19 Holiday Bars & Christmas Pop-ups That Are Sleighing It
*Queue the twinkling lights and joyful music* because it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Holiday season is here and in full swing all around Atlanta. We’ve put together a list of Christmas pop-ups and holiday pop-up bars for you and your besties or significant other to check out this season. There’s so many fun and festive things to do, you could try a new one every weekend until Christmas!
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1. Atlanta Christkindl Market at Buckhead Village
Buckhead Village District
290 East Paces Ferry Road NE
This German holiday market will be held in Buckhead Village from November 24th through December 24. If you’ve never been to the Christkindl Market, it is definitely something you’re gonna want to clear some time on your calendar for. They’ll have 50+ vendors including authentic German food, holiday themed beverages and treats, as well as shopping, live music and more. Take a Saturday and head to Buckhead Village for this festive event. It’ll almost feel like you’re spending the holidays abroad! Only you’ll be about 15 minutes from home instead of 10+ hours away. Be sure to check their hours online before heading over.
2. Happy Who-lidays at Mercantile Social
20 N Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Mercantile Social in Alpharetta is getting decked out for the holidays! From November 9th through December 31st they completely transform into a Who-ville themed bar and have all things Grinch and Cindy Lou Who inspired decorations, cocktails and more. Head on over there if you are really looking to get into the holiday spirit. And if you don’t feel like getting into the spirit, good luck, because even Mercantile Social could put a smile on the Grinches face!
3. Igloos & Holiday Social Bar at Ponce City Market
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Ponce City Market has so much to offer you this holiday season. The Igloos are back at 9 Mile Station at Ponce! Make a reservation and enjoy brunch or dinner from the comfort of your cozy, heated igloo with a beautiful view of the city. Igloos hold up to 6 people so pick your two favorite couples to go out with or rally up your best girls for a unique experience you won’t want to miss out on!
They also have their Holiday Social Bar just inside the tower lobby, and it is decorated to perfection. They have transformed the indoor bar to basically resemble the North Pole, and while you’re enjoying the ambiance, make sure you also have a festive drink in hand. All of the magic will be going on through November and December and some holiday events at PCM will carry on through the first week of January so check their website for dates, times and reservations before you go.
4. Bistro Niko
3344 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
While not technically a holiday bar, you’ll really be hard-pressed to find a more glamorously festive place to spend the holidays than French favorite Bistro Niko. Around the holidays they go all out with the decor, twinkling lights, nutcrackers, garland, and more elegant decorations all throughout the space. Dine on their signature coq au vin and soak in the holiday cheer at one of Buckhead‘s bests! Pro tip: their Ultimate Dining card, good at any Buckhead Life restaurant, is the perfect Xmas gift for any foodie!
5. Miracle Bar
931 Monroe Dr NE C-106, Atlanta, GA 30308
The Miracle bar is coming back for another year of holiday cheer the Friday after Thanksgiving! This holiday pop-up bar started in NYC in 2014 and due to its success there, has now expanded to not only the entire USA but it has locations all over the world! You already know you can expect incredible decorations, delicious handcrafted cocktails and jolly vibes! Make sure to check their Instagram for updates! They do not accept reservations.
6. The Blind Elf at The Blind Pig
128 E Andrews Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
The Blind Pig in Buckhead becomes The Blind Elf for the holiday season. They have already transformed into their holiday pop-up and will be serving al a carte options Wednesday-Saturday Evening. Beginning on November 27th, the Blind Elf pop-up will be available for all of the holiday cheer 7 days a week. Beginning on November 29th, in order to secure a reservation, you must prebook “The Blidn Elf Experience” for $70 pre-fixe that includes tax, gratuity, two appetizers, and two specialty cocktails. The decorations will be over the top, twinkling lights will be everywhere and the holiday themed bevs and bites will be abundant!
7. The Blitzen Room at Biltong Bar
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Biltong Bar has already transformed into The Blitzen Room for their annual holiday pop-up. They will be “up to snow good” so make sure you join in the fun at Ponce City Market. There will be tons of swanky, vintage holiday decorations as well as some scrumptious holiday themed cocktails that you certainly will not want to miss out on.
8. “The Rink” at Park Tavern
500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Starting over Thanksgiving Weekend, Park Tavern is bringing back their infamous skating rink that offers a beautiful view of Piedmont Park and the Atlanta skyline. Skating is available every day of the week, so make sure you purchase tickets online so you can skate the night away! And if your feet start hurting, don’t fret. There are stone fire pits for you to kick your feet up and relax, igloo experiences, private holiday cabanas, and don’t forget about all of the festive food and drink options they’ll be serving. Make sure you check out Park Tavern this holiday season!
