CHRISTMAS

The Britannia Shoreditch in Winter: A Magical Hideaway in the Heart of the City

As the temperature drops and the streets of Shoreditch light up with festive glow, The Britannia transforms. What begins as an iconic former pub — once part of the historic Truman Brewery — takes on a new kind of magic: a living, breathing winter escape. Step through its doors in December and you’re closer to Santa’s grotto than you’d ever expect in Zone

Steeped in East London history, The Britannia Shoreditch has seen decades of revelry, storytelling, and celebration — and that energy still lingers in the walls. Now reimagined as a luxurious, three-bedroom hideaway, it welcomes you with open arms and a kind of magic that only happens when past and present collide.

Every inch of the house glows with warmth and character. The scent of pine and spice lingers in the air, while soft lamplight bounces off vintage brass and velvet accents. Downstairs, the open-plan living space is a cocoon of comfort, complete with a roaring fire that seems to burn just for you. It’s the kind of fireplace where stories are told, wine is poured, and cousins fall asleep wrapped in blankets they weren’t supposed to touch.

Upstairs, the magic deepens. Bedrooms feel like secret cabins tucked into a snow-dusted forest, private, calm, and steeped in character. And if you’re lucky enough to claim the rooftop suite, you’ll find yourself soaking in the freestanding tub under twinkling city lights, steam rising into the night like something out of a fairytale.

The Britannia doesn’t just host your holidays — it weaves itself into them.

The Britannia becomes part of your celebration. Whether you’re gathering with family for Christmas lunch, ringing in the New Year with your closest friends, or simply escaping the chaos of the city below, this house folds around you like a secret. There’s space for everyone to spread out, come together, and create memories that feel both grounded and otherworldly.

Outside, Shoreditch buzzes with energy — boutique shopping, festive markets, mulled wine pop-ups, and twinkling light installations are just a stroll away. But inside, you’re somewhere else entirely. Somewhere slower. Softer. Almost sacred.

A modern city sanctuary inside a historic East End pub, capturing the wonder of childhood winters with all the comfort and style of a grown-up retreat.It’s warm. It’s generous. And when the snow falls — just once, if you’re lucky — the whole house exhales into magic.