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Tis the Season for Holiday Bar Shenanigans in Atlanta

Ice skating with skyline views, mulled wine at a Christmas market, cocktails full of cheer, over-the-top festive decor, and bartenders kitted out in tacky sweaters for the holidays

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Those over-the-top holiday bars and pop-ups are back again for another round to help get people into the spirit of the season. And this year’s crop of bars offering festive frivolity promise plenty of good cheer in themed cocktails and drinks, walls and ceilings decked out in kitschy holiday decor, and the return of a beloved Christmas market, like those found throughout Germany. Here’s the latest list of bars, restaurants, and menus transforming for the holidays in 2022. Continue to check back for new additions to this map through December 2.

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Holiday Hootenanny @ The Fountain

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The Acworth restaurant and bar becomes the Holiday Hootenanny on November 29 decked out as a winter wonderland serving cocktails like hot buttered rum, a foie gras-washed Scotch drink called Two Turtle Doves, and boozy riffs on hot chocolate using spirits like mezcal. Expect a holiday menu of entrees and snacks, too. Runs through New Year’s Eve.

A Christmas Carol pop-up @ Hamp & Harry's

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The Marietta restaurant is offering cocktails and seasonal decor inspired by Charles Dickens’ story “A Christmas Carol” for the holidays.

Tinsel Tavern @ Live! at the Battery Atlanta

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Sports bar and entertainment venue Live at the Battery Atlanta becomes Tinsel Tavern on December 1. Expect plenty of tinsel and twinkling lights, holiday cocktails and snacks, and areas to take that crucial Instagram photo. Watch out for theme nights, too, including an ugly sweater party and a dancing elves silent disco. Reservations highly encouraged. Runs through December 24.

The Jingle Bar @ Chattahoochee Food Works

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The cocktail bar at the food hall transforms for the holidays into the Jingle Bar, serving festive drinks and snacks through the end of the year.

Mingle and Jingle Bar @ Best End Brewing Company

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Starting November 25, the West End brewery and pub transforms part of its space into the Mingle and Jingle bar featuring a life-sized hugging bear, miles of garland and tinsel, a bow wall with a giant wreath for those Instagram photos ops, and holiday drinks.

 

Ice skating @ Atlantic Station

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Starting November 18, Skate the Station ice skating rink returns to Atlantic Station in Midtown. People can expect a giant Christmas tree lit up for the season, a holiday show on the central green featuring tree lights throughout, and animation on the jumbotron with snow shows every hour, beginning at 5 p.m. daily. Tickets are $16 per person.

Jingle Bar @ Tre Vele

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The Italian restaurant makes over its rooftop patio into a winter wonderland called the Jingle Bar for the holidays, complete with festive cocktails and appetizers.

Blind Elf @ the Blind Pig Parlour Bar

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The Buckhead bar transforms into the Blind Elf again for the holidays this year. Expect twinkle lights, festive decor, and holiday-themed snacks and cocktails on the menu. Look for boozy sips like hot apple cider infused with whiskey or a rye cocktail with peppermint syrup paired with eggnog shortbread, Mrs. Claus lemon squares, and roasted Bartlett pear and pancetta hand pies. Open November 25 through December. Reserve online. $54 per person for two cocktails and two appetizers.

Rooftop holiday bar @ 5Church Midtown

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Starting November 25, the rooftop at 5Church in Midtown becomes a holiday escape in Atlanta, featuring snacks, festive tunes, and themed cocktails. Opens at 5 p.m. for people 21+.

The North Pole and holiday movies @ Colony Square

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As of November 16, the Grove at Colony Square in Midtown becomes the North Pole, complete with a holiday bar within an igloo serving festive drinks from nearby bar Establishment at the complex. But this igloo is 21+ and limited to just 50 folks. Check in with the concierge near the Establishment patio. In addition to the pop-up, expect holiday movies showing outside throughout December, too.

