As the cold weather sets in, there's nothing we love more than warming through with a delicious hot chocolate.
Thankfully, London is jam-packed with places serving up the glorious beverage.
From the Cereal Killer Cafe's decadent delights to the classy cups available at Paul A Young, we've rounded up a few of our favourite places to visit.
Think we've missed any good'uns? Let us know in the comments below.
London's Best Hot Chocolate
Cereal Killer Cafe (01 of07)
The UK's first speciality cereal cafe, and possibly the most hipster joint in existence, is also home to some of London's most extravagent hot chocolates.
Stacked high with sugary treats, whipped cream and lashings of sauce, these mega mugs of chocolate heaven are truly a sight to behold. The best part? There are countless mix and max options to tickle your tastebuds.
Choose from regular, Nutella (pictured), peanut butter or salted caramel. Or create your own flavour combination with premimum flavoured milks like white chocolate, blood orange or banana. Worth a trip purely for the fun factor.
Address: 139 Brick Ln, London E1 6SBPhone: 020 3601 9100Website: cerealkillercafe.co.uk (credit:Cereal Killer Cafe)
Stacked high with sugary treats, whipped cream and lashings of sauce, these mega mugs of chocolate heaven are truly a sight to behold. The best part? There are countless mix and max options to tickle your tastebuds.
Choose from regular, Nutella (pictured), peanut butter or salted caramel. Or create your own flavour combination with premimum flavoured milks like white chocolate, blood orange or banana. Worth a trip purely for the fun factor.
Address: 139 Brick Ln, London E1 6SBPhone: 020 3601 9100Website: cerealkillercafe.co.uk (credit:Cereal Killer Cafe)
Ben's House (02 of07)
Ben's House store and cafe has a range of hot chocolates available to suit everyone.
We'd particularly recommend the Earl Grey and Orange hot chocolate. Trust us when we say it's positively mind blowing.
Address: 64 Grafton Way, London W1T 5DPPhone: 020 7388 0850Website: benshouse.london (credit:Ben's House )
We'd particularly recommend the Earl Grey and Orange hot chocolate. Trust us when we say it's positively mind blowing.
Address: 64 Grafton Way, London W1T 5DPPhone: 020 7388 0850Website: benshouse.london (credit:Ben's House )
Churchill Bar And Terrace (03 of07)
The Hyatt Regency's sumptuous bar has once again undergone its annual winter makeover, transforming into a Narnia inspired hideaway just seconds away from Oxford Street.
Their 'Winter Warmers' cocktail list, curated by Green & Black’s, is a chocolate connoisseur’s dream come true.
Adventurous palettes will love The White Witch - a white hot chocolate infused with ginger, chilli and Woodford reserve Bourbon.
Sink into the lavish fur-lined seats and relax in a winter wonderland of luxury - with hot water bottles and blankets available on request. Nowhere does cold weather glamour quite like it.
Address: 30 Portman Square, London W1H 7BHPhone: 020 7486 5800Website: london.churchill.hyatt.com (credit:Churchill Bar And Terrace )
Their 'Winter Warmers' cocktail list, curated by Green & Black’s, is a chocolate connoisseur’s dream come true.
Adventurous palettes will love The White Witch - a white hot chocolate infused with ginger, chilli and Woodford reserve Bourbon.
Sink into the lavish fur-lined seats and relax in a winter wonderland of luxury - with hot water bottles and blankets available on request. Nowhere does cold weather glamour quite like it.
Address: 30 Portman Square, London W1H 7BHPhone: 020 7486 5800Website: london.churchill.hyatt.com (credit:Churchill Bar And Terrace )
Mud(04 of07)
Mud goes for quality over quantity with their hot chocolates - but that's a decision that has definitely paid off.
The drink is milky and quite rich yet the amount means it's not sickly - just the perfect treat. It's served in an 8oz glass, so it's a drink you want to saviour and take in the taste rather than chuck it down to keep you warm.
They use West Coast Cocoa which has cocoa powder and notes of dried fruit, which contributes to the rich yet slightly different flavour. It's definitely not one of those watery hot chocolates! It's topped with frothy cream in a pattern. Yum.
Address: 141 Mitcham Road, London, Tooting, London SW17 9PEWebsite: mudtooting.co.uk (credit:Mud)
The drink is milky and quite rich yet the amount means it's not sickly - just the perfect treat. It's served in an 8oz glass, so it's a drink you want to saviour and take in the taste rather than chuck it down to keep you warm.
They use West Coast Cocoa which has cocoa powder and notes of dried fruit, which contributes to the rich yet slightly different flavour. It's definitely not one of those watery hot chocolates! It's topped with frothy cream in a pattern. Yum.
Address: 141 Mitcham Road, London, Tooting, London SW17 9PEWebsite: mudtooting.co.uk (credit:Mud)
Dark Sugars(05 of07)
Dark Sugars chocolate shop on Brick Lane smells so good, you can even get a whiff from down the street.
Their hot cocoa is unsurprisingly terrific and they have a huge variety on offer.
Feeling chilly after a hard day of Christmas shopping? The hot chilli chocolate (pictured) is the ultimate winter warmer.
Address: 141 Brick Lane, London E1 6SBPhone: 07838 154319Website: darksugars.co.uk (credit:Dark Sugars/Twitter)
Their hot cocoa is unsurprisingly terrific and they have a huge variety on offer.
Feeling chilly after a hard day of Christmas shopping? The hot chilli chocolate (pictured) is the ultimate winter warmer.
Address: 141 Brick Lane, London E1 6SBPhone: 07838 154319Website: darksugars.co.uk (credit:Dark Sugars/Twitter)
Paul A Young(06 of07)
Die-hard chocolate fans need to try the hot chocolate available to take away at all three Paul A Young stores.
Paul's hot chocolate is made using water rather than milk so that the flavours and richness of the chocolate shine through on the palate.
He melts chocolate and cocoa powder into the water to create a really indulgent drink. Each store has a selection of spices for the customer to choose from to blend into their drink such as cardamom, chilli, black pepper and ginger.
Address: Stores on Wardour Street (Soho),Camden Passage (Islington) and The Royal Exchange (Bank)Phone: +44 (0) 20 7437 0011Website: paulayoung.co.uk (credit:Anders Schonnemann)
Paul's hot chocolate is made using water rather than milk so that the flavours and richness of the chocolate shine through on the palate.
He melts chocolate and cocoa powder into the water to create a really indulgent drink. Each store has a selection of spices for the customer to choose from to blend into their drink such as cardamom, chilli, black pepper and ginger.
Address: Stores on Wardour Street (Soho),Camden Passage (Islington) and The Royal Exchange (Bank)Phone: +44 (0) 20 7437 0011Website: paulayoung.co.uk (credit:Anders Schonnemann)
Shoreditch Grind(07 of07)
If you're a non-coffee-drinker surrounded by coffee-drinking friends, head down to Shoreditch Grind.
Yes, we realise this sounds counterintuitive, but the coffee specialists also serve a marvellously light hot chocolate. It's simple, but it's oh so effective.
Everyone's a winner.
Address: 213 Old Street, London EC1V 9NRPhone: 020 7490 7490Website: shoreditchgrind.com (credit:Shoreditch Grind)
Yes, we realise this sounds counterintuitive, but the coffee specialists also serve a marvellously light hot chocolate. It's simple, but it's oh so effective.
Everyone's a winner.
Address: 213 Old Street, London EC1V 9NRPhone: 020 7490 7490Website: shoreditchgrind.com (credit:Shoreditch Grind)