Photograph: Chris Bethell/Winter Wonderland
Photograph: Chris Bethell/Winter Wonderland
Photograph: Chris Bethell/Winter Wonderland

The top five places to celebrate the festive season with your friends in London

Get out of the group chat and into the city with Pepsi MAX this Christmas

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The festive season is around the corner, and we are so ready to get our big coats on and spend some winter nights out with our besties. And that’s where our pals at Pepsi MAX come in. Together, we’ve handpicked some of the top places you and your mates can celebrate all things Christmas in London this festive season. Hopping on the bandwagon of their festive motto, ‘It can wait’, our OOO is officially ON and the rest? It can wait. It’s Christmas and it’s time to celebrate it, right?!

So, whether you're looking for a wild night out at Winter Wonderland's beer tent, dancing the night away in full 90s nostalgia, or simply snuggling up in a cosy pub corner with a hot toddy, there's something for every kind of group chat in London this Christmas.

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1. Winter Wonderland Hyde Park

If you're looking for the ultimate destination this festive season, head to Winter Wonderland, which opens from November 14 2025 to January 1 2026. From exciting rides and a glimmering ice skating rink to captivating shows and the Christmas market of all Christmas markets, there's endless fun to be had here this festive season. Don’t forget the warm pretzels! 

Hyde Park, London W1K 7AN

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2. Bunga 90

Step into a world of retro this Christmas season at Bunga 90, where your 90s fever dream comes alive in the heart of Covent Garden. Immerse yourself back into the 1990s and live out your best millennial nostalgia on the karaoke mic – complete with throwback cocktails, loaded pizzas and iconic bathroom raves, on the hour, every hour. 

167 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5PG

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3. Sixes London Bridge

Blending cricket with urban style in state-of-the-art cricket simulators is none other than Sixes London Bridge, ideal for both gaming enthusiasts and cricket novices looking for an entertaining night out in the city this Christmas. Whether it's with a group of mates or the office Christmas party, take a big swing at Sixes London Bridge and show off your skills in the batting cage this festive season. The banter awaits… 

50 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3UD

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4. The White Swan

History meets sublime River Thames views from this seventeenth-century pub's cosy interior. This festive season, you can enjoy a Pepsi MAX and an indulgent menu of seasonal plates – think roasts, bangers and mash and rustic soups – on the patio (if you dare) or a super snug window spot, as you take in the stunning riverside views.

Riverside, Twickenham TW1 3DN

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5. The Sail Loft

This riverside pub and restaurant serves up breathtaking views from its stylish interior, complete with intimate booths and comfy couches. The Sail Loft takes 'pub grub' to a new level with gastro favourites crafted with Christmassy refined twists. Whatever you do, save some room for the sticky toffee pud to warm you up this festive season. We’ll cheers (a hot toddy) to that.

11 Victoria Parade, London SE10 9FR

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