You'd be hard-pressed to find a better spot to take in the views of Trafalgar Square's festive merriment than the rooftop bar at The Trafalgar Hotel. Ogle the famous Norwegian Christmas tree, a gift to the people of London from Norway every year since 1947, and watch the groups of carolers sing against this awesome backdrop. (The Norwegian spruce is said to be the tallest tree in the UK.) The hotel's rooftop bar, Vista, is unveiling a new look for the season: a winter dome covering the entire bar space meaning night owls get to enjoy the views without braving the cold. The arrival of the Norwegian Christmas tree has also inspired a range of Nordic cocktails:

Hot December Nights (served hot)

Buffalo Trace Bourdon, Calvados, a dash of Pomme Vert, a dash of Clove syrup, smashed cardamom

smashed cinnamon

Hot blooded Viking (served hot)

Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Twany Port, red wine, cardamon and cinnamon, brown sugar, orange slice, strawberries, raspberries, orange bitters with candy cane garnish

The Fjord Escort

Poached apple, Hanger 1 Vodka Spiced Pear, Chambord, cream, crushed ice, cinnamon

The Dancing Grendle

Jamesons, Drambuie, lemon juice, brown sugar syrup, Ginger Ale, crushed ice, lemon wheel and cherry garnish

Tivoli Lights

Port, Cherry Marnier, Pommery champagne, Flame orange zest

Stockholm Syndrome

Hanger 1 Vodka Spiced pear, white sugar cube with chocolate bitters and Pommery champagne