Where to Drink on Christmas Night

by Eater Staff Dec 17, 2012, 6:00am EST

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by Eater Staff Dec 17, 2012, 6:00am EST

Once all the presents have been opened and family time is finally over, there's only one thing left to do on Christmas night: drink up and truly be merry. Right here, for your drinking pleasure, we've put together a list of places that will be open on December 25. Whether it's for a Christmas beer or a special holiday cocktail, stopping by one of these bars will be sure to leave you feeling jolly.
—Billy Holcombe

Update: Edited to add Sister Louisa's Church.

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The Porter Beer Bar

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The Porter opens at 5 p.m. on Christmas night and will be offering a large selection of Christmas beers on draft. Don’t miss the special cask of Sweetwater Festive fixed up with peppermint and whole vanilla beans.

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1156 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

(404) 223-0393

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Cypress Street Pint & Plate

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Beer Geek Tuesday continues at Cypress Street on Christmas night with a special Beer Geek Christmas featuring St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition and Bell's Christmas Ale. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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817 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

(404) 815-9243

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Brick Store Pub

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In downtown Decatur, Brick Store Pub opens at 5 p.m. on Christmas Day.

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125 E Court Sq, Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 687-0990

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Edgewood Corner Tavern

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Open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Christmas night, Corner Tavern will be serving Chinese appetizers, cocktails, and over 100 American micro-brewed beers. Snag a stool at the bar or head upstairs to play pool, darts, or shuffleboard.

464 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

(404) 577-2310

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Atkins Park

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Beginning at 6 p.m. on Christmas, Atkins Park in Virginia Highland will offer a special menu in addition to drinks and the regular bar fare. The Smyrna location opens at 5 p.m.

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794 N Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306

(404) 876-7249

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Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium

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In Old Fourth Ward, Sister Louisa's Church will be open from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Christmas.

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466 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

(404) 522-8275

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Bourbon Bar

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Bourbon Bar will be open from noon until 2 a.m. on Christmas. Sip on the “Naughty or Nice” cocktail with Four Roses Yellow Label, fresh cranberry reduction, spices, orange juice, and orange zest.

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3315 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 946-9070

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The Albert

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The Albert will be spreading good cheer and merriment from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Christmas night. The kitchen closes at 11 p.m.

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918 Austin Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

(404) 872-4990

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Spice Market

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Located inside the W – Atlanta Midtown, Spice Market will be open from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on December 25. The cocktail list includes a hot toddy with Seagram’s V.O. Whiskey, hot apple cider, cinnamon, and cloves.

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188 14th Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30361

404-724-2550

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The Tavern At Phipps

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The bar at Tavern at Phipps will be open from 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Christmas Night. Grab a bite before the kitchen closes at 10 p.m.

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3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 814-9640

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Cinébistro at Town Brookhaven

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The bar and lounge at CineBistro opens at 11:30 a.m. on Christmas Day with Les Misérables showing throughout the evening in the theatre. Tickets are on sale now for the show.