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04 What We Love in London 08 Our Favourite Areas: Soho 10 Soho Parish School

12 Radio Lamington 14 Where to Eat this Christmas 18 Christmas Gift Guide

22 A Month at The Colony Room Green 30 Cooking with Daisy Green

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CHRISTMAS WISHES FROM DAISY: Prue Freeman & Tom Onions, Daisy Green Collection Founders

Welcome to the Christmas issue of The Green Pages, our second edition, arriving at the time of year when Daisy Green feels its most alive. Christmas has always been one of our favourite seasons across the Collection. The days get shorter, the lights get warmer, and every one of our spaces takes on that unmistakable festive energy, the kind that makes people linger a little longer over a cocktail, or say yes to “just one more” before heading home. This is the moment when our restaurants and bars become a backdrop for so many celebrations: long lunches that blur into the afternoon, cosy family breakfasts, festive dinners, office parties, reunions, and those spontaneous nights that magically happen in December. Our feasting menus, winter cocktails and mulled wine are now in full swing, and the buzz across the sites is something we look forward to all year.

Alongside that, you’ll find new menus, winter wine picks, upcoming events, artist features, and a look at everything happening across the Collection, from Larry’s at the National Portrait Gallery to our cafés and bars across London and even New Year’s Eve. As always, this magazine is a celebration of creativity, hospitality and community, the three things that sit at the heart of Daisy Green. We hope you find something in these pages that inspires you, makes you smile, or simply adds a little brightness to your day. Here’s to a joyful festive season —Merry Christmas from everyone at Daisy Green.

In this issue, you’ll find a little bit of everything that makes this month special. Our curated Christmas Gift Guide brings together artists, makers and creatives we’re proud to call friends, people whose work has shaped our spaces and our story. From limited-edition prints to small, thoughtful keepsakes, it’s a celebration of the talent surrounding the Daisy community. We’ve also put together a guide to What to Do in Soho, our neighbourhood of choice for late-nights, gallery visits, festive lights and culture-soaked evenings. Whether you’re popping into Colony Room Green for a whisky tasting, exploring the streets around the National Portrait Gallery, or hunting for last-minute gifts, Soho has a way of turning even the coldest nights into something electric.

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What we love in London

Our Favourite Areas: Soho

Soho Parish School

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12. 22. Radio Lamington

A Month at The Colony Room Green

14. 30. Where to Eat this Christmas

Cooking with Daisy

18. 42. Christmas Gift Guide

What’s Coming Up in the Collection

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WHAT WE LOVE IN LONDON A Daisy Green Guide to December in the City London in December is a full-body experience, cinnamon in the air, crowds wrapped in scarves, and that particular kind of cold that makes a mulled wine (shoutout to Southbank Beany Green) feel

like a spiritual event. If you’re looking for a reason to wander the city (other than “it’s Christmas, of course I am”), here’s what we’re loving this month:

Stalls, Lights, Mulled Wine:

London’s Christmas Markets London does festive markets like nowhere else, woodsmoke in the air, mulled drinks in hand, and stalls that turn a quick browse into a slow ramble. Here’s where to wander this season: If you want big and brilliantly over the top: Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park is the full family spectacle, love it or loathe it, it has rides, ice skating, live shows, and more stalls than you’ll ever get through. For something still buzzy

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but a little more classic, think “My Fair Lady” vibes, Covent Garden brings artisan makers, twinkling decorations and that iconic giant tree. If you’re really here for the food: Head to the river. Southbank’s Winter Market brings raclette, hot cider and Alpine-style chalets, while Winter by the River at London Bridge City pairs cosy huts with glittering Thames views. For serious Christmas provisions, Borough Market is unbeatable, cheeses, breads, cured meats and

edible gifts for every kind of festive table. And while you’re on the Southbank, be sure to stop off at Beany Green for the best mulled wine and to see our container in all its glory. The whole thing is a piece of art; wrapped in Sir Peter Blake’s iconic pop-motif work, it’s easily the most colourful spot on the river.

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Three Rinks Worth the Bruises:

London’s Best Ice Skating Spots Battersea Power Station: Skate beneath one of London’s most iconic silhouettes, then warm up with hot chocolate by the river.

Somerset House: The classic. Elegant, glittering, and still the capital’s most cinematic ice rink. Leicester Square: A lively alternative in the heart of Theatreland, ideal for a spontaneous spin before a cocktail at Larry’s.

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Christmas Lights Annual tradition: necks craned upwards, phones out, pretending not to be impressed while definitely being impressed. Carnaby continues to win the prize for personality, Regents Street for majesty, and Oxford Street for sheer scale. Wander all three if you want the full hit.

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WHAT WE LOVE IN LONDON Our favourite exhibitions, openings and seasonal moments across the city this month.

Cecil Beaton at the National Portrait Gallery Step inside the world of one of Britain’s most iconic image-makers. The Cecil Beaton exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery showcases his unmistakable portraits and fashion photography — a perfect cultural stop before heading to Larry’s for The Hepburn or settling in for Cream Tea in the heart of the gallery. Blitz: The Club That Shaped the 80s — The Design Museum, Kensington A deep dive into the legendary London club where New Romantic style was born. Expect fashion, attitude, and the kind of nightlife mythology that still shapes the city’s DNA. Window Wonderland — The Bomb Factory, Marylebone & Holborn Festive windows, but make it art. The Bomb Factory transforms its spaces into a trail of installations, a thoughtful antidote to commercial displays, supporting artists and bringing creativity to street level. Peter Doig — House of Music, Serpentine Galleries Bold colour, sound-system nostalgia and a fusion of paint and vinyl, work that turns the gallery into a living concert, each piece pulsing with rhythm and memory.

