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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
M&S has launched a massive recruitment drive across Yorkshire.
With the festive season fast approaching, and most British stores having already unveiled their Christmas ranges for 2026, one of the country’s largest brands has launched a massive UK-wide seasonal recruitment drives to gear up for what is always one of the busiest times of the year for the retail industry.
M&S has announced it will recruit for plenty of new colleagues across the UK.
As mentioned Christmas is one of the busiest moments of the year for M&S, and seasonal colleagues play a ‘vital’ part in delivering that.
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New recruits will be tasked with helping M&S deliver a ‘brilliant’ service for customers.
Stores with vacancies span the whole of Leeds - including city centre, Moortown, Crown Point, White Rose Shopping Centre and Pudsey.
M&S says the roles are ‘fast-moving and hands-on’, with colleagues required to work together to make sure customers still get the very best of M&S, even at its busiest.
The roles will pay £13.41 per hour, with successful applicants receiving the training, tools and support needed to get up to speed quickly.
“We can’t wait to welcome over 300 new colleagues to our store teams here in Greater Manchester,” commented Zeba Khan, who is the Regional Manager at M&S.
“As we get ready for our busiest time of year, it’s a great opportunity to join us and help bring a magical M&S Christmas to our customers.
“We have a range of opportunities available, whether joining our city centre flagship or our fresh market-style foodhalls. We’re looking for colleagues who are passionate about delivering great customer service and being part of a team.”
Fancy it then? Applications are now open, and you can find out more and apply on the M&S Christmas careers page here.
Leeds Christmas Market is getting two brand-new themed bars for 2026 – including a Scottish Highland Lodge
Clementine Hall
Organisers of the Leeds Christmas Market have announced it will host two new bars for 2026.
Yes, we know it's only October...but is it too soon to be getting excited about Christmas? We think not.
The Leeds Christmas Markets are going to look a little bit different this year, as the owners of Thor's Tipi will be running the festivities at City Square for 2026.
Completely new for this year, the market on City Square will introduce two bars with different themes - a Scottish Highland Lodge and a Folie Ski Bar.
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Firstly, the Highland Lodge will welcome visitors into a spacious tipi filled with snug seating, twinkling lights, roaring fires and plenty of tartan.
Designed to welcome large groups, the lodge will have space for 280 guests inside and a further 100 outside, whilst the drinks menu will feature Highland favourites including Scottish beers and ales, a selection of whisky and even Iron-Bru.
Over at the Folie Ski Bar on Quebec Street, expect a relaxed festive retreat with the feel of an alpine chalet, complete with rustic wood detailing, fairy lights, faux fur throws and roaring fires.
The bar can accommodate 180 guests inside and 50 outside, serving mulled wine, boozy hot chocolates, Kirkstall Brewery beers and a selection of low and no-alcohol drinks.
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THORS’s director, Amanda Monaghan said: “We’re excited to bring two new bar experiences to Leeds Christmas market this year. Having hosted THOR’s tipi in the city for many years, we’ve had plenty of practice creating festive spaces and entertainment, so we know what customers love.
“We’ve listened to lots of feedback on what people would like to see at the market and we want to make sure we give visitors and residents of Leeds plenty of reasons to stay with us long after they’ve finished their shopping or a day at the office.
“The new venues have been created to cater for all ages and tastes and will be perfect for passing visitors, after work drinks or planned Christmas get-togethers. From the lively Scottish spirit of Highland Lodge to the cosy alpine atmosphere at Folie, there’s going to be a spot for everyone to settle in and enjoy drinks by the fire and plenty of festive fun.”
Sophie Smith -
13th December 2022 
