ST. LOUIS — The holiday season is upon us and pop-up bars are returning to the St. Louis area! The beloved annual St. Louis tradition is back in 2024 at several bars and businesses.
Grab your ugly Christmas sweater, your friends and your family to enjoy the holiday season with specialty cocktails, games and decor!
12 Bars of Charity - St. Louis
The popular Holiday Pub Crawl returns to St. Louis for the season!
You can support local charities including Make-A-Wish, Stray Rescue and more, and local businesses around the St. Louis area during the event.
- When: 2-6 p.m. Dec. 14
- Where: Downtown St. Louis
Additional information will be released on their website here.
Adult Play Date: Magic Holiday Pop-Up - The Magic House
Those 21 and older can celebrate the season at The Magic House with holiday-themed cocktails, appetizers, holiday gifts and decorations!
Reservations are required and tickets are $40 per person.
When: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12
Where: The Magic House at 516 S Kirkwood Rd.
Buy your tickets here.
BLING! - The Wolfe Café Taproom & Cocktail Lounge
The West County pop-up bar returns to The Wolfe Café Taproom & Cocktail Lounge with Christmas cocktails and holiday cheer!
Guests can enjoy Christmas cocktails including I'll Be Home for Christmas, Candy Cane Lane and more.
Tickets are only required for the Cocktail Lounge, which is open Thursdays-Saturdays for those 21 and older. Tickets are $20 and include an exclusive drink menu.
No reservations are required for The Taproom, which is open Wednesdays-Saturdays. No reservations are required and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- When: Dec. 5-28
- Where: The Wolf Café Taproom & Cocktail Lounge located at 15480 Clayton Road in Ballwin, Missouri.
Click here for more information.
LIT - Molly's in Soulard
Join the popular bar in Soulard for an immersive Christmas experience with decor, a Christmas-themed menu, costumes music and more!
Reservations for the experience are now available for Tuesday-Sunday evenings.
When: Nov. 29-Dec. 23
Where: Molly's in Soulard at 816 Geyer Ave.
Find more information about the experience here.
Miracle STL - Small Change
The Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar will serve holiday cocktails in a festive, nostalgic setting!
Walk-ins are welcome and will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. For guaranteed seating, all reservations will require a $10 per person fee and will be limited to a maximum party of eight.
The pop-up bar will be open from 4-11:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 4 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Proceeds will be donated to Santa's Helpers.
When: Nov. 19-Dec. 29. (Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).
Where: Small Change at 2800 Indiana Ave.
Click here for tickets and information.
Sippin' Santa - Planter's House
The one-of-a-kind Tiki-inspired holiday pop-up bar will be held at the Planter's House! Combine your Christmas vacation with an island holiday.
The pop-up bar will feature tiki-themed menu items including unique cocktails and food.
A portion of the proceeds from reservations will go to the St. Louis Community Foundation.
When: Nov. 29-Dec. 29.
Where: Planter's House at 1000 Mississippi Ave.
Make your reservation here.
The Sleigh Shed - The Train Shed at Union Station
The Sleigh Shed is returning for the 2024 holiday season!
The Train Shed restaurant will be transformed into a holiday destination with cocktails, appetizers and sweets for guests to enjoy.
- When: Nov. 8-Dec. 31
- Where: The Train Shed at Union Station at 201 S. 18th St.
Click here for more information.
Tinsel Tavern - Ballpark Village
Tinsel Tavern is back and features wall-to-wall decor, a festive cocktail menu, photo ops and more for guests to enjoy!
It will be open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
- When: Nov. 29-Jan 1, 2025. (Closed Dec. 24-25).
- Where: Ballpark Village at 601 Clark Ave.
Find more information here.
Toasted Chestnut - Public School House
Join The Public School House for an immersive holiday experience with decorations, food and beverages and an outdoor winter light walk!
When: 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Dec. 1-31
Where: Public School House at 5546 Chestnut St. in Cottleville.
Find more information here.
Up On The Rooftop - 360 Westport Plaza
Guests will step into a highly decorated sky-high snow globe and can enjoy a menu of holiday cocktails!
The pop-up will offer seasonal drinks and a menu of small plates.
It will be open daily, with hours Tuesdays through Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Sundays and Mondays from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m.
- When: Nov. 8-Dec. 30
- Where: 360 Westport Plaza located at 111 Westport Plaza in the Gold Tower.
For more information, click here.
Up On The Rooftop - 360 Downtown
Perched 400 feet over the St. Louis skyline, 360 Downtown will have holiday decor inside and a great view to holiday lights downtown.
Enjoy seasonal cocktails, small plates and over-the-top holiday decor. Guests can celebrate inside or outside on the wraparound patios with fire pits.
The holiday pop-up will be opens at 4 p.m. daily until 1 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays. It is also open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and until midnight on Sundays.
- When: Nov. 10-Dec. 30
- Where: Three Sixty at 1 S. Broadway in downtown St. Louis at the top of the St. Louis Hilton at the Ballpark.
There is no cover charge for the downtown location before 10 p.m. and no reservations are accepted.
Additional information can be found here.
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