Once again, the town is decked out in holiday lights, and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” is playing everywhere. The same is true for certain bars in Houston that have tinsel streamers hanging from their ceilings and have prepared unique holiday beverages that are served in Santa mugs.
With a list of 14 holiday establishments, Houston Public Media has made it simple for people looking for bars that are 21 years of age or older to get into the holiday mood.
Drink sensibly.
At Lustre Pearl, Frosty’s
Suite 100, 2106 Dallas Street
The two levels of Lustre Pearl are occupied by this Christmas pop-up. There are plenty of backdrops for Instagram-worthy pictures at the Christmas bar. Frosty’s tickets start at $20. All ages are welcome, but after 7 p.m., the bar is open to those aged 21 and over.
Julep
Washington Avenue, 1919.
The 2024 Christmas menu at Julep, a James Beard Award-winning cocktail bar, features classic cocktails as well as the reintroduction of well-liked beverages including eggnog, yuletide punch, and coquito. They also serve toasted marshmallows with hot chocolate that has been spiked. You can use Open Table to make reservations.
Shop for Santa’s Sip at ElderSon Brewing
Unit G 930 FM-1960 E Houston, TX 77008
The ElderSon Brewing North facility offers festive pleasure for beer aficionados. During the Christmas pop-up events, the brewery provides seasonal beer along with chocolate cookies and smores. The Philly Food Truck, which Keith Lee authorized, serves its menu here as well. See their social media pages for further information.
Heights & Co.’s Fireside Festivities: Cocktails and S mores.
Yale Street, 1343.
The terrace of this restaurant and bar is decorated for the holidays. Festive glassware is used to serve the cocktails from its special holiday menu. In addition, the bar hosts movie screenings and sweets every weekend during the holidays.
Holiday Bar Holly Jolly @ McIntyre’s Downtown
901 Commerce Street, 77002 Houston, Texas
All sports fans who like to watch a game while enjoying a festive drink can do so at McIntyre’s Downtown, which is also in the Christmas spirit. A life-size Santa statue, Christmas trees, a picture booth, and several nutcrackers adorn the two floors.
Daisy Espinoza/Public Media, HoustonSanta Sipping at Nickel City
Suite 500, 2910 McKinney St.
Do you want a tropical Christmas? You should visit Nickel City’s Sippin’ Santa. To immerse its patrons in a tropical setting, the local pub serves tiki drinks in tiki mugs.
Jingle and Mingle Christmas Pop Up Lyric Bar
Smith Street, 411, Houston, Texas 77002
At this bar in the downtown Lyric Market Holiday Pop-Up, mix in the maple, nutmeg, and peppermint syrups. Holiday decorations are everywhere in the market.
Betelgeuse Betelgeuse
Washington Avenue, 2101
Betelgeuse According to a social media post on their account, Betelgeuse on Washington shuttered for a day in mid-November to prepare for the holidays. The pizza place offers festive beverages and drinks, such as hot chocolate, in reusable color-changing cups.
Aero Cocktail Co. has a Jingle Bell Bar.
Westcreek Lane, 2031
At Aero Cocktail Co., the holidays are ringing like jingle bells. The pub provides craft classes, entertainment nights, and a unique drink menu served in holiday-decorated mugs.
Winnie’s and Johnny’s Gold Brick Miracle
Main Street, 3622; Yale Street, 2518
Winnie’s and Johnny’s Gold Brick, two bars in Houston, are experiencing a Christmas miracle. The website states that Houston’s first Christmas pop-up bar was Miracle at Johnny’s Gold Brick. Since then, they’ve grown to Winnie’s in Midtown, where they serve twice as many cocktails and festive cheer.
A Vacation Retreat at Chicken N’ Pickle
Blue Heron Drive, 210
During its Holiday Hideaway Pop-Up Bar, Chicken N’ Pickle is spreading joy in Webster, a city southeast of Houston.
Swing Pub on the Porch
69 Heights Boulevard
During the fa-la-la season, bingo sessions are held every Tuesday at another tavern in the Heights. Resy is the way to make reservations.To learn more, click this link.
Coconut Toast
Richmond Avenue, 617.
The Christmas menu at Toasted Coconut in Montrose now includes six new beverages. Additionally, the bar is taking preorders for holiday desserts, such as a black bottom banana pie, peppermint brownie pie, horchata leches, and key lime pie.
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