The Prettiest Winter Terraces To Check Out This Year
The weather has officially cooled down, the Christmas lights are beginning to be lit up, and London’s best autumn/winter terraces are opening up again. Yes, they may be outside in the cold British weather, but don’t worry – sheepskin blankets, hot cocktails and heaters are aplenty. Here are London’s best winter terraces to get you all into the spirit.
Theo’s on the Terrace
Pining for the Alpine life? Cosy up at one of London’s most inviting winter terraces – Theo’s on the Terrace at Number One Park Lane. Look forward to alfresco Italian feasting dishes, including a gorgeous fondue you can share. Located in the heart of Mayfair, it’s a lovely spot to enjoy after-work drinks or an indulgent meal with family and friends over the weekend.
where: One Hamilton Place, Park Ln, W1J 7QY
website: www.theorandall.com
Heddon Street Kitchen
Welcome to Heddon Street Kitchen, located in the heart of Piccadilly, just moments from Regent Street. Join us in our restaurant, bar, or on the heated terrace to enjoy the winter menus, Heddon Street classics, and indulgent desserts.
From expertly crafted cocktails to seasonal dishes, there’s something for everyone. Book your table online and experience the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic London spot.
where: 3-9 Heddon Street, London, W1B 4BE
website: www.gordonramsayrestaurants.coM
SUSHISAMBA
This winter, SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden has transformed its piazza terrace into a cosy après-ski retreat in partnership with Belvedere. Expect frosted foliage, glowing lights and mountain lodge luxury complete with plush throws, soft furnishings, and glowing décor. Highlights include the indulgent Tipsy Cocoa, with Belvedere Dirty Brew, Baileys Irish Cream and Dark Mozart chocolate, the classic Espresso Martini, and of course the festive favourite Mulled Wine. In keeping with the après-ski theme, they are also serving up the fun Dirty Brew Ski, with four shots of Belvedere Dirty Brew Coffee served on a ski.
where: Covent Garden, WC2E 8RF
website: www.sushisamba.com
STK Rooftop & Bar Stratford
As the sun sets, the heaters ignite at STK Rooftop & Bar, Stratford. Soak up the season on their cosy outdoor terraces that offer twinkling lights, toasty heaters and sheltered panoramic views of East London. Surrounded by the sparkling skyline, guests can indulge in a lovely two-course Sunset Menu with a glass of house red, white or rosé wine or beer for £29 per person. The rooftop terraces are open to guests wishing to dine or just have drinks.
where: STK Rooftop & Bar Stratford, The Gantry, 40 Celebration Avenue, London, E20 1DB
website: www.stksteakhouse.com
Coppa Club Tower Bridge
You know winter is coming in London when Thames-side restaurant Coppa Club launches its famous winter igloos. Coppa Club’s igloos have become an institution, capturing the hearts of Londoners with their beautiful aesthetic, candles, sheepskin rugs and killer views overlooking Tower Bridge and The Shard. Diners can enjoy table service from Coppa Club, but in their own private pod, decked with winter foliage and protected from the elements.
Coppa Club has such a dreamy view of Tower Bridge, I’d recommend it simply for the view.
Mallory, Junior Food & Drink Editor
Where: 3 Three Quays Walk, Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6AH
Website:www.coppaclub.co.uk
The Lighterman x Lillet Granary Square Terrace
This winter, the canalside terrace at The Lighterman has transformed into one of London’s most charming winter terraces. Think heated lamps, twinkling lights, cosy décor and the sort of after-dark ambience that turns a chilly evening into something quietly magical.
Order a Winterberry cocktail (Lillet rouge, tequila, cranberry & lemonade) or treat yourself to a warm mulled wine, and settle in under the glow of fairy lights and soft lamps. It’s a perfect blend of relaxed canalside vibe and seasonal warmth: ideal for low-key drinks while outdoor seating still feels like a treat.
