18 Cosy London Fireplaces To Keep You Warm This Winter
It’s cold, it’s raining, it’s miserable… It’s the perfect time of year to curl up in front of a roaring fire. But real, working, open fireplaces are few and far between in London. So, when we want to warm the cockles, the only way is to leave the house and head to one of London’s best pubs, restaurants or hotels to curl up fireside, drink mulled wine, and eat like we’re getting ready for hibernation.
From curling up with a Sunday roast at a gastropub to fireside cocktails at a hotel bar, we’ve rounded up our favourite London fireplaces to keep you warm, fed and watered all winter long.
Luca
Sure, this fireplace may be outdoors, but that doesn’t stop it from being one of the cosiest spots we’ve discovered of late. Luca’s secret garden terrace is foliage-filled, lit by candlelight, sheltered by a retractable cover, and, most importantly, heated by a stunning open fire.
Book a table here as the days get longer and colder, and expect to tuck into British seasonal ingredients served through an Italian lens. Think Burrata with orchard fruits; crudo of Cornish bream with winter citrus and agrodolce; and Hereford beef ribeye with Jerusalem artichoke, pickled walnut, and confit garlic.
Where: 88 St John St, London EC1M 4EH
Website: www.luca.restaurant
The Pelican
The Pelican is one of London’s best gastropubs, a Notting Hill stunner that combines homely pub feels with truly top-tier food. Strongly conscious of sustainability and the importance of local produce and suppliers, the menu is filled with gems like whole roasted brill, ribeye steak and braised lamb with anchovy. It also runs regular events from life drawing classes to supper clubs.
where: 45 All Saints Rd, London W11 1HE
website: www.thepelicanw11.com
The Franklin Bar
Tucked inside The Franklin in Knightsbridge, The Franklin Bar is a luxurious little hideaway made for winter evenings. Its grand fireplace anchors the room with velvet seating and Art Deco touches that feel straight out of a 1920s cocktail party. It’s intimate without being stuffy, a place where you can settle in with a perfectly made martini or a glass of champagne and take a break from the cold. Whether you’re stopping in for a nightcap or marking a special occasion, it’s a beautifully elegant spot to warm up in style.
Where: 24 Egerton Gardens, London SW3 2DB
Website: www.collezione.starhotels.com
The Drawing Room at Flemings Mayfair
For something a little more serene, The Drawing Room at Flemings Mayfair offers a quiet, elegant escape with its gently glowing fireplace and refined setting. Throughout the season — from 26 November to 21 December 2025, Tuesday through Saturday — it becomes an idyllic backdrop for afternoon tea, complete with seasonal touches and the kind of polished service that makes lingering feel encouraged. It’s a classic Mayfair winter moment: warm, intimate and just festive enough without tipping into novelty.
Where: 7-12 Half Moon St, London W1J 7BH
Website: www.flemings-mayfair.co.uk
The Lock & The Tyne by Adam Handling
Technically just outside London, but close enough, and absolutely worth the trip. Adam Handling’s The Loch & The Tyne is a gastropub with heart, soul and a proper fireplace to anchor the room. It’s one of those places where everything feels intentional: the produce, the sustainability ethos, the warm service, the deep leather armchairs you immediately sink into. The fire makes the dining room feel like a countryside escape, especially paired with Handling’s elevated pub dishes — think perfect Scotch eggs, beautiful local veg, and rich, comforting plates that make a winter visit feel essential.
Where: 10 Crimp Hill, Old Windsor, Windsor SL4 2QY
Website: www.lochandtyne.com
Windsor Castle
Tucked between Notting Hill and Kensington, The Windsor Castle feels like a pub from another century — all crooked doorways, wood-panelled nooks and one of the most charming fireplaces in West London. It’s the kind of place where you come for a quiet pint and end up staying three hours without meaning to. In winter, the fire is almost always lit, throwing a soft glow over the low beams and mismatched furniture. The menu leans classic pub comfort: think fish and chips, pies, Sunday roasts and all the usual suspects done properly. If your ideal cold-weather evening is something cosy, unfussy and unmistakably British, this is where you’ll find it.
WHERE: 114 Campden Hill Rd, London W8 7AR
Website: www.thewindsorcastlekensington.co.uk
The Goring
Loved by the royal family, this hotel may be grand, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be toasty and warm. It keeps the fire in the dimly lit cocktail bar alight, serving a menu of exquisite cocktails, from the Rosehip Royale to The Goring Cup, incorporating liqueurs and spirits from fellow Royal Warrant holders.
It’s the perfect place to warm up in luxury five-star surroundings.
Where: 15 Beeston Pl, London SW1W 0JW
Website:www.thegoring.com
The Stafford
The Stafford, elegantly squirrelled away just off Green Park, unfolds into a labyrinth of drawing rooms and dining rooms as you make your way through the hotel to get from St James’ Place to St James’ Street and avoid the cold.