The Christkindl Market @ Buckhead Village District

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Partnering with the German American Cultural Foundation again this year, the Christkindl Market returns to Buckhead Village for the holidays. Opening November 25 and running through December 24, the German holiday market features over 50 retail, food, and beverage vendors. Expect mulled wine and hot chocolate paired with Bavarian pretzels, schnitzel, and brats while shopping for ornaments, wooden toys, and other handcrafted items for the holidays. The market is located on the corner of East Paces Ferry and Peachtree Road. Be sure to check out the Christmas Tree-scape at the Veranda, too.

Miracle Bar Atlanta

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Miracle on Monroe is back at Tapa Tapa at Midtown Promenade, starting November 25. Atlanta’s original holiday bar includes floor-to-ceiling decorations and lights, seasonal and Christmas movie-themed cocktails, and celebratory light bites and cookies. Look for live music and drag shows here on Friday and Saturday evenings. This holiday bar is 21+. Two-hour table limit and 20-percent service charge added to each bill.

Rooftop ice skating and igloo dining @ Ponce City Market

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Igloo dining and ice skating are both back atop Ponce City Market, starting November 25. The Skate the Sky ice rink transforms the rooftop terrace into a skyline winter wonderland, complete with holiday decor, fire pits, and even igloo dining. Expect drinks like hot toddies, coffee juleps, and boozy hot apple cider here, along with champagne. Click here for reservations. Igloos 21+.

Blitzen Room @ Biltong Bar

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The Blitzen Room at Biltong Bar returns November 22 at Ponce City Market with vintage holiday decor and themed cocktails like chartreuse hot chocolate and frozen egg nog.

Little Christmas Spirit

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Starting November 21, Little Spirit in Inman Park becomes Little Christmas Spirit once again for the holidays. The petite cocktail haunt with its musical patron saints, like David Bowie and Biggie Smalls, plans to serve festive drinks throughout the season, including hot toddies, boozy hot chocolate, and mulled wine. Runs through December.

Skating rink and cocktails @ Pratt-Pullman Yard

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A portion of the grounds at Pratt-Pullman District has been transformed into an outdoor skating rink, Tuesday through Sunday. No reservations are necessary and skates are available for rent. On Friday and Saturday nights, people can skate up until 11 p.m. For those seeking festive and seasonal cocktails, the complex features two pop-up cocktail bars right now. The Marshmallow Bar resides inside a converted shipping container serving cocktails like the Gimme S’more with graham cracker whiskey, hot cocoa, and Bailey’s Irish Cream. Marshmallows are also available for roasting over the fire pits. There’s a secret bar located in one of the warehouses on the property, too. Called Loose Lips, currently operating as Secret Santa bar for the holidays, folks need a password to gain entrance.

Tiki Holiday @ The S.O.S. Tiki Bar

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Starting November 30, a tropical-themed holiday bar takes over S.O.S Tiki Bar again this year. Tiki Holiday includes plenty of rum-soaked holiday cocktails, Christmas tunes ranging from surfer rock to crooner Bing Crosby, and bartenders kitted out in tacky festive sweaters. This bar is covered ceiling to floor with colored string lights and gaudy garland, dancing Santas, and a few plastic reindeer pulling jolly old Saint Nick. Even the alleyway patio can’t escape the over-the-top holiday decor here. Runs through December 31.

Elf’d Up @ UP on the Roof

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Beginning November 23, the rooftop restaurant and bar in Alpharetta becomes all Elf’d Up for the season. Themed after the seasonal classic movie “Christmas Vacation”, expect Instagram photo-op areas, drinks like the Holly Jolly Spritzer and the hot chocolate and green chartreuse Rebel Without a Claus, and snacks, including deviled eggs, tiny tacos, nachos, and slices of praline pecan pie for dessert. Runs through December 31.

Whoville and Grinch pop-up bar @ Mercantile Social

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The Alpharetta restaurant on Main brings back its popular Whoville and Grinch-inspired pop-up throughout the holiday season, complete with movie-themed cocktails, food, and decor. Open now through December 31.

Santa’s Secret ‘Stache @ Avalon

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Taking over the former Goldberg’s space at the Alpharetta shopping complex, Santa’s Secret ‘Stache features seasonal cocktails, sweets and treats from Milk Bar and local bakeries, and Instagram photo-op areas. A skating rink will eventually open next door to the pop-up bar, too. Open now through December.

