The best luxury hot chocolates to try in London this winter
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As nights in the capital get colder and winter officially begins, you can’t really go wrong with a warm cup of hot choc.
But for those wanting to level up their hot chocolate game in London this festive season, there are a few spots across the capital you may wish to visit.
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Here are some of the best luxury hot chocolate spots in London this winter.
1. Italian Bear Chocolate
Famous for its triple chocolate mocha, which has ladles of white, milk and dark chocolate spilled over your mug before the actual drink is poured.
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Hide AdWhere: Soho (41 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 9QL) Fitzrovia (29 Rathbone Place, London, W1T 1JG)
2. Knoops
Everyone's chocolate taste is catered for here as Knoops’ percentage menu allows you to order your preferred amount of chocolate in your drink.
Where: Chelsea (69 King's Road, London, SW3 4NT) Covent Garden (2 New Row, Covent Garden, London, WC2N 4LH) Kensington (80 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4SG) Knightsbridge (130 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1JD) Notting Hill (199 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LU) Richmond (1 George Street, Richmond, TW9 1JY)
3. Dark Sugars
This spot is also known for its chocolate-topped offerings as they finish off each drink with plenty of chocolate shavings to melt into the drink.
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Hide AdWhere: Dark Sugars Chocolates (141 Brick Lane, London, E1 6SB) Dark Sugars Cocoa House (9 Nelson Road, London, SE10 9JB)
4. Gelateria Danieli
You won't find a more chocolaty offering than Richmond’s Gelateria Danieli as it is known to serve up one of London’s thickest hot chocolates.
Where: Gelateria Danieli (16 Brewers Ln, Richmond TW9 1HH)
5. Chin Chin Ice Cream
Aside from its ice cream, Chin Chin is another popular spot for hot chocolate fans and even offers a snowball marshmallow-topped beverage.
Where: Camden (49-50 Camden Lock Place, London, NW1 8AF) Soho (54 Greek Street, London, W1D 3DS)
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