Where to go for mulled wine in Melbourne

It’s a winter tradition, and Melbourne does it well. Here's where to find the best mulled wine in town.

Mjølner

Vikings, cocktail theatrics and mulled wine are a match made in heaven at Mjølner. The blazing glögg is a spicy mix of cognac, port and cranberry. Watch the bartender build a stream of fire from a wine glass in front of your very eyes. Then sip the warming bevvy with a teabag of house spices.

The Winter Night Market

Roaring fire pits, winter comfort food, roving performers and free entertainment. Enjoy all this and more at the iconic Winter Night Market. Your visit just isn't complete without a glass of spicy mulled wine, served straight from seemingly bottomless simmering pots at ReWine. It even has a hint of chilli for a kick. Feeling adventurous? Try a spiced Milo.

Ponyfish Island

Sitting by the water at Ponyfish, you can almost pretend its summer all year 'round. Keep things toasty warm with a steaming hot glass of mulled wine in hand. The floating bar's version comes packed with brandy, triple sec and the crew's secret spices. At only $11, it's worth sticking around for a few.

Section 8

With its shipping container bar and laneway location, you’ll have a peak Melbourne experience at Section 8. Their mulled wine concoction is is inspired by German gluhwein for major Euro winter vibes. Think a mixture of triple sec, brandy, cinnamon, cloves, star anise and cardamom. Did we mention it's only $10?

Riverland

Don't let the chill stop you from dining outdoors, just pull up a seat under Riverland's heaters and and get toasty. The waterside beer garden has been given a cosy winter makeover, right down to the drinks menu. Wrap your hands around a hot glass of mulled wine. The brew of red wine and winter spices is given a nutty twist with a dash of Frangelico.

Gewürzhaus

Just as winter is the time for mulled wine, Gewürzhaus is the place to buy the fixings to make your own at home. The spice kit includes the vanilla bean sugar, Glühwein Gewürz spice and infuser bags you’ll need. Just add to your own merlot. Follow the recipe and serve with orange and a cinnamon quill.

Bar Clara

Chinatown's cute subterranean cocktail bar put a delightful twist on its mulled wine. Bar Clara uses red wine and spiced syrup with cacao nibs, cherries and fresh orange to garnish the warming drop. Can't get enough of this toasty bev? Take a cask home with you for $37!

The Sherlock Holmes Inn

The mulled treats don't have to stop at wine. If you've never tried a mulled cider, it's a deliciously sweet and warming drink. The Sherlock Homes' take is served hot and fresh in a mug. Take it up a notch with a shot of cinnamon-loaded Fireball whisky.

Croque Monsieur

Tucked away in one of Melbourne's tiniest hidden laneways is where you'll find Croque Melbourne. This French toastie wonderland also does a cracking mulled cider so you can warm up the Northern Hemisphere way. The homemade brew is a steal at just $11 a pop.

Please drink responsibly.