Festive specials

Double Standard and Isla at The Standard, London

This December, the terrace at Double Standard and Isla will be transformed into a festive yurt, complete with fire pit, toast-at-the-table s’mores - an ode to The Standard’s American heritage - and snowball slushies, a distinctly Christmassy take on the bar’s cult slushy cocktails. Available until 31 Dec. 

Honest Burgers

To celebrate this year’s festivities, Honest Burgers will be launching not one but two specials, the CHRISTMAS and the VEGAN CHRISTMAS. Best enjoyed with the new Winter Spiced Mule cocktail, the CHRISTMAS will feature Honest beef, smoked bacon, deep-fried camembert, cranberry sauce and rocket, alongside Honest’s signature rosemary-salted fries, while the VEGAN CHRISTMAS boasts a plant-based burger, THIS Isn’t Bacon, double Applewood Vegan cheese, shoestring fries, cranberry sauce and rocket. Available from 30th Nov - 24th Dec

Butchies

This month Butchies, London’s premier fried chicken specialist are introducing their Christmas special, the Sweet Baby Cheesus, featuring Butchies fried chicken with deep fried brie, cranberry sauce and their house-made hot chilli honey exclusive to the Christmas special. The burger will be available from 16th November - 31st December at Butchies Shoreditch, Victoria, Fulham and Clapham as well as on Deliveroo. Available from 16th Nov - 31st Dec

Pastaio

This festive period, Pastaio’s customers can enjoy a full menu of Christmas-inspired treats at both sites, with highlights including a mulled wine-flavoured Prosecco slushie, a brussels sprouts, chestnut and pancetta gnocchi and a goose, duck and turkey ragù, slow-cooked in red wine and aromatic spices, served with handmade pappardelle. 

The Princess of Shoreditch

Over at The Princess of Shoreditch, chef Ruth Hansom will be serving up a festive version of her signature soufflé, incorporating the rich and fruity flavours of a classic Christmas pudding, served with cranberry ice cream, as well as a mince pie fondant to complete the upstairs tasting menu.

The Proof

Hackney-based pudding delivery specialists, The Proof, will be offering some brand new Christmas puddings and bakes for 2021, including profiteroles filled with Baileys cream, ‘pruffles’ a profiterole-meets-chocolate-truffle special, Christmas Yule Log, panettone bread and butter pudding, a festive winter pavlova made with mulled wine, orange and pomegranate, orange crumble mince pies, a profiterole ‘wreath’ to make at home, and a boozy espresso martini tiramisu, all delivered straight to your door. Nationwide delivery is available for a selection of products. 

Christmas cocktails

Snowball slushy

Double Standard, The Standard London’s ground floor bar and restaurant, will launch a limited-edition Snowball slushy this December, inspired by the iconic holiday drink.

Wintergroni

Luca, Clerkenwell’s much-adored Italian restaurant, will introduce the Wintergroni; a seasonal twist on Italy’s iconic aperitif with Malfy blood orange gin, Amaro Montenegro, sweet vermouth and Pino Mugo liqueur, to its cocktail menu this December.

Grinch in the Cup

This Christmas, Le Magritte - The Beaumont’s American-inspired bar - will be serving the ‘Grinch in the Cup’; a brand new Christmas cocktail, comprising the flavours of mint, Bourbon and brown sugar, topped with a Bourbon-infused cherry.

Mulled wine Prosecco slushy

In line with the holiday season, Pastaio, Stevie Parle’s duo of fresh pasta restaurants in Soho and Westfield, has launched a mulled wine version of its signature Prosecco slushies, combining the festive flavours of cinnamon, star anise and orange, served with a ‘candy cane’ straw.

Chestnut Old Fashioned

Over in Hackney at Oklava, Selin Kiazim’s Turkish/Cypriot restaurant, chestnuts aren’t roasted on an open fire but, instead, made into a festive version of the classic Old Fashioned, alongside orange, brandy and whisky. 

The Bitter Untwisted

Brighton’s favourite neighbourhood restaurant, Burnt Orange’s expertly-curated mix of Grand Marnier, Woodford Reserve, Sweet Vermouth and Amaro Averna is bound to warm guests this winter.

Things to do

Garage Sale at Specialist Cellars

On 11th December, Specialist Cellars, the New World wine specialists in Pop Brixton, will welcome guests to their annual Garage Sale. The ultimate wine tasting event, the Garage Sale brings together premium wines and festive vibes to kick off the festive season. A highlight of the Christmas calendar, the Garage Sale will offer exclusive discounts on a diverse selection of wines, providing the perfect opportunity to stock up for the Christmas period, and the chance to sample over 40 from the collection.

Vinegar Yard's winter transformation

This December, London Bridge’s drinking and dining garden Vinegar Yard has unveiled its new skylight domes in partnership with Grey Goose. The mezzanine overlooking The Shard has been transformed into an Aprés-Ski haven, with six heated skylight domes that have been decked out with cosy blankets and sparkling lights to get you in the Christmas spirit complete with a Mistletoe Martini on arrival. With space for up to 8 guests, it is the perfect place for friends to meet and enjoy festive drinks and Christmas-specials from the resident street food traders with highlights including a Truffle Ho Ho Ho Burger; a Fairytale of Naples pizza and a Christmas Pork Roast.