It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so of course we’re getting ready to fill our social media feeds with festive photos at the city's most charming locations.
From winter terraces that have cosy blankets and heaters to stunning spots covered in kitsch decorations, there are plenty of places bringing us yuletide cheer. Get set for some serious swooning as we find London’s most Instagrammable Christmas restaurants.
Best Christmassy Restaurants In London For 2025
1. Daphne's
- Location: 112 Draycott Avenue, Chelsea, SW3 3AE
- When: November and December 2025
- Cuisine: Italian
- Why we recommend: we love Daphne's for its festive warmth and hearty Italian dishes. It has a brilliant cocktail collaboration with The Singleton and Tanqueray 10, serving apertivos for £16
Where in London could you find a restaurant that’s jam-packed with decorations? Taking the reins as the restaurant boasting the most beautiful seasonal interiors around, Daphne's goes all out each year.
Expect dazzling ceiling installations across their Christmas theme. When you’re not snapping pictures for your Instagram? There'll be an elegant Italian menu and unique cocktails. Our favourite? The Stella Cometa, with The Singleton, Frangelico, Cream de Cacao, lemon and clarified milk.
Instagram: @daphneslondon
Dazzling decorations have landed at this Instagram-worthy restaurant.
2. Sketch
- Location: 9 Conduit Street, Mayfair, W1S 2XG
- When: 13th November 2025 - 5th January 2026
- Cuisine: modern European
- Why we recommend: Sketch is a place that provides a luxurious experience; the finest hospitality paired with the most delicious food and stunning interiors, and Christmas is no different. We're obsessed with how it transforms this time of year
Sketch’s art-lined walls and famous toilets make it one unmissable place for an Instagram photo any time of the year. When it comes to Christmas? The artsy West End bar and restaurant has previously constructed a massive spiralling tree and an indoor 'snowstorm in a cup' art piece that rose up to the ceiling.
This year, though, you can expect a nostalgic alpine escape with a modern twist, all put together by an array of artists and florists - themed around 'a painting that never dries'. Look forward to gondolas, chalets, mulled wine and more.
Instagram: @sketchlondon
If you fancy filling your feed with artsy decorations, Sketch is your spot.
3. 100 Wardour St
- Location: 100 Wardour Street, Soho, W1F 0TL
- When: November and December 2025
- Cuisine: international, plus Pan Asian from Freak Scene Sushi
- Why we recommend: we love this lively venue and its festive decorations are so pretty - you'll spot them glimmering in the window as you walk up Wardour Street and won't be able to resist going inside for a cocktail and a bite to eat
100 Wardour St sits at the former home of the iconic Marquee Club, where artists like David Bowie and The Rolling Stones strutted their stuff, so you can follow your dinner by grabbing reels of live music.
As for the stunning interiors, you'll find an Instagram-worthy backdrop of baubles and berry-laden foliage at their Christmas in Soho installation. What's more, they're offering a festive set menu complete with the likes of beef tartare, pan-roasted spatchcock chicken, soft-baked choc chop cookies, and more.
Instagram: @100wardourst
Flaunt 100 Wardour St's yearly installations on your feed.
4. The Montague on the Gardens
- Location: 15 Montague Street, Fitzrovia, WC1B 5BJ
- When: 12th November - 31st December 2025
- Cuisine: British
- Why we recommend: it's truly magical how The Montague on the Gardens transforms into a winter lodge - it perfects the alpine spirit and is a great place to host your Christmas party (the venue accepts bookings of ten or more)
Returning for another year, the Ski Lodge at The Montague on the Gardens is London’s original winter party venue that’s just made for sharing on social media.
The Wood Deck will be transformed into a haven of pine trees, falling snow and strings of lanterns, adding to the overall festive charm. Throw in a few glasses of mulled wine and hot chocolate cocktails? You’re all set for the perfect picture.
Instagram: @montague_hotel
Offering Alpine chalet vibes, this is easily one of London's best Christmas escapes.
