There’s an overabundance of holiday bars (and ice rinks and igloo dining) around metro Atlanta this year. For those who’ve lost count on the number of bars making themselves over for the holidays, there are two in Marietta, two in Midtown, two in Inman Park, one Downtown, and one in Decatur. It’s borderline ridiculous. But, in the spirit of giving this season (and service journalism,) Eater Atlanta crawled six of the eight holiday bars — from Midtown to Marietta — capturing the scenes at each along the way.
Midtown
Sippin’ Santa
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What: Miracle’s holiday tiki bar; Bon Ton’s regular food menu
Where: Bon Ton, 674 Myrtle Street NE
When: Now until December 24
Open: Monday, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Tuesday - Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday - Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
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Miracle on Monroe
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What: The original Miracle Atlanta, with holiday cocktails and snacks
Where: Tapa Tapa, 931 Monroe Drive NE
When: Now until December 24
Open: Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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Inman Park
Miracle on Highland
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What: Miracle bar with holiday cocktails and snacks; Saturday and Sunday brunch
Where: The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café at Parish, 240 North Highland Avenue NE
When: Now until December 31
Open: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Weekend brunch (reservation only) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Little “Christmas” Spirit
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What: Holiday cocktails and bar snacks, including Pigman Goods hot dogs
Where: Little Spirit, 299 North Highland Avenue NE
When: Now until December 26
Open: Monday - Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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Decatur
Mele Kalikimaka
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What: Holiday tiki cocktails, Eat Me Speak Me’s Jewish-inspired, Chinese Christmas menu
Where: S.O.S Tiki Bar, 340 Church Street
When: Now until December 24
Open: Wednesday - Saturday, 6 p.m. until late
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OTP — Marietta
A Christmas Story
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What: Holiday cocktails and food, dueling piano bar, family-friendly
Where: Red Sky Tapas & Bar, 1255 Johnson Ferry Road #16
When: Now until December 31
Open: Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Saturday, 4 p.m to 12 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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