We're just going to skip the whole "we should celebrate our friends every day not just one day of the year" because sometimes it is okay to just go above and beyond to show love to our gals.
Valentine's can be the best excuse to go all out with the girls and enjoy a day of drinks, relaxation, and love.
Better yet, this year V-day falls on a Saturday which means we are celebrating all weekend long and luckily there's a ton of things to do in Dublin.
Press Cafe, Beggar's Bush
'Twas the night before Galentine's and all that...
At Press Café in Beggar's Bush you can celebrate self love and friendship with the Heartbloom Community on Thursday February 12th.
From ice-breaker bingo and DIY origami cards, to sweet treats, warm drinks, and endless pampering, it's the ideal girls eve.
So, whether you're going solo or with your pals, it'll be a stunning evening.
See more on the event here.
South William Street
An obvious one perhaps, but if you've been looking for the perfect excuse to hit up Pink Restaurant, I think there's no better one than it being Galentine's Day. While its main attraction is naturally the pink aesthetic, having dined there I can honestly say the food is delicious, as are the cocktails.
No Galentine's meal would be complete without dessert and the famous chocolate heart, made of white chocolate mousse, icing, raspberry gel, and raspberry glitter, is as delicious as it is adorable.
South William Street
From 5.30pm on the evening of Friday the 13th (spooky), grab your bestie and head to Benefit's Galentine's Day event at their flagship South William Street store.
Tickets are €22.45 and include free refreshments on arrival, a fully redeemable ticket against product on the night, a free goodie bag worth €50 and an exclusive service offer because your brows are Benefit's obsession.
It makes for the pore-fect gals' night.
Find out more on Eventbrite.
This Must Be The Place, Smithfield
An ideal drink and draw event, head to This Must Be The Place on Friday evening a fun, relaxing night.
For €27.79 you'll get your canvas, all necessary painting materials, guidance from instructors, patterns and designs to pull inspiration from and much more.
A custom feel-good playlist along with the chance to win prizes, whether you arrive alone or with your girl gang, you're in for a stellar evening.
Find out more here.
Dublin city centre
High vibes, your girls, and the best pizza Dublin has to offer? Say less.
Alternative Dublin are hosting a Galentine's edition of their iconic Pizza Crawls on Wednesday, February 11.
You’ll be met with a scorecard to rate each slice, giving you plenty of talking points.
From the top-rated slices to the worst mouthfuls of the evening, thin base or chewy crust, it's a great opportunity to test out Dublin's pizza scene.
A fun, social experience focused on meeting new people, sharing opinions, and enjoying great pizza with the girlies!
See more information here.
Dublin's iconic fitness studio is hosting an array of events inspired by love this Valentine's Day.
While none of specifically galentine's themed, they do make for the perfect girls evening, particularly the third events - The break-up.
Taking place on Wednesday, February 18 from 6:45pm at their Lennox Street locations is one of their famous rhythm ride classes with all the heart break bangers.
From Taylor to Sabrina, the bops will be in full swing at this class.
After, the gang from Victoria's Secret Dublin will read your heartbreak stories and perform a burn ceremony.
If that doesn't sound like enough, there will also be goodies from Sol de Janeiro.
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