There’s no better way to get merry than with a festive tipple at a Christmas-themed bar or pop-up. From warming mulled wine to an ice-cold Baileys, cosy log fires and Christmas classics blaring, London’s bars have gone all out to ‘deck the halls’.
But with so much on offer, how do you choose where to go for your Xmas beverage? The experts at SlotsUp have scoped the city of London to find the best Yuletide spots out there to get jolly in.
The Ski Lodge at The Montague, Bloomsbury
First up on the festive bar bucket list is The Ski Lodge at The Montague, an alpine-inspired pop-up bar that will transport you into a winter wonderland.
The ski-themed setting is adorned with pine trees, snow, skis, reindeer and twinkling fairy lights to create the ultimate ambience. The central bar serves up a variety of warming drinks from mulled wine and hot spiced cider to mugs of steaming hot chocolate to warm your hands during your visit.
Deck The Halls At Pergola Paddington
Deck The Halls at Pergola Paddington is one of London’s most iconic winter pop-up bars. If you’re looking for a spot to really get into the festive spirit, this alpine-themed paradise really understood the assignment, with over 350 Christmas trees located around the bar!
You can even hire one of the private chalets for a more private, cosy drink with your friends and family, and enjoy a choice of five different restaurants to grab a warming tasty bite from.
The Berkeley, Knightsbridge
A December date night doesn’t get much more festive than a trip to The Berkeley in Knightsbridge that brings après-ski to London.
The romantic winter spot lets you cosy up by candlelight in one of its five welcoming cabins, decorated with Christmas wreaths, lanterns, pine trees, fairy lights and warm snuggly blankets. There’s also a variety of seasonal aperitifs to sample from Belgian beers to Christmas cocktails like the Winter Julep.
Neverland’s Winterland, Fulham
Winterland is welcomed back once again, transforming Neverland into a yuletide paradise for the Christmas season.
The festive spot in Fulham is home to The Alpine Lodge, Ski Lift Bubbles, Forest Igloos and Winter Chalets that you can book for your visit, all equipped with comfy blankets to keep you warm and toasty on cold nights. The versatile atmosphere means you can be enjoying hot mulled wine around the roaring fire pit or getting up to dance to the late-night DJ’s.
Skylight at Tobacco Dock, St Katherines and Wapping
Nowhere spreads festive cheer quite like Skylight at Tobacco Dock. Bringing you rooftop ice skating, canalside igloos, a Christmas cinema where you can watch a variety of festive favourites and an Après Ski Lodge serving up mulled wine.
And when you’re ready to retire somewhere a little quieter and get down to the serious business of Christmas cocktail tasting, you can head to the Off-Piste Speakeasy Bar to sample Mr Gingerbread Man or the After Eight Martini.
Miracle at Henrietta Hotel, Covent Garden
Taking Christmas as seriously as Santa Claus is the pop-up bar, Miracle at the Henrietta Hotel, in the heart of Covent Garden.
The nostalgic festive decor is inspired by a 70’s Christmas home, with classic decorations including stockings, presents and coloured lights throughout. Indulge in its festive tipples menu that includes the likes of the Christmapolitan, the Bad Santa and the Snowball Old Fashioned.
The Coppa Club’s Riverside Igloos, Tower Bridge 
The Coppa Club at Tower Bridge brings you a cosy night under the stars, with the finest seats in the house in its Christmas igloos.
Enjoy sipping on champagne cocktails like the Winter Royale and the Rosemary Rossini, whilst you snuggle up in sheepskin blankets and take in the breathtaking views of all the London skyline has to offer.
The Churchill Arms, Kensington
The Churchill Arms (a.k.a the most Christmassy pub in London) has to be on your list to visit for a festive tipple.
Adorned with 80 Christmas trees and countless lights, this traditional pub in Kensington goes all out with Christmas decorations every year that would make even Saint Nick himself proud. And besides being every Instagram-lover’s dream, the pub also has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for relaxing with a glass of red wine.
