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The best bars open on Christmas in New York City

Updated September 2026. 10 places.

Thanks to shoe-box-sized apartments and insane room-service prices, celebrating Christmas day in New York City can prove to be difficult.Not to worry! To help you spend the holidays in style, I’ve put together a list of the best bars open on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day in New York City.

Antonina PattizWriter and photographer · how I decide
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Best bars open on Christmas in New York City, 2026

  1. Bemelmans BarBar · Upper East SideWhen it comes to bars open on Christmas Day in NYC, Bemelmans Bar is a gem.
  2. Frosty’s/Bacall’sBar · MidtownAdmittedly. The food is a little bland, so I say stick to the drinks and gawk at the decorations.
  3. Grinchy’s at Roberta’sBar · WilliamsburgAnd if you find yourself looking for a fun bar open on Christmas Eve in NYC, Grinchy’s checks all the boxes with their take on Grinchmas.
  4. Loreley Beer GardenBar · Lower East SideNot only is Loreley Beer Garden one of the best bars open on Christmas in New York City, it’s also home to the largest heated outdoor patio in the Lower East Side.
  5. Miracle on 9th StreetBar · East VillageIt quickly became one of the best bars in New York City open on Christmas Eve and day.
  6. Oscar WildeBar · Flatiron DistrictOscar Wilde is a beautiful Victorian-style restaurant that goes all out with festive decorations.
  7. Pineapple ClubRestaurant · East VillageThe Pineapple Club is a colorful and tropical-themed restaurant in the East Village, and also one of the best bars open on Christmas day in New York City.
  8. Roxy BarBar · TribecaFeaturing an industrial but modern decor, to call the Roxy Bar charming would be an understatement.
  9. The Flatiron RoomBar · Flatiron BuildingWhat’s more, The Flat Iron Room is an award-winning bar.
  10. Bazár Tapas Bar & RestaurantBar · MidtownIt’s one of the best bars open on Christmas Eve in NYC and hosts an event you’re not going to want to miss.

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Flatiron District

Lower East Side

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 12 Bars Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in NYC.