Where to drink mulled wine in London

Enjoy your mulled wine on a barge at the Tamesis, a floating pub in Embankment. This unique spot serves up mulled wine that's perfect for warding off the winter chill as you relax on deck. Take in the stunning views of London's landmarks, including Westminster and the Houses of Parliament, while you sip on the warm brew that makes December all that more exciting.

This classic Grade I-listed London pub was built in 1837, perched right on the edge of the river, and is a popular spot to grab a bite to eat and a drink in Greenwich. Come Christmas time, they serve a hot toddy – a warming drink combining water, whiskey, honey, and lemon juice – as well as great mulled wine and grog – a drink once drank commonly by the Royal Navy. Enjoy yours sitting next to the roaring fireplace.

Covered floor-to-ceiling with all sorts of knickknacks an explorer such as Jules Verne's fictional Phileas Fogg might bring back from his adventures, Mr Fogg's Tavern is a pretty wondrous place any day of the year, but gets an extra sprinkling of magic during the festive season. In the cosy drinking den in the heart of London, you can warm up with one of their seasonal drinks, ranging from mulled wine to punches.

Plume in Covent Garden is a chic wine bar that hides a cosy speakeasy nook in its basement, adorned with a stunning peacock-themed mural. In addition to the comprehensive wine list, Plume celebrates the festive season with its mulled wine, prepared according to a secret recipe. PS – the so-called Mulled Wine Tavern can also be found at the Southbank Centre's Christmas market and the Waterloo Street Food Market.

Plume's younger sibling Finch Wine Bar is an intimate spot in Brixton Village that showcases a changing selection of works by Brixton artists, in addition to serving small, experimental wines from around the world. The snug venue with both indoor and outdoor seating also offers the Fables & Company group's mulled wine during winter, prepared according to a secret family recipe at their iconic Mulled Wine Tavern.

The Royal Inn on the Park is a pub right next to the lush Victoria Park in East London. Swing by for one of their banging Sunday roasts, which you can enjoy outside in their leafy garden overlooking the park or in the cosy indoors. Wash it all down with a cup of hot mulled wine – perfect for chilly al fresco drinking.

Each season, this iconic East London bar decks its rooftop out to suit the weather, usually complete with a theme which sees the decor, drinks, and food options all shift to complement this. This also includes winter, and this year, their glowing rooftop hideaway includes a rich bramble mulled wine, as well as hot buttered cognac and rum.

The Hawk's Nest, set in a former railway arch inside Shepherd's Bush Market, was recently converted into a magical winter woodland garden. The heated space is ideal for sipping on a mug of something warm, including their fragrant mulled wine made with orange, cinnamon, star anise, and other spices. They also serve a silky-smooth mulled sloe gin for those who don't fancy the red.

This cherished local 16th-century pub in Hampstead Heath not only overlooks the rolling pastures of the Heath, but it's also one of the best spots to celebrate the festive season this year. Sip on their tasty mulled wine and snack on seasonal specials in a cosy, quintessentially British boozer. Dogs are welcome as well.

Market Halls Victoria has transformed their rooftop into a winter wonderland with a covered, heated terrace. Sip on their seasonal festive cocktails and steaming mugs of hot mulled wine, with a blanket to keep you extra toasty. Your festive experience is enhanced by sparkling fairy lights and epic views of London's skyline, not to mention the varied assortment of street food turned out by the on-site kitchens.

When December comes around, this Tooting stalwart starts serving hot mugs of its warming mulled drinks. These include its iconic mulled wine, which is best enjoyed alongside one of its main meals, like the roast sirloin of Welsh black beef with all the trimmings.

At The Old Red Lion, you're spoiled for choice with warm, festive drinks—whether you prefer mulled wine or spiced cider. Whichever you choose, it's best enjoyed tucked into one of the pub's snug corners or while sharpening your wits for the weekly quiz night.

This year, Mercato Mayfair has turned its historic North Audley Street church into a festive hideaway, complete with twinkling lights and a cosy Christmas atmosphere. Expect blowtorched hot chocolates, warm cookie-dipping pots, and house-made mulled wine, all designed to bring out the season's nostalgic magic. A non-alcoholic mulled wine is available as well.

Enjoy your mulled wine with an epic view at The Cutty Sark in Greenwich. This charming Georgian riverside pub boasts scenic views of the Thames and the surrounding skyscrapers. It's not just the mulled wine they serve here; they also have a range of winter warmers, including mulled cider and even gin. 

You can always count on Chunk Provisions, a buzzy Leyton ice cream parlour, to come up with an interesting flavour or two, and it's no different come the holidays. They've teamed up with Fraser's Mulled Wine to offer a chill take on the classic festive warmer – mulled wine and pear sorbet.

Make your way to the Lord Palmerston for a couple of glasses of their rich mulled wine as you sink into a seat by the crackling fire. The warm, spiced flavours will warm you from the inside out, best paired with one of the hearty dishes from their food menu.

During the festive period, beloved Italian bakery Forno offers a range of seasonal delights, including their own panettone and mulled orange wine. The warming drink goes well with the various treats on offer – pair it with Forno's outstanding focaccia for a quick and filling dose of culinary comfort.

Two special Christmas pizzas are on offer at Ace Pizza, including the Four Cheeseboard and a Tuscan Beef option topped with truffled pecorino and whipped ricotta. They're a festive twist that steers clear of the usual turkey-and-pigs-in-blankets routine. At Victoria Park, you can also enjoy mulled wine from Top Cuvée, Christmas cocktails, and even deep-fried mince pies.

After you've spent an hour or so zooming around on the ice, a nice mug of mulled wine or mulled cider is sure to hit the spot. The various seasonal ice-skating rinks that pop up around the city during the festive months are usually accompanied by various food and drink stalls, including those cooking up batches of the timeless winter classic that is hot wine. We've rounded up the best ice-skating rinks in London right here.

From November to December, you can find Christmas markets all over London. Packed with all things festive, these bustling markets feature a wide variety of stalls selling everything from Christmas decorations to food and drink. This includes all sorts of mulled potions, from classics such as hot wine and cider to more unusual choices such as gin or even beer. Find the best Christmas markets in London with the help of our guide.