With social distancing measures still firmly in place and dining out for dinner all but a pipedream, you might think that Valentine’s Day this year will be something of a muted affair. But while post-6pm meals might not be on the agenda, some of the city’s favourite eateries have come together to serve up a slightly different but no less romantic offering: Valentine’s Day afternoon teas. Be it an exclusive pink-embellished tea set with a limited-edition fragrance from Bulgari or a floral-inspired dim sum cruise along the coast of Hong Kong island, here are some of our top picks:

The Langham X BVLGARI Rose Goldea Afternoon Tea

The Langham Hotel, long a hotspot for afternoon tea aficionados, has recently partnered with luxury brand Bulgari for a special Valentine’s Day experience in the form of The Langham X BVLGARI Rose Goldea Afternoon Tea. Inspired by the essence of Bulgari’s limited-edition Rose Goldea fragrance, executive pastry chef Jean-Marc Gaucher has tailor made an afternoon tea menu for two in the hotel’s iconic sweet pink shade. Boasting a vibrant assortment of sweet and savoury treats, for a limited time only, guests who partake will even be given a miniature bottle of the perfume per booking for two. 
Price: HK$688+ for two guests
Contact: +852 2132 7898

Tiffany Blue at Tiffany Blue Box Cafe

Forget about breakfast at Tiffany’s, now you can celebrate the season of romance with a sumptuous afternoon tea at the much-anticipated extension of the new Tiffany & Co. flagship store, Tiffany Blue Box Cafe. Serving up divine selections of sweet pastries such as lychee mousse, rose strawberry jelly and a kataifi nest with marshmallow and chocolate eggs, the special menu also features caviar and chorizo-laden savoury bites.  
Price: HK$788+ for two guests
Contact: +852 2362 9828

Aqua Luna Romantic Afternoon Tea Cruise

Craving for a romantic getaway with your significant other? Perhaps celebrating your love at sea with an open-water afternoon tea cruise courtesy of the Aqua Luna junk might be just the ticket. Setting sail on Valentine’s Day, loved-up couples can be picked up at Central or Tsim Sha Tsui ferry piers and cruise along the coast to the floating village of Aberdeen. Along the way, delectable dishes such a rose-infused dumplings, macaroons and other signature offerings from The Dim Sum Library will be served. 
Price: HK$776+ for two guests
Contact: +852 8821 2116

Vivienne Westwood Afternoon Tea

Luxury fashion brand Vivienne Westwood looks set to treat guests to a modish Valentine’s high-tea experience at its cafe in the lifestyle hotspot of Fashion Walk in Causeway Bay. From now until the 21st of February, the city’s first ever Vivienne Westwood cafe is offering a special Valentine’s Day tea set to treat you and your loved one to a modern classical take on British afternoon tea that features both savoury and sweet mouth-watering delicacies. What’s more, the lucky few who first book a spot for the day will even be gifted a special Vivienne Westwood necklace as a keepsake. 
Price: HK$688+ for two guests
Contact: +852 2799 5011

Paws For Tea at The Murray

Nowhere does it say that Valentine’s Day is just for humans. In fact, The Murray Hotel is offering a delightful twist to the traditionally romantic occasion by celebrating love for man’s best friend instead. Its ‘Paws For Tea’ set, served at the five-star hotel’s The Arches, will have you and your four-legged pal treated to a series of sumptuous bites for you and canine-tailored treats for your pet. Your furry friend will even get a new set of snazzy apparel courtesy of the Doggie Marketplace. 
Price: HK$480+ for one guest and one pet
Contact: +852 3141 8888