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Selfridges x Disney Christmas Windows — Oxford Street A most magical collaboration: nostalgia, sparkle and clever storytelling framed in glass. Go for the windows; stay for last-minute gifts. Home Alone in Concert — Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington The ultimate comfort film, performed by a live symphony orchestra in one of London’s most beautiful rooms. Before you go, swing by Glamarama Green for pre-show cocktails and dinner. It’s the closest adulthood gets to the buzz of Christmas Eve.

NYE Fireworks: London’s skyline will light up this New Year’s Eve as fireworks burst over the river, rooftops and some of the city’s most iconic spots. Whether you’re watching from the banks of the Thames, a neighbourhood street party or your favourite rooftop bar, it’s the perfect moment to wrap up, head out, and welcome midnight under a sky full of sparkle. 01

The Churchill Arms Christmas Display — Kensington The pub that doesn’t do anything by halves. Think hundreds of trees, thousands of lights, and enough foliage to register as a small forest. Go early, or go late, it is very popular. Callum Eaton — What a sh*t show Carl Kostyál opens Callum Eaton’s new exhibition this month, showcasing his razor-sharp, hyper-real paintings of everyday chaos, burnt toast, crashed cars and split-second disasters turned into irresistible artefacts. Smart, ironic and unmissable

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OUR FAVOURITE AREAS:

SOHO Where to stay, eat and play in one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Right in the heart of the West End, Soho remains one of London’s most magnetic neighbourhoods, a lively mix of cafés, tiny theatres, record shops, galleries, late-night bars and the kind of characters you only meet once but never forget. Creativity runs through every side street; chefs, artists, musicians and makers share the pavement with long-time locals, office workers and visitors chasing that unmistakable Soho buzz. But there’s a softer side too, early coffees before the neon flickers on, independent shops tucked between old façades, and quiet corners that feel like a secret. Soho’s heartbeat is bold, warm, a little mischievous, and always welcoming. Nearest Tube Station: Oxford Circus / Piccadilly Circus.

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Eat: Scarlett Green

Stay: The Soho Hotel

Just off Oxford Street, Scarlett Green is our love letter to modern Australia, bold flavours, all-day generosity and easygoing style. It’s home to TripAdvisor’s No.1 brunch in the world, with fire-cooked dishes, vibrant plates and a bar that keeps the night moving. Inside, it’s pure Soho energy: award-winning design, rotating art and that unmistakable Daisy Green buzz. We’ve even hosted brunch for members of the Lionesses the day after their Euros win!

Tucked away on Richmond Mews, The Soho Hotel feels like a hidden sanctuary in the middle of W1, all bold interiors, calm corners and that unmistakable Firmdale charm. The moment you step inside, it’s colour, character and comfort in equal measure, with Kit Kemp’s design giving every space its own personality.

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Step outside and you’re in the thick of Soho’s best bits: independent shops spilling onto the street, tiny galleries to dip into, cafés for people-watching, and theatres just around the corner.

Tripadvisor’s World’s Best Brunch Winner

Play: Local Life in Soho Soho runs on pure energy; creative, eclectic and always fun. Start your morning with a spin at SoulCycle on Great Marlborough Street, then grab a coffee at Bar Italia and take it to Soho Square for a quiet pause before the day kicks in. For lunch, squeeze into the iconic upstairs of French House, where the chef Neil Borthwick is a superstar, for something simple, classic and very Soho. In the afternoon, wander as far as your curiosity takes you, indie shops and vinyl spots.

When it’s time for a drink, a pint at The Devonshire is as solid as it gets. For a sharper pause, slide into Bar Termini for one of the best Negronis in London. As night falls, head to The Phoenix Arts Club, a multi-award-winning, independently run entertainment venue set in the original dressing and rehearsal rooms of the Phoenix Theatre. It’s late-night Soho at its most theatrical. Soho is London at its most colourful, a place that rewards curiosity, spontaneity and seeing where the day (or night) takes you.

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SOHO PARISH SCHOOL A small school with a big heart and a community fighting to keep it alive. Hidden just off Great Windmill Street is one of London’s most remarkable primaries: Soho Parish CE School, founded in 1699 and still at the centre of community life today. Often described as “a small school with a big heart”, it’s a warm, creative and nurturing place where children are known by name and encouraged to become their most confident, curious selves. Despite being one of the smallest schools in Westminster, Soho Parish feels like a village school in the middle of the West End. Local shopkeepers greet children as they pass, neighbours stop to chat, and Soho’s tight-knit community rallies around the school whenever it needs support. Soho Parish makes the most of its extraordinary location. Pupils learn not only in the classroom but through the

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cultural life on their doorstep — from art competitions with the National Gallery to workshops inspired by Soho’s artistic heritage. Surrounded by world-class galleries, theatres and museums, children grow up with creativity woven into every part of their school day. By Year Six, they leave as confident, articulate and resilient young people ready to take on the world. Like many small inner-city schools, Soho Parish faces serious financial pressures. Last year it came close to closure, saved only by the determination of the Soho community and local partners. With just 89 pupils, government funding simply doesn’t cover the real cost of running the school, nor the additional special educational needs support that some

children require to help them flourish. Enrichment trips, gallery visits and cultural experiences — the things that make Soho Parish special — have been reduced due to budget cuts. Donations raised through Daisy Green will help restore these opportunities and protect this much-loved school for future generations. Throughout Christmas, Daisy Green is adding a discretionary £1 donation per bill to raise as much money as possible to help keep the school open.

