Five locations. Five delicious flavours of mulled wine, hot cider and hot chocolate.
Mulled wine is a Christmas essential. At what other point in the year do you get to boil some booze and sprinkle fruit over a cauldron of treacle-like sweet concoction?
There are plenty of places to grab a cup of mulled wine in Leeds city centre and beyond, that’s nothing new- but its trendy new companion, mulled cider, is emerging at a small, but increasing, number of bars and restaurants around the city.
Here’s our top spots to grab a seat by the fire and unwind with a mug of mulled booze.
Grön Kafe, Roundhay
Believe it or not, when lockdown hit last year, Grön celebrated with takeaway mulled wine. Well, either that or making the most of a bad situation. Located in Roundhay and Harrogate, this clean-eating Scandi cafe know a thing or two about seasonal produce.
Their winter menu is paired with an array of exciting (and very Instagrammable) dishes, what better way to wash it down than with a mug of mulled wine? The only difference is that this year, you can finally drink one in store.
Green Room
Designed to fill the gap left by the cancellation of the Leeds German market, Green Room’s beloved rooftop was completely transformed into a cosy winter hideaway as soon as the temperature started to drop. Think roaring fire pits, state of the art heat lamps covering the entire decking and Yorkshire wool blankets for guests to snuggle into and get comfy.
Their mulled wine is boozy, warming and delicious. Their limited edition Christmas Cocktails don’t disappoint either, choose from a Spiced Apple Whiskey Sour, After Eight Martini or a Cherry Bakewell Mai Thai. Or you can set up shop and make your way through the menu, it would be rude not to.
Thor’s Tipi, Millenium Square
Thor’s is known for its laid back vibes and open fires. After their 2019 success of selling over 125,000 cups of mulled wine and 55,000 cups of hot chocolate, the tipi company have diversified their menu for the 2021 season.
Now you don’t just have to choose from a standard glass of mulled wine with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and spices, but you can also grab a mug of Hot Apple Punch or even a shot of flavoured chocolate and boozy favourites like Karamel vodka and coconut rum.
Mustard Pot, Chapel Allerton
The Chapel Allerton favourite is locally renowned for its festive decor and warm boozy drinks. Grab a mug of mulled wine, topped with a huge slice of orange or taste Pimms with hot spiced apple: the perfect winter alternative to the hot-weather drink.
The Mustard Pot play host to a giant tipi every Christmas where you can take a seat or browse market stalls from independent Leeds creatives on selected days during the Christmas countdown.
Banyan Tipi, City Square
Just moments from Leeds train station, the all-new Banyan tipi encompasses all those cosy, warm festive feelings and showcases the best of the changing of the seasons inside a huge tipi, complete with an outdoor bar and open fire pit.That means you don’t need to wander far to get a drink or grab a seat by the fire- no fear of annoying heaters turning off mid conversation here!
Whilst you let your toes warm, there will be plenty to snack on to turn get the most Grinch-iest of your group in the mood for Christmas. Think mince pie pancakes and specially themed bauble cocktails, and staple drinks like mulled wine and hot chocolaes of course.
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