Rotunda Bar at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square has begun the countdown to Christmas as they unveil their carousel bar installation at the centre of the dramatic venue.

As visitors enter through the glass-fronted doors of the Hotel, they will be guided to the central bar by the festive decorations and a contemporary copse of gold mirrored trees.

Housed beneath the domed ceiling, guests will be transported to the fairgrounds of their childhood as they are greeted by a nostalgic custom-made carousel bar serving festive afternoon tea during the day and transforming to a cocktail bar for the evenings throughout December 2019.

Signature and classic cocktails will be on the menu, served from the playful installation, including the Nutcracker with pistachio, liquorice, soda and Johnnie Walker Gold; and the Platanero, a cocktail featuring Mount Gay, cinnamon, roasted banana and bitters.

Rotunda Bar will also be offering a festive afternoon tea inspired by the building’s rich history and connection to the tea trade route along the River Thames. There will be a selection of finger sandwiches including confit turkey thigh with sage stuffing and cranberry; treacle cured gammon with pickled onion and crisp apple; and egg mayonnaise with freshly shaved truffle and peppery watercress.

As the evening draws in, the lights will dim and a soundtrack of modern jazz will set the scene as guests are invited to begin their festive feasting with friends old and new.

Christmas set menus will include chicken liver parfait served with pickles and grilled sourdough; garden crudités with mascarpone and herb soil; and a spiced korean beef tartar with refreshing nashi pear and cucumber.

The carousel will be open for afternoon tea and cocktails daily. For bookings, call 0203 297 3799 or email diningreservations.tri@fourseasons.com.