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Soho Kids’ Xmas Lights A shining example of Soho Parish’s creativity is the Soho Kids’ Xmas Lights, now in its fifth year. Led by Architecture for Kids CIC, pupils explore themes of light, place and identity before turning their ideas into illuminated artworks displayed throughout Soho. Each winter, 51 children’s designs transform the neighbourhood into a bright, joyful outdoor gallery. Follow the trail via City Lions and see Soho through the eyes of its youngest artists. A Message From Executive Headteacher, Alix Ascough “Thank you Daisy Green for your invaluable support of Soho Parish CE Primary School. Your support not only means we are able to keep our small school thriving and serving the wonderful Soho community but that we can provide our pupils with unique and enriching experiences that bring their learning to life”

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RADIO LAMINGTON Baking Kindness, One Lamington at a Time

When the first lockdown hit, we all felt the same thing, helpless, grateful, and desperate to do something useful. Our kitchens were closed, our restaurants silent, but we still had ovens, ingredients and a team who wanted to help. So we started baking lamingtons and dropping them to NHS teams who were working through the chaos. It began as a small gesture. A “thank you” in cake form. But very quickly, it became much more. That’s how Radio Lamington started, a simple idea that reflected community and kindness. Behind it all was our team, everyone pitching in, baking after service, boxing up orders, dropping them to hospitals. Today, every Friday, we still drop off lamingtons to hospitals, GPs, fire stations and many more frontline workers who kept us safe during those difficult times.

One for you, one for them Thanks to everyone who got behind it, we’ve now delivered over 95,000 lamingtons to hospitals across London, from St Mary’s and St Thomas’s to Great Ormond Street, a small moment of sweetness in the middle of their week. And now we’re gearing up for our annual Christmas drop-off on 23 December! To help us keep supporting the incredible work our NHS teams do, simply buy a box, every purchase helps us give back.

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Why we’re telling this story now December always brings us back to the real meaning of hospitality: looking after people. Radio Lamington is one of the things we’re genuinely proud of — not because of the numbers, but because it showed what our community can do when we pull together. And it’s still going. Still baking. Still delivering. Radio Lamington started as a thank you. It turned into a habit we don’t want to break — a reminder that something as humble as a sponge cake can

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WHERE TO EAT THIS CHRISTMAS A Daisy Green Guide to December in the City From long lunches to late-night catch-ups, Christmas is all about gathering around a great table, and Daisy Green has you covered. Across our cafés, bars and restaurants, you’ll find festive menus built for celebration: seasonal plates, generous feasting

dishes, sharing spreads and all the little touches that make December sparkle. Whether it’s a big group booking, a team lunch or a cosy dinner for two, our spaces are warm, buzzy and ready for the season.

Gather, Feast, Celebrate:

The Daisy Green Festive Menu & Feasting Menu Whether you’re planning a team celebration, a friends-turned-family dinner, or a festive catch-up that starts with lunch and drifts into the evening, our Festive Menu and Feasting Menu are built for exactly that. Expect generous, fire-cooked plates, bold Australian flavours, colourful sides, and seasonal dishes made for sharing — all served with our signature Aussie warmth.

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Every Daisy Green space brings its own character to Christmas. From the playful, art-filled corners of Scarlett Green in Soho, to the grand, glowing interiors of Paradise Green in the City, to riverside celebrations at Beany and Daisy Green, each venue has that unmistakable mix of creativity, hospitality and celebration. Add winter cocktails, great wines, and desserts worth staying out for, and you’ve got

the recipe for the kind of festive meal people talk about well into January. Whether it’s brunch, long festive lunches, full feasts, or late-night parties, Daisy Green is Christmas done with colour, generosity and joy.

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Fallow

52 Haymarket, SW1Y 4RP Sustainability meets serious flavour at Fallow, where ageing, fermenting and open-fire grilling turn seasonal produce into something unforgettable. Their team are true experts in cooking birds – just look at their sister restaurant, Fowl, tucked just behind Fallow. A brilliant choice for a Christmas meal that feels inventive and memorable. 02

The French House 49 Dean St, London W1D 5BG A Soho classic with an upstairs dining room that feels like stepping into a pocket of old-school charm. The menu is tight, seasonal and quietly brilliant — elegant French dishes cooked with confidence and zero fuss, including a choice of duck, turkey or venison for your main. It’s intimate, candlelit and unmistakably cosy, making it a perfect December spot for long, chatty dinners that stretch happily into the night.

Caractère 209 Westbourne Park Rd, London W11 1EA Caractère’s French-Italian Christmas menu is comfort with real finesse. Run by Emily Roux and her Italian husband, this year marks the third festive season where the whole family are in the kitchen together. Expect elegant seasonal dishes — silky pastas, rich winter sauces, immaculate fish and slow-cooked meats — all served in their warm, welcoming dining room. Keep an eye on their website to see when Michel Roux Jr. joins the fun. It’s the kind of place that makes a Christmas meal feel properly special without ever tipping into formality.

AngloThai 22–24 Seymour Pl, W1H 7NL Aromatic, vibrant and full of punch, AngloThai brings charcoal cooking and Anglo-Thai heritage together in a way that feels instantly celebratory. Ideal for those who like their Christmas with spice, heat and character. ISSUE 2 - December 2025 15

WHERE TO CELEBRATE NYE Across the Daisy Green Collection New Year’s Eve is one of our favourite nights of the year — a moment where every Daisy Green space takes on its own atmosphere, from late-night sparkle to full-throttle party energy. Whether you’re after a long dinner with friends, a night of dancing, or a stylish Soho countdown, here’s where to ring in 2026 with us.