5. Annabel's
- Location: 46 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, W1J 5AT
- When: November and December 2025
- Cuisine: European
- Why we recommend: if you're looking for a Christmas façade that'll take your breath away, Annabel's is the one for you. We never cease to be amazed by how opulent and inspiring its displays are - although to head inside, you'll need a membership
This Mayfair restaurant is not one to do things by halves, including Christmas decorations. Every year, the members' club goes bigger and bigger with its festive interiors, from bauble installations over the bar to elegant wreaths lining the dining room. Please note that Annabel's is members only, but you can still see its external decorations without membership.
This year sees a porcelain lion standing proudly beneath a glowing moon, symbols of courage and light, raising money for The Caring Family Foundation. Oozing old school glamour throughout the space, Annabel's is sure to impress again this year, thanks to elegant menus matching the Instagram-worthy surroundings.
Instagram: @annabelsmayfair
Annabel's is serving serious glitz from its Mayfair home.
6. Mari Vanna
- Location: Wellington Court, 116 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7PD
- When: November and December 2025
- Cuisine: Russian
- Why we recommend: we like this pretty, authentic Russian restaurant for its sitting room-style interiors that come alive in the winter, adorned with twinkling lights. It truly feels so cosy and magical
It seems like it’s Christmas every day at this restaurant, but when it gets to December? Expect Mari Vanna to be decked out in even more quirky curiosities.
We’re talking trees, fairy lights and glittering decorations hanging from the ceiling. Topping it off is a menu of winter warmers that's sure to thaw even the coldest of hearts. And on the menu? Plenty of tempting Russian classics, like mushroom chicken Kievs or pozharsky fritters.
Instagram: @marivannalondon
Mari Vanna is a charming restaurant for an Instagram picture this winter.
7. Dalloway Terrace
- Location: 16-22 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, WC1B 3NN
- When: 18th November - 31st Deceber 2025
- Cuisine: international
- Why we recommend: you might've seen Dalloway Terrace on social media before, as it boasts a flower wall that was simply made for sharing. Our advice? Book an afternoon tea here, and you won't regret it
The ever-enchanting Dalloway Terrace has been transformed into one of the most magical winter wonderland restaurants in London over the previous years, so of course, they’ll be bringing back more decorations for Christmas 2025.
Part of The Bloomsbury Hotel, this heated hideaway provides a botanical backdrop for sipping seasonal cocktails, alongside a tempting festive afternoon tea menu.
Instagram: @dallowayterrace
Dalloway Terrace is offering alfresco drinking and dining at its finest.
8. 34 Mayfair
- Location: 34 Grosvenor Square, South Audley Street, Mayfair, W1K 2HD
- When: 4th November - 31st December 2025
- Cuisine: European
- Why we recommend: this Great Gatsby theme is calling our name. We love how 34 Mayfair transforms into a New York-style den, and its signature Monkey 47 cocktails are not to be missed either
34 Mayfair has been on our London Christmas restaurants for Instagram radar since its stint of over 14,000 decorations back in 2020. Since then, it's had a pretty-in-pink theme with an apres-ski twist and a Santa's Grotto makeover.
This year sees a Golden Age theme inspired by The Great Gatsby - think 1920s-style cocktails, elegant golden decor and plenty of festive touches. It doesn't get more merry than this.
Instagram: @34mayfair
From après-ski to baubles galore, 34 Mayfair has winter looks covered each season.
9. Balthazar
- Location: 4-6 Russell Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 5HZ
- When: November and December 2025
- Cuisine: French
- Why we recommend: the location of Balthazar is stunning - think gorgeous, towering white marble pillars and a kind of red carpet-style entrance. It's proximity to the piaza makes it a great shout for some Christmas shopping after lunch or dinner too
In the spirit of all things French, Balthazar usually has a twinkling Eiffel Tower in place as well as a Christmas tree over the festive period, adding extra sparkle to the occasion. Get ready for twinkling decorations as far as the eye can see, with smooth jazz transporting you to the streets of Paris at Christmastime.
This year the theme is cabaret, in partnership with Grey Goose. There were limited-edition cocktails available, too, so you could pair your feast with a tipple or two. We can't wait to see what they bring out for 2025.
Instagram: @balthazarldn
A little ooh-la-la for Christmas? You'll find it at Balthazar.
