Top terraces and pop ups for perfect alpine cosiness, winter cocktails and delicious spiced nibbles

Pictured: Igloos at The Sipping Room

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Hennessy x The Mirror Bar at The Landmark London

Hennessey is taking over the stylish late-night cocktail bar The Mirror Bar 17th November to 31st January. You can settle into velvet booths or head outside to the cosy fur-lined terrace and discover three signature cognac cocktails, including Champagne and coffee-infused creations, alongside Hennessy XO served neat or over ice.

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Igloos at the Sipping Room by Drake and Morgan

West India Quay

The Sipping Room at West India Quay has unveiled a magical new look for winter, transforming its heated terrace and famous igloos into a chalet-inspired hideaway. There’s an enchanting canopy of fairy lights, copper leaves and winter foliage, and the inside is decorated with soft teal walls and berries. This year you can sip on a Guinness Margarita, blending Casamigos tequila and triple sec with a Guinness reduction, honey and lime. Warm up with a Mexican Hot Chocolate, combining Casamigos tequila with cinnamon syrup and tangerine purée, or turn up the heat with a Ruby Paloma made with chilli liqueur. Coffee lovers can get their fix with the Café Caramelo, while the Pear & Ginger Margarita offers a fruity twist on a tequila classic.

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Alpine Terrace and Festive Rooftop Cinema at Kitchen at Holmes

Kitchen at Holmes is once again transforming terrace into a cosy Alpine hideaway, featuring seasonal specials in collaboration with La Fromagerie. There’s twinkling lights and a heated terrace, where menu specials include a dedicated truffle and cheese menu for November. From 26 November, you can go there for the Holmes Hotel x La Fromagerie rooftop cinema series, complete with artisanal cheese fondues and charcuterie boards. 

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The Belvedere Alpine Terrace at Sky Garden

Sky Garden’s top-floor indoor terrace has been transformed into an elegant Alpine lodge in partnership with Belvedere Dirty Brew.  Surrounded by snow-adorned Christmas trees, twinkling lights and decorative skis, the festive sharing menu includes Dirty Mary oyster shots; truffle croquettes and Monsieur soldiers, followed by comforting mains of duck cassoulet and beef bourguignon. Finish off with a a Dirty Brew dark chocolate fondue, a Dirty Espresso or Dirty Brew Shot,

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No.3 Rooftop at ‘Smiths’ of Smithfield

With night-time views of St. Pauls Cathedral, discover the No.3 Rooftop Restaurant at ‘Smiths’ of Smithfield for festive dining up high. Expect smoked duck ham with candied almond; and BBQ Cornish monkfish, along with traditional classics of chestnut and cranberry stuffed turkey and winter cocktails to match.

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Nutcracker Bar & Live Music Nights at Sky Pod Bar

Visit the Nutcracker-themed Sky Pod Bar at Sky Garden, where the timeless theatrical production has been brought to life through statement décor, beautifully wrapped Christmas presents and giant life-sized Nutcracker soldiers. Throughout the festive season, the bar will play host to ‘Sky Garden’s 12 Nights of Christmas’, a series of themed live music events in partnership with ALR Music

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Circe’s Rooftop

Popular rooftop bar Circe’s Rooftop in Waterloo is bringing back its much-loved Snow Pods this year from the 23 November. The private, heated Snow Pods bring together London views, flurries of snow and all the ingredients for a festive get-together. There’s a complimentary Grey Goose drink for every guest on arrival to get things started!

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The Fire Garden at Ham Yard Hotel

Looking for a taste of exclusivity? Ham Yard Hotel’s rooftop isn’t usually open to the public, except in winter, when the seasonal Fire Garden terrace opens and welcomes visitors looking for morsels of seasonal sophistication. All tickets include a Smoky Gimlet on arrival and DIY s’mores to toast over the fire pit.