Holiday pop-up bars in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

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ATLANTA - Explore metro Atlanta’s most over-the-top holiday pop-up bars, where creative cocktails, immersive décor and festive themes set the mood for a spirited night out.

CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY 2025 LISTS

Atlanta & Fulton County

Blind Elf at The Blind Pig Parlour Bar
Location: 128 East Andrews Dr NE, Atlanta
Description: A Buckhead holiday staple filled with bright décor, seasonal cocktails and festive snacks. Opens daily at 4 p.m.; reservations recommended.

The Americano’s Hot Chocolate Bar
Location: 3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta
Description: A winter pop-up serving specialty hot chocolates, boozy and non-alcoholic, plus espresso martinis every Fri–Sat from 3–6 p.m. through Jan. 31.

Chrismukkah Bar at Daily Chew
Location: 2127 Liddell Drive NE, Atlanta
Description: A Christmas-and-Hanukkah mashup offering festive bites, cocktails and N/A drinks Thursday–Monday evenings through Dec. 21.

5Church Midtown & Virtue Holiday Bar
Location: Colony Square, 1197 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
Description: Packed with Christmas décor and festive cocktails like the S’mores Old Fashioned, Santa’s Hat, Gingerbread Martini and Christmas Mimosa; open seven nights a week.

Holiday Cantina at Chichería Mexican Kitchen
Location: 1231 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta
Description: A Mexican holiday cantina with themed drinks and festive dishes available daily through New Year’s Day.

Johnny’s Hideaway Holiday Nights
Location: 3771 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta
Johnny’s Hideaway, Buckhead’s iconic retro lounge known as "Atlanta’s Living Room," embraces the holiday season with festive décor, classic cocktails and a dance floor that brings generations together. The longtime Atlanta staple offers a cozy, nostalgic escape throughout the season—perfect for meeting friends home for the holidays, bringing out-of-town guests, or simply enjoying timeless music in a warm, welcoming space.

Westside Sleigh at Westside Motor Lounge
Location: 725 Echo St NW, Atlanta
Description: A holiday takeover featuring themed cocktails, pop-up chef menus, live music and contests. Opens weekdays at 5 p.m. and weekends at noon.

Miracle Bar at Apres Diem
Location: 931 Monroe Drive NE, Atlanta
Description: The city’s original holiday bar pops up at Apres Diem with seasonal cocktails, festive treats and over-the-top décor.

Christmas at Dad’s
Location: 870 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta
Description: A nostalgic holiday experience with kitschy décor, cozy cocktails, comfort food and a photobooth.
(Note: Venue does not have a standalone "Dad’s" site; this link goes to the theater upstairs.)

North (Highland) Pole at Amore e Amore
Location: 467 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta
Description: A fully decorated Italian holiday dining experience with themed dishes, cocktails and Santa visits; reservations recommended.

Reverence at the Epicurean Hotel
Location: 1117 West Peachtree St NW, Atlanta
Description: Reverence offers decorated igloos, festive décor, housemade hot chocolate and a seasonal prix fixe menu, with the patio also transformed into a cozy winter escape.

Little Christmas Spirit
Location: 299 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta
Description: A holiday version of Little Spirit serving festive cocktails, mulled wine and seasonal dishes with a photo booth.

Holiday Bar at the Den at Beetlecat
Location: 299 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta
Description: Beetlecat’s downstairs lounge transforms with thousands of lights, tinsel and holiday cocktails.

Yeppa’s Apres Ski Lounge
Location: 825 North Highland Ave NE, Atlanta
Description: A ski chalet–themed patio pop-up with fire pits, winter cocktails, snow effects and weekend champagne toasts.

Holiday Social Bar on The Roof
Location: Ponce City Market Rooftop, Atlanta
Description: A rooftop holiday bar with skyline views, festive décor and seasonal drinks.

MixMas at 12 Cocktail Bar
Location: Ponce City Market Tower, Atlanta
Description: A holiday cocktail lounge with expansive city views and themed drinks; reservations suggested.

How The Grinch Stole 7th House
Location: 7th House, Adair Park, Atlanta
Description: The cocktail hotspot unveils a seasonal à la carte menu and Grinch-inspired drinks such as Lou’s Eggnog, It’s ’Cause I’m Green and Dancing Sugar Plum. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations via Resy are highly recommended for this festive holiday pop-up experience.

Holiday Belle Bar at Southern Belle
Location: 1043 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta
Description: A Sunday-only December pop-up serving holiday cocktails and snacks inspired by classic seasonal films.

Caribbean Christmas at La Semilla
Location: 780 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta
Description: A vegan Latin restaurant transformed into a Caribbean Christmas bar with coquitos, hot chocolate and festive snacks.

Festiveman and Long Haul Lounge at Floridaman/Breaker Breaker
Location: 841 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta
Description: Floridaman becomes holiday bar with bright décor and themed cocktails, while the indoor lounge offers winter comfort dishes through February.

Boeven Bar at Halfway Crooks Beer
Location: 60 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta
Description: A Christmas pop-up with holiday ale, festive cocktails and limited-edition merch.