10. The Little Scarlet Door
- Location: 12-13 Greek Street, Soho, W1D 4DL
- When: November and December 2025
- Cuisine: international
- Why we recommend: The Little Scarlet Door knows how to throw a house party, and we'd kick ourselves if we missed out on exploring its living room, kitchen and basement this winter. They're adorned with sparkling touches and are extra aesthetically pleasing
Known for its house party vibes and secret entrance marked by (you guessed it) a red door, this stunning Soho spot really does pull out all the stops come the festive period, making it one of the coolest and most beautiful Christmas restaurants in London.
The Little Scarlet Door will not only have a Christmas tree, streamers coming from a glittering chandelier and other touches in the season's traditional colours across the 'Living Room', but also canapes washed down by festive cocktails available for your office bash this year.
Instagram: @thelittlescarlettdoor
Sip drinks and nibble on small plates underneath the tree here.
11. Harry's Dolce Vita
- Location: 27-31 Basil Street, Knightsbridge, SW3 1BB
- When: November and December 2025
- Cuisine: Italian
- Why we recommend: if you're like us and love an indulgent plate of pasta, followed by tiramisu, of course, then you'll love Harry's Dolce Vita, particularly around Christmas ,as you'll get to enjoy all this and more in a seriously breathtaking setting
Looking for a pretty Christmas restaurant in London? Add a dash of Italian style to your social posting and say buon Natale at Harry's Dolce Vita. Pairing stunning decorations with an equally impressive menu of Christmas goodies, the Knightsbridge restaurant is sure to make jaws drop when you visit them.
Expect swish private dining spaces, authentic festive cooking and (of course) plenty of bubbles to wash everything down. Look forward to tucking into the likes of Nonna’s tiramisu, Panettone or the iconic Harry’s Toadstool.
Instagram: @harrysdolcevita
Harry's Dolce Vita is one pretty Christmas restaurant.
12. The Ivy Chelsea Garden
- Location: 197 King's Road, Chelsea, SW3 5EQ
- When: November and December 2025
- Cuisine: British
- Why we recommend: The Ivy goes above and beyond with its Christmas themes, and the food is as good as its venues look, too. This year, the collection worked with artist and scenographer Sophie Neil to bring the magical story to life with illustrations on the festive menus
If you’re looking for luxury, there’s nowhere as glitzy as The Ivy Chelsea Garden. One of London’s most Instagram-worthy restaurants for Christmas, this place goes all out with its yuletide decorations, if previous Grinch and Narnia themes are anything to go by.
Expect plenty of winter foliage, touches of glitter and fun seasonal dishes, as well as wintery cocktails as for 2025, it's leaning into The Midnight Express, offering the likes of afternoon teas, Boxing Day brunches, and more.
Instagram: @the_ivy_collection
Soak up the Christmas vibes (and a few cocktails) at The Ivy in Chelsea.
13. Duck & Waffle
- Location: 110 Bishopsgate, City of London, EC2N 4AY
- When: 12th November 2025 - 6th January 2026
- Cuisine: British and European
- Why we recommend: open 24 hours, Duck & Waffle is a sky-high delight serving super moreish, fluffy waffles and then some. It transforms at Christmas time, making the speedy lift up even more exciting than usual
With its sprawling views, iconic location and menu of photo-worthy eats, Duck & Waffle is one for social media all through the year. The City restaurant has been transformed into a festive haven,
No doubt, there'll be charming sculptures and displays alongside dazzling trees and lights, paired with picturesque panoramas of the entire city.
Instagram: @duckandwaffle
Sky-high shots aren't all that's in store at Duck & Waffle come Christmas.
14. SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden
- Location: 5 The Market, Covent Garden, WC2E 8RF
- When: 12th November 2025 - 6th January 2026
- Cuisine: creative Japanese and Latin American
- Why we recommend: perched overlooking Covent Garden Piazza, SUSHISAMBA offers a birdseye view of the performers and shops below, as well as a magical festive feel from its meticulously decorated dining room. We can't wait to tuck into some sushi as natural light floods in through the ceiling and baubles glisten
SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden is our top choice if you're after a totally different feel when it comes to Instagrammable Christmas restaurants in London this 2025.
