Winter. So it’s pretty dark out in the mornings, dragging yourself out of bed is painful and the days are short, plus it’s damn cold out! But there are also a lot of good things about this festive season – office parties, Christmas, presents and the general warm and fuzzy feelings that descend over Londoners this time of year (unless you’re on Oxford Street, or the Central Line).

So ignore the bad side of winter and take it as an excuse to drink your fill of winter drinks at London bars. Whether it’s egg nog, mulled wine, winter punch, Winter Pimms or just a good old Christmas cocktail, these pubs and bars will keep you from gloom until the January blues kick in!

Christmas cocktails
Cocktails are great any time of the year, but appease the guilt by blaming it on the festive season with these Christmas cocktails. With so many London pubs and bars trying to entice you in, you’re spoilt for choice, so make the most of these seasonal drinks.

Christmas Cocktails at London Bars

Egg nog
Love it or hate it, egg nog is a seasonal favourite, conjuring up images of snuggling by an open fire surrounded by loved ones on Christmas day. Who cares if you’re actually in a bar surrounded by work colleagues, it’s the thought that counts!

Egg Nog at London Bars

Winter Pimms
Pimms – but that’s a summer drink, right? Wrong. Winter Pimms is still available across the capital and is a fruity choice for the season. If other winter drinks aren’t your thing but you want something more festive than a Bacardi and coke then this is the way to go.

Winter Pimms at London Bars

Mulled wine
It warms the soul does this festive beverage. Served hot and tasting of Christmassy spices this is the definitive of all the winter drinks at London bars. With the alcohol, you’ll be glowing and won’t even notice the frost forming on the ground at closing time!

Mulled Wine at London Bars

Winter punch
Not the type you try to avoid at the end of a night out. This punch is a mixture of fruits, mixers and alcohol to provide punters with a festive lift during the party season. As if you needed an excuse to have a drink!

Winter Punch at London Bars

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