Elf’d at Wood’s Chapel BBQ
Location: 85 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta
Description: A BBQ spot reimagined with "Elf"-themed décor, holiday food, and themed cocktails.

Tinsel & Spurs at Side Saddle Wine Saloon
Location: 568 Boulevard SE, Atlanta
Description: A cozy wine-saloon pop-up offering mulled wine, holiday cocktails and themed shots through December.

Gingerbread House Pop-Up Bar
Location: Stone House Tap, 12595 Crabapple Road, Milton
Description: Free-standing, real-life gingerbread house inspired bar featuring a large selection of holiday cocktails, live music and festivities. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

DeKalb County

Tiki Holiday at S.O.S. Tiki Bar
Location: 340 Church St, Decatur
Description: A tropical Christmas pop-up with rum-forward cocktails, nostalgic décor and holiday vibes Wednesday–Saturday starting at 6 p.m.

Cobb County / Marietta

Santa’s Speakeasy at Marlow’s Tavern
Location: East Cobb & Woodstock
Description: A seasonal speakeasy-style experience featuring festive small plates and holiday cocktails all December.

Buddy's Pop-Up Christmas Rooftop Bar at Huey Luey's
Location: 3338 Cobb Parkway, Acworth
Description: A festive rooftop takeover featuring twinkling décor, a Pop-Up Christmas playlist and seasonal craft cocktails like the "Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins" and the "Naughty or Nice."

Classic Holiday Bar at The Third Door
Location: 131 Church St, Marietta
Description: A new holiday concept with a fresh cocktail menu and classic seasonal theme debuting Nov. 28.

Gianni & Mac’s
Location: 85 Church Street, Marietta
Description: An Italian-inspired ski chalet pop-up featuring twinkling lights, festive dishes and après-ski cocktails, transforming Marietta Square into a cozy winter escape beginning Nov. 24.

Glover Park Brewery
Location: 65 Atlanta St SE, Marietta
Description: From Dec. 5–30, the brewery transforms with "A Christmas Story"-themed décor, seasonal drinks and festive touches, creating a cozy holiday hangout in downtown Marietta.

Hamp & Harry’s
Location: 168 Roswell St NE, Marietta
Description: From Nov. 18–Dec. 31, the restaurant delivers a full Home Alone–themed experience with festive cocktails, seasonal menus, live music and even brunch with Santa.

Schoolhouse Brewing
Location: 840 Franklin Ct, Marietta
Description: A Grinch-themed holiday takeover with decorated trees, cozy Whoville-inspired décor and seasonal brews available through Dec. 31; event space available for holiday parties.

Three Roses Tavern
Location: 105 North Park Square, Marietta
Description: An Elf-themed holiday pop-up throughout December featuring festive décor, themed cocktails and seasonal bites inspired by the beloved movie.

Marietta Melt Yard
Location: 800 Whitlock Ave., Marietta
Description: The Melt Yard delivers big with both its menu and décor; its Home Alone–themed pop-up runs through early January.

North Fulton (Alpharetta / Roswell)

Miracle on Main St.
Location: The Hamilton Alpharetta, 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta
Description: A reservation-only Christmas pop-up bar filled with kitschy décor, nostalgic holiday vibes and a full menu of professionally crafted seasonal cocktails.

Miracle on Main St. opens in Alpharetta

The Miracle on Main St. holiday pop-up cocktail bar is now open in Alpharetta and Paul Milliken stopped by for a visit on Monday morning.

Elf’d Up at Up on the Roof
Location: 33 S Main St, Alpharetta
Description: A rooftop pop-up with holiday décor, creative cocktails, boozy hot chocolate and a full food menu.

Angel Bar at From the Earth Brewing
Location: 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076
Description: A festive pop-up from Nov. 28–Jan. 4 featuring holiday cocktails, seasonal bites and a dazzling display of lights, ribbons and Christmas décor throughout the brewery.

Santa Social at Mercantile Social
Location: 20 N Main St, Alpharetta
Description: A 21+ holiday bar transformed into the North Pole with themed drinks and seasonal bites.

Chamblee / Doraville

Holiday Pop-Up at Lagarde American Eatery
Location: 5090 Peachtree Blvd, Chamblee
Description: A festive transformation with themed cocktails and New Orleans-inspired holiday dishes through Jan. 4.

Dunwoody / Sandy Springs

Reindeer Room at Agave Bandido
Location: 123 Perimeter Center W, Dunwoody
Description: A tropical-leaning holiday pop-up with themed cocktails and festive décor.

Winter Wonderland at The Select
Location: 6405 Blue Stone Rd, Sandy Springs
Description: A dining room transformed with dramatic holiday décor, upside-down trees and seasonal cocktails.

Athens-Clarke County

Miracle at The Expat in Athens
Location: 1680 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606
Description: A festive pop-up running Nov. 28–Dec. 31 with kitschy holiday décor and signature Miracle cocktails like the Christmapolitan and Blitzen Barrel, offered on the restaurant’s patio, bar or dining room by reservation.

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