In the mood for a festive drink? Also check out the best wintry pop-ups this Christmas and beyond.
Our guide on where to eat, drink and be merry in igloos, globes, domes and other such transparent structures at bars and restaurants in London this winter — ideal for Christmas parties, meeting friends, and cosy date nights.
Cloud 9 party pods at Circe's Rooftop
Aurora Nights is the theme at Circe's Rooftop (formerly Bar Elba) near Waterloo, where the Cloud 9 party pods allow up to nine guests to cosy up beneath blankets while slurping cocktails and marvelling at the igloos' synthwave stylings. Bluetooth speakers mean you can spin your own playlist (the Tron soundtrack, perhaps?) and though the views aren't as jaw-dropping as some igloos, you can spy about half of the London Eye from up here. Prices start from £150 per party pod (redeemable against food and drink during your visit), and there's a complimentary paloma for every guest (rather a summery drink, but hey — it's free!). The food is markedly Mediterranean in style: think padron peppers, homemade hummus, gyros.
Party pods at Circe's Rooftop, throughout the winter season.
Igloos at The Sipping Room, West India Quay
Three heated igloos — glimmering beneath a canopy of fairy lights — take centre stage outside The Sipping Room by Drake & Morgan. Each can entertain up to eight guests, and is adorned with cascading amaranths and berry-filled pots. The theme for 2025 is 'Singleton Sips' — namely drinks concocted with said brand of Scotch, including a whisky sour, and the Scottish Spice, made with Lillet Rosé, mango purée, chilli liqueur and orange bitters. There's also a small bites menu.
Winter igloos at The Sipping Room. Until 22 March 2026.
Igloos at Aviary, Finsbury Square
For 2025, Aviary's rooftop bar launches Chalet Nights, a woodland-inspired setup featuring igloos festooned with sheepskin throws and glowing lanterns. PATRÓN Tequila have concocted special cocktails for the occasion (as with Circe, they do sound more like something you'd quaff around July, but you can always order a whisky mac instead), and the three-course festive set menu certainly is festive, featuring roast Norfolk turkey with all the trimmings, among various other tasty-looking dishes.
Igloos can be booked for either dinner or drinks (they seat up to 10), and you can even enjoy your Christmas Day dinner up here while gazing over the skyline of a largely deserted City. That particular privilege will set you back £150.
Aviary igloos, Finsbury Square. Until the end of March 2026.
Winter Buds at Florattica, Aldgate
Over Aldgate way, they don't call it an igloo or a pod — but a 'Winter Bud'. And to be fair, these buds are rather darling — what with their puffs of dried flowers formed into an indoor cloud, and their close-up vistas of the City skyscrapers. As well as signature cocktails, you can enjoy nibbles, toasties or plates of charcuterie — or indulge in a special fizz-fuelled winter brunch. And if you're worried about getting the waiter's attention... simply ring the bell provided. (To paraphrase It's a Wonderful Life: "Every time a bell rings, you'll get more drunk.")
Winter Buds at Florattica, throughout the winter season.
Mercer Rooftop, Cannon Street
There's just the one igloo at Mercer Rooftop — perched atop Vintry & Mercer — so it's bound to be in demand over the festive season, especially given its snuggly-wuggly vibes thanks to faux fur blankets and flickering candles. It'll prove a magical place for a glass of champagne over Christmas; although if you're not able to secure a spot on your date of choice, consider one of the festively-decorated cabins instead.
Igloo at Mercer Rooftop, throughout the winter season.
Igloos next to the Thames at Coppa Club, Tower Bridge and Putney
The OG igloos which sent London into an Instagram frenzy have gone permanent. You can now dine in an igloo next to the Thames all year round — but it's more magical at Christmas, with Tower Bridge and the London skyline shimmering in the background. The Putney branch of Coppa Club gets in on the riverside igloo action too.
Decked out with foliage, fairy lights, and cosy faux fur blankets and furnishings, these igloos make an enchanting setting in which to dine on Coppa's Christmas menu (available now, and even served on Christmas Day).
Igloos can be booked for two-hours slots, for between four and eight people. They're also VERY popular, so be quick if you want in.
Coppa Club igloos, Tower Bridge, Putney and other locations, throughout the winter season.