Combining its usual foliage-packed terrace and vibrant accents with festive installations, it promises to be a total beauty. Plus, the menu of Japanese, Peruvian and Brazilian fusion favourites is sure to wow.
SUSHISAMBA in Bishopsgate will also be a sight to behold, decking the restaurant with thousands of glittering, dangling baubles.
Instagram: @sushisamba
A dazzling look at Sushisamba Bishopsgate.
15. The Churchill Arms
- Location: 119 Kensington Church Street, Notting Hill, W8 7LN
- When: mid-November and December 2025
- Cuisine: Thai
- Why we recommend: this must be one of the most photographed pubs in London at Christmas, and with good reason. It's always decked head to toe in fairy lights, putting the rest of the buildings on the street to festive shame
Boasting memorabilia, vintage carpets and plenty of cool furnishings, The Churchill Arms is a top spot to update the boring 'ol Instagram feed this Christmas. You'll be able to spot this drinking den from a mile off, as it flaunts an epic array of weather-proof yuletide fairy lights and trees.
And when you're done taking in the pretty scenes? Check out the mouthwatering Thai menu, such as noodles or spring rolls.
Instagram: @churchillarmsw8
This drinking den goes all out for Christmas.
16. Clos Maggiore
- Location: 33 King Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 8JD
- When: November and December 2025
- Cuisine: French
- Why we recommend: not only does this place serve fantastic French menus throughout Christmas, but their gorgeous decorations really get us in the festive spirit
A charming French restaurant in Covent Garden, Clos Maggiore is a fairytale-like spot that's filled with twinkling lights all year round, also boasting a glass-roofed conservatory. It's at Christmas that this place really comes to life, with cute but classy decorations both inside the venue and around the entrance.
Surrounded by reindeer and baubles, you can dine on their festive set menus from just £34.50 per person, with a choice between two or three courses. Sample dishes include Scottish halibut with Jerusalem artichokes, grilled Isle of Orkney scallops and slow-cooked beef with roasted winter vegetables. Check out DesignMyNight's visit on Instagram here.
Instagram: @clos_maggiore
Sample French fare in stunning surrounds at Clos Maggiore.
17. Winter Garden Restaurant At The Landmark
- Location: 222 Marylebone Road, Marylebone, NW1 6JQ
- When: November and December 2025
- Cuisine: modern British
- Why we recommend: dining under soaring palms and twinkling lights in the middle of an eight-storey glass atrium is about as magical as it gets. We think that The Landmark London’s Winter Garden is pure festive elegance
If you’re looking for glamour this year, Winter Garden Restaurant at The Landmark delivers it in spades. Nestled beneath a stunning eight-storey glass roof, this award-winning restaurant transforms into a dazzling oasis over the festive season. With high palms wrapped in lights, live piano music floating through the space and chic seasonal menus, it’s one of the most beautiful Christmas restaurants London has to offer.
The food is just as indulgent as the surroundings. Look forward to short rib of beef, poached loin of hake, traditional roasted turkey and other seasonal British dishes from head chef Brian Hennessy, all best enjoyed with a glass of fizz in hand.
Instagram: @the_landmark_london
The Winter Garden Restaurant at The Landmark.
18. Coppa Club Tower Bridge
- Location: 3 Lower Thames Street, Tower Bridge, EC3R 6AH
- When: November and December 2025
- Cuisine: European
- Why we recommend: nothing says Christmas in London quite like dining in a glowing igloo overlooking Tower Bridge. These riverside pods are some of the most iconic festive dining spots in the city
Coppa Club’s igloos are the stuff of Instagram legend. Each year, the riverside terrace transforms into a twinkling wonderland of ten glowing domes, offering unbeatable views of the Thames, Tower Bridge and The Shard. Head inside and you’ll find a cosy winter hideaway for you, your friends and family to celebrate Christmas in your own private space.
From breakfast through to dinner, the igloos are serving festive menus of hearty dishes, cocktails and bubbly - perfect for a date night with added sparkle or a full-on festive party.
Instagram: @coppaclub
Coppa Club Tower Bridge (pictured).