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Larry’s National Portrait Gallery, London WC2H 0HE For something moodier and more glamorous, Larry’s rings in New Year’s Eve beneath more than a hundred iconic portraits. Expect live jazz, mid-century style, great cocktails and a crowd that knows how to celebrate. Doors open at 7:30pm with champagne on arrival and midnight bubbles. Evening tickets are £120pp (redeemable on your tab); late-night entry from 10pm is £50pp. Guests enter via the secret Charing Cross Road entrance, with the party running until 1am. Mid-century glamour encouraged.

Margot Green 34-36 Old Town, London SW4 0LB Clapham’s newest Daisy restaurant is hosting its very first New Year’s Eve. Margot Green is serving a £70 sharing menu, bottomless upgrades and Champagne add-ons, all set to the soundtrack of a live DJ from 8:30pm till late. It’s a relaxed, buzzy way to toast midnight with friends.

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11 Sir Simon Milton Sq, London SW1E 5DJ Start your New Year’s Eve at Timmy Green with a lively pre-party available from 5pm until late. Enjoy a £70 sharing feast — with the option to add 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco for £40pp — before heading out to the fireworks or into the night. Bold flavours, great tunes and that signature Timmy Green buzz make it the perfect way to kick things off.

Scarlett Green 4 Noel St, London W1F 8GB For a night that feels big, joyous and unmistakably Daisy, Scarlett Green is bringing the heat. Expect feasting, flowing drinks and feel-good Aussie vibes in the heart of Soho. A special £70 sharing menu showcases the best of our new dishes, with optional 90-minute Bottomless Prosecco (£40) or04 a bottle of Champagne Piaff with sparklers (£60). A live DJ carries the party from 7:30pm right through to 1am.

Peggy Jean Riverside, Richmond TW9 1TH For a New Year’s Eve with a gentler, more magical pace, Peggy Jean offers the perfect riverfront start to your night. Available from 5pm until late, this relaxed NYE pre-party brings sharing dishes, flowing drinks and those signature Aussie summer vibes — even in December. Settle in on the water with the £70 feasting menu, and choose to upgrade with 90 minutes of Bottomless Prosecco (£40) or Champagne Piaff with sparklers (£60) before heading along the river or into London for midnight.

Ziggy Green 4 Heddon St, London W1B 4BS If your perfect NYE is great food, loud music and a little mischief, Ziggy is the one. Running from 8pm till late, the party centres around a £70 sharing menu with options to add 90 minutes of Bottomless Prosecco (£40) or Champagne Piaff (£60). Expect an atmosphere that’s electric from the moment you walk in — and with The Colony Room roaring into the new year downstairs, the whole place will be buzzing. ISSUE 2 - December 2025 17

Compostable Coffee Pods filled with our signature Aussie Brunch Blend. Compatible with original Nespresso® machines. £15.

Cheesy Perfection, A3 archival giclée print on Hahnemühle Photorag by Collagism (2025). £75. Available at collagism.com

Limited-edition 2-layer silk-screen print of the Lone Ranger. Available at Shubyart.com

Christmas Gift Guide The best of the season, curated by us. A curated list of our favourite things, the pieces, flavours and little luxuries we genuinely love. From bold art prints and beautifully scented hand creams to our go-to favourite coffees, festive decorations and artists we admire, this guide brings together everything we’re excited to share this season. Thoughtful, colourful and full of personality, it’s gifting made easy (and joyful). Queen’s Corgi Decoration, handmade, Fair-Trade textile ornament designed in London. 10.5 × 9 cm. £15. 18

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Available from npgshop.org.uk

The Pink Lake, 50 × 40 cm giclée print. Originally commissioned by the Daisy Green Collection. £150. Available at grazieuk.com

Handmade Terry’s Chocolate Bad Beany Coffee Can, 150g — Our medium-roast house blend with notes of salted caramel, lychee and dried fruit. £7.50, available from Daisy Green. And for every can purchased, we donate a can of food to The Trussell Trust — a

Orange Felt Decoration by Lucy Sparrow, stitched and signed on the reverse. £10. Available at sewyoursoul.co.uk

simple way to enjoy great coffee while supporting families who need it most.

Invigorate Hand Wash (500ml) + Restorative Hand Cream (65ml) — an uplifting duo scented with orange, The Pink Bear Plush, limited edition of 250. Numbered label

cedarwood and sage, paired with a deeply hydrating

with signed certificate of authenticity. H40 × W24 × D17cm.

cream enriched with aloe, camellia and grapeseed oil.

£120. Available at luapstudios.co.uk

£30.50 / £20. Available at grownalchemist.com

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CULTURE AT DAISY GREEN Art, music and stories from across the Collection

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Artist: Michael Heath

COLONY ROOM LEGEND: MICHAEL HEATH A Soho Christmas, Sketched in Chaos There’s something about December that makes Soho feel even more like itself, a little louder, a little looser, a little more alive. And few people have captured that spirit better than Michael Heath, whose unmistakable drawings has been chronicling London’s characters, contradictions and late-night chaos for more than six decades. This month, we’re celebrating a new Heath cartoon created especially for the Colony Room Green, a wickedly funny scene filled with familiar faces doing what Soho does best: arguing, laughing, drinking and performing. Heath has long been one of Britain’s great visual satirists, cartoon editor of The Spectator, contributor to Private Eye, The Evening Standard and countless others. But it’s his eye for the oddball beauty of Soho that has always felt closest to home.

