Mulled wine is a quintessential beverage during the holiday season, typically made from combining warmed red wine with orange and various spices.
Dating all the way back to the Roman Empire, today the festive drink can be found in Christmas markets and small towns around the world, and luckily, we’ve got some great options to find it right here in Toronto.
Here are 4 places to find mulled wine in the city.
1. Distillery Winter Village
As long as the Distillery Winter Village is running, there will be mulled wine to be found. Many vendors serve the spiced drink, and you can stay warm by the firepits while you indulge. You have up until December 31 to stop by for the holiday-themed festivities, though the decorations and certain shops will stay open until January 5, 2025.
Where: 51 Gristmill Lane, Toronto
2. Holiday Fair in the Square
North York’s Mel Lastman Square has transformed into a winter wonderland for the month of December with the annual Holiday Fair in the Square. Shop vendors at the artisan marketplace, sip mulled wine, see live holiday-themed performances, and visit with Santa himself. The festival runs until December 23, 2024.
Where: 5100 Yonge Street, North York
3. STACKT Market Holiday Hills
Toronto’s most innovative market has been taken over with holiday spirit, with their annual “]Holiday Hills[/trackLink] event running until December 29, 2024. Wander through the huge tunnel of sparkling lights, check out a whiskey speakeasy, and stop by the bar for some hot mulled wine made with Our Story Wines before picking up some last minute gifts at one of the rotating small markets. There’s also free live music Fridays!
Where: 28 Bathurst St., Toronto
4. Harbourfront Winterfest
Toronto’s newest winter festival along the waterfront is on every weekend until January 5, 2025, featuring an outdoor skating rink, towering walk-in Christmas tree, vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and so much more. Warm up with a cozy cup of mulled wine and pair it with some s’mores by the firepit!
Where: 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto