Are you looking for new places in the City to explore this January? We’ve compiled a list of must-try experiences, ranging from fine dining to lavish cocktail bars. Whether you’re planning casual drinks with friends or a full-fledged dinner experience, these exciting spots are perfect for any occasion.
The Chinese New Year: Celebrate the auspicious arrival of the Year of the Snake
Yauatcha
From January 14th to the 12th of February, Yauatcha invites guests to celebrate in style with a limited-edition menu featuring exquisite dessert creations and a snake-inspired cocktail, all set against enchanting decorations. Priced at £75 per person including a welcome drink on arrival, this exclusive dining experience is available at both Soho and City locations.
Xi Home Dumplings Bay
The dumpling hotspot on Blossom Street, Spitalfields, is releasing a special selection of steamed buns to celebrate Chinese New Year on Wednesday 29th January. Available in store or to purchase online throughout January, the cute set of four – decorated as intricate dragon faces – include custard egg yolk, sweet ube and taro, truffle chocolate and finally, custard matcha. Each bun is individually hand-crafted from scratch and meticulously decorated by XI Home’s expert chefs, creating a truly special offering. The buns are priced at £12 each or £46 for the full set and are available to purchase online and send to a loved one or to enjoy in the restaurant for the perfect Chinese New Year celebration. Dishes range from £6.50 to £18, so make sure to order lots for the table and try as many as you can, finishing off with the star of the show- XI Home’s special Chinese New Year’s sweet steamed buns.
Book here to secure your spot.
Fantastic Spots For Veganuary
Light Bar
Light Bar in Shoreditch has unveiled an exciting new weekday lunch menu, perfect for those looking for a delicious and affordable midday meal. Available Monday to Friday from 12–3 PM for just £12 per person, the menu offers a range of flavourful dishes designed to cater to all tastes, including new tasty vegan options for Veganuary. Highlights include. the new vegan dishes include Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas with harissa hummus, black olive crumb, and radish for a vibrant and satisfying bite.
The Light Bar & Dining | Independent Bar | Shoreditch London
Burns Night In The City
The Sun Tavern
On 25th January 2024, East London cocktail bar The Sun Tavern, will be raising a glass to Scotland in a special collaboration with ABERFELDY Single Malt, with an exclusive cocktail menu available for one day only. Serving up free Haggis canapés from Broadway Market stalwarts, Deeney’s, Londoners are invited to pay their dues to the great Scottish poet Robert Burns who waxed lyrical on haggis, mice and red, red roses. At 5pm The Sun Tavern will be hosting a free ABERFELDY whisky tasting paired with cheeses supplied by Hackney Road’s fine food specialists Provisions Wine & Cheese. With an ‘Address To The Haggis’ and renditions of Burns’ best work throughout the evening, the night will be rounded up in style with Scottish fashion icon Pam Hogg, on the decks with a Scottish heavy DJ set until 2am.
Origin City
The evening kicks off at 7pm, in a supper club style service, with guests treated to a bespoke whisky cocktail on arrival, followed by a traditional four course menu, designed to celebrate the evening with tradition – there will even be an address to the Haggis! Priced at £70 per person, diners will be in for a real treat, highlights include, a selection of fresh and crispy Loch Fyne oysters, Haggis, neeps and tatties and all of the meat served in the restaurant comes from the owner’s 600 acre organic farm in Argyll, Scotland.
Their wine list features many award-winning wines from their organic family vineyard, Château De La Cômbe, in Provence, as well as delicious cocktails and a wide range of Scotch whiskies available.
Book here: Book a Table Online at Origin City | Farringdon London
Spots For Dry Jan
Sky Garden, City of London
Embrace Dry January with vibrant alcohol-free cocktails at Sky Garden, where the views are as refreshing as the drinks. Try the Apple & Saffron Sour, a crisp mix of Everleaf Forest, tonka bean syrup, apple, and lime juice, or the Cherry Blossom Collins with Everleaf Mountain, cinnamon syrup, and ginger ale. For something herbal, the Bergamot & Rosemary Highball combines Everleaf Marine, rosemary syrup, and lemon juice. Complete your dry journey with a glass of Noughty’s alcohol-free wines, including their Sparkling Chardonnay or Syrah.
Sky Garden, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 8AF
Mr Fogg
Mr Fogg is hosting a “secret society” focused on wellness, experimentation, and mindful drinking across his myriad of cocktail bars. Joining forces with Seedlip and CleanCo, the non-alcoholic curious elixirs feature ingredients that have qualities that can increase vitality, enhancer clarity or boost ones mood. These drinks will be available at Mr Fogg’s Residence, Apothecary, Society of Exploration, Pawnbrokers, Gin Parlour, Gin Club and Treehouse. Cocktails, starting from £11, include the Tranquil Tincture and each cocktail comes with a card detailing the ways in which the ingredients used offer qualities that could benefit the imbiber.
Mr Fogg’s | A collection of adventurous bars inspired by Phileas J. Fogg
For a Dry Jan Bottomless Brunch
Chinese fine dining destination Hutong, has partnered with Everleaf, the non-alcoholic aperitif made from the world’s most wonderful plants, to launch Dynasty Brunch – the ultimate bottomless brunch this January – where guests can enjoy a limited-edition series of delicious tasting non-alcoholic cocktails alongside Hutong’s award-winning dishes. Available every weekend from 11.30am-3.30pm, embark on a culinary journey through the alleys of Northern China with Hutong’s Dynasty Brunch. Whatever your tipple of choice, Hutong and Everleaf have got you covered this Dry January.