The Colony Room, whether in its original Dean Street incarnation or reborn today as our own Colony Room Green, has always been a sanctuary for artists, misfits and big personalities. As we close out the year, it feels fitting to raise a glass to Heath at 90, still drawing, still observing, still finding the funny truth in the beautifully chaotic world around him. Because behind every door, there’s a story. Behind every character, a spark. And behind every good night out, someone who will remember it well enough to draw it later. Happy December from Michael and here’s to the artists who help us see Soho clearly, even when the room is spinning.

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02 Photo: Festive Poetry & Music

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04 Photo: © Darren Coffield

05 Films Photograph: © Eureka Films

06 Photo: NYE at The Colony Room

A MONTH AT THE COLONY ROOM GREEN: A cultural crash of art, film, literature and late nights. The Colony Room was a legendary private members’ club founded in Soho in 1948, serving as a famously bohemian, intimate, and provocative hub for London’s most significant artists, including Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, and the Young British Artists (YBAs). It became a crucible for Soho’s creative culture, where art and life collided without compromise. At Colony Room Green, we are reviving this spirit through an immersive art installation, curated by artist and club historian Darren Coffield, allowing guests to step back in time and share a drink among the legends.

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Mon 01 Dec: WIP Flash Literary Salon Hosted by Lana Citron, this open mic night gives writers and poets the floor to test new work. Smart, raw and beautifully unpredictable.

Dec: Queens of Bohemia by Darren Coffield Exhibition throughout Dec: A tribute to iconic Chelsea lives through the lens of Cecil Beaton, Daniel Farson & John Deakin.

Sat 06 Dec: Festive Poetry & Music Doncaster Poets and Clifford Slapper present A Christmas Charles Dickens, a festive evening of poetry and live music inspired by Dickens’ world, running from 6–9pm.

Mon 22 Dec: Silent horror with live score Nosferatu + Live Piano by Liam Stevens: The 1922 classic gets a haunting revival as pianist Liam Stevensperforms a brand-new score live. Developed for the Colony Room.

Mon 08 Dec: The Naked Lunch Darren Coffield in conversation with William Burroughs biographer, Barry Miles. 7.30–8.30pm

Wed 31 Dec: NYE in The Colony Room Ring in the New Year at Ziggy with a £70 sharing menu, Bottomless Prosecco and Champagne upgrades — all set to a buzzing, high-energy atmosphere.

COMING IN JANUARY: Celebration of David Bowie (10th Jan 2026)

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BOOK OF THE MONTH:

QUEENS OF BOHEMIA And Other Miss-Fits

By Darren Coffield Bohemia. A word we throw around to describe anyone a bit creative, a bit glamorous, a bit wild… but once, it meant something much more specific. Long before Instagram made everyone a “free spirit”, Bohemia was a real place — not on any map, but in the clubs, pubs and borrowed flats of 20th-century London, where artists, writers, muses and misfits gathered to live life entirely on their own terms. In Queens of Bohemia and Other Miss-Fits, Londonbased artist and writer Darren Coffield turns the spotlight onto the women who shaped that world. Not the well-documented male titans of Soho’s art scene, but the women who held it all together, who inspired some of the century’s greatest paintings, and who lived with an intensity that scorched everyone around them. Some were muses for Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Picasso; others were club owners, drinkers, poets, dancers, or simply magnificent rule-breakers. They weren’t just part of Bohemia — many of them ruled it. Coffield’s book reads like stepping through a side door into a London that feels familiar and mythical all at once: nightclubs run by formidable landladies, opium in decommissioned submarines, the birth of the androgynous flapper, friendships that eclipsed family, and a way of life that refused to bow to polite society. At the heart of the book are voices we rarely hear in full — diaries, memoirs and conversations pieced together into a living chorus. It’s history, but told like gossip at a table you’re finally being invited to join. As Marianne Faithfull writes in her foreword, this Bohemia wasn’t curated or branded. It was messy, ecstatic, clever, destructive, and most of all alive.

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“What the hell happened to bohemia? It took a hundred years for poets, painters and talented layabouts to create and just twenty years for slick pseudo-hipsters to f*** it all up. ” — Marianne Faithfull, from the foreword to Queens of Bohemia and Other Miss-Fits

01 Photo: Caroline Blackwood and painter Lucian Freud, slipping away from the press.

02 Photo: Caroline Blackwood as a debutante

This winter, Coffield’s world steps off the page and onto the walls of The Colony Room Green. The Queens of Bohemia exhibition, running over Christmas until 14 January, brings together historic portraits of the women by Cecil Beaton, John Deakin and Daniel Farson — a rare chance to see the faces behind the legends.

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ARTIST PROFILE: LUAP The artist bringing The Pink Bear to life

British artist Paul Robinson, known professionally

as LUAP, has built a world where childhood investigation meets contemporary issues — and at the centre of it all stands, a beacon of innocence, The Pink Bear. Born in 1982 and raised in Grimsby, LUAP now works from London, exhibiting internationally with works held in private and institutional collections. A multidisciplinary artist, he moves fluidly between hyper-real painting, photography, sculpture and performance, blurring the line between the imagined and the tangible. The Pink Bear, his most recognisable motif, is not a mascot but a mirror. First resurfacing through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the character became a way to confront and transform early experiences — a bridge between memory and the present self. Cloaked in soft fur yet placed in vast, often hostile landscapes, the bear is both a protector and a question: What part of our past still walks beside us? LUAP’s work invites viewers into that tension — playful at first, then quietly profound.

