As the winter chill settles over London, there’s one place in Covent Garden turning up the heat—Doughnation at 3 Henrietta Street. This stylish pizzeria, nestled in a prime location overlooking the buzzing Piazza, has made a name for itself with its handcrafted pizzas. But this season, they’ve raised the game with something extra special: a decadent menu of hot cocktails to warm you from the inside out.

If you thought Aperol was just for summer, well you’d be justified to have such an assumption, however why limit yourself to just one season? Doughnation’s Hot Aperol Spritzer reinvents the classic with a cozy blend of Aperol, white wine, apple juice, honey, and winter spices—essentially, Christmas in a glass. And for those who like their drinks bold and very alcoholic, the Mulled Negroni delivers a punchy mix of Xanté Pear & Cognac, sweet vermouth, Campari, apple, and bay leaf, proving that winter cocktails don’t have to be boring. Feeling fancy? The Winter Mistletoe, with London Dry Gin, cranberry juice, fresh rosemary, and prosecco, is a festive sparkle in a glass—ideal for toasting the season in style.

What about the pizza I hear you cry, well fear not  Doughnation’s menu is anything but ordinary. Forget your basic Margherita (though they do a fantastic one); this is pizza with flair. Truffled Mushroom Ragout is rich, indulgent, and practically made for truffle lovers, while the Potato Pizza with Fontina cheese and thyme salt is an unexpected but deliciously moreish delight. Seafood fans will swoon over the Triple Prawn Deluxe, packed with king prawns, tiger prawns, and English shrimps with a touch of chili for a fiery kick. And for those who like it hot, the Nduja Sausage Pizza, topped with spicy sausage and shaved Pecorino Romano, is a fiery, flavour-packed must-try.

Whether you’re wrapping up a shopping spree in Covent Garden, catching a show, or looking for a cozy-chic spot for festive drinks with friends, Doughnation is the ultimate winter destination, its very easy to walk by if your not looking for it and even as a seasoned Londoner I’d never noticed it before. With its al fresco winter terrace launching this season, there’s no better place to sip, snack, and soak up the magic of London in winter.

Pizza, hot cocktails, and a Covent Garden backdrop? Don’t mind of I do!

Doughnation at 3 Henrietta Street is open now, with hot cocktails and festive specials available throughout the winter season.