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"Drag queens love everytime of the year, but we especially love Christmas as we get to make the most money!," says Jonny Woo, drag performer and co-owner of the Divine, the newest queer bar at the heart of Dalston, 

Jonny was  behind the iconic club The Glory and has been instrumental in fostering inclusive spaces for London’s drag culture, places that anyone with an idea for a show can take to the stage—whether they are a novice or an experienced luvvie. 

Hosting Xmas markets, serving festival drinks and decked with Santa balloons, the Divine goes hard on Christmas. So, we've asked Jonny and the family Woo on their best spots for a cozy camp Christmas in London. 

The Nelson's Head has recently reopened as a gay bar, and it's a very cozy place. You can get a beautiful Sunday lunch there as well!

The Divine is unhinged, so be ready for an unhinged crazy Christmas!  
It's also good for a cozy, cozy Christmas drink. 

Cozy Christmas in the city starts off along Columbia Road. They do carols, lots of Christmassy shops there, and obviously the beautiful markets are very, very festive.

Dalston Superstore down the road from the Divine is a great place to snuggle up to the queer community at Christmas.

Somerset House is nice and cozy to skate at Christmas because of the beautiful, luscious surroundings of the architecture being in the centre of London—I think London always manages to give everyone in the city a big hug Christmas!

Nelson's Head

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