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Visually, his compositions are cinematic: a single figure against mountains, deserts, oceans or dense forests, photographed on location, then translated into vivid, meticulously layered paintings. The result is art that feels at once surreal and grounded, a dream glimpsed in high definition. Critics have described his practice as a conversation between escapism and self-acceptance, between the wildness of the world and the wildness we carry inside. Exhibitions from London to Dubai and Art Basel mark LUAP’s rising influence, yet his work remains deeply personal. “The Pink Bear is a reminder that growth is possible,” he has said — “that we can meet our younger selves with compassion, not fear.”

SPOTLIGHT: LUAP AT SCARLETT GREEN The Pink Bear comes to Bondi… via Soho and Sydney

Daisy Green’s connection with LUAP goes back to 2018, when we first opened Scarlett Green in Soho. We saw in LUAP something that aligned with our own spirit: colour, curiosity — and a belief that art should live in the everyday, not only on white walls. To celebrate the opening, we commissioned LUAP to travel to Australia and capture The Pink Bear in a series of photographs across Sydney and Bondi. For 48 hours, the bear appeared on beaches, walkways, and sun-hazed corners of the city. The resulting works were playful, cheeky and unmistakably Daisy: a character born from introspection, thrown into open air and saltwater. Those first pieces still hang proudly at Scarlett Green, embodying the joyful, slightly rebellious side of our brand. Over the years, LUAP’s presence across the collection has grown — his work now lives at Paradise Green and Bondi Green, where

a monumental mural presides above the bar like a guardian of good times. For our guests, the bear has become a familiar friend: photographed and toasted over flat whites and fizz. For us, it represents the heart of why we champion artists — because art changes a room, and sometimes, a person. “The Pink Bear captures something we hold close at Daisy: a sense of play, a sense of wonder, and a reminder to stay connected to who you were before the world told you to grow up.” LUAP’s work continues to evolve, and we’re proud to evolve with it — one bear, one venue, one story at a time.

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LIVE AT LARRY’S:

KITTY & NICK Sharp, swinging jazz for Soho nights.

Some musical partnerships begin with a long term plan. Kitty and Nick’s started in a Soho bar in the noughties — he was on the piano, she was in the crowd. “I asked if anyone wanted to get up and sing,” Nick says. “Kitty got on stage and sang My Funny Valentine. That was it,w we’ve been playing together ever since.” Their sound lands somewhere between a tight jazz trio and a mini big band. Kitty sings and plays drums, Nick sings at the piano while covering bass lines, and they usually bring in a trumpeter or saxophonist to round things out. The influences are clear: Ella Fitzgerald, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, classic jazz reimagined with a modern ease. Both are also regularly seen playing at Scarfes Bar and Ronnie Scott’s, two of London’s most iconic jazz rooms, and it shows. “Larry’s has its own atmosphere,” Nick says. “Cocktails shaking, portraits on the walls, it feels made for live music.” Kitty adds, “People really listen here. There’s a bit of magic to the room.” They’ve had their fair share of memorable nights, including two proposals happening during the same set. “Larry’s brings out the romantics,” Kitty laughs. Nick adds, “Just to be clear… they weren’t proposing to us.” 28

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A typical night with the duo is all about swing, warmth and a bit of fun. Classic standards, romantic melodies, the odd call-and-response moment, and plenty of requests (which they genuinely enjoy). They’re not above the occasional curveball either, mash-ups like Americano with American Boy, or Livin’ on a Prayer sliding neatly into Say a Little Prayer. And yes, Kitty’s maraca solo is always a highlight! They’ve got a big trip coming up next year, performing on a ship from Singapore across the South China Sea before landing in Hong Kong for shows at the Rosewood Hotel, but until then, Larry’s is where you’ll find them. Catch Kitty & Nick at Larry’s Bar, between every Weds - Sat relaxed, stylish, proper jazz for a Soho night.

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COOKING WITH DAISY GREEN:

FOOD AND DRINK

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A DAISY GREEN CHRISTMAS Fire, Feast & Festive Flavour This year’s Festive Menu is Christmas the Daisy way: generous, colourful and built around the joy of bringing people together. Inspired by the relaxed, fire-led cooking of an Australian holiday table — reimagined for a London winter — it’s a menu made for sharing, celebrating and lingering a little longer. It begins with bright, flavour-packed starters: warm clay-fired bread with festive labne, fire-roasted carrots with harissa and crispy chickpeas, BBQ broccoli with almond gremolata, and our Aussie prawn cocktail Caesar, playful, citrusy and nostalgic in all the right ways. At the heart of the feast is exceptional beef cooked over flame. We work with HG Walter, one of London’s most respected family butchers, whose dry-aged Hereford beef brings depth, richness and proper festive indulgence to plates like our T-bone with mushroom XO, roast sirloin with charred greens, and seared fillet brushed with ponzu caviar. It’s craftsmanship you can taste.

From there, the table fills quickly: whole roast turkey with all the trimmings, mushroom wellington wrapped in crackling pastry, pan-fried seabream with chestnut velouté, wild mushroom risotto, pigs in blankets with house cranberry, crispy sprouts with fermented kimchi, and all the classics — roast potatoes, parsnips, greens and Yorkshires. Desserts keep the celebration rolling: sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch and Madagascan vanilla, roasted mango with white chocolate crumb, pecan pie with spiced clotted cream, Christmas pudding with crème anglaise, and warm mince pies with clotted cream. It’s festive dining with heart, fire-led, vibrant and full of the people and producers who make it possible. A Daisy Green Christmas is all about big flavours, good company and a table worth gathering around.

