| | | Your guide to a gloriously cosy winter in London
Leant into winter yet? We've put together a few ideas to help you embrace the colder months — from indulgent food and drink, to snug venues, to comforts you can enjoy without even having to get up from under that duvet. Hey, it is hibernation season after all.
In the cosiness stakes, toasting your toes in front of an open fire surely reigns supreme. And you can do exactly that while enjoying a beverage at one of our favourite London pubs with open fireplaces. Another great way to warm your cockles? Fondue! Choose between gorgeously gooey cheese and moreish melted chocolate. If you prefer to hunker down at home, there's still time to order a banging Christmas hamper — or you can get a head start on Veganuary with a hearty plant-based meal kit or takeaway. Then there are wine, gin and cocktail delivery services to fuel your next big night in, plus a few plays from Shakespeare's Globe to watch in your PJs.
Not sure if you want to be in or out? London's cosy winter pop-ups can give you the best of both worlds, with homely decor and some stupendous semi-private dining options available, including the igloos at Coppa Club, pictured above. Hit the blue button to browse those now. |
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| | | Learn Spanish In 2022
Determined to finally learn a new language next year? Instituto Cervantes offers Spanish courses for all levels, including total beginners, starting in January. Most courses are online, so you can practice your hola in the comfort of your own home. You'll be chatting away en español in no time. |
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| | Pizzas To Fight Food Poverty
Yard Sale Pizza has teamed up with comedians James Acaster and Ed Gamble to create the ultimate festive pie: topped with brussels sprouts, pigs in blankets, crispy sage, and cranberry and chilli jam. £1 from every sale goes to charity network Fare Share, which helps fight food poverty. |
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| | Veggie Dim Sum, Delivered
Veganuary's right around the corner and, if you're partaking, you need to know about these delightful plant-based meal kits by Ding Dong Dim Sum. The Veggie Patch box is vegan-friendly and includes treats like shiitake, oyster and cloud ear mushroom gyoza, and spicy tofu dumplings. |
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| | Heaven For Whisky Lovers
Fancy adding a little luxury to the festive season? Treat yourself to a bottle or two from The Whisky Exchange, London's haven for discerning drinkers. You can shop either in-store or online to find everything from Santa's sherry to NYE champers, along with plenty of whisky, natch. |
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| | Pud On One Of These
Ah, Christmas — a time of companionship, conviviality, and novelty clothing. Complete your festive wardrobe with one of our holiday-ready t-shirts or hoodies, feat. Christmas pudding atop St Paul's and a Christmas tree shaped like The Shard. Our festive designs are also available in tea towel form. |
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| | Get Help From Refuge
If you are experiencing any form of domestic abuse, know that you are not alone. Help is available from Refuge charity's free, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. Call 0808 2000 247 to speak in confidence to a trained female advisor who can offer you support without judgement. |
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