This festive season, dive into a full-throttle, immersive blowout of festive magic, mayhem and  mischief as HUMBUG: Santa’s Christmas Dive Bar Experience makes its return to London for  the festive season. Returning to its original location at the iconic Waterloo Vaults, HUMBUG  is bringing back the Christmas magic to a fully transformed festive venue, to deliver a vibrant, immersive party experience like no other. 

Santa’s been working overtime for centuries – now it’s time to return the favour. He’s back, and  he’s not just checking his list; he’s throwing the ultimate Christmas blowout. This year Santa’s  throwing the ultimate Christmas blowout. Humbug is taking festive cheer to the next level with  a raucous 2-hour, immersive Christmas party, where the big man himself brings joy (and  booze) on tap. 

Revellers are invited to party with the ONLY man who truly sleighs. Expect live music,  Christmas cabaret sing-alongs, immersive storytelling, and hidden experiences. And for those  who love to get merry the most, they will be rewarded with confetti cannons, festive surprises,  and the most joyfully chaotic celebration on earth. 

At Humbug, guests step into a one-of-a-kind Christmas at Santa’s cherished watering hole,  where party and performance collide in a whirlwind of high-energy antics, flamboyant theatrics,  and festive surprises. Expect immersive storytelling, live performances, sing-alongs, games,  and nonstop holiday fun!

More than a themed bar, Humbug is a ticketed show that redefines Christmas celebrations,  blending walkthrough theatre sets, dazzling special effects, a live band, and a world of festive  mischief. At its heart, it’s an outrageous production that combines immersive storytelling with  the energy of a wild Christmas party. 

With space for 256 guests per night, it’s the ultimate festive knees up with the greatest holiday  tunes of all time, live on-stage entertainment, a massive hit of nostalgia and an epic house  band playing every night, all set against a backdrop of colourful Christmas lights, dazzling  neon’s, mistletoe and festive memorabilia. 

Explore Santa’s ‘Grotto’, a shrine dedicated to Mariah Carey – the queen of Christmas, as well  as a festive-themed beer can bowling alley. Along the way, guests will encounter a line-up of  the finest cabaret from HUMBUG regulars, including Daphne the sassy waitress, Rudie the  ever-energetic landlord, Howard the mailman who will be delivering more than just ‘letters to  Santa’, and of course the big man himself, whether he’s merry, moody, or slightly tipsy, Santa’s  sure to spread the festive spirit. 

Throughout the night, guests can sip on festive tipples from HUMBUG’s ‘Naughty or Nice’  cocktail list, before tucking into a full menu of festive street food from Bang Bang Burger – including their legendary Christmas Humburgers. Choose from crispy free-range buttermilk  chicken topped with pigs in blankets, sprout slaw, stuffing and cranberry relish, or go plant based with their naturally fermented mushroom, beetroot and onion patty, stacked with all the  trimmings and a crispy stuffing bite on a stick. Every element is made by hand – from the buns  to the sauces – using top-quality British ingredients, high-welfare meat and nothing artificial.  Expect bold flavour, proper portions, zero compromise and even more epic sides to choose  from – it’s the most wonderful bite of the year.  

Created by immersive masterminds Speakeasy Project, HUMBUG is no ordinary night out – it’s a wild, joy-fuelled celebration packed with great drinks, magical moments, and  unapologetic festive fun. Whether visiting with friends, planning an office bash, or just chasing  a guaranteed good time, HUMBUG delivers. This fully immersive experience rewards both the  naughty and nice – and promises a night that’s anything but forgettable.  

Those looking to book their Christmas party can hire the full venue or one of the private event  spaces for 25 people and upwards – HUMBUG is taking bookings now.  

Humbug will open its doors on 18 November for a limited festive run through to 28 December  with tickets available from £22 per person.  

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