Don’t want to send roses or chocolates to your loved one on V-Day? Well how about a cocktail instead? FINDS (2/F LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, 2522 9318) is offering to shake and pour a romantic concoction on the spot for your loved one from February 12-14. All you need to do is give them 12 hours notice and the name and address of your loved one, and for $899 upwards, you can bestow your sweetheart with a gift that is truly intoxicating. For more details call 6486 9933.

Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean much to you if you’re single, right? Well, how about you join a bunch of singles to commemorate the holiday of love? Check out the Cupid’s Tower event at Henry House in Causeway Bay. Four bars and lounges - Shelter, Census, House and C3 (27/F, 19/F, 17/F, 15/F Henry House, 42 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay, 2577 1668) - housed on different levels will all be open Valentine’s night in an event especially for singles. Baileys, the makers of that luscious liquid, is the sponsor of the evening, and their strawberry fondue will be available for sampling at House and a signature ‘lover’s’ shot is free upon arrival. Each venue will be playing different music (hip hop, light R&B, jazz and lounge beats) allowing you to enjoy different vibes throughout the night. And if you are looking for that someone special put on your best smile – because the staff are taking Polaroids to stick on the walls of all the lounges.

For you ladies out there, if you’d rather spend Valentine’s day with your best gal pals, then head to drop (Bsmt, 39-43 Hollywood Road, Soho, 2543 8856) for their brand new night on Wednesdays, starting on February 14: Girls Night Out. From 7pm to 10pm all women receive a complimentary glass of Perrier Jouet Grand Brut champagne and female drop members and their girl friends can get half-price drinks all night. From 10pm onwards The Conga Lounge will be playing their cool rhythms to groove the night away.

JJ’s (Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, 2588 1234 ext. 7363) is celebrating its anniversary throughout the month. To celebrate the event all patrons will receive 2-4-1 drinks on wine, champagne and all drinks at JJ’s Music Room from 9pm onwards from Monday to Saturday. Enjoy your drinks to the sounds of their new band, Drop Zone, and party the night away.
Something a little bit saucy at MO Bar (Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen’s Road Central, 2132 0077) for v-day: a lingerie fashion show featuring men and women's lines. Tickets include two glasses of champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries. Starts from 9:30pm and is priced at $550 for two.

Over at Nobu (2/F InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, TST, 2313 2323), don’t forget to try the signature cocktail for our city created by Santiago, the restaurant’s bar manager in the US, when he visited our fair city in October before Nobu’s opening. His HK Black Tea cocktail is a mix of rosemary infused sochu – a Japanese spirit – fresh blackberries and raspberries and honey topped with English tea that comes together for a fruity and refreshing taste. Also available at the restaurant is their private label sake, stout draft and wine all especially crafted for Nobu to match the cuisine.

Six Nations Rugby is kicking off this month on February 3, and you can catch all the action at The Canny Man (Bsmt, The Wharney Guangdong Hotel, 37-73 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, 2861 1935). Check out our schedule below for match listings. Also, in association with Hong Kong Rugby Union, the bar is running a fantasy rugby league. With virtual dollars and a salary cap, become the virtual manager of your own team. Buy 12 players and if you wish trade them after each game, with each player’s value strengthening rated by the performance in each game. More information can be found at the bar’s website: http://www.thecannyman.com/rugby.html. The overall winner of each division in Six Nations and Super 14s will receive a $1500 drinking voucher.

Agave (Shop C & D, G/F Beverley House 93 – 107 Lockhart Road, Wanchai 2866 3228) is celebrating its first anniversary by introducing a new ladies night on Wednesdays. DJ Rafell will be playing the latest tunes and smooth grooves while margaritas are free flowing all night for the ladies.
Xperience (G/F Asia Orient Tower, 33 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, 2143 6008) is looking to ignite your passion this Valentines Day by offering a 4-course set dinner at $498 per couple including a glass of champagne. Throughout February Corona is on special at just $35. It’s more beer promotions at Delaney’s (G-1/F One Capital Place, 18 Luard Road, Wanchai, 2804 2880) with six bottles of any brew at $150 during happy hour and $180 otherwise. Beer of the month is Palm Belgian beer available for $25 H/H and $40 otherwise.

Epöch Coffee Bar & Desserterie (12-14 Wing Fung Street, Star Street Precinct, Admiralty, 3525 1570) is offering up a sweet valentine’s set for $198 – gorgeous Valrhona fondue with a choice of seven different flavours and two glasses of Italian sparkling wine, Prosecco, with a choice of four fruit infusions. Available Feb 12-18 after 6:30pm, what a way to indulge!

Watch out for two new vodkas that will be hitting our city soon… Pravda, the exclusive Polish vodka from the area of the Carpathian Mountains in southern Poland, will be launched at drop tonight while UV Vodka, a four times distilled spirit with 8 different flavours and a low carb content, will also be launched at Soiree (19 Elgin Street, 2857 2808).