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<p>You know Christmas is nearly here when igloos start to pop up on roof terraces, ski chalets line the Southbank and boozers are suddenly festooned with tinsel and fairy lights. London might be home to some of the most stylish bars on the planet, but come winter time we&#8217;re longing for a little more kitsch than class, and these Xmas-themed boozers hit the spot perfectly. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-miracle-at-henrietta-covent-garden"><a href="https://www.miracleathenrietta.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MIRACLE AT HENRIETTA</a>, Covent Garden </h2>



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<p>Hidden away in the mezzanine of the Henrietta Hotel is the capital&#8217;s most Christmassy bar. Yep, we&#8217;ve said it. Miracle takes our top place for the sheer volume of its unapologetically festive decor, from retro Santa lights and sleighs, to miles of tinsel, faux fur throws and strings of fairy lights. As you&#8217;d expect, the drinks menu doesn&#8217;t disappoint either, including must-sip cocktails including the mighty Christmopolitan &#8211; vodka, elderflower, vermouth, spiced cranberry sauce, lime, rosemary and absinthe mist. Cheers. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cahoots-london-bridge"><a href="https://www.cahoots.co.uk/postal-office-christmas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CAHOOTS</a>, London Bridge </h2>



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<p>This just-opened 1940s post office-themed cocktail bar on the edge of Borough Market is going to make the run up to Christmas more fun guaranteed. For starters you have to step though a giant mail box to get in, once inside the Xmas decor is strong and air-powered tubes deliver your cocktails, there&#8217;s a Dead Letter Depot with repurposed telephone switchboards where you can eavesdrop on gossip and then there&#8217;s the matter of Santa&#8217;s missing mail. Sold. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ski-lodge-at-montague-on-the-gardens-bloomsbury"><a href="https://montaguehotel.com/pop-ups-at-the-montague/the-ski-lodge">SKI LODGE AT MONTAGUE ON THE GARDENS</a>, Bloomsbury </h2>



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<p>Pine trees, falling snow, reindeer, snowmen, ski racks, piste maps and strings of fairy lights and lanterns &#8211; no, Muddy isn&#8217;t reminiscing about our last ski holiday, but rather the Montague on the Gardens Hotel&#8217;s annual Christmas transformation. The centrepiece is a bar serving Xmas, well, everything, from 12 flavours of Schnapps and flavoured vodkas, candied pecans, mulled wine, hot spiced cider and mugs of steaming hot chocolate cocktails. Festive joy in a cup as far as Muddy&#8217;s concerned. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-flight-club-victoria"><a href="https://flightclubdarts.com/christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FLIGHT CLUB</a>, Victoria</h2>



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<p>Flight Club&#8217;s darts revolution is truly established now &#8211; they have three locations in London alone and are about to open their fourteenth in the country in Oxford. The Victoria outpost is ushering in the festive season by transforming its rooftop Magic Gardens into a Winter Paradise, featuring festive reds and golds, evergreen foliage, festoon lighting, heating, soft blankets and bookable private cabins. Now pair that with one of their seasonally inspired cocktails (&#8216;Sleigh my Margarita&#8217;, &#8216;Red Velvet Martini&#8217;), and maybe even throw a dart or two if the spirit moves you. Or not. Equally cool.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mr-fogg-s-tavern-covent-gardern"><a href="https://www.mr-foggs.com/mr-foggs-tavern/christmas/">MR FOGG&#8217;S TAVERN</a>, Covent Gardern </h2>



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<p>A Victorian-style pub in the heart of theatreland might sound rather touristy, but come Christmas time it&#8217;s a warm, welcoming spot for Londoners who want to up the merriment factor. Whether you want to dine on a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings or join in a festive Cockney sing-a-long complete with an old joanna (Mon nights in Dec), the decorations, fires and friendly vibe make it a must-visit this season.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-humbug-truman-brewery-14-nov-31-dec"><strong><a href="https://www.humbugchristmas.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HUMBUG!</a>, Truman Brewery, (14 Nov –31 Dec)</strong></h2>



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<p>Join Santa in his favourite dive bar for Christmas drinkies, some cabaret, dancing and a whole lotta festive fun.&nbsp;<strong>HUMBUG!</strong>&nbsp;is an immersive festive event come theatrical production come cocktail bar come great night out with friends where you’re tasked to cheer up a rather stressed-out Santa with the help of some of the bars regulars, all while enjoying a tipple yourself (of course). Brought to you by the team behind Backyard Cinema, even if immersive events sound like your worst nightmare, you’ll be pleasantly surprised and feel positively Christmassy after this.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fire-amp-fromage-southbank"><a href="https://www.jimmyspopup.com/fire-and-fromage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FIRE &amp; FROMAGE</a>, Southbank </h2>



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<p>Jimmy&#8217;s pop-ups are legendary, but it&#8217;s the winter warmer igloos and chalets by the River Thames that we love the most. Chomp on unlimited Raclette cheese, potatoes, charcuterie and mini chocolate doughnuts and hot chocolate with marshmallows in the Raclette Bar, or get a mug of mulled wine and lemon and rosemary schnitzel from the Street Food Kitchen. Either way, you&#8217;re in for a toasty treat in the run up to Christmas. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-coppa-club-tower-bridge"><a href="https://www.coppaclub.co.uk/tower/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">COPPA CLUB</a>, Tower Bridge </h2>



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<p>Drinks in an igloo, wrapped in a soft blanket with views of Tower Bridge is a pretty cool way to start your Christmas celebrations this year. Make your way to Coppa Club&#8217;s scenic rooftop and work your way through the excellent cocktail list (Muddy rates the Lemon Bakewell Spritz &#8211; vodka, almond, lemon, and ginger ale) and delicious sourdough pizzas when you get peckish. The only downside? These get snapped up quickly, but <a href="https://www.coppaclub.co.uk/putney/igloos/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coppa Club Putney</a> has more festive igloos. </p>


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