Lumibricks Christmas Pub 15014 Review: A Three-Storey Winter Display

The Lumibricks Christmas Pub (Set 15014) makes its strongest case as a lit, openable winter display, with three levels of detailed interiors and a built-in music module. Its 2,142 pieces create a German-style tavern, while 32 LED light points and six light strips bring the finished model to life. In my build, one lighting wire needed attention and a couple of play features proved finicky, but the setting and access to the rooms kept me engaged.

Lumibricks, formerly known as Funwhole, supplied the set for review. The build belongs to the Town Life theme and includes three standard minifigures plus two faceless elves. It has 34 printed pieces and no stickers. The original base measures 28 by 32 studs, and the set is compatible with LEGO pieces. A music gadget, AAA battery box (batteries not included), tweezers and brick separator are included; the lighting kit also comes with a screwdriver.

The listed price is $119.99 USD or $166 CAD. A Limited Edition Gift Set, which adds a 3D greeting card and woven gift bag, is listed at $124.99 USD. The source also lists the set through the Lumibricks Amazon store.

Packaging and lighting kit

The sturdy box arrived with 39 bags, numbered 1 through 10, plus two marked S and two marked F. The parts are divided across two instruction booklets, with the bag groups following the build stages. The box artwork sets up the snowy village atmosphere and shows the multi-level structure, electronics safety details and previews of other theme sets.

The lighting components are supplied in three pouches. They include dot and strip lights, a hub, USB plug, audio module and speaker, alongside the battery pack. The set’s lighting is part of the build itself, so routing the wires carefully matters as walls and floors go together. I left too much slack beneath the floors early on. By stage three, the wire for the beer-tasting station light was too short to reach comfortably, and I had to take apart some walls and flooring to reposition it. Testing the lights at that point helped confirm the connections before I continued.

Three floors, built for display access

The ground floor is a pub, with a dining table laden with food, a warm fireplace and a compact kitchen. One of the design choices I appreciated most is the opening back wall: it gives access to the interior and reveals how neatly the staircase and kitchen fit into the available space.

The second floor shifts to a lounge for live music and beer tasting. Printed details decorate the walls, and a swing-away wall makes it easier to see and reach the room. The stage has a guitar and drum kit; nearby, a keyboard sits with sheet music for “Silent Night.” That combination gives the room a clear purpose while keeping it accessible for arranging figures or inspecting the details.

At the top, a small attic serves as a hideaway for the beer elves. These are bearded, Christmas-hat figures built from studs rather than full minifigures. I would have preferred proper figures for the space, especially since there’s enough headroom for a regular minifigure to stand upright.

The exterior carries the winter-village look across the whole structure. Printed details frame the windows, and the lit Christmas tree makes a strong focal point. The Snowfall Beer House sign is another standout. There’s also an owl with a movable head, a neat small detail I hadn’t encountered in the builder’s other sets. The snowman, by comparison, looks a little worse for wear.

Base modification and play features

To fit the pub into my existing modular layout, I expanded its base to a standard 32-by-32-stud footprint and mounted it on a custom MILS (Modular Integrated Landscaping System) plate. A few extra 4-by-4 light gray tiles filled out the base. The added four studs create useful room in front of the beer-tasting station, where the original footprint felt tight. It’s a practical display adjustment if you want more space for patrons, though the set can also be built on its original base.

Two moving features were less convincing in use: a tilting table on the second floor and a mechanism that sends green bottles through a hidden route above the fireplace mural. The bottles repeatedly caught inside the chimney in my build. They add activity to the model, but didn’t become features I wanted to use often.

Music and finished lighting

The audio module plays six festive tunes: “I Wish You a Merry Christmas,” “Happy New Year,” “Deck the Halls,” “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night” and “The First Noel.” The black component I first mistook for an on-off switch is the speaker. The small black knob is the control; pressing it cycles through the tunes.

When the wiring is in place, the lighting is the set’s clearest payoff. The glow picks out the fireplace, rooms and outdoor details, giving the pub a welcoming presence in a winter display. Photos don’t fully convey the effect in person. I added a few extra Lumifigs from my collection for display scenes; the set itself includes three standard minifigures and the two stud-built elves. Tiny portrait details also caught my eye, especially a reindeer portrait I’d like to see turned into a figure.

Verdict

Set 15014 is a detailed seasonal build with plenty to discover across its three floors. The opening and swing-away walls make the interiors usable for both display and play, and the integrated lighting gives the finished tavern real presence. Plan carefully when routing the light wires, and expect the bottle mechanism to need patience. My 32-by-32-stud base made the tasting area more comfortable, while the attic elves were the main character-design letdown.

I rated the set 4.9 out of 5. For a winter village, its printed details, accessible rooms and warm lighting are the features I’d keep coming back to; the wiring deserves a little extra attention during assembly.