The Bishop at The Berkeley
What’s your favourite festive tradition? Whether it be admiring the city’s twinkling Christmas lights to grabbing some skates and hitting an ice rink, Christmas in London is nothing short of a delight. For the team at House of Kip, it’s the transformation of our favourite spaces and places into their own winter wonderlands. Decked head-to-toe in quintessential Alpine style and serving seasonal cocktails through the dark, cold nights, London is a city that does the winter terrace oh-so-well. As the decorations get more elaborate and the spaces cosier, we’ve shortlisted some of our favourites this year that can be enjoyed all winter long!
The Bishop at The Berkeley
THE BISHOP, THE BERKELEY
Bringing cosy, gastropub feels and comfort fare to Belgravia’s The Berkeley this winter, step inside The Bishop. A pop-up infused with heritage, the name is inspired by the mitre that originally adorned the hotel’s logo. With flickering candles lighting the rich-hued way, guests can enjoy the pub-style bar, complete with beer taps and bar stools, popular for informal drinks and nibbles. Always with a Berkeley twist, offerings include crispy pork scratchings and black pudding croquettes with house-made HP sauce.
For those seeking a more formal affair, the cosy dining room presents rustic wood tables paired with church pews where reimagined classic British dishes reign supreme on the menu, including towering burgers, tantalising lamb shanks and deluxe bangers and mash, ready to warm the soul. Desserts of course play a lead role with the fluffiest sticky toffee pudding and molten chocolate stout cake too good to refuse.
The Berkeley, Wilton Place, London SW1X
the-berkeley.co.uk
The Sloane Club
THE WINTER TERRACE, THE SLOANE CLUB
After hours of traipsing the King’s Road on a mad Christmas shopping run, find salvation at The Sloane Club’s festive-inspired rooftop. Simply titled the Winter Terrace, members of this 100-year-old institution can wrap up warm in sumptuous sheepskin blankets and plush cushions to truly unwind in style. With dishes from the space’s delicious European and Japanese menu on offfer, plus a seasonal cocktail menu, trust us when we say you’ll be hard-pressed to leave this sophisticated rooftop.
The Winter Terrace at The Sloane Club, 52 Lower Sloane Street, London, SW1W
sloaneclub.co.uk
Bentley’s
Bentley’s
BENTLEY’S OYSTER BAR & GRILL
Serving the finest seafood, tastiest champagne and the crispest French whites, winter is undeniably one of the best times to experience London icon Bentley’s and its outdoor terrace. Nestled in the heart of the West End and on the doorstep of Regent Street, Richard Corrigan’s restaurant is a must for anyone in the area. With overhead heaters, festive adornments and the buzz of London to warm you, ensure a visit is at the top of your Christmas wish list… Did we also mention they have some of the best martinis in town?
Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill, 11 – 15 Swallow Street, London, W1
bentleys.org
Orrery
ORRERY WITH LAURENT PERRIER
Just a hop, skip and jump away from House of Kip’s two sensational Marylebone homes, experience Orrery on Marylebone High Street this Christmas. The spectacular French restaurant is toasting the festive season with partners Laurent Perrier champagne to bring a sparkling Christmas with decadent French flair. Diners are invited to sip on a glass of Cuvée Rosé, in either their decked-out restaurant or terrace, with a dedicated festive menu of tantalising plates such as chicken parfait, lobster raviolo and vanilla panacotta.
Orrery, 55 Marylebone High Street, London W1
orrery-restaurant.co.uk
The Bluebird
The Bluebird
THE BLUEBIRD
The venue that always sleighs Christmas (like what we did there?)… Guaranteed to bring high-octane glamour to the King’s Road, this year sees the Bluebird in an array of dazzling gold and red. Ribbon-adorned trees and a sea of fairy lights mark the way to the iconic Chelsea restaurant’s front terrace. Complete with life-sized Christmas toy soldiers, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d walked into Saint Nicholas’ own Christmas shindig. With sing-a-long carol evenings, some of the finest mulled wine mixes and cosy blankets to keep you warm, consider this your festive safe haven.
Bluebird, 330 King’s Road, London SW3
bluebird-restaurant.co.uk
