"Maybe you actually—whisper it—enjoy Winter Wonderland. If overstimulation is your thing, but looking for a change of venue this year, Albert’s Schloss is the answer. The Bavarian-style beer hall is much more fun than its Hyde Park counterpart—think shot trays in the shape of a ski being danced towards you, a booth styled like a ski gondola, and decent spätzle. Friendly staff seem like they’re in on the joke and the performances—everything from punk rock bands to burlesque—are genuinely good. Dancing on tables and downing salted caramel schnapps, encouraged." - sinead cranna, rianne shlebak