It’s finally time for Santa (and Michael Bublé) to be defrosted, and for the city’s halls to be decked with tinsel and twinkly lights. Now here to shake up the season is Humbug – Santa’s Christmas Dive Bar Experience, filled to the brim with dazzling performers, Christmassy memorabilia, a hefty sprinkling of indoor snow and uproarious festive cheer by the sleigh-load.
Following a sold-out season last year, Humbug is officially back and bigger than ever before; this time sprinkling some magic in the underground labyrinth of The Vaults in Waterloo. You’ll be plunged into a Christmassy tale with a jolly old concoction of live music, cabaret, immersive storytelling, sing-a-longs, hidden escapades and much more. All hosted by the larger-than-life Old Saint Nick himself.
What can you expect at Humbug – Santa’s Christmas Dive Bar Experience?
A wonderfully interactive, fun-filled evening, guests can expect to encounter all manner of Humbug regulars. We’re talking a disgruntled dive bar waitress, a mailman who has lost all his letters to Santa, and an ever-changing line-up of London’s finest cabaret, circus and musical acts.
This year’s event has all the hilarious chaos of last year’s, with guests able to enjoy three hours of unexpected experiences and wild surprises in its unique new venue. Think a hectic mailroom, a shrine to the queen of Christmas (Mariah Carey, of course), and a Christmassy beer can bowling alley. Oh, and confetti cannons galore.
With space for over 200 guests per night, a night spent at Santa’s Christmas dive bar is guaranteed to be the ultimate festive knees-up. Head on down to Santa’s beloved watering hole and get involved in the quest to help save Christmas. The storytelling will be inspired by everyone’s favourite Christmas songs and movies so that you can indulge in a big dollop of nostalgia along the way, and party into the early hours of the morning with the plethora of live music and DJ sets.
What’s on the cocktail menu?
Throughout the night, guests can stay hydrated with some festive tipples courtesy of HUMBUG’s cocktail menu. Sip on ‘The Grinch’ (a delicious concoction of rum, peach schnapps, blue curacao and pineapple juice) or indulge in the HUMBUG special ‘Bah F*****g Humbug’ (a naughty but oh-so-nice mixture of rum, chocolate liqueur, oat milk, crushed Oreos and whipped cream – topped with a mince pie). Because it’s Christmas (the season for eating, duh), festive-themed street food from Bang Bang Burger will be available, too.
Here’s how our visit went last year….
HUMBUG promises a truly fabulous, festive night out. The perfect blend of great drinks, enchanting encounters, and Christmas magic; a visit to Santa’s Christmas Dive Bar is an immersive and interactive experience where good times are guaranteed – whether you prefer to sit back and soak it all in, or get on the dance floor and party alongside Santa himself. So, round up your pals, throw on your corniest festive jumper – and simply have a wonderful Christmastime. It’s a definite Claus for celebration.
