16 Holiday Bars & Christmas Pop-ups Full of Holiday Spirits
*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 22nd through December 24th. 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. Merry Grinchmas 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 & Iceskating 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 rooftop ice skating!
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. 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 28th, in order to secure a reservation, you must prebook “The Blind Elf Experience” for $74 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!
6. “The Rink” at Park Tavern
500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Starting December 1st, Park Tavern is bringing back their famous 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! Make sure you check out Park Tavern this holiday season!
7. Holiday Bar’s Nightmare Before Christmas Pop-Up
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.
8. 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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9. Après Ski Holiday Bar at Ranger Station
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE Unit J, Atlanta, GA 30312
Ranger Station, the fabulous cocktail bar right above the Beltline’s Ladybird, will be transforming into a retro winter wonderland inspired by skiing culture. 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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10. SOS Tiki Bar’s Tiki Christmas
For a totally tiki Christmas, head to Decatur where it’s greater beginning 11/27! 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!
11. 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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12. Westside Motor Lounge
YULE have a wonderful time at Westside Motor Lounge’s “Westside Sleigh” pop-up. It’s kitschy festive fun and a wonderful place for group hangouts.
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13. Amore E Amore’s Winter Wonderland
Atlanta’s kitschiest restaurant goes all out with themes ever quarters, and it’s their Christmas pop-up that’s perhaps the most spectacular!
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14. Drawbar’s Holiday Pop-up
Drawbar is the place to be this holiday season, with fun and festive drinks to enjoy! You can also book the Frosty’s Flashback room for extra holiday cheer!
15. Kringle’s Candyland at Tight Squeeze
Join in the holiday fun at Establishment’s speakeasy, Tight Squeeze! This fun Midtown bar will be transforming into Kringle’s Candyland for December and you won’t want to miss it! The decor is top notch and the holiday inspired cocktails are as tasty are they are beautiful.
16. The Reindeer Room at Pickle and Social Gwinnett
Pickle and Social is embracing the holiday spirit with the launch of their first-ever holiday pop-up —The Reindeer Room! Serve up some pickleball fun while celebrating the season in this festive wonderland. The Reindeer Room has a special menu of holiday-themed drinks like Santa’s Eggnog, Mistletoe Margarita, Rowdy Rudolph, Scrooge You, and Grinch Mimosa. The Reindeer Room will be open Thursday – Sunday from 6pm-11pm, 21+ only.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on November 18, 2021 and last updated on December 2, 2024. Please refer to restaurant websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information.
