This winter, create magical memories with friends and loved ones and enjoy hot beverages and seasonal treats with Covent Garden’s Winter Warmer Festival, returning 12th November to 1st December. From over 75 charming alfresco options with outdoor heaters, to in-store experiences and offers, visitors are spoilt for choice with special spots to enjoy hot Christmas classics of Mulled wine and more.
The festive favourite will be available at the likes of Chez Antoinette, Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, HENRI, La Goccia, Mariage Frères, Seven Dials Market, The Petersham Wine Bar & Deli, and more. Adding to the festival line up, Nappa Dori will be serving made-to-order hot masala chai, Aguamiel is offering Ponche – a Mexican spiced fruit punch, and traditional Mexican Hot chocolate, and The Chestnut Bakery is adding their homemade hot chocolate to the menu, consisting of nutty chocolate, hazelnut, halva & crushed pistachios.
Also taking part in the Winter Warmer Festival offering; SUSHISAMBA’s Piazza terrace will transform into a winter hideout in partnership with Patron, serving a curated menu of hot and cold cocktails, Story Cellar is offering their spiced mulled cider alongside a special baked truffled honey Tunworth with mulled spices, Ladurée’s heated Piazza terrace will host their hot drinks cart serving mince pies, hot chocolate and mulled wine, and live for the festival and throughout December will be the return of the traditional Christmas Mulled Wine Cart in the Market Building’s Central Avenue, dispensing delicious take away mulled wine and mince pies.
Unforgettable Christmas Dining Experiences
Whether planning a big festive gathering or wanting something a little more intimate, food and drink enthusiasts can indulge in a wealth of dining experiences across the neighbourhood throughout November and December.
For a festive feasting, Ave Mario, Balthazar, GAUCHO, NOTTO, Pivot, The Royal Ballet & Opera Piazza Restaurant, Story Cellar, Sticks’n’Sushi and SUSHISAMBA have all introduced seasonal specials and set menus, and if you’re after something a little more unique Din Tai Fung are offering a Taiwanese festive set menu, showcasing beloved Xiao Long Bao and indulgent Chocolate Lava Buns. For visitors seeking an extra special Christmas experience, The Ivy Market Grill, Ladurée, The Petersham and the Opera Café have introduced new afternoon tea menus featuring an enticing selection of festive treats.
Returning for its seventh year, Miracle at Henrietta invites guests to relax in its Christmas-kitsch haven, ideal for festive cocktails with friends. Situated in the secret mezzanine at 14-15 Henrietta Street, this year’s menu includes a ‘Snowball Old-Fashioned’ served with gingerbread, a ‘Christmapolitan’ including absinthe mist, and ‘Naughty’ and ‘Nice’ shots. Bookings are now open for 11th November – 23rd December, with a small selection of tables available each evening for walk-in guests.
Unique Gifts and Iconic Advent Calendars
With a wide array of world-class fashion, lifestyle, beauty, jewellery and watch retailers, you’ll find gifts for all your loved ones in Covent Garden this season.
For those seeking an indulgently delicious countdown, Covent Garden offers a selection of iconic advent calendars. Sweet enthusiasts will enjoy the Lakrids by Bülow large advent calendar, brimming with over a hundred gourmet liquorice treats, as well as advent calendars from Hotel Chocolat, Ladurée and Godiva chocolatier.