Dynasty Brunch | Hutong | Northern Chinese Cuisine
Spots For Dry Jan Socialising
Electric Shuffle
This spot has all the ingredients needed for an unforgettable booze-free experience. The bar blends stylish industrial-art-deco aesthetics with its supercharged version of shuffleboard. There are four high-stakes games to play, and cameras track every puck, both keeping score and capturing the best bits for fun action replays that get delivered as stories to your phone. A vast offering of low and no-alcohol beers and wine, plus a shed load of mocktails and spritzes to choose from make this the ideal spot for a mega fun, sober night out.
Book here: https://electricshuffle.com/
Bounce
This January, Bounce is shaking up Dry January with a bold new Mocktail Menu, perfect for staying sober without sacrificing flavour. Ditch sugary sodas and sip on expertly crafted, vibrant drinks designed to elevate your ping pong nights.
Enjoy the crisp Tea Total Collins, blending Lyre’s Dry, Dry Dragon tea, kombucha, and lemon, or escape to the tropics with the Pina No-Lada, a refreshing mix of pineapple, lime, coconut, and grenadine. The Shifting Spritz offers a fizzy twist with pea flower, lemonade, and lemon, while the Lagerita reimagines a classic with Wiper and True lager (0.5%), agave, orange, and lime. Bounce also keeps the fun going all month with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer pong – details coming soon!
Book here
Hijingo
This January, Hijingo is shaking up Dry January with a bold lineup of alcohol-free cocktails, perfect for resetting after the festive season. Whether you’re taking a break from booze or simply looking for something fresh, Hijingo’s vibrant mocktails pair perfectly with its high-energy bingo nights, featuring upbeat music, immersive entertainment, and an electric atmosphere.
Sip on the TEATOX, a crisp blend of Lyre’s Dry Spirit, Dry Dragon tea, kombucha, lemon, and hibiscus for a floral finish. Available from now, Hijingo’s Twixmas and January Cocktail Offer includes six rounds of bingo and a cocktail featuring XIX Vodka, blueberry, lemon, and candy floss—all for just £20 per person. Book by January 31st for any date through March 30th and enjoy unbeatable fun without breaking the bank.
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For Some Epic Discounts on Dry Jan
The Alchemist, known for their obsessive eye for detail and a devilish dash of theatre when it comes to cocktails extends into the low and no selection aligning with their commitment to delivering extraordinary cocktail experiences. This January, Sunday through Friday, those enjoying a mocktail or two can take advantage of 20% off concoctions such as the Shade Switcher of apple, citrus and lemonade with a disco lollipop that chases away those January blues, and the Power Trip that mixes the magnesium-packed Blood Orange and Rosemary Trip with Elderflower and Lime Sherbet Syrup, Fiery Ginger Foam and CBD Gummy. It’s not just the cocktails that are in the January sale, enjoy a 25% food from breakfast through dinner.
Stay Cosy This January
Madison’s Bottomless Fondue for 2 is the epitome of indulgence for those who believe there’s no such thing as “too much cheese.” For £25pp, enjoy endless fondue made with Raclette, Comte, Emmental, Riesling, and garlic served with ciabatta, prosciutto, charlotte potatoes, cornichons, and broccoli on Madison’s vivacious rooftop venue. Add a half lobster for £24, or sliced flat iron for £20. Guests can also compliment the rich and creamy flavours with a selection from Madison’s fondue wine pairing menu, featuring luxurious wines from France, Germany and Italy. Wine by the bottle can be added to the bottomless fondue from £50.
Out Of The City
Beat the January Blues, Nikkei Style
Chotto Matte launches ‘Love January’ £50 Sharing Menu
Kick off the new year with Chotto Matte’s ‘Love January’ Sharing Menu, a vibrant Nikkei-style feast for £50 per person. Start with a raw section of bold Japanese and Peruvian flavors including sea bass ceviche – Sea bass, leche de tigre, chive oil, sweet potato, Peruvian corn, coriander, Yellowtail Nikkei Sashimi with yuzu truffle soy, or the tuna tataki – seared tuna, karashi su miso, red jalapeño herb salsa. With all these dishes included for £50 per person, it’s the perfect escape to savor the bold flavors of Nikkei cuisine in the heart of Soho this January.
‘Cosy Night In’ Spa Day
The perfect way to relax and escape the hustle & bustle with a loved one. Whether a romantic occasion, an excuse to pamper, Galentine’s celebration or a day to appreciate someone who is close to you, a rejuvenating spa day will be sure to be the key to their heart.
Foxhills ‘Cosy Night In’ spa package is available Sunday-Thursday, 3-8pm, from 2nd to 27th February. Includes:
DIY Hammam experience
50-minute Rose Shea Butter Wrap
Use of HealthSpa & fitness facilities
£20 allocation towards dinner
£246 per couple (RRP £391 per couple)
Hotel Offers and Packages | Foxhills Resort Hotel Surrey – Foxhills
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