Places to pretend it's winter

Places to pretend it's winter: Roaring fireplaces and rustic charm. There is simply no place cozier. Even at 70-plus, you can convince yourself there's snow on the ground

Places to pretend it's winter: It's not all patio play at Backstreet. The upstairs has double fireplaces for fantasizing about snowfall and summer reprieve

Places to pretend it's winter: Sit next to the fireplace in the little side room and pretend you're in bloody bitter cold England.

Places to pretend it's winter: Absinthe is generally good for pretending

Places to pretend it's winter: Down House's Isla Toddy comes complete with still-steaming chamomile tea, and they've got a whole winter drink menu that'll convince you your bones need warming

Places to pretend it's winter: Double Trouble has some of the yummiest mulled wine in town, with dark Jamaican rum.

Places to pretend it's winter: The recipe for their Irish coffee is secret, but it sure is snuggly.

Places to pretend it's winter: Their toddy's got rooibos tea, agave syrup, Maker's, cinnamon and a serious kick.