Whoville Brewville @ Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon

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A new addition to this year’s holiday bar list, Cherry Street Brewpub transforms into Whoville Brewville, November 28 through December 30, complete with holiday cocktails, like the Mistletoe Mule and Rudolph Margarita, and super festive decor.

Holiday Hootenanny @ The Fountain

The Acworth restaurant and bar becomes the Holiday Hootenanny on November 29 decked out as a winter wonderland serving cocktails like hot buttered rum, a foie gras-washed Scotch drink called Two Turtle Doves, and boozy riffs on hot chocolate using spirits like mezcal. Expect a holiday menu of entrees and snacks, too. Runs through New Year’s Eve.

A Christmas Carol pop-up @ Hamp & Harry's

The Marietta restaurant is offering cocktails and seasonal decor inspired by Charles Dickens’ story “A Christmas Carol” for the holidays.

Tinsel Tavern @ Live! at the Battery Atlanta

Sports bar and entertainment venue Live at the Battery Atlanta becomes Tinsel Tavern on December 1. Expect plenty of tinsel and twinkling lights, holiday cocktails and snacks, and areas to take that crucial Instagram photo. Watch out for theme nights, too, including an ugly sweater party and a dancing elves silent disco. Reservations highly encouraged. Runs through December 24.

The Jingle Bar @ Chattahoochee Food Works

The cocktail bar at the food hall transforms for the holidays into the Jingle Bar, serving festive drinks and snacks through the end of the year.

Mingle and Jingle Bar @ Best End Brewing Company

Starting November 25, the West End brewery and pub transforms part of its space into the Mingle and Jingle bar featuring a life-sized hugging bear, miles of garland and tinsel, a bow wall with a giant wreath for those Instagram photos ops, and holiday drinks.

 

Ice skating @ Atlantic Station

Starting November 18, Skate the Station ice skating rink returns to Atlantic Station in Midtown. People can expect a giant Christmas tree lit up for the season, a holiday show on the central green featuring tree lights throughout, and animation on the jumbotron with snow shows every hour, beginning at 5 p.m. daily. Tickets are $16 per person.

Jingle Bar @ Tre Vele

The Italian restaurant makes over its rooftop patio into a winter wonderland called the Jingle Bar for the holidays, complete with festive cocktails and appetizers.

Blind Elf @ the Blind Pig Parlour Bar

The Buckhead bar transforms into the Blind Elf again for the holidays this year. Expect twinkle lights, festive decor, and holiday-themed snacks and cocktails on the menu. Look for boozy sips like hot apple cider infused with whiskey or a rye cocktail with peppermint syrup paired with eggnog shortbread, Mrs. Claus lemon squares, and roasted Bartlett pear and pancetta hand pies. Open November 25 through December. Reserve online. $54 per person for two cocktails and two appetizers.

Rooftop holiday bar @ 5Church Midtown

Starting November 25, the rooftop at 5Church in Midtown becomes a holiday escape in Atlanta, featuring snacks, festive tunes, and themed cocktails. Opens at 5 p.m. for people 21+.

The North Pole and holiday movies @ Colony Square

As of November 16, the Grove at Colony Square in Midtown becomes the North Pole, complete with a holiday bar within an igloo serving festive drinks from nearby bar Establishment at the complex. But this igloo is 21+ and limited to just 50 folks. Check in with the concierge near the Establishment patio. In addition to the pop-up, expect holiday movies showing outside throughout December, too.

The Christkindl Market @ Buckhead Village District

Partnering with the German American Cultural Foundation again this year, the Christkindl Market returns to Buckhead Village for the holidays. Opening November 25 and running through December 24, the German holiday market features over 50 retail, food, and beverage vendors. Expect mulled wine and hot chocolate paired with Bavarian pretzels, schnitzel, and brats while shopping for ornaments, wooden toys, and other handcrafted items for the holidays. The market is located on the corner of East Paces Ferry and Peachtree Road. Be sure to check out the Christmas Tree-scape at the Veranda, too.

