By Divine Chizaram

With Valentine’s Day on the way, we’re delighted to put your priorities first. Our carefully handpicked top 10 places to enjoy with your partners in Port Harcourt this season will come handy.

1. Pleasure Park

It is located between Army Bori Camp and Air force Base Junction. This is one of the most popular places in Port Harcourt because it offers a variety of options for you and your plus one. You can see a movie, have a picnic, have dinner at the restaurants, go on a boat ride, or stroll around the park with your lover. This park is also a family themed park. There are lots of activities that are child-friendly, for example, the remarkable train rides. It is said that Port Harcourt comes alive at night and Pleasure Park is no exception to this saying.  This year’s Valentine falls on a Tuesday (work day) but all work and no play makes you a dull person! Visit Pleasure Park at night to relax.

2. Bole King Restaurant

What is Port Harcourt without Bole? Our Bole is one of the things that gives us supreme bragging rights. The roasted plantain and spicy palm oil sauce with fried fresh fish never goes out of style and Bole King restaurant makes sure of that. It’s located in Elekahia Housing Estate, 2 Circular Road, Rumuola. If you want to spend time with your lover in Port Harcourt in style, go to Bole King. Their standard is top-notch and it is also a relaxing spot for some Nigerian celebrities.

3. Michael Terrace Restaurant

Did somebody say Rooftop romance? This restaurant is ideal to sit and look into your lover’s eyes as you confess your love for each other once again. It’s surrounded by the beautiful airy view of Port Harcourt city. If you’ve been looking for a beautiful rooftop experience, Michael Terrace is the one. They offer a variety of affordable meals and the ambiance is the definition of romance. It is located at number 8, Old Aba Road, Rumuola

4. PH Polo Club

It is located on Tombia Street, Old GRA. It is one of the high-networth places to visit in Port Harcourt. At PH Polo Club, there are activities like horse riding, swimming, and relaxing in the VIP lounge, Polo watching, Squash playing and many more. With a variety like these, you should definitely visit the PH Polo Club this Valentine.

5. Creed Upscale Bistro

Have you really been to Port Harcourt if you haven’t been to Creed? Whether it’s to watch a football match, go crazy at the club, or share a meal with your lover as the season requires, Creed is just right for you. It’s a beautiful and affordable place to wind down with your lover on Val’s evening. You can find them at no. 31 Apara road, Elechi.

6. Vino Imperium

Vino Imperium is Latin for “Control of Wine”. Located in Old GRA, 32 Forces Avenue. This is ideal for lovers of good wine and quiet evenings. A top-notch location to visit this season. Imagine sharing the experience of savoring the rich, fruity notes of a red wine or the tangy, acidic flavours of a white wine with your man. It provides a romantic experience that’ll leave you with unforgettable memories.

7. Escape Boutique Hotel and Spa

A restaurant, a spa, a pool and a beautiful restaurant all in one place. Escape Hotel and Spa is the total package. Here, you can set that romantic mood from the restaurant to the bedroom at an average cost. For quality service that is worth your money, a beautiful romantic evening with the right mood. Escape hotel is the right place. It is located in Bozgomero Estate, 30 Abuloma road, opposite FCMB bank, Trans Amadi.

8. Delaroke Art Gallery

For the dreamers, art lovers and fans of African artists like Ben Enwonwu, Delaroke Art gallery is the right place to be on Valentine’s Day. Located at No. 17b, Williams Jumbo Street, Old GRA. Explore and enjoy beautiful art exhibitions, from both international and indigenous Port Harcourt artists, hand in hand with your significant other.

9. The Waterside

Waterside hotel offers beautiful rooms and exquisite fine dining with special menus that will excite not only your taste buds but also your love affair. It is affordable and it has an intimate and serene environment. it’s the perfect destination for you and your boo/bae to relax and unwind.

10. Isaac Boro Park

For our last but definitely not the least location, we give you, Isaac Boro park, located at Mile One, Orogbum, Port Harcourt. For friendly gatherings and romantic dates, it is one of the top places to visit in Port Harcourt this Valentine.  Named after Isaac Boro, one of the pioneers of minority rights activism in Nigeria, this is a public park and outdoor recreational centre, occasionally playing host to trade fairs and memorable events. 

Divine Chizaram, is a creative content developer from Port Harcourt

Ayodele Johnson

Ayodelé is a Lagos-based journalist and the Content and Editorial Coordinator at Meiza. All around the megacity, I am steering diverse lifestyle magazine audiences with ingenious hacks and insights that spur fast, informed decisions in their busy lives.