A Dickensian Christmas Experience at The Maven: A Festive Tasting Menu Inspired by A Christmas Carol

This Christmas, The Maven invites you to step into a world of candlelight, storytelling, and seasonal wonder. Hidden above the bustling streets of Leeds, our bar has always thrived on mystery, atmosphere, and the delight of discovery. This year, we are embracing that spirit more than ever with a festive tasting experience inspired by Charles Dickens’ timeless tale, A Christmas Carol.

For many, Dickens’ story is the very heart of Christmas—ghosts and glitter, hearthlight and humanity, laughter and reflection. We’ve taken those themes and transformed them into something you can taste, sip, share, and remember. Our team has crafted five brand-new cocktails, each one representing a chapter of Scrooge’s iconic journey: from his cold beginnings to his final, joy-filled revelation.

This is not merely a tasting menu. It is a story revealed in flavour. For just £30 per person, enjoy five expertly crafted cocktails tastings, each paired with a small festive, complementary bite.

This experience is perfect for:

• Date nights with a seasonal twist

• Group celebrations and Christmas meet-ups

• Office outings seeking something atmospheric and refined

• Anyone who loves a little storytelling with their cocktail glass

Our tasting menu is designed to be enjoyed at a relaxed pace, creating space for conversation, reflection, and the kind of togetherness that makes the season meaningful.

Our Festive Tasting Menu begins with the familiar chill of a winter’s night—an opening drink that captures the austerity of Scrooge’s world before the spirits arrive. What follows is a guided journey through vibrant memories, haunting visions, and the bright welcome of Christmas morning reborn.

Each cocktail has been developed by our bar team with thoughtful care and creative flair. Expect warming spices, seasonal fruits, evocative aromatics, and moments of theatrical surprise. Whether you’re a lover of bold, boozy profiles or light, aromatic sippers, every guest will find something to savour as the story unfolds.