Ugly Sweaters, Stumbling Santas and Jingle Mingles: Where to Get Full Before You Get Jolly on 12.16

By Atlanta Eats Staff

December 13, 2017

On December 16th, Atlanta is getting buzzed, jolly and putting on their most festive gear for four big events – the Atlanta Santa Pub Crawl, the Highlands Santa Stumble, the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl (all available on the INWEGO app) and the Christmas Jingle Mingle. Before you partake in too much Christmas cheer, get something to eat at a nearby restaurant. We put together a quick guide to help you plan your night before you get too pa rum pum pum drunk.

Burger and fry basket from Sports and Social

Going to the Atlanta Santa Pub Crawl?
Live! At the Battery is hosting this year’s Atlanta Santa Pub Crawl which is one of the biggest Toys for Tots drive in the city. And since the event is at the Battery, you can have dinner at either Sports & Social or Todd English Tavern before participating in the drinking festivities from 6-11 PM. Purchase your tickets here or download INWEGO for admission to all venues, discounts on food + drinks and more!

A delicious taco salad from the Original El Taco

Going to the Highlands Santa Stumble Bar Crawl?
The Highlands will be hosting some very drunk Santas this year with 12 participating bars in the VaHi crawl. Before you kick off the crawl, get some pre-eggnog dinner at either Goin’ Coastal or The Original El Taco. Your tummy will be full and jolly before the shots start pouring. Buy tickets here or download INWEGO to access the event.

The Southern Gentleman’s Shrimp and Grits

Going to the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl?
Atlanta is one of fifteen lucky cities to host the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl because nothing says Christmas like tacky garments and festive beverages. Before cruising for some boozin’ you need some nourishment – stop by The Southern Gentleman or the Big Ketch. The more filling your dinner, the more bars you will crawl through. Buy your tickets to participate in the fun here or download INWEGO to access the event.

Steak, potatoes and asparagus from Davio’s

Going to the Christmas Jingle Mingle?.
This may be the Christmas party of the year in the ATL and you don’t want to miss it. With live entertainment and the best DJ, you will spend the night sippin’ and dancing at the Westin Buckhead. Before you get your drink on go have some din din at The Palm Atlanta or Davio’s. Suggestion: Buy the ticket option with the new unwrapped toy because giving to the kids is even more fun.

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