But as you go, make sure to stop to warm your hands on the open fires. There are two located at opposite ends of the drawing room, but we recommend popping into The Game Bird’s lounge. Here you can indulge in Afternoon Tea or a quick coffee break, complete with a cosy fireplace to warm you up in the cold winter months, and a mulled wine in hand for good measure.
Where: 16-18, St James’s Pl, St. James’s, London SW1A 1NJ
Website:www.thestaffordlondon.com
Scarfes Bar
This bar is full of lures for the discerning central London drinker, including snazzy décor, incredible caricature-inspired cocktails, and a roaring fire that will keep you warm all winter long.
Pull up a seat by the fire and indulge in a range of decadent bar snacks, including tuna crisps with wasabi dressing, mango, chilli and sesame; fried chicken popcorn with peri peri sauce; and a Cornish pasty with braised short rib and jalapeno ketchup.
Where: Rosewood London, 252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN
Website:www.scarfesbar.com
The Zetter Marylebone
Whoever said less is more has clearly never been to The Zetter Marylebone. This popular London haunt is decorated with an eclectic selection of objets d’art and comfy armchairs that make for the perfect cosy setting to escape to for a few hours.
Settle in, peruse the cocktail menu, or order their ever-popular take on Afternoon Tea for two to enjoy in front of the fire.
Where: 28–30 Seymour St, Marylebone W1H 7JB
Website:www.thezetter.com
The Hero
This Maida Vale spot might just be the most beautiful pub in London with old-school wood panelling, lots of natural light and stunning cooking over four floors. On the ground floor, there’s the pub, the restaurant is on the first floor and on the second floor, there’s a cosy spot for classic cocktails and vinyl DJ nights, with a private dining area added in for good measure.
On the food side, think simple but nostalgic British fare like cod cheeks with curry sauce, scotch eggs, steak and chips and leek and potato soup.
where: 55 Shirland Rd, London W9 2JD
website: www.thehero9.com
Kimpton Fitzroy London
Kimpton Fitzroy London welcomes guests into a warming festive wonderland with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree next to a charming seating area featuring a cosy fireplace.
The entire hotel is decked out for the festive season, creating a magical atmosphere from the moment you step inside.
Where: 1-8 Russell Sq, London WC1B 5BE
Website:www.kimptonfitzroylondon.com
The Cadogan Arms
There’s a lot to love about The Cadogan Arms in Chelsea – not least its delicious gastropub grub. But there’s every chance you’ll find us by the roaring fireside this winter, tucking into a Sunday roast.
The old pub has been fully restored in recent years, with many features that make it one of London’s prettiest. Think wood panelling, chandeliers, seasonal foliage, and an ornate bar that all combine to give this pub a unique charm.
Curl up fireside, drink mulled wine, and eat like you’re getting ready for hibernation.
Where: 298 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UG
Website:www.thecadoganarms.london
The Grazing Goat
The Grazing Goat is a gem in Central London’s pub scene. Beyond its traditional menu, featuring delicious Sunday roasts, the pub’s cosy atmosphere and private dining areas add to its popularity.
The standout feature come winter is the crackling fire, making The Grazing Goat a must-visit for a seriously cosy pub experience in Marylebone.
Where: 6 New Quebec St, London W1H 7RQ
Website: www.cubitthouse.co.uk
Pan Pacific London
As the cold weather draws in, warm up by the fire at Pan Pacific London’s Ginger Lily Bar & Lounge overlooking the 67ft Christmas tree on the Plaza. Try bar food in the lounge, the likes of fired mushroom calamari or double-cooked shaved parmesan. Then, wash it down with one of their unique cocktails, like a Unique Connection. It’s coconut oil fat-washed rum with roasted pandan leaf, cocoa liqueur, and chocolate bitters.
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Where: 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
Website:www.panpacific.com
The Royal Horseguards
The Royal Horseguards Hotel’s welcoming fireplace gets more and more inviting as the colder nights draw in. The hotel’s lobby is a cosy refuge to unwind in front of a crackling fire, before heading to One Twenty-One Two restaurant for some warming winter food.
Where: 2 Whitehall Ct, London SW1A 2EJ
Website:www.guoman.com
The Den at St Martin’s Lane
In the heart of London, The Den is a contemporary haven for decompressing after a day in the city.
Oozing with warmth and sophistication, the décor has a cheeky British charm, with irreverent art adorning the walls, plush leather sofas, and of course, a fire to bask in front of.
There’s irreverent art adorning the walls, plush leather sofas, and of course, a fire to bask in front of.
Where: 45 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4HX
Website: www.book.ennismore.com
The New York Bar at The Rubens Hotel
A regal setting if there ever was one, The New York Bar at The Rubens Hotel is festive-coloured and cosy come winter. Renowned for its striking red décor, open fire, original artwork, and friendly ambience, it blends traditional hospitality with innovative cocktails, gin-tasting experiences and live music.
Most importantly, there’s an inviting fireplace for the colder months, perfect for cosying up on date night over light bites and champagne.
Where: 39 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PS
Website:www.rubenshotel.com
