If you’re looking for a romantic spot for dessert cocktails and snacks this Valentine’s Day, consider Baileys’ Chocolate Bar at 1915 Park Ave. in Lafayette Square. The neighborhood alone sets the mood but the intimate restaurant space seals the deal. With patterned tile lining the bar, plush pillows tucked into banquettes, moody low lighting and sculptural light fixtures overhead, the whole place feels cozy and quietly swoon-worthy.
Our favorite sip of the night was the salted caramel martini, a luxe dessert-forward cocktail made with salted caramel ice cream, plus hazelnut and coffee liqueurs, finished with shaved chocolate. The garnish may change as the menu evolves but the essence of the drink remains the same: indulgent and perfectly balanced. Guests are welcomed with tiny cookies when they arrive and the menu also offers a few savory options if you need something more substantial, plus plenty of other dessert choices to pair with your drinks. We absolutely love a salty-sweet balance and this martini delivers. It does pack a punch in true martini form, so it’s best savored slowly.
If you’re looking for other Valentine’s Day ideas, be sure to check out our list of a dozen ways to celebrate.
This article appears in February 2026.