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 2023 at several bars and businesses.
Grab your Christmas ugly sweater, your friends and your family to enjoy the holiday season with specialty cocktails, games and holiday decor!
12 Bars of Charity
Returning to St. Louis, the 12 Bars of Charity Holiday Pub Crawl is back!
Support local charities and businesses during the pub crawl in St. Louis this holiday season. Stop by several St. Louis bars including Armory STL, Tin Roof, Molly's and more.
Registration is now open.
- When: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16
- Where: Check-in site at Ballpark Village
Information about charities, businesses and venues is now available on the 12 Bars of Charity website.
Angard Arts Hotel - All I Want: The Queen of Christmas Pop-Up
The hotel in the Grand Center Arts District will get you into the holiday spirit with a unique pop-up bar!
Located on the hotel's roof, the space aims to turn guests' experiences into a "magical holiday music video of their own," a press release said. Enjoy photo opportunities, music, food and drinks at the bar.
The holiday pop-up bar will open on Friday, Nov. 24 through Dec. 31.
- When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays
- Where: Angard Arts Hotel (3550 Samuel Shepard Dr.)
Several holiday-inspired events including "All I Want for Brunchmas: A Very Carey Holiday Tribute" and an adoption event with Stray Rescue of St. Louis, "Santa Paws," will also take place at the hotel.
To find more information about the events and pop-up bar, click here.
Ballpark Village - Tinsel Tavern
The one-of-a-kind holiday pop-up bar returns to Ballpark Village in the Budweiser Brewhouse!
Tinsel Tavern will feature tinsel and lights, of course, and holiday-inspired cocktails, small bites and unique photo opportunities. Several holiday-themed nights including an ugly sweater party, Christmas Trivia Nights and more will all be available throughout the season.
Reservations are now open on Ballpark Village's website.
- When: Nov. 24 through Jan. 1, 2024
- Where: Budweiser Brewhouse at Ballpark Village.
Click here to reserve your spot and learn more information.
Cellar House - Home For The Holidays
The first-ever holiday pop-up bar in Oakville is located at the Cellar House!
Enjoy nostalgic holiday-inspired cuisine and cocktails in a beautiful winter wonderland. The menu will include six appetizers, seven entrees, three desserts and six cocktails. The space will include lit trees, greenery, snowflakes, twinkling stars and more!
- When: 4-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from Friday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, Jan. 6.
- Where: Cellar House at 5634 Telegraph Road
Reservations are required for guaranteed seating with a $5 deposit per person that will be donated to Food Outreach. Walk-ins are welcomed.
Reservations and walk-ins for one to two guests are scheduled for a one-and-a-half-hour dining experience while three to four guests are scheduled for two hours.
Make reservations and learn more about the holiday pop-up on Cellar House's website here.
Granite City, Illinois - Merry at The Mill
Head to Granite City's newest event venue "The Mill" for a holiday cocktail bar!
Enjoy holiday cocktails with friends and family and get into the festive spirit. Tickets are $5 per person.
- When: Dec. 1-2, Dec. 8-9, Dec. 15-16
- Where: The Mill (1211 20th St., Granite City, Illinois)
Reserve your spot here!
Le Meridien St. Louis - The Chalet
The European-inspired ski resort pop-up bar returns to the Le Meridien St. Louis in Clayton.
The pop-up bar will feature fire pits, blankets, twinkle lights, heat lamps and more, plus holiday food and drinks.
Enjoy the new "Chalet Fridays" with live music and complimentary s'mores kits with a $15 pre-purchased ticket. Guests can also try their hand at curling by renting the hotel's temporary curling rink. The rink is available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for $50.
Entry is free on Saturdays and Sundays.
- When: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sundays from Nov. 3 through Dec. 31
- Where: Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton Terrace (7730 Bonhomme Ave.)
Click here to buy your tickets for the "Chalet Fridays." Reservations can be booked in advance for Saturdays and Sundays here.
Molly's in Soulard - "LIT"
The popular Soulard bar announced the return of the fifth annual Christmas pop-up bar experience, "LIT."
Guests can enjoy food and drinks, including the "12 Drinks of LIT-mas," and experience the holiday decor.
Tickets are now on sale.
- When: Thursday through Sunday from Nov. 24 through Dec. 23
- Where: Molly's in Soulard at 816 Geyer Ave.
Click here to reserve your spot at "LIT."
