Christmas Cocktails in London
From mince pie martinis to Baileys-filled chocolate reindeer, winter sees London's finest watering holes get more creative than ever before. Whether you're planning a festive date night or secret Santa after party with friends, these festive libations will ensure everyone is feeling merry. Get your jingle on with our guide to London's best Christmas cocktails.
Last updated on 1st April 2022
The Bloomsbury Club Bar has oft been cited as one of London's most beautiful spots, and it's not hard to see why. A cosy cave adorned with botanicals and fairy lights, this is the perfect place for a festive date night. The cocktail menu regularly changes and is at present inspired by Tarot cards, with unique concoctions on offer to suit your mood, be that 'blissful', 'secretive' or 'fearless'.
For seriously seasonal sips? Vinegar Yard over in London Bridge has collaborated with Grey Goose, bringing you a carefully curated menu of Christmas cocktails. While there are so many delicious options on offer, our favourite is the Gingergoose Martini, which mixes the brand's famous vodka with ginger syrup and lime juice.
@ Moonshine Saloon on Various dates from Saturday 25th June 2022
Not only is this immersive cocktail experience bringing you quirky performances and a Western theme, but Moonshine Saloon has gone one step further to shake up a frosty seasonal selection that you won't be able to resist.
This holiday season, stroll down to The Botanist in Broadgate Circle. With another location in Chelsea, you can check out these festive spots for cheery cocktails and herb-infused concoctions. Feeling hungry afterwards? They are also featuring a four course meal on their Christmas menu.
Looking for after work drinks? Head to Simmons for a quick little Christmas getaway. Check out Tower Bridge, Clerkenwell, Soho, King's Cross and beyond. You can sip up on festive cocktails such as their gin drink with winter spiced syrup and anise star, or you can get toasty with a nice old-fashioned.
The team behind Purl are known for creating some of the most unique and exciting libations around. At the underground speakeasy, cocktails here are a theatrical affair - and Christmas time is no different. Previous menus included 'naughty and nice' sips, with homemade charcoal bread and orange-infused cream cheese (we'll take that over a lump of coal any day).
@ The Chocolate Cocktail Club on Various dates from Saturday 25th June 2022
It wouldn't be Christmas without consuming your weight in choccy, would it? Over at The Chocolate Cocktail Club, you can indulge in quirky creations such as the caramel king and chocotini from Tuesday to Saturday in Farringdon.
*CHRISTMAS SPECIAL* 50% off Canalside Igloos - price is already discounted at booking stage
One of the prettiest places to enjoy Christmas cocktails this winter has to be Skylight. Book yourself into one of their canalside igloos for the chance to sip on warming tipples and delve into a menu of perfectly paired Alpine bites in swoon-worthy surroundings.
Cosy up in one of Skylight's heated igloos and enjoy a selection of wintertime treats, from sharing raclette to mulled wine and cider. Boasting its very own ice rink, as well as panoramic views of the city, this is the perfect festive spot to enjoy a tipple - we recommend the Jalisco Sky; a marshmallow-infused tequila concoction.
Last season, the expert mixologists at Maison Bab teamed up with Grey Goose vodka to create a mince pie inspired sip. A punchy concoction of vodka, mince pie infusion (made with apple, cloves, orange, honey and cinnamon) and prosecco, this gorgeous cocktail is back and will have you feeling merry and bright in no time at all.
Pulling out all the stops this winter, Sabine has been transformed into a wonderland in the sky. Check out the rooftop favourite for toasty heaters, alpine vibes, fairy lights, and cocktails like the Sabine Sleigh, which pairs Mount Gay Eclipse Rum with Mozart white chocolate cream liqueur, Belgian chocolate, strawberry, vanilla and a toasted marshmallow garnish.