The Best of New York · Seasonal · Christmas
The best Christmas pop-up bars in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 12 places.
The abundance of Christmas pop-up bars in New York City is proof that the holidays in the Big Apple are unmatched. The popular haunts use over the top decorations, craft holiday cocktails, live music, to provide both locals and tourists alike with unforgettable holiday memories.
As a local with an unrelenting love for all things Christmas, I’ve rounded up this list of the best Christmas theme bars in New York City (using first-hand experience). We’ll chat about the best spots for photos, where to go for fun cocktails, and even a little Christmas history. Let’s dive in!
Best Christmas pop-up bars in New York, 2026
- Frosty’s Christmas BarBar · MidtownFrosty’s is one of New York City’s biggest Christmas pop-up bars, with a whopping four bars across three floors.
- Grinchy’s at Roberta’sBar · BushwickThe Bushwick restaurant transforms into a holiday tiki bar where you can drink festive cocktails under memorable decorations.
- Igloos at Bryant ParkBar · MidtownAlthough not a traditional bar, the igloos at the Winter Village at Bryant Park still offer a fun seasonal drinking experience in New York City.
- Loreley Beer GardenBar · Lower East SideNot only is Loreley Beer Garden one of the best Christmas bars in New York City, it’s also home to the largest heated outdoor patio in the Lower East Side.
- Miracle on 9th StreetBar · East VillageWith warm, colorful lights and creative holiday cocktails, Miracle on 9th is one of the most popular holiday pop-up bars in New York City.
- Pete’s TavernBar · GramercyIt’s also one of the best-decorated Christmas bars in New York City.
- Rosemary’sRestaurant · West Village/FlatironRosemary’s is also one of the best Christmas bars in NYC for a dinner date night.
- SleyendaBar · Brooklyn Heights/Cobble HillFor the holidays, it transforms into one of the best Christmas pop-up bars in Brooklyn, dubbed Sleyenda.
- The Dead RabbitBar · Financial DistrictAnd to our luck, the charming pub becomes one of the best Christmas pop-up bars in New York City during the holidays.
- Miracle on UnionBar · WilliamsburgOf all the Christmas pop-up bars in New York City, Miracle on Union might have the best drinks.
- Oscar WildeRestaurant · NoMadOne of the most viral Christmas restaurants in New York City, Oscar Wilde decorates nearly every conceivable surface for the holidays.
- Sip and Shop at Hudson YardsBar · Hudson YardsHudson Yards is a mall that hosts one of the best free holiday pop-up bars in NYC, creating a VIP lounge on its fourth floor with live music and champagne.
On the map
Where they are.
11 neighborhoods, Midtown and Bushwick most of all.
Brooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill
Bushwick
East Village
Financial District
Gramercy
Hudson Yards
Lower East Side
NoMad
West Village/Flatiron
Williamsburg
Frosty’s Christmas Bar
Bar · Midtown · 220 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Frosty’s is one of New York City’s biggest Christmas pop-up bars, with a whopping four bars across three floors.
Grinchy’s at Roberta’s
Bar · Bushwick · 261 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
The Bushwick restaurant transforms into a holiday tiki bar where you can drink festive cocktails under memorable decorations.
Igloos at Bryant Park
Bar · Midtown · 42nd Street and 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Although not a traditional bar, the igloos at the Winter Village at Bryant Park still offer a fun seasonal drinking experience in New York City.
Loreley Beer Garden
Bar · Lower East Side · 7 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
Not only is Loreley Beer Garden one of the best Christmas bars in New York City, it’s also home to the largest heated outdoor patio in the Lower East Side.
Miracle on 9th Street
Bar · East Village · 649 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009
With warm, colorful lights and creative holiday cocktails, Miracle on 9th is one of the most popular holiday pop-up bars in New York City.
Pete’s Tavern
Bar · Gramercy · 129 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003
It’s also one of the best-decorated Christmas bars in New York City.
Rosemary’s
Restaurant · West Village/Flatiron · 18 Greenwich Avenue & 350 1st Avenue
Rosemary’s is also one of the best Christmas bars in NYC for a dinner date night.
Sleyenda
Bar · Brooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill · 221 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
For the holidays, it transforms into one of the best Christmas pop-up bars in Brooklyn, dubbed Sleyenda.
The Dead Rabbit
Bar · Financial District · 30 Water St, New York, NY 10004
And to our luck, the charming pub becomes one of the best Christmas pop-up bars in New York City during the holidays.
Miracle on Union
Bar · Williamsburg · 595 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Of all the Christmas pop-up bars in New York City, Miracle on Union might have the best drinks.
Oscar Wilde
Restaurant · NoMad · 45 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
One of the most viral Christmas restaurants in New York City, Oscar Wilde decorates nearly every conceivable surface for the holidays.
Sip and Shop at Hudson Yards
Bar · Hudson Yards · 20 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
Hudson Yards is a mall that hosts one of the best free holiday pop-up bars in NYC, creating a VIP lounge on its fourth floor with live music and champagne.
Best Christmas pop-up bars in New York, 2026
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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 12 Christmas Pop Up Bars in New York City (Worth Waiting For).