Top things to do at The Winter Retreat

Board games: not just for Boxing Day. Challenge your mates or your colleagues to a post-work game or two at The Winter Retreat. You'll be building hotels on Park Lane in no time. 

As the nights draw in, there's nothing we want more than to feast on festive comfort food and warm ourselves with wintery drinks. Luckily, Drake & Morgan will be serving up Christmas cocktails, mulled wine and cider and hot chocolate, while burgers, bratwurst, chilli beef and other warming winter food will be on offer from The Winter Grill on the Plaza.

Test your general knowledge every Wednesday night by taking part in a quiz. They’ll be a different theme each week. Hilarious, pun-heavy team names optional. 

Thursday and Friday nights at The Winter Retreat equal live music. Snuggle up in the Live Lounge for performances by the likes of James Frost and other upcoming artists. Musicians will play originals, old favourites and the odd Christmas classic. Winner. 

Forget fighting your way through the crowds down Oxford Street for your Christmas presents, just pop to The Winter Retreat on Tuesday evenings instead. Join Victoria Hellum of Plantjoy in a macrame plant hanger workshop or learn how to create a seasonal terrarium, perfect for gifts or decorations. Book your spot in advance here. 

Because the winter festivities aren't really about expensive presents and big nights out. Reach out to those in need this winter, by donating coats and warm clothing to the coat rack at The Winter Retreat.