London's best festive restaurants

The social season is upon us once more. These are the city’s most coveted Christmas venues, which need to be booked soon so as to not miss out on the tinsel and tipples.

- Lola Doherty

As the festive season approaches, the streets of London come alive with twinkling lights, bustling shoppers and the sound of corks popping at every Christmas soiree.

Though the holidays may still seem a little way off, reservations at London's top venues are already filling up, as people begin to organise their plans for the upcoming advent period.

From the traditional to the opulent, these are London's most luxurious venues that offer the perfect Christmas ambiance for your December diary.

The Ned

Step into Christmas at The Ned, where tradition meets luxury.

Expect a dazzling Christmas tree laden with baubles and tinsel, live music and all the classic carols led by none other than TV best-known choirmaster Gareth Malone.

Address: 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