Where: 3 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH
Website: www.thelighterman.co.uk
The Winter Garden at Corinthia London
An oasis in the heart of the city, Corinthia’s Winter Garden is made for warm and comfortable alfresco dining. This season, The Garden’s outdoor terrace transforms into an Alpine escape, dressed in soft sheepskin throws, twinkling lights and golden foliage. Settle in beneath the heaters with a mulled cider and dine in a hidden haven that feels both festive and wonderfully serene.
The Corinthia’s Winter Garden was made for warm and comfortable alfresco dining.
Where: Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD
Website: www.corinthia.com
The Churchill Bar & Terrace
This season, The Churchill Bar & Terrace at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill transforms its outdoor space into a Scottish Highland-inspired winter retreat, celebrating Winston Churchill’s fondness for Scotland and his wife Clementine’s admiration for its untamed northern landscapes. The terrace is reimagined with a rich palette of burnt orange and deep red tones, creating a warm and
welcoming atmosphere that feels worlds away from the city’s pace. Guests can unwind among touches reminiscent of a Scottish woodland in winter, complete with twinkling lights, soft faux fur throws and rustic details that evoke the charm of a cosy northern hideaway.
Where: 30 Portman Square, London W1H 7BH
Website: www.thechurchillbar.co.uk
The Ski Lodge at The Montague On The Gardens
If you’re looking for a unique way to embrace the festive season in London, the Montague Ski Lodge is the destination to hire for events. London’s original ski lodge and winter party space, the venue is magically transformed into a ski lodge wonderland every winter, with pine trees, snowfall, reindeer, ski racks, and twinkling fairy lights. While you’re there, treat yourself to candied pecans, mulled wine, hot spiced cider, steaming hot chocolate cocktails, and cosy woolly rugs to keep the chill at bay.
Where: 15 Montague St, London WC1B 5BJ
Website: www.montaguehotel.com
Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill
Expect seafood galore when you head to Bentley’s all-weather, heated terrace. Completely covered and heated to keep you snug, you’ll stay firmly protected from the elements as you tuck into oysters and peruse the champagne list at one of London’s oldest and most loved establishments.
Expect seafood galore when you head to Bentley’s all-weather heated terrace.
Where: 11-15 Swallow St, London W1B 4DG
Website:www.bentleys.org
Richmond Hill Hotel
The Winter WonderLounge has returned again for the season, where guests, shoppers looking for respite and locals can snuggle up at this wintery outdoor terrace for a fondue experience. It’s the perfect place to cosy up with blankets, hot water bottles and festive tipples to catch up with friends, family, or to have a relaxed evening to oneself.
where: 144-150 Richmond Hill, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW10 6RW
website: www.richmondhill-hotel.co.uk
Megan’s Battersea Power Station
Megan’s at Battersea Power Station boasts lovely outdoor seating with an abundance of macramé amidst its fairy-lit booths. From a warming fondue and a delicious shakshouka to open kebabs served on flatbread and warm bowls including the beetroot grain and mezze, the restaurant makes a beautiful spot to visit this Christmas season. Battersea Power Station has loads of other dining options too, of course, so if you’re looking for winter terraces, you can also head to Brindisa Tapas, Wright Brothers and Fiume.
Battersea Power Station is awash with great foodie spots but there’s nothing quite like the run of terraces that Megan’s is part of. Overlooking the river just outside the iconic building and adorned with fairy lights this is the ideal spot for a bite and glass of fizz.
Robyn, Managing Director
where: 27 Circus West Village, Battersea London, SW11 8NN
website: www.megans.co.uK
Wagtail’s Apres Escape
Wagtail has gone full alpine this winter, teaming up with Grey Goose for The Après Escape — a sky-high terrace dressed in fairy lights, pinecones and plush blankets, with the City skyline sparkling below. Running through to March, the rooftop has taken on the warmth and buzz of après-ski, complete with late-night DJs, free-flowing brunches and a new Grey Goose cocktail menu (don’t miss the Tangerine Sour or the Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini). For something a little decadent, Goose Bumps pairs chilled Grey Goose Altius with caviar bumps — a very luxurious nod to the French slopes. Wagtail is also serving a festive set menu from £65, with dishes like wood pigeon, fillet mignon and a dark chocolate Biscoff Swiss roll. If you’re planning a party, the terraces and private dining spaces offer some of the best views in London, making this one of the season’s most stylish winter escapes.