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RECIPE: CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS With House Kimchi

A punchy, addictive dish that turns humble sprouts into something you’ll want to eat straight from the tray. Smoky, tangy and stacked with crunch, it’s the perfect side dish — or a vibrant festive side to serve with your Christmas spread, pile alongside roast turkey, or pair with golden potatoes and all the trimmings. You’ll need: 1kg Brussels sprouts 400g good-quality kimchi 100g soy sauce 150g mirin 150g rice wine vinegar 200ml water 10g gochujang paste Olive oil 10g caster sugar 10g sea salt (we love Maldon) 1 lime Extra kimchi for serving 01. Make the Kimchi Dressing In a jug blender, blitz the kimchi, soy, mirin, rice wine vinegar and water until smooth. This dressing is the heart of the dish — spicy, tangy, and deeply savoury. It keeps for a week in the fridge and also works on roast veg, noodles or grilled chicken. 02. Prep the Sprouts Peel off the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts and set them aside — these will become your golden, crispy garnish later. Halve the remaining sprouts and toss them in a bowl with 50ml of your kimchi dressing and the gochujang.

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03. Roast Until Charred Spread the sprouts on a baking tray and roast at 200°C for 15 minutes until tender, glossy and catching a little colour around the edges. Give them a shake halfway through for even caramelisation. 04. Fry the Leaves Heat a splash of olive oil in a pan and fry the reserved sprout leaves until crisp but not burnt — they go fast, so keep an eye on them. Toss with the sugar and sea salt while still warm. These little shards add the magic crunch. 05. Plate Up Pile the roasted sprouts into a serving bowl, spoon over 30g of extra kimchi, scatter with the crispy leaves and finish with a zesting of lime. The acidity lifts everything and balances the heat.

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COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH:

DIAMONDS IN SOHO Soho has always shimmered at the crossroads of elegance and mischief and Diamonds in Soho captures that duality in a glass. Our Champagne Pornstar Martini is a playful fusion of two icons: the silky Sgroppino, once served in the Italian dining rooms that shaped old Soho, and the modern Pornstar Martini, a wink to its neon-lit nights. At its core is a homemade passionfruit and mango sorbet — juicy, refreshing and just the right side of indulgent. Vodka, passionfruit liqueur and clarified citrus bring balance, while a pour of Champagne Piaff Brut adds sparkle, nodding to Francis Bacon and his love of bubbles. The result is bright, palatecleansing and wickedly fun. The name reflects Soho itself: rough-edged, dazzling, and full of stories. This isn’t just a cocktail — it’s a toast to the artists, outsiders and late-night legends who made these streets shine.

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A Christmas Gift to Love Our first cocktail book, Cocktails at Larry’s, sold out its initial 6,000 copies in under 100 days and it’s finally back. This beautiful hardback is more than a recipe collection; it’s a walk through the National Portrait Gallery’s most iconic works and the drinks they inspired for Larry’s, the Gallery’s award-winning underground speakeasy. Inside, you’ll find the stories behind each serve — from the regal, ginled Cecil Beaton to the colourful, experimental CMYK Fizz inspired

by Yevonde, the award-winning dirty martini McBean, and even The Maccarita, a bright, clementineled twist created in honour of Paul McCartney. Every cocktail is paired with the portrait that sparked it, celebrating the creative spirit of London’s West End and the pioneering jazz culture that shapes Larry’s atmosphere. The book opens with an introduction to Larry’s Bar and the story of its namesake, Sir Laurence Olivier, before diving into cocktails that blend art, history and a little mischief. With portraits from Audrey Hepburn to Francis Bacon, striking photography and recipes designed to be made at home, it’s the kind of book that feels as good on a coffee table as it does behind a home bar.

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Like a cool breeze off the Mornington coast, Paringa Estate Pinot Noir brings pure, elegant flavour in every sip, bright cherry, soft spice and that unmistakable coastal freshness. It’s one of our most loved cool-climate reds, quietly refined and effortlessly drinkable. 38

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WINE OF THE MONTH

PARINGA ESTATE: PINOT NOIR MORNINGTON PENINSULA Some wines weave themselves into the Daisy Green story long before they ever touch a table, Paringa Estate is one of those rare few. Mornington Peninsula has always felt like a parallel world to us: wild coastal beauty, rolling vineyards shaped by salt air, and a cool, maritime climate that Australia does better than almost anywhere else. It’s a region where Pinot Noir doesn’t just grow, it thrives, and Paringa Estate captures that magic in every glass.

threw himself into the vineyard with sheer grit, trial-and-error, and a milk vat press he rescued from a shed. The early vintages were tiny, the nights long, and more than once he turned up to school with purple hands he’d scrubbed with bleach. But by the late ’90s, the dream took flight: awards rolled in, the wines began to glow with critical acclaim, and in 2007 Paringa Estate was named Best Winery in Australia by James Halliday.

