The Greatest Winter Wonderland is decked out in its holiday finest — ready for merry-making.
Celebrate the season of twinkle lights and festive sing-alongs at these themed cocktail bars popping up with over-the-top décor and holiday-inspired food and drink menus. Most go through the end of December, but some will be up through January and beyond to keep the darkest months of winter merry.
SANTA’S CANTINA AT LOCO FENWAY
WHEN: Through Jan. 31
WHERE: 61 Brookline Ave., Boston
INFO: Every inch of the 9,500-square-foot Loco Taqueria holiday pop-up has been decorated for the season, and a pop-up menu boasts themed drinks and eats. After a few cocktails, Santa may even speak Spanish. locotacoshops.com/location/loco-fenway
SIPPIN’ SANTA AT SHORE LEAVE
WHEN: Through Jan. 31
WHERE: 11 William E. Mullins Way, South End
INFO: Shore Leave is one of Boston’s best spots for Tiki drinks and during the holidays, it’s the best place for festivity. In addition to a lavishly decorated, kitschy Christmas space, Shore Leave will be mixing up a whole menu of festive drinks. You can even take home one of the custom holiday mugs. shoreleaveboston.com
MIRACLE POP-UP BAR AT MYSTIC STATION
WHEN: Through Dec. 31
WHERE: 139 Pleasant St., Malden
INFO: You can order cocktails like “Candy Cane Lane” and “Run Run Reindeer” at the Miracle Bar pop-up at Mystic Station Eatery & Bar. The space has been transformed with floor-to-ceiling holiday décor, complete with Santa hats for every chair. mysticstationmalden.com/miracle
WUSONG WONDERLAND
WHEN: Through Jan. 31
WHERE: 112 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge
INFO: The holidays have exploded inside the Wusong Road Tiki bar. You’ll be hard pressed to find a surface that isn’t glittering and the interior matches the festive cocktails and dishes from their seasonal Chinese menu. wusongroad.com
APRÈS…AT DECK 12
WHEN: Through March
WHERE: 65 Seaport Blvd., Boston
INFO: Boston may not be a ski destination, but you can still enjoy the après ski experience at Deck 12 with sweet and savory fondue, heated gondolas and other ski-themed decorations, plus breathtaking views of the city. No downhill skills required. deck12bos.com
MACCABEE HANUKKAH POP-UP BAR
WHEN: Through Jan. 1
WHERE: 1 Bennett St., Cambridge
INFO: You’ve never tasted Manischewitz wine and latkes like you will at this Hanukkah pop-up bar in the Charles Hotel.
There are dreidels decorating the walls and a menu full of craft cocktails and festive noshes that are nothing like the traditions you’re used to. maccabeebar.com/locations-2
THE GREATEST WINTER WONDERLAND
WHEN: Through Dec. 31
WHERE: 262 Friend St., Boston
INFO: For one magical month The Greatest Bar in Boston’s West End has become The Greatest Winter Wonderland with two floors of decorated bar space full of the holiday spirit. Throughout December they’re hosting festive activities like holiday brunch, wreath-making, movie nights and more. thegreatestbar.com/winter-wonderland-menus
