Premium climate-positive spirits brand Sapling has teamed up with London’s iconic Ham Yard Hotel to unveil The Fire Garden — a brand-new winter rooftop experience set to become one of the city’s most talked-about festive retreats. Opening 29th November and running until 31st December, this immersive escape invites Londoners to slow down, warm up, and soak in the magic of the season high above Soho.
A Rooftop Escape Built for Slow Living
Designed as a sanctuary from London’s seasonal chaos, The Fire Garden blends crackling fire pits, soft blankets, and hot water bottles to create a cosy, winter-ready hideout. Guests can unwind from Tuesday to Saturday, stepping into a warm glow of open fires and a menu powered by Sapling’s award-winning sustainable spirits.
Tickets start at £24 for a non-alcoholic experience and £28 for standard entry, each including:
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A welcome drink
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An additional cocktail of choice
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DIY s’mores toasted by hand over the fire pit
Tickets are available now through Firmdale Hotels: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/whats-on/the-fire-garden
Fire-Inspired Cocktails Rooted in Sustainability
At the heart of The Fire Garden is a drinks menu built entirely around innovation, seasonality, and zero-waste craftsmanship — all spotlighting Sapling’s climate-positive vodka and gin. Learn more about Sapling’s sustainability mission here: https://saplingspirits.com/
Cocktails (£16 each) include:
Hot Cocktails
Blending indulgence with clever reuse of ingredients:
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Berry Boozy Chocolate — featuring leftover brownie–infused vodka
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Martinez By The Fire — with lacto-fermented lemons and toasted marshmallows
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Spent-coffee cold brew
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Unique hot serves inspired by responsible sourcing
Cold Cocktails
Bold, flavour-rich creations such as:
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BBQ Vesper Martini — using smoked BBQ gin
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Truffled Negroni — made with truffle-macerated gin
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Homemade blackberry foam crafted from rescued berries
Perfect Serves
For those wanting something classic:
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Sapling Dry Martini
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Sapling & Tonic
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Sapling Mulled Wine
Tasting Flights:
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Alcoholic: any 3 cocktails for £29
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Non-alcoholic: any 3 for £19
Non-alcoholic cocktails (from £12) feature brands such as Lyre’s and CleanCo, with creative recipes inspired by brownies, rhubarb, and winter spices.
A Warming Food Menu Designed for Winter Nights
The Fire Garden’s food offering is crafted to match the rooftop’s intimate seasonal vibe, featuring small bites, wood-fired flatbreads, and rustic skillet dishes.
Highlights Include:
Small Bites
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Gordal olives
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Spiced mixed nuts
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Bagna cauda with bitter leaves, hen’s egg & pink fir potato
Wood-Fired Flatbreads
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Woodland mushrooms with ricotta & black truffle
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Pumpkin, gorgonzola, sage & hot honey
Skillets
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Pigs in blankets
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Roast scallops with chicken butter
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Baked Saint-Marcellin with cider-baked apples
“A Celebration of Nature and the Future” — Sapling Co-Founders
“We are incredibly excited to partner with Ham Yard Hotel on The Fire Garden,” say co-founders Ed Faulkner and Ivo Devereux. “This event embodies our commitment to celebrating the natural world while creating meaningful moments. Our carbon-positive spirits make it possible for guests to enjoy exceptional cocktails that also help nurture the planet.”
A Must-Visit Festive Experience in London
Whether you’re planning a romantic winter date, a cosy December night out, or an escape from the Christmas rush, The Fire Garden offers a curated blend of atmosphere, flavour, and sustainability.
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Open: 29th November – 31st December
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Days: Tuesday–Saturday
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Sessions: 90 minutes
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Location: Ham Yard Hotel Rooftop, Soho
Tickets on sale now: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/whats-on/the-fire-garden
