Mulled wine in winter, it's the perfect antidote to thawing even the coldest of hearts. As the festive season comes rolling in, there's plenty of places popping-up to serve us steaming cups of the good stuff, from quirky Christmas pop-ups and rooftop ice rinks to cosy pubs with roaring fireplaces and beautifully bougie bars. Check out our guide to the very best (and totally gorgeous) places to drink mulled wine in London.
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Last updated on 24th September 2024
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Craving country pub vibes to go along with your mulled wine? Check out The Holly Bush in Hampstead, where you can sit by an open fire within classic wooden interiors, with a plate of elevated pub grub that'll fill you up after a winter walk on the heath.
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Swap your mulled wine at a London Christmas market for the chance to make things bottomless at a sky-high venue with views of the Shard. London Bridge Rooftop has seasonal decor to make scenes all the more stunning, alongside turkey, veggie or beef roasts served with all the trimmings in a massive Yorkshire pud.
Cosy bolthole The Spaniards Inn dates back to 1585, so has been bringing Christmas cheer to Hampstead for many a year. Come the winter? Mulled wine and cider feature on the menu, so you can get your fix alongside hearty pub grub.
Find some of the best mulled wine in London at The Hawk's Nest, a well-loved indoor-outdoor drinking destination over in Shepherd's Bush. Think a festive makeover into a cosy woodland garden, alongside urns of hot vino and cider, wreath making, fresh pizzas and more.
Indoors, County Arms is a cosy nook made up of roaring fireplaces, Chesterfield sofas and traditional pub interiors, perfect for sipping on hot cups of your favourite winter bev. Feeling extra-festive? You can even have mulled wine receptions at your Christmas party.
If you're gagging for a mulled wine after work, head no further than Queen of Hoxton, where you can sip hot cups of the stuff. Topping it off? There's also stunning views, quirky cocktails and a Queens Masquerade theme, with feathered masks and plenty of Venetian-style food.
The Montague on the Garden's Ski Lodge is a quirky winter party venue that's vowing for the top spot of best place to drink mulled wine in London. Take your party here and you'll revel in festive decor with mini bratwurst, turkey schnitzel and deep fried Camembert to accompany your drinks.
Wish it could be Christmas every day? Well, at The White Haus it is. Featuring festive decor, from cuckoo clocks to vintage cable cars and snowflake chandeliers, this Farringdon bar pairs its mulled wine with mouthwatering cheese fondue served with salami, bread and pickles.
Vinegar Yard is an outdoor venue near London Bridge station that comes complete with cosy igloos and blanket-covered sofas come the colder months. Nab your favourite hot wine and cocktails here while munching through street food.
After mulled wine in Covent Garden with a gorgeous, eclectic destination to match? Head to cosy spot Mr Fogg's Tavern, which really pulls out all the stops decoration-wise come Christmas, for hot drinks ranging from gluhwein to cider and more.