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9. Urban Tree Cidery’s Rockin’ Around the Urban Tree
10. Holiday Bar
1115 Howell Mill RD NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
We can’t imagine a better holiday pop-up bar than one actually called Holiday Bar, year round! Located at The Interlock in West Midtown, Holiday Bar is a good time during every season, but especially around the holidays. It’s a small bar that has an inside/outside concept, with seating at the bar and at some tables inside along with more seats around the fire pit outside. They’re open all day long so you could stop by for a coffee in the morning, or head over a little later and try some cocktails.
11. Tinsel Tavern at Live! At the Battery
825 Battery Ave SE #600, Atlanta, GA 30339
From November 30th through December 23rd, Live at the Battery transforms into a festive, over-the-top holiday experience! For tons of Instagrammable moments, tinsel, and twinkling lights, a visit to the Battery is just in order. Make a reservation online or walk in for bar seating for a first come, first serve basis. There also will be tons of events to check out like a Holiday Karaoke Party, Dancing Elves Silent Disco, and Ugly Sweater Party.
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12. Après Ski Holiday Bar at Ranger Station
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE Unit J, Atlanta, GA 30312
Beginning December 1st, Ranger Station, the fabulous cocktail bar right above the Beltline’s Ladybird, will be transforming into a retro winter wonderland. Warm yourself up with a shot-ski on the Beltline this holiday season and experience one of Atlanta’s most legit cocktail bars, where mindfully curated flavors and not fluff take centerstage.
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13. Pachengo’s Feliz Naivdad Holiday Bar
This new Mexican spot in Buckhead Village District is making quite the splash with their inaugural Feliz Navidad Holiday Bar! Make a reservation on Open Table. The team behind popular restaurants Yeppa & Co and Storico Fresco have dipped their toes in the Mexican restaurant and holiday bar scene with Pachengo’s, inspired by the flavors of Mexico City.
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14. Rowdy Tiger’s Igloos
From November 24th through February 17th, cozy up in one of Rowdy Tiger’s heated igloos. You can enjoy a private igloo on their roof with seasonal cocktails and full dinner menu. Each igloo has its own Bluetooth speaker so you can pick out your own playlist!
15. SOS Tiki Bar’s Tiki Christmas
For a totally tiki Christmas, head to Decatur where it’s greater! SOS Tiki Bar remains one of the Greater Metro area’s best spots for cocktails, and you can at least imagine it’s warmer out with their Christmas tiki themed decor. Enjoy a boozy hot chocolate and fun festive cocktails like the Grinch with rum, guava, and coconut or a cool twist on Egg Nog that’s frozen with spiced rum, cinnamon, and nutmeg!
16. Virtue Rooftop’s Rooftop Holiday Bar
Now through December 29th, enjoy holiday-themed cocktails, light bites, a fun and totally shareable s’mores board, festive tunes, and sparkly Christmas lights at this rooftop! It is a first-come, first-serve spot and there is no cover charge. Be sure to call ahead as they are booked out quite a few times this holiday season for private events.
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17. Westside Motor Lounge
YULE have a wonderful time at Westside Motor Lounge’s “ATL Yule” pop-up. It’s kitschy festive fun and a wonderful place for group hangouts.
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18. Palo Santo
The rooftop of one of Atlanta’s sexiest bars and restaurants has a flash pop-up! Enjoy a menu of festive drinks and take in the Atlanta skyline at Palo Santo.
19. Best End Brewing’s Mingle and Jingle Bar
The West End is the Best End! West End Brewing goes all out with their Mingle and Jingle Bar, a true Christmas explosion of decorations.
Use our map below to find a holiday pop-up near you!
Starting December 1, The Grinch’s Holiday Oasis at Tiki Tango will be in full fledge! Come on out to one of the best tiki bars in Atlanta, which will be disguised as Who-ville all holiday season long. You can bet on having some delicious and festive cocktails while appreciating the over the top decorations throughout the bar. They will be celebrating Tuesday’s through Saturday’s till New Year’s Eve. So knock off that Grinch attitude and go have yourself some fun!
Starting on Thanksgiving day and going through President’s Day, Park Tavern is bringing back their infamous skating rink that offers a beautiful view of Piedmont Park and the Atlanta skyline. Skating is available every day of the week, so make sure you purchase tickets online so you can skate the night away! And if your feet start hurting, don’t fret. There are stone fire pits for you to kick your feet up and relax, igloo experiences, private holiday cabanas, and don’t forget about all of the festive food and drink options they’ll be serving. They also offer ½ priced bottles of wine every Wednesday, so make sure you check out Park Tavern this holiday season!
Starting in mid-November, Biltong Bar will transform into The Blitzen Room for their third annual holiday pop-up. They will be “up to snow good” so make sure you join in the fun at either their Buckhead or Ponce City Market locations. There will be tons of swanky, vintage holiday decorations as well as some scrumptious holiday themed cocktails like Chartreuse Hot Chocolate and Frozen Egg Nog!
