7 Food & Drink Pop-Ups Not To Miss This Winter

When the temperature drops, it’s tempting to hibernate inside for the winter – but London’s food offering might just tempt you off the sofa. Around this time of year, the city comes alive with cosy terraces, festive pop-ups and seasonal supper clubs, where you can feast on all sorts of edible treats, from cheese fondue to hot toddies and truffle-infused fare. Here are the winter pop-ups worth booking in London for 2024.

Best Winter Pop-Ups In London 2024

1864 Rooftop at John Lewis

After a spot of Christmas shopping on Oxford Street, give your tired legs a rest at 1864 Rooftop, a winter pop-up perched on the sixth floor of John Lewis. The terrace has been transformed into a cosy retreat complete with a selection of heated igloos and chalet-inspired wooden huts, decked out with twinkling lights and overlooking the capital. From here, enjoy cocktails from Grey Goose: highlights include a Chocolate Orange Martini made with Benugo espresso and chocolate syrup, alongside a vodka-spiked hot chocolate. Pair with warming dishes like pigs in blankets, butternut squash and truffle risotto, and chocolate and olive oil mousse with cherry compote.

When? Open 12pm – 10pm Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 9pm Sunday

Where? 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen, John Lewis, 300 Oxford St, London W1C 1DX

BOOK: 1864rooftopbar.co.uk

Miracle at Henrietta

As festive pop-ups go, it doesn’t get much better than Miracle, the US-born Christmas-themed cocktail bar, which returns to Henrietta Experimental in Covent Garden this November. Back for its seventh year, Miracle is known for its over-the-top decor, designed to resemble a 1970s-inspired ‘chalet living room on Christmas Eve’. Amid the fairy lights, kitschy trinkets and nostalgic accessories, sip on seasonal cocktails like the Christmapolitan, made with vodka, elderflower, spiced cranberry sauce and rosemary. The food menu, meanwhile, includes truffle hot dogs, pork croquettes and duck fat fries.

When? 11 November – 23 December 2024

Where? 14-15 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8PS

BOOK: miracleathenrietta.com

Limin Lodge

South Bank restaurant Limin is combining Alpine decor with Caribbean food this winter, transforming into an après ski-inspired winter pop-up. The menu includes dishes like scotch bonnet and glazed ham, and croque monsieur with Trini ham and truffle oil, alongside Doubles: a Trinidadian street food staple, with a Trinidad Christmas cake for dessert. Enjoy alongside a twist on mulled wine, or the themed cocktails like the Val-d’Isère Passion Fizz. DJs will keep things lively into the evening – plus the venue will host entertainment ranging from candy cane limbo to karaoke and burlesque shows.

When? Open now

Where? Gabriel’s Wharf, 56 Upper Ground, SE1 9PP

BOOK: limin.co.uk

Socca Seasons

Claude Bosi is kicking off a new series of seasonal dinners this month, where he’ll invite a line-up of chefs to join him in the kitchen at Socca in Mayfair. First up is Brad Carter of the Michelin-starred Carters in Birmingham, who will be celebrating game season with dishes like foie gras pate en croute, hake and pheasant sausage, and Scottish game pie. Next up in January, Bosi will welcome Shaun Searley of Quality Chop House for an evening dedicated to truffle – complete with tableside shavings from Perigord.

When? 19 November 2024 and 21 January 2025

Where? 41A S Audley St, London W1K 2PS

BOOK: soccabistro.com

Electric Winter

Riverside venue Between the Bridges is undergoing a Christmas makeover as Electric Winter returns for the fourth year. This sees the South Bank hotspot decked out in festive decor, with an eclectic programme of events ranging from craft markets to drag brunches and Christmas sing-alongs. It will also be filled with street food, from burgers to churros and pizza, plus plenty of drinks. With big tables and views of the River Thames, it’s the perfect spot for festive get-togethers this winter, right in the heart of the city.

When? Until 22 December 2024

Where? The Queen’s Walk, London SE1

BOOK: betweenthebridges.co.uk

Livingston Marseille at The Hoxton

Esteemed Marseille restaurant and wine bar Livingston is coming to London – part of a tour around Europe. This will see the venue hosting a series of one-off dinners at Hoxton hotels in different cities, with the London event taking place at The Hoxton, Southwark. The evening will kick off with an Orange Wine Old Fashioned cocktail ahead of dishes like kohlrabi dumplings, lamb belly skewer with peppercorn paste, and pizzette with langoustine, finishing on a sweet note with a donut with whisky glaze and cola ice cream. Diners can enjoy alongside a bespoke menu of whisky cocktails, plus a selection of natural wines.

When? 17 – 25 November 2024

Where? 40 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NY

BOOK: thehoxton.com

Telmont x UKIYO

What better way to ring in the festive season than with a glass of fizz and some sushi? Head to UKIYO Handroll Bar for a special evening hosted by Telmont, where you’ll be guided through four champagnes while UKIYO’s chefs prepare a luxurious menu featuring caviar, wagyu, lobster and more.

When? 16 December 2024

Where? 8 Slingsby Place, London, WC2E 9AB

BOOK: eventbrite.co.uk