It’s the most festive time of the year, and food and drink are essential parts of celebrating the holidays. At these themed pop-ups at local bars and restaurants, you can enjoy a seasonal beverage with a hefty side of holiday décor.
THE BOWERY’S WINTER WONDERLAND YURTS
WHEN: Nov. 4-March 31
WHERE: Dorchester
INFO: As the weather chills, The Bowery keeps outdoor dining season going with a collection of reservable heated yurts decorated with all the festivity of a ski lodge during the holidays. bowery-bar.com/yurts
THE LOUNGE AT THE SEA- PORT HOLIDAY MARKET
WHEN: Nov. 10-Dec. 31
WHERE: Seaport
INFO: Yes, the Seaport Holiday Market features dozens of small businesses for holiday shopping, including lots of great Blackand Latinx-owned shops, but it also features three different holiday-themed bars dishing out seasonal cocktails and local eats. bostonseaport.xyz/holidaymarket
APRÈS… AT DECK 12
WHEN: Nov. 4-March 3
WHERE: Seaport
INFO: We may not have any mountains in Boston proper (although the Porter Square T stop stairs come close), but you can still enjoy the après ski experience at Deck 12 featuring fondue, heated gondolas and other ski-themed furniture, and breathtaking views of Boston. deck12bos.com/apres
WINTER WONDERLAND AT BULLY BOY DISTILLERY
WHEN: Dec. 1-Jan. 1
WHERE: Roxbury
INFO: Bully Boy is decking the distillery halls this season with tinsel, garlands, twinkle lights and a few holiday characters who have been enjoying the onsite spirits. This pop-up also marks the launch of Bully Boy’s winter drink menu. bullyboydistillers.com
UPSIDE DOWN HOLIDAY TREES AT THE LIBERTY HOTEL LOBBY BAR
WHEN: Nov. 13-Dec. 31
WHERE: Beacon Hill
INFO: ’Tis the season for the holiday trees to go a little crazy at The Liberty Hotel. The hotel’s annual display of upside-down Christmas trees has become a tradition, and it’s best enjoyed with a cocktail in hand. libertyhotel.com
MIRACLE POP-UP BAR AT MYSTIC STATION
WHEN: Nov. 22-Dec. 31
WHERE: Malden
INFO: The Mystic Station Eatery & Bar is unrecognizable in its floorto-ceiling holiday décor, complete with Santa hats for every chair and a cocktail menu that boasts drinks like “Rudolph’s Replacement” and “Jingle Balls Nog.” mysticstationmalden.com
SIPPIN’ SANTA AT SHORE LEAVE
WHEN: Nov. 21-Jan. 1
WHERE: South End
INFO: Shore Leave is usually a haven for sushi and Tiki drinks, but this month it becomes the hot spot for all things holiday. In addition to a lavishly decorated kitschy Christmas space, Shore Leave will be mixing up a whole menu of festive drinks. shoreleaveboston.com
MACCABEE HANUKKAH POP-UP BAR
WHEN: Nov. 29-Dec. 31
WHERE: Harvard Square
INFO: You will be amazed what can be done with Manischewitz wine and latkes at this Hanukkah pop-up bar in the Charles Hotel, where you’ll spy dreidels decorating the walls and a menu full of craft cocktails and festive noshes. maccabeebar.com/locations
SANTA’S CANTINA AT LOCO FENWAY
WHEN: Nov. 29-Jan. 13
WHERE: Fenway
INFO: Santa’s speaking Spanish this year at Santa’s Cantina, the Loco Taqueria holiday pop-up in Fenway. Every inch of the 9,500-square-foot space has been decorated for the season, and a pop-up menu boasts themed drinks and eats. locosouthboston.com/location/loco-fenway
MIRACLE POP-UP BAR AT THE KIMPTON MARLOWE HOTEL
WHEN: Nov. 24-Dec. 24
WHERE: Cambridge
INFO: Instead of a doorman, you’ll be greeted at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel by a 6-foot-tall Santa and delightfully kitschy holiday décor at the Miracle Pop-up Bar. The holiday-themed cocktail menu is also served in whimsical glassware. hotelmarlowe.com/miracle-pop-up-bar
APRÈS SKI POP-UP LODGE AT PUBLICO
WHEN: Dec. 8-March 31
WHERE: South Boston
INFO: Skiing is not required to enjoy the cozy, pop-up lodge at Publico Street Bistro & Garden, where you can enjoy festive beverages in a lodge space complete with faux moose heads, a vintage ski lift and flannel blankets galore. publicoboston.com