If you’re looking for a sultry date experience or sexy night out with friends, this is one place you’ll want to check out and it’s hidden behind a vintage 7UP soda machine. Inside Newsroom Philly, Cupid’s Nest has quietly transformed Northern Liberties into a red-lit romantic speakeasy in the city.
Designed as a Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day pop-up experience, Cupid’s Nest is open now for a limited time, blending classic romance with spicy nightlife energy.
Cupid’s Nest: Valentine’s meets speakeasy
A giant heart shaped balloon and one unassuming door later and you’ll descend into a rose-covered tunnel that leads to a red velvet curtain. Behind the curtain you’ll find a cinematic scene: hundreds of roses, glowing red hearts, twinkling pink and white lights, red-lined tables, and multiple photo moments that feel tailor-made for Valentine’s Day.
At the center of it all? A custom glowing heart aerial hoop, where circus artists perform on select-weekend nights— adding drama, movement, and a touch of danger to the romance.
What to expect at Cupid’s Nest
Cupid’s Nest is equally perfect for an intimate date night or bold Galentine’s celebration. Expect themed cocktails, DJ-driven nights, late-night happy hours, karaoke, and rotating programming that keeps every visit feeling different.
The cocktail menu leans playful and indulgent, with standouts like
- 😈 Dark Desire
- 💌 Love Note
- 🤫 Pillow Talk
- 💋 Poisoned Kiss
Additionally, there’s also a Valentine late-night happy hour featuring $8 cocktails from 10:30 p.m. to close.
$69 prix-fixe dinner -what’s on the menu
For Valentine’s Day, Newsroom Philly offers a $69 per person prix-fixe menu, including a complimentary glass of champagne and a take-home bottle of wine.
Specifically, the menu features sushi starters like the Headline Roll and Wagyu Gyoza, entrées ranging from ginger-soy salmon to miso-marinated churrasco steak (with optional upgrades). Next, enjoy classic desserts like cheesecake and chocolate cake to end the evening on a sweet note.
Bold, immersive, and intentionally indulgent, Cupid’s Nest may just be Philly’s most talked-about Valentine’s pop-up —if you know where to look.
Reservations are strongly encouraged.
📍1102 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123
