Quirky Pop-Ups In London

The Fondue Bar is returning to South Bank for magical scenic nights by the water filled with good company and gooey cheese. This pop-up has been upgrading winter calendars for years, and this year is your chance to grab your seat for a feast set right in the bustle of London's centre. 

Start off with a warming cup of mulled wine, cider or hot chocolate included with your ticket. It's then time for the main event: a spread of artisanal bread, new potatoes and gherkins will be served ready to dip into your personal pot of bubbling cheese. A chocolate mousse dessert and access to the free-standing fire pits will also be included – making for a night of your festive dreams.  

So you've smuggled your bottle of moonshine into this unique BYOB pop-up, what next? Moonshine Saloon is plunging you straight into the Wild West at this illicit gambling den with card games, sheriffs and libations to knock your socks off.

Looking for something a little different in Balham or South Bermondsey? This pop-up ceilidh from Fiddle Paradiddle is gonna be wicked. Not only will you get to dance to your heart's content to classic and nu-folk tracks, but also sip whisky, beer or wine in a friendly setting.

If you're after a quirky pop-up with a difference, the Log Cabin at The Montague Hotel is a real winner. Make your way inside this Holborn venue, where you'll be met with a festive wonderland, including mulled wine, cosy armchairs and a roaring fire.

While they're renovating their rooftop space, CLF Art Lounge in Peckham are hosting a pop-up venue on the ground floor at Mountview. This promises everything from live jazz to spoken word, comedy and film, offering non-stop entertainment.

As well as their lineup of excellent events, you can get your hands on delicious 12 or 16-inch pizzas. Toppings range from pepperoni to goat's cheese and sauteed mushrooms.

Ham Yard Hotel's terrace is once again transforming for the winter, as The Fire Garden brings themed cocktails and a curated food menu to central London. Flaming fire pits, twinkly lights and alpine foliage dominate the space, making for one of the cosiest hideaways you'll find in the city. 

Tickets include a smoky gimlet and DIY s'mores for you to toast over the fire, with the drinks menu consisting of creations like the Spirited Mocha and Marshmallow Warmer. And if you're looking for a little more sustenance than s'mores, try a pumpkin gorgonzola flatbread, celeriac shawarma, honey or mustard pigs in blankets.

Is this the most fun you're ever going to have? There's only one way to find out... Musical Bingo, Last Man Standing and Gospeloke are getting you ready for the weekend with a series of epic events.

Ever drank in prison before? Because now's your time. It's all getting a bit Orange is the New Black up in here, where it's up to you to smuggle in your favourite bottle of alcohol, past the warden using bribery and special techniques, so that one of the inmates can mix you up some spectacular cocktails.