The Best Igloo Restaurants In London To Try In 2025
London is an impossibly cool city to visit at Christmas as it really bursts with festive spirit. One of our favourite things to do at Christmas after a bit of sightseeing is to book an igloo restaurant in London.
If you haven’t yet managed to check out one of the igloo restaurants in London, we highly recommend you give it a go.
Most of these igloos have amazing views of London and are a fun thing to do at Christmas in London.
Dining in an igloo could be the perfect way to end your festive day out in London, especially if you’ve been admiring the London Christmas light displays or browsing the Christmas markets.
If you are looking for covered outdoor dining London restaurants, these are your best options.
Some of these London igloo restaurants are seasonal and we are awaiting London igloo 2023 dates. we will update these when they are released.
On the subject of igloos, read our review of the Northern Lights Village in Levi for the ultimate glass igloo experience in Lapland!
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The best igloo restaurants in London…
Coppa Club Igloos
The Coppa Club is perhaps the most famous Igloo restaurant London has seen and with those unbeatable views of Tower Bridge, one of the most popular tourist attractions in London, it will likely remain the most popular.
If you’re not able to get into London, the Coppa Club has two other locations with private igloo dining; Sonning on Thames and Brighton.
Visiting London with kids? You’ll be pleased to know it’s one of the most family friendly restaurants in London and an enchanting restaurant if you’re visiting London at Christmas with the kids.
Coppa Club igloo bookings are hard to come by. They are booked out far in advance but if you can’t manage to secure a reservation, they do hold back a table for walk-ins so you might be lucky to get one if you don’t mind chancing it.
We were lucky enough to get a reservation at the Coppa Club igloos two years ago and had the most enchanting evening.
To be in with a chance of securing a booking, you need to know when to book. So – the big question.. When can you book Coppa Club Igloos?
When: The igloos are available all year, except for when they are changing ‘themes’.
Where: Coppa Club, 3 Three Quays Walk, Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6AH.
Nearest tube: Tower Hill.
Reservations: [email protected] or 020 8016 9227.
The Aviary
The Aviary boasts a superb rooftop location and possibly the best rooftop igloos in London. You’ll enjoy unbeatable views over the skyline from these London igloos where you can sip cocktails under the stars.
There are 8 igloos spread over two terraces (on 9th and 10th floors) which can be booked for 2-hours at a time. If you want longer (4 hours), the minimum spend doubles.
When: all year.
Where: 10th Floor, Montcalm Royal London House Hotel, 22 – 25 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1DX.
Nearest tubes: Old Street, Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Shoreditch High Street.
Reservations: online booking.
The Aviary Igloos | Photo Credit: The Aviary
Jimmy’s Winter Lodge and Snow Globes
The Snow Globes at Jimmy’s Lodge offer riverside dining in the heart of the bustling Southbank area of London. The igloos are heated but the festive fondue and hot cocktails will be a welcome treat nonetheless.
When: Every day from beginning of November to end of December.
Where: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
Nearest tubes: Waterloo, Embankment, Westminster, Temple.
See here for more ideas of things for families to do near Waterloo.
Jimmy’s Lodge Snow Globes | Photo credit: Jimmy’s Pop Up
The Sipping Room
The Sipping Room ‘Bubbles’ are huge and have previously been used for larger group bookings of up to 40 people, but with the new government guidelines, there can only be a maximum of 6 per igloo.
This means that you can hire an enormous igloo privately for your group of 6 if you are less than 6, you will share it (3 tables of 2).
Igloos are heated and there are extra throws available in case you get cold.
When: All Year Round.
Where: The Sipping Room, West India Quay, 16 Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4AX.
Nearest tube: West India Quay, Westferry, Canary Wharf.
The Sipping Room Igloo | Photo Credit: The Sipping Room
Winterland Alpine Club
Winterland Alpine Club promises a magical Alpine paradise. As well as igloos, they offer Ski Bubbles, Forest Cabins and Winter Chalets.
Missed out on the winterland experience? During the summer months, it all transforms into a beach party destination complete with beach bubbles (igloos).
When: From October to December.
Where: Neverland, Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TY.
Nearest tube: Parsons Green (although Imperial Wharf or Wnadsworth Town overground stations are closer).
Winterland at the Alpine Club | Photo Credit: Neverland London
And a couple of bonus igloo restaurants in London…
Syon House
How about trying out the grand location of Syon House, the Duke of Northumberland’s London home.
When: Further dates TBC.
Where: The Great Conservatory, Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF.
Nearest tube: Richmond.
Syon House Igloos | Photo Credit: Syon House
The Queen’s House Dining Domes
The dining pods at the Queen’s House are a temporary set up for this spring and early summer. The pods accommodate 4 – 6 people with an incredible backdrop of the Queen’s House.
When: TBC.
Where: The Queen’s House, Romney Road, SE10 9NF.
Nearest tube: Cutty Sark DLR
Somerset House Dining Domes
The dining domes at Somerset House are one of the temporary igloo restaurants in London set up for this spring. The pods accommodate 4 – 6 people with the stunning backdrop of Somerset House and the River Thames.
When: Further dates TBC.
Where: Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA.
Nearest tube: Temple.
Dining pods at Somerset House | Photo Credit: Eventist Group
Glide at Battersea Power Station
Each year the ice rink at Battersea Power Station opens up to visitors and grabbing some drinks and nibbles in one of their igloos just adds to the magical Christmas experience.
When: From beginning of November and through December.
Where: Battersea Power Station, London, SW11 8BJ.
Nearest tube: Battersea Power Station.
Vintry and Mercer
With beautiful City of London skyline views from the rooftop of the luxurious Vintry and Mercer hotel, you can see why these igloos would be a hit.
They make an appearance each year over the winter months. If you can’t book an igloo, there are also a couple of cabins you can book.
When: From October to March.
Where: Vintry and Mercer, Garlick Hill, London, EC4V 2AU.
Nearest tube: Mansion House.
The Coq d’Argent
The Chalets at the Coq d’Argent are not igloos but offer a cool Christmas private dining experience nonetheless. Just throwing this in here in case you can’t get an igloo booking.
When: From beginning of November.
Where: Coq d’Argent, No.1 Poultry, London, EC2R 8EJ.
Nearest tube: Bank.
Coq d’Argent chalet dining | Photo Credit: Coq d’Argent
Map of the London igloo restaurants
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