We love Christmas for two reasons - one, for the celebrations and festivities that have everyone celebrating life, with joy and cheer all around… And second, for the plum cakes and mulled wine! If you don’t know what that is, we got you - it’s basically a house wine that gets simmered over the heat with whole spices, and sometimes, candied fruit peels. It’s warming, delicious and festive. Here’s our list of the top places to celebrate the spirit of Christmas with a glass of mulled wine.
Get Into The Christmas Spirit With A Glass Of Mulled Wine
Overview
Perch Wine and Coffee Bar
When this place opened up, it was clearly all the rage for dates. It’s a classic example of an all-day space, and the menu reflects just that. They’re bringing back mulled wine like they do every year!
LBB-Tip: They’ve also got a lovely chocolate wine, if you’re feeling truly experimental.
The Bombay Canteen
We love the specials at The Bombay Canteen, and eagerly wait for the team to surprise us with their Christmas offerings every year. This year, head over to enjoy a warm, comforting mix of red wine, apples, oranges, star anise and cinnamon. Their mulled wine is easily one of the best in the city. TBC also has a whole Christmas menu every year!
Woodside Inn
Woodside is definitely one of the most enthu restaurants we know of. The food is the best comfort food, and so right for this weather, too! Their Christmas menu always has mulled wine, and spiced beers, too!
CinCin
CinCin’s a lovely place to be all year, but during Christmas, we think Italian food becomes all the more magical! Their Christmas menu covers a range of appetizers, mains, and cocktails, and it’s no surprise they’ve got their mulled wine on lock. Head here for a glass after a hectic day of work, if your office is close to BKC!
Cafe Mavs
Dining at Cafe Mavs during Christmas has become a ritual now and having mulled wine alongside is a must. Their mulled wine is warm, spiced, and quietly addictive. It's now become a festive staple they’ve been perfecting since 2015. They start with house-made red wine, slow-simmered with classic mulled spices until it almost turns syrupy, then add in fresh citrus zest, orange, lime, and serve it warm.
Onrique
Onrique keeps its mulled wine rooted in tradition. Their red wine is gently heated with winter spices, fruits, and subtle sweetness. It's made in just the way that's meant to be enjoyed during the festive season. It's simple but warming and gets you quietly in the festive mood.
The Nook
The Nook’s Classic Mulled Wine is exactly what you want when the evenings turn cooler. The hot Cabernet is slowly simmered with cinnamon, clove, and citrus and then served warm in their cosy bar space, and it genuinely feels like a winter hug in a glass. Their Christmas decor is also worth looking at.
Homemade Mulled Wine by Chef Aditi Keni
Chef Aditi Keni’s mulled wine is a recipe that was originally created for one of India’s royal families and has since become a cult favourite, with pre-orders opening as early as June. What you get is a 750 ml fermented mulled wine base, packed with dried and candied fruits, spices, and natural sweetness from dates and raisins, all built on a fermented grape juice base. All you need to do with it is warm the base, add red wine, and serve.
