4 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your bestest mate
Valentine’s day doesn’t have to be about spending time with a partner - it can be a day to celebrate your bestest friends too. If you need some ideas to celebrate, we’ve got you covered:
Plan an iQ Clubs themed date in your iQ city
Explore your uni city and plan a themed friends date around your fave iQ clubs. We’ve got some suggestions for iQ cities across the UK, or you can check out our video on Instagram or TikTok for more suggestions!
GamersClub
NQ64, Shoreditch – Just a short walk from iQ City, Shoreditch and Aldgate, NQ64 is the place to be for a retro arcade gaming night with your mates.
Gameshow Allstars, Sheffield – Live your life for a day as a contestant in iconic gameshows like ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’ and battle your friends for status as the best gamer.
Chance & Counters, Birmingham - For a more classic vibe, try your hand at hundreds of board games and see who reigns supreme.
Boom Battle Bar – These are all around the UK, perfect for iQers everywhere to try their hand at virtual axe throwing or shuffleboard.
SupperClub
Borough Market, London– Just 5 minutes from iQ Bankside and Paris Gardens, Borough market has the best food stalls to explore.
Plymouth Market, Plymouth – Check out Plymouth Market for great Mexican food, and a great chance to look around your local area too!
Proove, Sheffield – For legendary pizza (with vegan options too!) you can share with your mates to try a load of options.
Or, if cooking at home is more your style, visit a local supermarket and chef up a storm for your mates in your iQ kitchen or private dining room.
BookClub
BookLovers Bookshop, Edinburgh – An independent romance bookstore, visit here for your next Valentine’s read.
Blackwells, Newcastle – Visit Blackwells in Newcastle for your next academic read, or find a fun puzzle book to work through with your besties.
FiveLeaves Bookshop, Nottingham– Home to a range of independent books, FiveLeaves also hosts poetry nights and talks, making them the perfect hosts for your Valentine’s evening.
Host a fun night in at iQ
Your valentine’s evening plans could be just steps away! Enjoy your shortest journey to a bestie date by booking a karaoke, cinema or private dining room to host your friends in. Made super easy with the iQ app, you can invite iQ besties, or friends from uni, to show off your singing skills, use the SupperClub recipes, or make them watch your fave romcom in style.
Get involved with an event at your location
If hosting isn’t your style, then be sure to check your iQ’s noticeboard on the iQ app for events your iQ team are hosting. Previously, we’ve had Valentine’s parties for you to invite your friends too, friendship bracelet making, love letter writing and more!
Whatever you do, we wanna see your pics – tag us on Instagram @iqstudent and use #MyiQLife to show us how you’re embracing your loved ones this Valentine’s weekend.