Where: 68 King William St, London EC4N 7HR
Website: www.etmcollection.co.uk
Le Pont de la Tour
Lean into the festive spirit this season and feast alfresco style while wrapped up in furs and blankets on Pont De La Tour’s covered and heated terrace. With views of London’s iconic Tower Bridge from your Thameside table, you’ll be treated to bespoke winter menus paired with the perfect wines and cosy fire pits around you.
Where: 36D Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE
Website:www.lepontdelatour.co.uk
Acme Fire Cult
This vegetable-focused Dalston restaurant is all about live-fire cooking, and come winter, the terrace is enclosed with heat lamps, sheep skins, and wool blankets at the ready – perfect for alfresco feasts. Vegetables will be at the heart of the seasonal menu, alongside rare and native breed meat from regenerative farms and dayboat fish from sustainable suppliers.
There’s also ten beer taps pouring fresh beers brewed on site or choose from an excellent wine list.
Where: Abbot St, London E8 3DP
Website:www.acmefirecult.com
The Laundry
For those in search of a winter terrace south of the river, head to The Laundry – the sophisticated neighbourhood bistro in Brixton that has a glass-panelled winter terrace. Transformed into a winter haven, the space has been fully weatherproof and is now adorned with fairy lights, lush greenery, heaters and blankets. The terrace is perfect for both small groups and festive parties, and is available for private hire for groups of 40- 70 people. A visit to the winter terrace is made complete with The Laundry’s Festive Menu, where diners can expect hearty winter dishes including Tarte tatin, fillet of cod, and The Laundry’s classic chocolate mousse.
where: The Laundry at Walton Lodge, 374 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London W9 8PL
website: www.thelaundrybrixton.com
Jumera Winter Garden at The Mandrake, Fitzrovia
Step into a world of wonder at The Jurema Winter Garden, which has a one-of-a-kind glass structure designed to give you a cosy spot to spend a chilly evening. Wrap yourself in faux-fur blankets, and find yourself surrounded by the gentle twinkle of fairy lights. And don’t forget to look up – the transparent glass roof offers an uninterrupted look at Jurema’s hanging garden.
Step into a world of wonder at The Jurema Winter Garden.
where: 20-21 Newman Street, London W1T 1PG
website: www.themandrake.com
Madison
Rooftops in the winter can be magical, but securing one that is well-heated is a premium – thankfully, Madison has great views that can be enjoyed while warm. This contemporary New York-style restaurant and bar comes complete with city views, overlooking the historic dome of St Paul’s Cathedral and beyond. Madison combines eclectic menus with steaks, grills and comfort food, a speciality, a slick and stylish interior, killer cocktails and one of London’s most vibrant roof terraces.
Madison is one of the best rooftop spots in the city, with unrivalled views of St Paul’s. Take the famous glass elevator up and enjoy live DJ sets throughout the week.
Natasha, Digital Editor
where: Rooftop Terrace One, New Change, London EC4M 9AF
website: www.madisonlondon.net
The Athenaeum Hotel
The Festive Fizz Terrace with Gusbourne wine brings plenty of festive cheer to the gorgeous Athenaeum Hotel. Look forward to plush seating, as you sit yourself under large umbrellas complete with heaters and blankets. Enjoy a glass or stay longer with a bottle of premium Gusbourne Sparkling Brut, rosé and Blanc de Blanc.
where: 116 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 7BJ
website: www.athenaeumhotel.com
The Hawk’s Nest
This neighbourhood hangout in the heart of Shepherd’s Bush serves up delicious sourdough pizzas and Italian-style bites alongside an array of freshly made cocktails, wine, beer and spirits. There are loads of events during the week, like live music nights and quizzes, so stay posted to their socials for updates.
Where: Goldhawk Rd, Shepherd’s Bush Market, London W12 8DF
Website: www.the-hawks-nest.co.uk