Miracle Bar Atlanta

Miracle on Monroe is back at Tapa Tapa at Midtown Promenade, starting November 25. Atlanta’s original holiday bar includes floor-to-ceiling decorations and lights, seasonal and Christmas movie-themed cocktails, and celebratory light bites and cookies. Look for live music and drag shows here on Friday and Saturday evenings. This holiday bar is 21+. Two-hour table limit and 20-percent service charge added to each bill.

Rooftop ice skating and igloo dining @ Ponce City Market

Igloo dining and ice skating are both back atop Ponce City Market, starting November 25. The Skate the Sky ice rink transforms the rooftop terrace into a skyline winter wonderland, complete with holiday decor, fire pits, and even igloo dining. Expect drinks like hot toddies, coffee juleps, and boozy hot apple cider here, along with champagne. Click here for reservations. Igloos 21+.

Blitzen Room @ Biltong Bar

The Blitzen Room at Biltong Bar returns November 22 at Ponce City Market with vintage holiday decor and themed cocktails like chartreuse hot chocolate and frozen egg nog.

Little Christmas Spirit

Starting November 21, Little Spirit in Inman Park becomes Little Christmas Spirit once again for the holidays. The petite cocktail haunt with its musical patron saints, like David Bowie and Biggie Smalls, plans to serve festive drinks throughout the season, including hot toddies, boozy hot chocolate, and mulled wine. Runs through December.

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Skating rink and cocktails @ Pratt-Pullman Yard

A portion of the grounds at Pratt-Pullman District has been transformed into an outdoor skating rink, Tuesday through Sunday. No reservations are necessary and skates are available for rent. On Friday and Saturday nights, people can skate up until 11 p.m. For those seeking festive and seasonal cocktails, the complex features two pop-up cocktail bars right now. The Marshmallow Bar resides inside a converted shipping container serving cocktails like the Gimme S’more with graham cracker whiskey, hot cocoa, and Bailey’s Irish Cream. Marshmallows are also available for roasting over the fire pits. There’s a secret bar located in one of the warehouses on the property, too. Called Loose Lips, currently operating as Secret Santa bar for the holidays, folks need a password to gain entrance.

Tiki Holiday @ The S.O.S. Tiki Bar

Starting November 30, a tropical-themed holiday bar takes over S.O.S Tiki Bar again this year. Tiki Holiday includes plenty of rum-soaked holiday cocktails, Christmas tunes ranging from surfer rock to crooner Bing Crosby, and bartenders kitted out in tacky festive sweaters. This bar is covered ceiling to floor with colored string lights and gaudy garland, dancing Santas, and a few plastic reindeer pulling jolly old Saint Nick. Even the alleyway patio can’t escape the over-the-top holiday decor here. Runs through December 31.

Elf’d Up @ UP on the Roof

Beginning November 23, the rooftop restaurant and bar in Alpharetta becomes all Elf’d Up for the season. Themed after the seasonal classic movie “Christmas Vacation”, expect Instagram photo-op areas, drinks like the Holly Jolly Spritzer and the hot chocolate and green chartreuse Rebel Without a Claus, and snacks, including deviled eggs, tiny tacos, nachos, and slices of praline pecan pie for dessert. Runs through December 31.

Whoville and Grinch pop-up bar @ Mercantile Social

The Alpharetta restaurant on Main brings back its popular Whoville and Grinch-inspired pop-up throughout the holiday season, complete with movie-themed cocktails, food, and decor. Open now through December 31.

Santa’s Secret ‘Stache @ Avalon

Taking over the former Goldberg’s space at the Alpharetta shopping complex, Santa’s Secret ‘Stache features seasonal cocktails, sweets and treats from Milk Bar and local bakeries, and Instagram photo-op areas. A skating rink will eventually open next door to the pop-up bar, too. Open now through December.

Whoville Brewville @ Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon

A new addition to this year’s holiday bar list, Cherry Street Brewpub transforms into Whoville Brewville, November 28 through December 30, complete with holiday cocktails, like the Mistletoe Mule and Rudolph Margarita, and super festive decor.

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