Founded in 1984 by former geography teacher turned winemaking pioneer Lindsay McCall, Paringa began life on a derelict orchard overlooking the Peninsula’s north-facing slopes. Lindsay had no formal wine training, only a moment of revelation, a single glass of 1980 Seville Estate Shiraz, that convinced him Victoria could produce truly world-class wine. From there, he

Today, Paringa’s Pinot Noir is drawn from three vineyards across Mornington, where vines aged 15–22 years dig into deep red volcanic clay soils, rich, fertile, and naturally suited to dry-farming without irrigation. This landscape, combined with the Peninsula’s unmistakable maritime influence, creates a slow, steady ripening season: mild days, cool nights, and long autumn

light that allows Pinot to build purity, brightness and aromatic lift. The wine is then aged for 11 months in French oak, giving it that signature finesse: gentle spice, supple tannin, and extraordinary texture. In the glass, Paringa Estate Pinot Noir is exactly what great cool-climate Pinot should be, elegant without being fragile, expressive without ever tipping into excess. Expect lifted notes of raspberry and red cherry, layered with savoury spice and a subtle earthiness drawn straight from the volcanic soils. It’s poised, polished and beautifully persistent — a wine that doesn’t shout, it unfolds.

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A TASTE OF HOME:

A VERY AUSTRALIAN CHRISTMAS AND BOXING DAY BRUNCH AT MARGOT

Christmas in Australia is a decidedly different affair. While much of the world bundles up in scarves, dusts off slow cookers and watch wwwwinter films, Australians are stepping into long, sundrenched days. Here, Christmas trees glow under blue skies, pavements shimmer in the heat, and fairy lights twinkle even though the sun stubbornly hangs on until well after 9pm. The festive spirit still holds true, but the backdrop is unmistakably, irresistibly Australian. At its heart, Christmas remains a time for connection. Families and friends gather, sometimes under the air-conditioning, often on a shady deck, to share love, laughter and, of course, great food. Yet what ends up on the table reflects the country’s multicultural identity and that diversity is something we prize as Australians. Some households honour European traditions with a full roast dinner, gravy bubbling on the stove and puddings wrapped in cloth. Others lean into the climate, opting for an easy, breezy feast: prawns grilled on the BBQ, platter-sized salads piled high, icy drinks clinking in the midday heat. Neighbours pop in unannounced, kids run through sprinklers, and someone inevitably forgets the sunscreen. And once Christmas Day winds down, Australia’s great summer sporting season kicks in. Boxing Day brings the start of the iconic Boxing Day Test at the MCG — this year the fourth match of the 2025–26 Ashes — a tradition many families watch

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between leftover ham rolls and rounds of backyard cricket. By early January, the focus shifts to Melbourne Park, where the Australian Open takes over the city, running in January. It’s a season defined by sunshine, sport and long, lazy days. That same spirit is coming to Clapham this year. Margot Green will be hosting a lazy Boxing Day Brunch from 12pm–5pm, the perfect mix of indulgence and recovery for anyone still floating in the Christmas haze. Settle in for our signature Aussie brunch — pitchers of Bloody Marys, Papa Salt Paloma Coast cocktails, your brunch favourites — with the option of boozy bottomless or non-alcoholic Heaps Normal for a gentler restart. Our vinyl DJ spins from 1pm–5pm, bringing feel-good grooves and golden-era tunes until late afternoon. Whether you’re nursing a hangover or just not ready for the celebrations to end, Margot’s Boxing Day Brunch is the perfect remedy. Christmas in Australia is less about snowmen and stockings and more about sunshine, shared tables and the easy warmth of being together, and this year, we’re bringing a slice of that to London. Scan to book Boxing Day Brunch

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WHAT’S COMING UP IN THE COLLECTION Festive Feasting Across the Collection Our festive and feasting menus are now in full swing across the Daisy Green Collection. Think long tables, generous sharing dishes, seasonal favourites and that warm, celebratory buzz that only December brings. Whether it’s a cosy lunch, a big group dinner or an office gathering, each of our restaurants has its own way of making the season feel special.

Plan New Year’s Eve With Us From riverfront celebrations to late-night DJs, feasting menus and cocktails, we’re ringing in 2026 across multiple Daisy Green locations. Whether you want dinner, dancing or a glamorous Soho countdown, there’s a party for every kind of night. See page XX for the full guide to where to celebrate NYE with us. A Festive Whisky Tasting at Colony Room Green Our December whisky tasting with The Whisky Exchange has now sold out, but don’t worry — we’ll be bringing more special whisky events to Colony Room Green in the new year. Expect new drams, seasonal pairings and the same intimate, cosy atmosphere. Stay tuned for upcoming dates.

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Parma Mondays Kick off the week with a cult favourite — our famous Chicken Parmigiana, golden and bubbling from the oven, served with an ice-cold craft beer or a glass of house wine for just £20. Comfort food, done properly. Served across the collection. Winter — Diana Taylor at Holland Park Café Preview: Sunday 21 December, 3–5pm (Artist in Conversation at 4pm) Exhibition runs until 20 March 2026 This season we present Winter, a new exhibition by Diana Taylor. Working across painting, textiles and print, Diana layers imagery from books, archives and botanical guides to create rich, multi-dimensional worlds. Then, midweek brings Wine Wednesdays, when we raid the cellar and pour some of our most unique, rare and boutique bottles — all for just £10 a glass. It’s the perfect excuse to linger a little longer over dinner or stop by for an after-work drink that feels a little indulgent. Served across the collection.

Coming in January: Look out for Bowie celebrations at Ziggy Green on 8 & 10 January.

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Liam Stevens, our resident pianist, brings soulful soundtracks to brunches, dinners and late nights across the collection, from Colony Room to Larry’s, and will be setting the mood throughout December.

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