Londoners Are Keeping It Cool With Wine Bars That Double Up as Ice Cream Parlors — And These 5 Pass the Design Test, too

The front façade of a wine bar and ice cream parlor lets passersby have a peek of its whimsical, retro-inspired décor .

With the summer solstice done, the year's hottest days are upon us. And while it's hard to believe that the British capital has any more Mediterranean-style summer nights in store for us, the reality is you never know when the next heatwave will strike, so better be ready for it.

No, I am not talking about fans or last-minute home upgrades; I focus on the 'etc' side of Livingetc for a reason, after all. This year, true London insiders are turning to an unusual, yet instantly addictive, combination — ice cream and wine — to keep things cool in the city, whether temperature or style-wise.