Piper Palm House - Frosted: A Holiday Cocktail Experience
The Tower Grove Park holiday event is returning this season for the Frosted pop-up cocktail experience.
The event will feature live entertainment, local food truck and holiday-inspired cocktails at the Piper Palm House.
- When: Thursday, Dec. 14 through Saturday, Dec. 23
- Where: Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park
Entry is free to the holiday cocktail experience and no reservation is needed.
Click here for hours on each day and additional information.
Planter's House - Sippin' Santa
The Sippin' Santa pop-up bar is back! The tiki-themed holiday bar will be available at the Planter's House in Lafayette Square.
The pop-up bar will feature tiki-themed menu items including unique cocktails and food.
- When: Noc. 21 through Dec. 30
- Where: Planter's House (100 Mississippi Ave.)
A portion of the reservation fee will go towards the St. Louis Community Foundation.
Reservations are now open, click here for information.
Public School House - Toasted Chestnut: A Christmas Bar & Winter Light Walk
The Public School House in Cottleville welcomes back its Toasted Chestnut holiday pop-up bar.
Enjoy its Winter Wonderland experience with holiday food and drink for guests to enjoy.
- When: Every Wednesday through Saturday in December
- Where: The Public School House (5546 Chestnut St., Cottleville)
Prices vary depending on party size and experience.
Click here for more information on the holiday pop-up bar!
Saint Louis Chess Campus - Jingle
Looking for an over-the-top, holiday-themed pop-up with a twist? The St. Louis Chess Campus has the event for you!
The Jingle event will have Nice hours, for families and children, and Naughty hours. During Nice hours, families can enjoy a handful of activities and holiday drinks and snacks at the World Chess Hall of Fame.
During Naughty hours, guests can enjoy holiday cocktails and food with chess-inspired drinks and bites at Kingside Diner on North Euclid Avenue. Tickets are $15 per person.
- When: Naughty Hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; Nice Hours: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
- Where: Kingside Diner and World Chess Hall of Fame
Learn more about the holiday pop-up experience here.
Small Change - Miracle STL
The nostalgic energy of Christmas and the festive decor will be featured at the Miracle STL holiday pop-up bar.
For guaranteed seating, reservations are required and will be $5 per person. Walk-ins are welcome and will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- When: 4-11:30 p.m. from Tuesday, Nov. 21 through Saturday, Dec. 30 (closed on Mondays).
- Where: Miracle STL at 2800 Indiana Ave.
Reservations will be released in two stages. The second stage will be open at noon on Dec. 1 for reservations from Dec. 5 through Dec. 30.
Find more information here.
The Magic House - Magic Holiday Pop-Up
Need an adult play date? Join The Magic House for a festive evening with holiday-themed cocktails, appetizers, a photo op with Santa and more!
Tickets are $35 per person and must be 21 years or older to attend.
- When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7
- Where: The Magic House at 516 S. Kirkwood Road
Click here to get your tickets!
The Wolfe Café Taproom and Cocktail Lounge - BLING
Jingle and mingle this season at BLING, a new holiday pop-up bar in West St. Louis County.
BLING will feature live holiday music, food and holiday-inspired drinks for all guests to enjoy. Tickets are $20 per person in the Taproom and $25 per person in the VIP Lounge.
- When: Fridays and Saturdays from Dec. 1 through Dec. 23
- Where: The Wolf Café Taproom and Cocktail Lounge at 15480 Clayton Road in Ballwin
Reserve your table here.
Train Shed at Union Station - Sleigh Shed
The Sleigh Shed is open for the 2023 holiday season!
The Train Shed restaurant has transformed into a glittery holiday destination with cocktails, holiday appetizers and desserts.
- When: Nov. 7 through Dec. 31
- Where: The Train Shed at Union Station (201 S. 18th St)
Click here to view its menu and to learn more about the holiday pop-up.
Three Sixty - Up On The Rooftop
Enjoy the scenic pop-up holiday experience at the top of the St. Louis Hilton at Ballpark Village!
Up On The Rooftop will have special seasonal cocktails, small bites, photo opportunities and over-the-top holiday decor. Guests can enjoy the view of the Gateway Arch and downtown holiday lights at the pop-up bar.
- When: Nov. 7 through Dec. 30
- Where: Three Sixty at 1 S. Broadway
There is no cover charge before 10 p.m. and no reservations are accepted. It will be a first-come, first-served holiday experience.
Click here for more information about Three Sixty and the holiday pop-up experience.
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