Mates or Dates: The Christmas Edition
Wednesday 23 November 2016
Following huge demand, Mates or Dates is back but this time with a festive twist. London is a magical City during Christmas time but it can be a little overwhelming with such a huge variety of things to do, where do you possibly start? Do not fear, the Venue Search London Christmas fairies are here to help...
Wine and Dine at Dalloway Terrace
Set in the heart of Bloomsbury, the Dalloway Terrace at the Bloomsbury Hotel has been transformed this Winter, offering a quintessentially English, alfresco space to enjoy a glass of mulled wine, and escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy West End. The fully heated terrace takes on an elegant winter forest feel, with impressive floral displays, mood lighting and cosy blankets so you can snuggle up and enjoy a drink or two with a mate or date.
Open daily: 16-22 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3NN
Watch a Christmas Classic at Backyard Cinema
What started as a homemade cinema in a back garden has now grown into a popular alternative to the cinema experience, from Romeo & Juliet with a live choir, an immersive zombie experience and Halloween specials, Backyard Cinema are now introducing the Winter Night Garden. Guests will be fully immersed into the Christmas experience, venturing through a magical wardrobe into an enchanted woodland, before getting comfy on your very own bean bag and enjoying Christmas classics from Home Alone, It's a Wonderful Life and Love Actually.
Available until 8th Jan 2017: 42 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6DR
Get Merry at The Montague Ski Lodge
This gorgeous boutique hotel are transforming their wood deck and terrace into a magical ski lodge for the festive season; think pine trees, piste maps, snowmen and lanterns, along with mulled wine and delicious mugs of hot chocolate. They even have a selection of flavoured vodkas to really get you in the holiday spirit! The hotel offer different party packages starting from £30 per person for an individual ski pass - definitely one of our favourites if we're looking for those apres ski vibes.
Available until January 2017: 15 Montague Street, London, WC1B 5BJ
Have a Good Old Nordic time at Nordic Yulefest
Looking for a party with a difference this December? Look no further than Nordic Yulefest in the heart of Shoreditch, giving East London hipsters the opportunity to experience a chic Scandinavian Christmas. As well as delicious food and drink you can expect weird and wonderful entertainment and DJ's so you and your mates can party the night away, Nordic style!
Available until 18th December 2016: 347 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LP
Apres Ski at The Vauxhall Winter Village
What is usually known as the Vauxhall Street Food Garden, is being transformed into the Vauxhall Winter Village, a pop up ski village fully equipped with a pop-up fondue lodge, alpine cabins, and a variety of street food stalls. And the best part is it's free to enter, all you have to do is pick up your ski pass at the gate and off you go to start your alpine adventure... Now where's the eggnog?
Available until January 2017: 6A South Lambeth Place, London, SW8 1SP