The UK’s most Christmassy pub is a cosy inn with 22,000 lights and 80 trees
IT’S that time of year again where it’s cosy pub season – and one UK spot takes it to the next level with an extravagant Christmas display.
The Churchill Arms in Kensington, London may just be the most Christmassy pub in the country.
Each year it glows with over 22,000 lights over the festive period and is adorned with 80 Christmas trees.
This isn’t the most Christmas trees the pub has boasted, though – back in 2019 the pub featured 105 trees, which were dedicated to the NHS.
And if you head there on November 13 at 6pm you can watch the lights get switched on.
During the event, guests can grab some mulled wine and mince pies.
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The pub’s Christmas menu includes lots of Thai dishes such as Jungle Curry for £14, which features coconut milk and vegetables cooked in Thai herbs.
Alternatively, you can grab some chicken wings for £7.50.
For dessert, a classic apple pie will set you back just £5.25.
When it comes to having a tipple, you can expect everything a normal Fuller’s pub would have, including craft lager and seasonal ales.
During the period the pub’s tables are first-come, first-served and the restaurant is walk-in only.
The pub was built back in 1750, making it one of the older pubs in London.
Plus, the pub has even had some notable visitors, including Winston Churchill‘s grandparents – which ultimately led to the pub being called what it is today.
And inside guests can look up to the ceiling which is full of items from the world wars and lots of garlands.
On the walls there are evening newspapers, such as an old copy of the Daily Mail with the headline ‘Stalin Attacks Churchill’.
There are multiple different areas to explore too, including one section with lots of hanging plants and another cosy area with a fireplace.
Look out for a small plaque ’round the back of the pub as well, which is dedicated to Gary O’Brien who was the pub’s landlord for 32 years before retiring in 2017.
It isn’t just Christmas when the pub has a spectacular display either.
In the summer, the pub is known for its extravagant flower displays which have even resulted in the spot becoming a Chelsea Flower Show winner.
One recent visitor said: “Such an adorable spot.
“We grabbed two pints of some tasty raspberry cider just to try out the place and it was very busy on a midday Friday.”
Another added: “Cool Christmas lights, definitely gets you in the festive mood.”
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- The French House, Dean Street, Soho
- The Crown & Two Chairmen, Soho
- The Ivy House, Nunhead, South East London
- The Sun in Splendour, Notting Hill
- The Toucan, Carlisle Street, Soho
- Cutty Sark Greenwich, South East London
- Efra Tavern, Brixton
- Bradley’s Spanish Bar, Hanway Street, Soho
- The Dog & Bell, Deptford
- The George, Borough
- The Prospect of Whitby, Wapping
- The Blue Post, Berwick Street, Soho
- Royal Oak, Columbia Road
- Windsor Castle, Notting Hill
- Nellie Dean, Dean Street, Soho
- Skehan’s, Telegraph Hill, South East London
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- The Lord Clyde, Borough
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- The Cow, Notting Hill
- The Spaniards Inn, Hampstead
- The Royal Oak, Tabard Street, Borough
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