Where was Jingle Bell Heist shot? Revisiting key filming locations of the Christman rom-com

A still from Jingle Bell Heist | Image via Netflix
A still from Jingle Bell Heist | Image via Netflix

Jingle Bell Heist is a Christmas romantic comedy film.

It's directed by Michael Fimognari, while Abby McDonald is the writer. Matt Kaplan has produced it under the banners of ACE Entertainment and TeaShop Films. It's edited by Jeffrey M. Werner, while Steve Hackman has composed the score. The film dropped on Netflix on November 26, 2025. Here's the official synopsis as per IMDb:

"At the height of the holiday season, two strangers team up to rob one of London's most famous department stores while accidentally falling in love."

Let's explore all the locations where the film was shot.


Jingle Bell Heist shooting locations explored

Michael Fimognari is the director of photography of Jingle Bell Heist, and it was shot in December 2023, with some scenes also filmed in January 2024. Almost the entire film was shot in London.

1) Heaven Cafe

Heaven Cafe is located in South London's Brixton region. The film was used as Atticus Oyster Co., and it's shown in the opening few minutes. We also get a glimpse of L'Atelier de Dorothy, which is located right next to the cafe. Several pivotal scenes take place in this cafe.

2) Loughborough Hotel

Several scenes of Jingle Bell Heist were shot in Brixton's Loughborough Hotel. It was remodelled as Sterlings London Department Store, and the exterior scenes were shot in this location. Several media outlets had spotted the cast and crew shooting the film in January.


3) Victory Pub

The Victory Pub, which is situated in Cambridge Health, also served as a shooting location. This 27 Vyner Street location served as the job location for Sophia, and it's also the last location for the film's final scene before the end credits.


More about Jingle Bell Heist

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Jingle Bell Heist features an ensemble cast which includes,

  • Olivia Holt as Sophie Arbus
  • Chyna-Rose Frederick as Matilda
  • Connor Swindells as Nick O'Connor
  • Lucy Punch as Cynthia Hanson
  • Mariah Louca as Lori
  • Peter Serafinowicz as Maxwell Sterling
  • Poppy Drayton as Brianna Harris
  • Michael Salami as Ralph Hendricks

In an interview, Olivia Holt spoke about the film and revealed why he said yes.

"I really loved this script because of just how unique it felt. I really hadn’t read anything like it. And working with Michael was also a huge part of why I wanted to make it. He’s so talented and brilliant in so many amazing ways."

He also shared his excitement about Connor Swindells's involvement in the cast.

"And then also when Connor decided he wanted to be a part of it, I also got really excited about making it so altogether. I was just a really excited person to make this movie. I love Christmas movies, and then throw in this genre of action and heist. All of it just sounded like a thrill. And yeah, I love these characters. I think they’re very human at the heart of it, and I love that."

Jingle Bell Heist is streaming on Netflix.


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