle for a special someone.
Ahead of the day itself, visitors to the market can also enjoy a programme of Valentine’s and Galentine’s creative workshops hosted by SoLo Craft Fair Shop, designed for couples, friends and small groups. Sessions include watercolour card designing (10 Feb), tea blending (11 Feb) and embroidered Valentine’s decorations (12 Feb), with many workshops free or under £8 and available to book online now.
For more information and to book tickets for any of the ticketed experiences visit: https://leadenhallmarket.co.uk/valentines-weekend-2026/