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>Houston offers a variety of festive pop-up bars during the holiday season, each providing unique experiences to celebrate Christmas cheer.
Miracle at Johnny’s Gold Brick
Located in the Heights, this bar transforms into a holiday wonderland with over-the-top decorations and a menu of themed cocktails like the Christmapolitan and Snowball Old Fashioned. Reservations are recommended.
Winnie’s
Situated in Midtown, Winnie’s hosts a Miracle pop-up featuring festive cocktails and holiday-themed sandwiches in a vibrant, decorated setting. It’s 21+ after 8 PM; children are welcome before then.
Frosty’s Christmas Bar
A multi-level pop-up in downtown Houston, Frosty’s offers three bars, two levels, a dance floor, and extensive Christmas decorations, creating an immersive holiday experience.
Holly Jolly Holiday Bar at Big Casino
This downtown pop-up is adorned with floor-to-ceiling tinsel and ornaments, serving festive drinks like Santa’s Sangria and Mistletoe Mule. Tickets include a welcome cocktail or mocktail.
Tinseltown at Chatters Cafe
A global holiday pop-up that has landed in Houston, Tinseltown offers a cozy, living room-like setup with themed drinks and decorations. Tickets must be purchased online, reserving a 1.5-hour time slot.
Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle combines family fun with holiday cheer. This venue offers outdoor games, delicious food, and festive decor, making it a great spot for gatherings. Be sure to check out their holiday-themed events for a dose of seasonal magic. Visitors can enjoy a cozy, ski lodge experience complete with nostalgic vibes, summit views, seasonal cocktails, martini flights, and more.
Toasted Coconut
Escape the winter chill at Toasted Coconut, a tropical paradise with tiki-inspired holiday decor and creative, festive cocktails. This spot offers a whimsical and warm take on Christmas celebrations.
WonderBar
WonderBar embraces a playful Beetlejuice theme with a holiday twist. Expect over-the-top decor, quirky drinks, and plenty of interactive photo opportunities for a truly unforgettable experience.
Jingle Bell Bar at River Oaks
Nestled in the River Oaks District, the Jingle Bell Bar exudes sophistication with its elegant holiday decorations and seasonal cocktails. This chic pop-up is perfect for a date night or an upscale gathering with friends.
Betelgeuse Bar
Washington Ave’s cosmic new bar – with a second location in Montrose – is prepared to turn its quarters into a constellation of Christmas lights for the holiday season. With pizza and cocktails to boot, Betelgeuse is a good a place as any to cozy up for the holidays in Houston!
Rooftop Christmas Bar
Skylawn, our 5acre rooftop park, is decked out in beautifully illuminated lights and decor. Experience 100,000’s of lights, a 25ft Christmas Tree, and multiple holiday themed activations on Skylawn with the best view of Houston’s skyline as the backdrop. Winter Wonderlawn will be active until Jan 11th.
These pop-up bars provide festive atmospheres and creative holiday-themed beverages, making them ideal spots to celebrate the season in Houston.