The Blind Pig in Buckhead becomes The Blind Elf for the holiday season. Beginning on November 12, The Blind Elf pop-up will be available for all of the holiday cheer every Wednesday through Saturday from 6 p.m. till late. The decorations will be over the top, twinkling lights will be everywhere and the holiday themed bevs and bites will be abundant! Walk-ins are always welcome but if you plan on going, a reservation is always good to have.
Sippin’ Santa is like the tiki sibling to the Miracle pop-up bar. Instead of Christmas trees think palm trees, and instead of Santa on a sleigh, picture him on a surfboard. You can expect tons of creative tiki inspired drinks, good music, and of course all of the festive decorations and a jolly good time. Sippin’ Santa will be at Bon Ton this year so make sure to call ahead to get a reservation. The pop-will will open on November 26 so get yourself a Christmas sweater or a Hawaiian shirt and get ready to party!
Publico is transforming into a winter wonderland at the end of November and will have their iconic upside down Santa, hanging presents, lights galore and more. Obviously they will have the Christmas jams spinning and lots of different holiday and movie inspired drinks. Don’t be surprised if you see someone eating Buddy the Elf’s spaghetti breakfast. Get some friends together and head over to Santa’s Pub, it’ll be here till January 1!
For the folks wanting a more upscale night, spend some time at tucked away 12 Cocktail Bar in the Ponce City Market tower. They will have some returning festive drinks like the Sleigh Fuel, made with bourbon, cinnamon, eggnog, and coffee, as well as some new cocktails being added to the list. Put on your best peacoat and get ready for the classy holiday party you won’t forget. Reservations are recommended due to the limited amount of space.
The Miracle bar is back for another year of holiday cheer! This holiday pop-up bar started in NYC in 2014 and due to its success there, has now expanded to not only the entire USA but it has locations all over the world! It will be located at Tapa Tapa on Monroe Drive and you already know you can expect incredible decorations, delicious handcrafted cocktails and jolly vibes! Make sure to check their website for dates, times, and go ahead and get yourself a reservation so you don’t miss out on the fun!
Ponce City Market has so much to offer you this holiday season. The Igloos are back at 9 Mile Station at Ponce! Make a reservation and enjoy brunch or dinner from the comfort of your cozy, heated igloo with a beautiful view of the city. Igloos hold up to 6 people so pick your two favorite couples to go out with or rally up your best girls for a unique experience you won’t want to miss out on! They also have their Holiday Social Bar just inside the tower lobby and it is decorated to perfection. They have transformed the indoor bar to basically resemble the North Pole, and while you’re enjoying the ambiance, make sure you also have a festive drink in hand. All of the magic will begin on November 26 so make sure to hop in your sleigh (an Uber will be fine, too) and head over to PCM!
Mercantile Social in Alpharetta is already decked out for the holidays! They have completely transformed into a Who-ville themed bar and have all things Grinch and Cindy Lou Who inspired decorations, cocktails and more. Head on over there if you are really looking to get into the holiday spirit. And if you don’t feel like getting into the spirit, good luck, because even Mercantile Social could put a smile on the Grinches face!
The Third Door transforms from its typical, cool bar vibes into Church Street Vacation, a themed pop-up inspired by the movie Christmas Vacation. You can expect over the top decorations resembling parts of the movie like a photo booth with Clarke Griswald, Uncle Eddie will be roaming around, and of course there will be lights galore. They will also have themed drinks such as Where’s the Tylenol, It’s beautiful Clarke, and more. You won’t want to miss this picturesque pop-up in Marietta!
This German holiday market will be held in Buckhead Village from November 26 to January 2. If you’ve never been to the Christkindl Market, it is definitely something you’re gonna want to clear some time on your calendar for. They’ll have 50+ vendors including authentic German food, holiday themed beverages and treats, as well as shopping, live music and more. Take a Saturday and head to Buckhead Village for this festive event. It’ll almost feel like you’re spending the holidays abroad! Only you’ll be about 15 minutes from home instead of 10+ hours away.
We can’t imagine a better holiday pop-up bar than one actually called Holiday Bar, year round! Located at The Interlock in West Midtown, Holiday Bar is a good time during every season, but especially around the holidays. It’s a small bar that has an inside/outside concept, with seating at the bar and at some tables inside along with more seats around the fire pit outside. They’re open all day long so you could stop by for a coffee in the morning, or head over a little later and try some cocktails. Some of their Christmas cocktails include the Up All Night, Get The Tank, and the Yippie Kay Yay IPA. Come enjoy all the festiveness while it lasts!
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on November 18, 2021 and last updated on December 19, 2023. Please refer to restaurant websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information.
