Cold weather? It's snow problem with the capital's extensive collection of glorious campfires. Dotted across the city, these beauties not only bring warmth on the chilliest of evenings, but they also provide a place to chomp on street food, roast marshmallows and catch up with mates. To help you find the best fire pits and campfires in London, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite hangouts, from cosy pop-ups to winter rooftops.
Sexy Sips And Shufflin’: Shuffle Club
Evenings around the fire pit are made even more fun with a little competition, so take your mates to Shuffle Club in Shoreditch. Not only can you show off your skills in a couple rounds of shuffleboard, but also enjoy nestling in the cosy heated terrace where roaring flames await. Just make sure to check out the freshly prepared pizzas, classic cocktails and festive tipples too.
Romantic Pergolas And Private Huts: Hope & Anchor
Nestled between Brixton and Clapham, Hope & Anchor is home to one of the best campfires in London. Fill your boots with juicy burgers and Insta-worthy cocktails in the bustling beer garden, which comes complete with private hire huts, a decked-out terrace area and the pièce de résistance: a fire pit for snuggling around when temperatures start to drop.
Hidden Roof Garden And Fire Pits: Midnight Apothecary
If you want your London fire pit bar to come with a side-order of a hidden rooftop location, then Midnight Apothecary is calling your name. This stunning hideaway is found atop the Brunel Museum, serving seasonal cocktails alongside s'mores kits for you to toast over the open flames. Plus, you can experience a historic tour of the Thames Tunnel too.
Moreish Raclette And Cosy Cabanas: Fire & Fromage
If you're a sucker for mountain vibes, cosy cabanas and oozy cheese, you'll certainly want to check out Fire & Fromage. This festive Southbank pop-up is flaunting built-in fire pits for those true winter moments, alongside plenty of tasty plates. The best thing? It's offering up an hour of free-flowing raclette and sides for £35 per person (which also includes dessert), alongside an option to add bottomless bubbles.
Wondrous Views And Toasting: Queen Of Hoxton
Queen Of Hoxton’s rooftop is legendary for its ever-changing themed pop-ups. And this winter? It's turning into the Queen's Masquerade Winter Rooftop Terrace, transporting you to gothic Venice, where their cosy wigwam will be filled with hand-drawn murals and chandeliers, plus there will be fireplaces surrounded by gondola seating where you can keep warm. Cuddle up with hot drinks, themed cocktails and Venetian-style grub.
Taproom Bevs And Toasty Fire Pits: Campfire
The outdoor space at Two Tribes Brewery's taproom is called Campfire, a unique beer garden that's a sun-trap in summer but covered and heated with fire pits to boot in the winter. Grab yourself plenty of pints from the bar, tuck into fire-cooked food to be in-keeping with the venue's theme, and finish off the experience by toasting marshmallows over the flames.
Fondue, Fires And Fairy Lights: Boundary
If you’re hoping to add a dash of modern decor to your Instagram feed, head to Boundary’s chic winter rooftop. Taking inspo from the Alps, its large outdoor space is made up of twinkling fairy lights, frosted willow twigs and an atmospheric fire pit, creating an undeniably cute place to eat gooey fondue and sip rosé cider cocktails under the stars.
Mulled Wine And Stunning Sharing Boards: Trinity Arms
Trinity Arms is one of the best pubs with firepits in London and is perfect for foodies looking to fill their boots with scrumptious eats, such as stunning roasts and sharing plates. You can also enjoy mulled wine receptions and delicious cocktails - so cuddle up in the covered beer garden and celebrate the season over an open fire with a few Christmas drinks in tow.
Scrumptious S'mores And Christmas Cocktails:
Isla
Pop over to The Standard hotel to check out its serene garden terrace, Isla. Showcasing weather-proofed awnings, glittering fairy lights and fluffy blankets, as well as a centrepiece hearth that's ablaze all night long to keep you warmed through, it's one of the best restaurants with a fire pit in London. Snap up a spot to chow down on upmarket fare paired with delish cocktails.
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