FREE COCKTAILS FOR YOU AND YOUR VALENTINE

IF YOU’D like to do something special for February 14 but you’re on a tight budget, there are a few ways you can get Valentine goodies for nothing this year.

For a free romantic cocktail, download the All Bar One app ( allbarone. as all new customers get a complementary classic cocktail. If both you and your loved one sign up, you can have a free drink each to celebrate Valentine’s day. You can also share an original glazed doughnut from Krispy Kreme if you sign up to its newsletter or download its app ( krispykreme.co.uk/rewards).

For those planning on a romantic night in, do it for free with a SimplyCook box ( simplycook.com). The recipe boxes, which come with all the ingredients you need for your chosen meals, allow you to make mouth-watering, restaurantquality food from the comfort of your own home.

Get a free box, containing all you need for four great meals, by going onto the site and clicking ‘Try for Free’ (you just have to pay £1 postage).

If you would like to go out for dinner, you are more likely to get a table and a good deal before or after the big day itself. Try out Tastecard’s 90-day free trial ( tastecard. to get big discounts at restaurants nationwide. But note, there are restrictions on when you can go.

The card will also get you 33 per cent off at cinemas, so maybe surprise a loved one with a romantic movie night.