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What to do this Weekend in London: 9th – 11th December

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Christmas is in full swing in the Capital; here’s our round-up of this weekend’s best events to make the most of the festive season.

Words Helen Brown

The Cresta Bar at the Goring

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St. Moritz in winter is a feast of opulence and glamour, with the famously hazardous Cresta Run at its heart. The Goring are celebrating the spirit of this renowned slope by transforming their veranda into the famous Sunny Bar – the Cresta Run’s unofficial clubroom. Cocktails will be the main event, especially created masterpieces by the experts at The Sunny Bar such as a sure fire favourite Winter Magic Punch and a classic Lemon Fizz. The Goring will also be serving delicious Swiss inspired canapés from chef Shay Cooper who has put his Michelin-starred twist on Tartiflette, Roesti potato and Mustard macaroon with Emmental cheese and cured ham.Open from 5pm, Monday to Saturday The Goring, 15 Beeston Place, SW1W; thegoring.com

John Lewis Christmas Tree Rooftop Forest

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Pick up your tree this weekend at John Lewis’ Christmas tree rooftop forest. This week the store launched its full range of real firs on the rooftop of its flagship shop on Oxford Street. Grown in Scotland by a specialist Christmas tree supplier, each tree is hand-picked and checked twice before being shipped to London for peak festive season. For top tips when it comes to decorating, why not pop in on one of John Lewis’ complimentary Treetorials. John Lewis, Oxford Street, W1C; johnlewis.com

M Restaurant Christmas Cocktails

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This festive season, the UK’s favourite spirit brands have teamed up with taste innovators Smith & Sinclair to create a new way to drink this season. The clever people behind Gordon’s, Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan and Smirnoff have taken our most-loved festive flavours and turned them into a flight of unusual but delicious Christmas cocktails. Head over to M Restaurants this weekend for a Bloody Mary with all the Trimmings, a Johnnie Walker Wrapped in Blanket, Sprouting Gordon’s Gin Fizz or The Captain’s Mince Pie Freakshake. 60 Threadneedle Street, EC2R; mrestaurants.co.uk

Bloom & Wild’s Tiny Tree Pop-Up 

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This week Bloom & Wild launched its first ever ‘Tiny Tree’ Pop-Up Shop at Boxpark, Shoreditch. Ideal for urban spaces and perfect for sending as a unique Christmas gift, their tiny trees fit through the letterbox with a collapsible pot, moss and ribbon for the top. Head over this weekend to pick up your teeny-tiny evergreen and choose from an adorable selection of ornaments, baubles, woodland creatures, garlands and lights to make your tree magical.
Boxpark Shoreditch, 2-10 Bethnal Green Road, E1; bloomandwild.com
Open until 11th December

 

Christmas at the Savoy

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This Christmas, the Savoy has been transformed into a frozen fantasia, complete with magnificent 15ft Boodles-inspired Christmas tree, incredible indoor Ice Rink and a cascading Louis Roederer Champagne bauble installation. Praised for its annual creative festivities, the Savoy’s Christmas celebrations include special festive teas in the Thames Foyer, a luxury dining experience in Kaspar’s Seafood Bar and Grill, truly traditional British dining in Simpson’s-in-the-Strand and luxury gift shopping at The Savoy Tea. Strand, London WC2R; fairmont.com

Après-ski Pop-Up at The London EDITION

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Head over to The London Edition this weekend for a taste of après ski in their enchanting wood-panelled lodge. Usually reserved for exclusive events, the basement chalet, complete with snuggly fur throws, lanterns and antler heads is open to the public for a weekend of festive fun and indulgence. Guests will sip on a selection of punches from The London Edition’s award winning bar, the Punch Room, including Dickins Hot Punch-with earl grey tea and grapefruit and lemon oleum – and prosecco. Sharing boards of cheese, charcuterie and crudities will be served alongside sumptuous bowls of risotto and warming pie from the Berners Tavern kitchen. 10 Berners Street, W1T; editionhotels.com

Christmas by the River

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London Bridge City welcomes back their iconic Christmas market to the bankside of the Thames, filling The Queen’s Walk, Hay’s Galleria and London Bridge City Pier with over 40 independent traders in beautiful Christmas themed wooden cabins. Pick up a hand crafted bespoke gift, munch your way through a selection of festive foodie favourites and then head over to ‘Christmas By The River’; it stands as the centerpiece of this enchanting winter market and is the perfect spot for a winter-warming cocktail, mulled wine or a craft beer.morelondon.com

Poinsettia Fest at the Big Chill

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This Sunday, London’s coolest new florist duo Princess & Kō will cover the entire front terrace of Brick Lane‘s Big Chill Bar with jaw-dropping poinsettia displays. Serving as a stage for a spectrum of live musical styles, the newly adorned terrace which overlooks Dray Walk will see an eclectic mix of live acoustic musical sessions in four totally different styles. Singer-saxophonist Yasmin Natasha will perform a laid-back fusion of jazz, reggae and beach pop, while guitarist Adrian Garcia will give a nod to the poinsettia Mexican heritage with upbeat Latin styles guaranteed to warm up the winter weather. Big Chill Bar, Dray Walk, E1 6QL; christmas-star.info
Sunday 11th December | Music running from 3 – 6pm

 

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