One Aldwych: The Gingerbread Giant

Held under the glowing boughs of a 25-foot Christmas tree—made of 128 oversized gingerbread figures from local baker Konditor & Cook—the Sugar & Spice Afternoon Tea at Deco-tinged One Aldwych overflows with everything nice, from eggnog mousse to Stilton-and-walnut quiche. A mulled-wine shot accompanies the small bites, and warming cocktails brandishing evocative names like Hot Apple Strudel and Chocolate Confusion hit the spot. $43; cocktails, $20; 1 Aldwych; 44-20/7300-1000; onealdwych.com.