19. Miracle At Henrietta
- Location: 14-15 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 8QH
- When: 10th November - 23rd December 2025
- Cuisine: cocktails and festive bites
- Why we recommend: we think that no one does festive kitsch like Miracle. This New York-born pop-up is a riot of glitter, tinsel and themed tipples, bringing Stateside Christmas spirit to Covent Garden
Returning for its eighth year is Miracle at Henrietta. The kitsch pop-up has doubled in size for 2025, spreading even more cheer with ceiling-to-floor decorations, trees, fairy lights, and so much tinsel it borders on outrageous. Having already toured across over 90 locations in the US and Asia, Miracle knows how to throw a Christmas party.
And this year? Expect a drinks menu that’s as Instagrammable as the interiors. Cocktails come with names as playful as their serves. We’re talking the Christmapolitan (vodka, cranberry sauce, rosemary), Christmasaurus (pineapple rum, toasted cumin), a Snowball Old Fashioned with gingerbread, and the indulgent Hot Buttered Rum, made with oat milk and nutmeg.
Instagram: @miracalethenrietta
Miracle at Henrietta provides cocktails and kitsch decor.
20. The Greenhouses
- Location: 1 Marylebone Road, Marylebone, NW1 4AQ, and The City
- When: December 2025 (excluding 24th - 28th)
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Why we recommend: look forward to candles flickering against glass panels, stunning flower displays and delicious food
If ever there were a place made for magical winter gatherings, it’s The Greenhouses. Tucked across two coveted London locations, One Marylebone and The City, these enchanting private dining spaces feel like stepping into a secret festive hideaway. Each greenhouse glows with warmth, its heated interior wrapped in rich winter colours and artfully layered seasonal décor.
Designed for everything from intimate celebrations to spirited Christmas parties, each room has its own personality: elegant, cosy, and thoughtfully styled to make the season feel truly special. The food is pure festive indulgence. Expect meticulous, winter-inspired dishes, like a showstopping festive beef Wellington served with roasted za’atar potatoes, spiced red cabbage, harissa-roasted parsnip and glossy red wine sauce, crafted to capture the very best of the season.
Instagram: @thegreenhouses_
Dine at The Greenhouses this Christmas.
21. Tattu
- Location: The Now Building, Outernet, Denmark Street, WC2H 0LA
- When: December 2025
- Cuisine: Modern Chinese
- Why we recommend: this restaurant is a place where Christmas feels cinematic, with shimmering cherry blossoms, dramatic lighting, and indulgent sharing menus
If you’re looking for a Christmas restaurant that delivers pure wow, Tattu is for you. Draped in its signature canopy of illuminated cherry blossoms, the space glows with soft pink light, transforming every corner into a dreamlike festive escape.
Their seasonal sharing menus are crafted as culinary journeys, balancing traditional Chinese flavours with modern technique. Expect three luxurious waves: delicate dim sum and surf-and-turf shumai to start, followed by rich, showstopping plates like caramel soy aged beef fillet, white miso salmon, black pepper beef or Szechuan seabass.
Instagram: @tattulondon
Tattu gets in the festive spirit come Christmas.
22. The Lost Estate: The Great Christmas Feast
- Location: 7-9 Beaumont Avenue, West Kensington, W14 9LP
- When: 14th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
- Cuisine: Victorian-inspired feasting
- Why we recommend: this is a fully immersive Christmas spectacle, with theatre, storytelling, music and a lavish feast that transporting you straight into Dickens’ world
For Christmas with full theatrical flourish, The Great Christmas Feast at The Lost Estate is an experience. Now in its eighth year and more popular than ever, this spellbinding event invites you to step back to Christmas Eve, 1843, the night Charles Dickens first unveiled the story that would change Christmas forever.
Inside the candlelit rooms of Dickens’ own Victorian London home, snow drifts softly, fires crackle, and musicians serenade you as scenes from A Christmas Carol unfold all around. The night begins in the bustling markets of old London. You then gather for a beautifully crafted main course, and in true Dickensian fashion, the finale is pure Christmas tradition: a steaming Christmas pudding with brandy butter ice cream and crème anglaise, served just as the story reaches its moving close.
Instagram: @lostestateofficial
The Lost Estate: The Great Christmas Feast.
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