Christmas is just around the corner and the team at City Matters couldn’t be more excited. There are so many ways to enjoy the festive season, whether that be with a festive lunch or watching a stunning performance in the City. We’ve narrowed down some wonderful spots in the City and beyond to help you celebrate this Christmas.
Try A Festive Brunch
Throughout the month of December, Electric Shuffle will host its two-hour Festive Brunch Social on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Expect a sprinkling of Christmas party tunes from the resident DJ, a cocktail on arrival from the new limited-edition winter menu followed by a bottle of prosecco for every guest, lip-smackingly good bottomless pizza paddles and an hour at the shuffleboard. Show up dressed in an outrageous Christmas jumper and be in with a chance to score some goodies! Book tickets here from £30 per person: https://electricshuffle.com/uk/london/brunch/festive
Workshops and tastings at Leadenhall Market
Over the Christmas season, Leadenhall Market offers fantastic festive shopping, with some tenants also hosting exclusive Christmas activities. From 15 November, Pollock’s Toy Museum pop up will invite children of all ages to decorate their own Victorian-style face mask (contribution £2), the perfect accessory for any upcoming Christmas parties. Also available, the chance to make Danish woven paper hearts, designed to hang up as festive decoration or give as a gift – materials and assistance supplied. Pollock’s Toy Museum is open from 11am to 3pm on Wednesdays and Fridays until the 20 December. In the run up to Christmas, wine merchants Amathus are hosting Customer tastings every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. For the wine lovers in your life, Amathus offers bespoke presents, including personalised bottle engravings and corporate gifting ideas. For those planning the office party, bulk discounts are available for corporate events.
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Try The Winter Menu at Blank Street
Blank Street has officially launched its new Winter Menu. Inspired by nostalgic treats like festive movies and Christmas cookery shows, Blank Street’s new drinks will transport you back home for a cosy, retro Christmas. Highlights from this menu includes a comforting Vanilla Fudge Matcha and a decadent Honey Macadamia Latte. Sounds like a winner to us.
Try A Free Flowing Christmas Karaoke Brunch
Lucky Voice’s Free Flowing Christmas Karaoke Brunch is available across all venues for the months of November and December. For £50pp starting at 12:00pm/12:30pm on Saturdays, come along with your friends, family, or colleagues for 2 hours of private karaoke, free flowing drinks, pizza and mince pies. Drink offering includes sparkling wine, Gin’gle Bell Rock cocktails or mocktails. Food offering includes delicious pizzas such as Margherita, Pepperoni, Mushroom & Spinach, Pepperoni & Jalapeno (available on regular or gluten free bases).
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Enjoy A Boxing Day Feast at Millie’s Lounge
Thursday 26 December, 12pm – 8pm
Continue the celebrations with the Boxing Day Feast featuring an unlimited selection of fresh seafood including lobsters and oysters, as well as traditional favourites complete with all the trimmings.
Boxing Day Feast is £160 per person, or £230 with unlimited Thiénot Champagne and half price for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 eat for free. Upgrade your experience with a Boxing Day Sleepover—stay for £610 per night in a cosy bedroom, including the Boxing Day Feast and breakfast. To book, call 020 3828 2000 (option 1).
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Watch A Fabulous Performance
This beloved festive favourite features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and Crouch End Festival Chorus. Since its debut at the Royal Albert Hall in 2018, Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favourite with orchestras and audiences as this year marks its fourth appearance at the venue. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern). Also starring Catherin O’Hara and John Candy, and nominated for two Academy Awards® for Best Original Score and Best Original Song (Somewhere in My Memory), Home Alone is hilarious, heart-warming festive fun for the entire family!
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