From alpine hideaways to heated igloos, PA Life have put together the top seasonal spots that promise magical evenings and plenty of festive cheer. For families and friends, weโve handpicked some of Londonโs best winter terraces and pop-ups for you. Embrace the spirit of the season in style and celebrate with a cocktail or two.
Alpine Terrace at Kitchen at Holmes
This season, Kitchen at Holmes, Marylebone is bringing the magic of the Alps to Baker Street! Step into their transformed alpine terrace and embrace the festive spirit with winter lights, alpine cocktails by Jamesons Whiskey and irresistible dishes. Indulge in festive bites from the seasonal menu like Puff Pastry Tartlet with porcini mushrooms and Comte bechamel Corn and Potato Pancake, with smoked salmon and the Welsh Dragon Hot Dog, with braised onion, cheddar, paprika and oregano pomme allumettes. All followed by a sharing Mont Blanc to finish on something sweet. Upstairs, youโll find the newly renovated secret festive rooftop cinema, screening Christmas classics throughout December.
Igloos at The Sipping Room by Drake & Morgan
Returning for 2025, cosy up in The Sipping Room, Canary Wharf by Drake & Morganโs heated festive igloo in collaboration with The Singleton Whisky. Decorated with soft twinkling lights and seasonal foliage, soak up the waterfront views over West India Quay while toasting the evening with a selection of curated wines, beers and spirits. Alternatively, try one of the limited-edition cocktails including the Singleton Hot Choco, made with Singleton 12-year old whiskey, hot chocolate mix, honey syrup and a toasted marshmallow. Each igloo seats up to eight guests and is furnished with plush seating and cosy blankets for everything you need to soak up the season. Cocktails start from ยฃ10.95 and main dishes from ยฃ17.95.
Winter Garden at Kapara
A Winter Garden is coming to Kapara, Sohoโs bold Eastern Mediterranean hotspot in James Court. Open throughout the festive season and beyond, this enchanted hideaway is transformed with winter florals and silver branches, twinkling fairy lights and plenty of heaters and blankets to keep everyone warm and toasty. The garden is accompanied by a menu bursting with Eastern Mediterranean soul and seasonal twists, in addition to warming whisky-filled cocktails created in partnership with Milk & Honey. Whether youโre toasting to the year ahead, snuggling up with a winter cocktail, or escaping the bustle of Soho, Kaparaโs Winter Garden is where the spirit of the season truly comes alive, one twinkle, toast and bite at a time.
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby Terrace
Settle in for cosy catchups at the Black Ruby Terrace at Drake & Morgan Kingโs Cross, a heated winter
hideaway dressed in rich plum, cherry and amber tones. Wrap up in cosy blankets and enjoy seasonal bar snacks alongside indulgent cocktails. The highlights including the Black Ruby Sour, a smooth, fruit-forward mix of Johnnie Walker Black Ruby, lemon, raspberry and honey. Cocktails start from ยฃ13.50 and large dishes from ยฃ17.95.
Rรฉmy Martin Terrace
Enjoy a winter warmer on the terrace at Kaya Great Northern Hotel’s Rรฉmy Martin Terrace before catching your train. Watch the world go by and get cosy under the heaters while sipping on wintery serves such as the decadent Tiramisu Martin, made with Remy Martin VSOP, Bailey’s Irish Liqueur, cream and Musetti coffee or the Rรฉmy Old Fashioned with Remy Martin VSOP and spiced demerara, for a luxuriously festive take on a classic.
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