DC’s Best Holiday Pop-Up Bars

Your favorite local bars are going all out this year with over-the-top holiday decor, outrageous mugs, and cocktails that taste like Christmas trees. These pop-ups last through the end of December. Here are the six you won’t want to miss.

Miracle at Death Punch:

D.C.’s most elaborate holiday bar, Miracle breaks out the Home Alone-esque decor with a giant nutcracker, trains, and ornaments. Try the hot buttered rum or the Rudolf’s Replacement with vodka, creme, chai, and bitters. (Adams Morgan, Open until Dec. 31)

Chai-vy & Cohen-y at Ivy & Coney:

This Hanukkah-themed bar at Ivy & Coney has latkes, sufgani-shots (jelly donuts in shot form), Manischewitz, and nightly festivities. Don’t miss out on the shot menorah, #ShotNorah, like a shotski but more questionable. (Shaw, Open until Dec. 31)

Sippin’ Santa at Black Whiskey:

This iconic holiday bar used to be hosted by Archipelago (RIP) and has now found a new home at Black Whiskey. They have hot and cold tiki drinks served in outrageous reindeer and Santa mugs. (14th Street NW, Open until Dec. 31)

Wine(ter)garden At Lulu’s:

Lulu’s Wine Bar is transforming into a southwest holiday wonderland with cactus Christmas trees and colorful blankets. Grab comfort food and cookie-adorned gingerbread cocktails, Chimayos, or hot mulled wine/toddies by the thermos. (U Street Corridor, Open until Dec. 31)

Winter Wonderland at Lydia on H:

Decadent Christmas cocktails, late night DJs, karaoke, hookah, and Afro-Caribbean food are all on tap at Lydia on H Street NE this month. (H Street NE, Open until Dec. 29)

Miracle on Chicken Street at Lapis:

Lapis is hosting a pop-up with popular Afghan holiday drinks including mulled wine, eggnog, Puerto Rican coquito, and mocktails. There is a $5 entry fee, but you get a welcome taster shot with it. (Adams Morgan, Dec. 19 - 23)