Cafe hosts anti-Valentine’s for lonely hearts

A cafe in Sydney’s south west is hosting an anti-Valentine’s Day celebration for anyone who loathes the loved up vibe.

Back Galley in Camden said it wanted to do something for everyone who doesn’t like Valentine’s Day or doesn’t want to celebrate the day.

Manager Bria Robertson-Smith told the Illawarra Mercury that most places in the region are offering “romantic three-course sit down meals”.

“We’ll have some non-romantic foods, cocktails and live entertainment singing some classic break-up songs,” she said.

“We’re going to have some singles tables for people to mingle and make new friends.

“We’ve also had a lot of couples book to come along because they aren’t fans of Valentine’s Day.

“A few girls have booked to come in with their single friends and we also have a couple tables of guys as well.”

Robertson-Smith said the event, which costs $75 per head, is about making people felt included.

“We wanted to create an environment at Back Galley where everyone is accepted and there is plenty of fun for everyone,” she said.

Sheridan Randall, 14^th February 2019