Get a little extra sweetness in your life with the annual Chocolate Escape! For just $5 each you can sample some incredible chocolate confections at our participating restaurants, and many of our merchants will be offering some sweet (literally) giveaways and deals.

Diners and shoppers will have the chance to make Valentine’s Day reservations and purchase gifts for loved ones or just browse. Old Town Winchester offers fine dining, artisan shops and specialty boutiques, florists, jewelry stores as well as a day spa and a salon. Escape to Old Town Winchester for Valentine shopping specials and indulgent chocolate morsels.

Participating restaurants and retailers:

50/50 Taphouse: Bacon brownie bite
Espresso Bar: Mini chocolate hearts, affogato, and hot chocolate
Exotic Himalayan Handicrafts: 10% off sterling silver jewelry, 15% off selected jewelry, and 15% off Singing Bowls
Eugene B. Smith Gallery & Custom Frame Studio: Sweetheart Special – 14% off prints, framed prints & canvas prints, chocolate treats
Flashback 2.0: 15% off all t-shirts and clothing in the shop & free chocolate chip cookie with purchase
Handworks Gallery: Free chocolate tastings and discounts storewide
Hideaway Café: Chocolate tasting box featuring chocolate espresso granola and other tasty treats
Kimberly’s: 14% off all chocolates & complimentary hot chocolate
Murphy Beverage Company: Free samples of sparkling wine and chocolate treats from The Chef’s Corner
Panhandle Apothecary: Ceremonial cacao & chocolate truffle samples
Passe: Heart-shaped s’mores brownie, 35% off winter items & 14% off Valentine’s clothing
Red Fox Creamery: Mini hot fudge brownie sundae
Sexi-Mexi Burrito Bar: Mexican hot chocolate ice cream sandwich
The Ivy Chest Floral & Decor: $5 single stem rose with greenery & a ribbon
Uno Pizzeria & Grill: Assorted chocolate desserts
Vibrissa Beer & Kitchen: Chocolate churro sundae, chocolate truffles (3 assorted flavors) & triple chocolate cookie
Violino Ristorante Italiano: Crostata di Nutella, chocolate raspberry pastries, Oreo truffles, Bicerin (traditional hot drink native to Torino, made with hazelnut hot chocolate, shot of Lavazza espresso, topped with homemade whipped cream)
Winchester Book Gallery: 25% discount on all cookbooks, samples of chocolate treats from WBG staff’s favorite cookbooks, & a beautiful collection of Valentine’s cards

Click here for more information and participating businesses!