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The best Christmas pop-up bars in New York City

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!

Antonina PattizWriter and photographer · how I decide
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Best Christmas pop-up bars in New York City, 2026

  1. 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.
  2. Grinchy’s at Roberta’sBar · BushwickThe Bushwick restaurant transforms into a holiday tiki bar where you can drink festive cocktails under memorable decorations.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Pete’s TavernBar · GramercyIt’s also one of the best-decorated Christmas bars in New York City.
  7. Rosemary’sRestaurant · West Village/FlatironRosemary’s is also one of the best Christmas bars in NYC for a dinner date night.
  8. SleyendaBar · Brooklyn Heights/Cobble HillFor the holidays, it transforms into one of the best Christmas pop-up bars in Brooklyn, dubbed Sleyenda.
  9. 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.
  10. Miracle on UnionBar · WilliamsburgOf all the Christmas pop-up bars in New York City, Miracle on Union might have the best drinks.
  11. Oscar WildeRestaurant · NoMadOne of the most viral Christmas restaurants in New York City, Oscar Wilde decorates nearly every conceivable surface for the holidays.
  12. 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.

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Where they are

11 neighborhoods, Midtown and Bushwick most of all.

Midtown

Brooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill

Bushwick

East Village

Financial District

Gramercy

Hudson Yards

Lower East Side

NoMad

West Village/Flatiron

Williamsburg

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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).