Albert’s Schloss Introduces Das Nutcracker as It Unveils Christmas 2026 Plans

This Christmas Albert’s Schloss London is getting ready to make spirits bright as it unveils Das Nutcracker - a festive takeover bringing indulgent feasting, seasonal cocktails and spectacular live entertainment to the city from Wednesday 4th November through to New Years Eve.

The ultimate spot to visit this winter season, the Bier palace will transform into a winter wonderland of festive mischief. Das Nutcracker promises a season of hearty Cook Haus dishes, limited edition drinks and the much-loved seven days of showtime, serving up Christmas celebrations with an alpine twist. There’s nowhere quite like Albert’s Schloss to get Soho into the Christmas spirit.

The Cook Haus Festive set menus will be ready to feast from Tuesday 3rd November, bringing a hearty helping of seasonal indulgence with comforting classics and new dishes made for gathering around the table. Whether for a festive lunch with loved ones, a work party or festive night with friends, Albert’s Schloss has got the celebrations covered.

This year’s new additions include maple-glazed, bacon-wrapped turkey with all the trimmings, a decadent Mushroom en Croûte, slow-cooked beef check with a brioche cluster and sticky toffee pudding. Set menus will be priced at 2 courses for £50 or 3 courses for £58, including a shot of Haus Schnapps on arrival.

Also making an anticipated return is the much-loved Cheese Fondue for two - a decadent blend of Vacherin Fribourgeois and Gruyère with white wine, served bubbling with haus pickles, sourdough and new potatoes. The ultimate comfort dish and the perfect sharing moment for the season.

Das Nutcracker Christmas Drinks menu will also launch from Wednesday 4th November, inviting guests to get merry next to the fire and up on das the benches with four new seasonal cocktails: St Clementine Spritz, Christmas Trifle Martini, White Christmas Margarita, The Nutcracker and an alcohol-free Juicy Peach cocktail.

Joining the festive line-up are three beers guaranteed to raise the bar: Weltenburger Dunkel, Freedom Kellebier and Athletic Run Wild 0% IPA. The additions add to the venue’s renowned selection of German and specialty beers.

From early  November, Albert’s Schloss Soho will be dressed in its full festive finery, lighting up Shaftesbury Avenue and inviting passers-by to come in from the cold, warm up by the fire and settle in with bubbling fondue and a hearty stein.

Throughout December, Albert’s Schloss’ transforms into a bier palace of festive mischief with their signature entertainment turning up the heat all season long. Schloss’ Bavarian Christmas seven days of showtime will feature dazzling performances, brass and marching bands, cheeky visits from Santa and Mrs Claus and Legendary keg tappings.

Guests can book a table at: albertsschloss.com. Das Nutcracker will run from Wednesday 4th November  - December 31st, and is located at 20-24 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 7EU.