Food isn’t just better on a fire, it’s better beside a fire too. With Christmas well and truly here, we all want to snuggle up and be spoon-fed something delicious somewhere delightful. Felix is here to get you there, meaning there’s as little bed-to-bar effort for you as possible.
Clos Maggiore
Voted the world’s most romantic restaurant, it doesn’t get much more intimate or idyllic than Clos Maggiore. Hidden in plain sight in Covent Garden, this restaurant has it all. Great French food, a blossom-filled conservatory and a huge central fire that will warm your toes and fire your blood for any amorous winter encounters.
Maggie Jones
Within a few minutes of entering Kensington’s Maggie Jones, you’ll forget you were ever in London. The decor is feel-at-home farmhouse, with bunches of herbs and lavender, old cartwheels and rustic wood covering the walls. They don’t have a fire, but they have enough warmth in their food to keep you toasty. The meals are hearty, the atmosphere homely – a real come-on-in classic.
http://www.maggie-jones.co.uk/
The Antelope
This pub is not only a bright spark on the southern map, it’s a blazing fire too. Dark woods and endless rooms, it boasts not one, not two, but three fires. The atmosphere is just as welcoming and the food a treat. We like to head on down on pub quiz nights, where the wit and warmth flow free in the glint of the fire.
Anglesea Arms
Apart from snug decor that takes you away from the ice outside, the real treat here is the daily changing menu. The Anglesea Arms in Hammersmith is a powerhouse for sensational seasonal food. What you get is a real winter menu, with only the finest and freshest ingredients. Lip-smacking, belly-warming, beautiful food in a pub full of character.
http://www.angleseaarmspub.co.uk/
Beach Blanket Babylon
The decorations are as out there as the name, and none of it leaves you wanting. The original branch in Notting Hill is a sensation of fireplaces and fabulous decor. Book a seat next to the hearth that’s made from a mouth to really make the most of it. The food may be a bit pricey but it practically needs its own postcode when it arrives. Their newer Shoreditch site is no less stunning: east or west, you’ll see BBB at its best.
http://www.beachblanket.co.uk/
St Moritz
Anywhere that serves bubbling cheese fondue has to feature on this list. Can’t afford the time or money for the real deal? Head on to St Moritz, London’s oldest Swiss restaurant, housed in Soho. They have fondue options coming out their ears, with chocolate, cheese and a hearty beef stock all vying for your attention. You’ll feel like you’ve died and gone to alpine heaven.
http://www.stmoritz-restaurant.co.uk/stmoritz.htm
Southampton Arms
This Kentish Town boozer had to make it on our list just for its pure charm. It has dark woods and hearty wholesome foods – explained best by the words ‘ale, cider, meat’ painted on the side of the building. There’s no fuss here: they have opening times that include ‘-ish’, no phone, no reservations and certainly no time wasters. Check out their list of proper emergencies that mean you can call their special mobile number. It’s British, it’s brilliant, and it’s a proper bloody local.
http://www.thesouthamptonarms.co.uk/
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