Drink Festive: Every Holiday Pop-Up Bar in Denver

Every year, many of the city’s best bars and restaurants deck their walls with festive decor to celebrate the holiday season, but this year, the merriment is off the charts. We’ve rounded up over two dozen places going all out for their Christmas pop-up bars. There are options for everyone — whether you’re feeling naughty or nice.

Most of these spots debut on Black Friday weekend, so it’s go time for the seasonal fun.

Here’s where to drink festive this year:

Ace Eat Serve
501 East 17th Avenue
Open now
The Snowed Inn pop-up at this Uptown restaurant promises ski lodge vibes, festive cocktails and après-ski energy — without the I-70 traffic. 

Adrift Tiki Bar
218 South Broadway
Open now through January 3
Snowdrift, one of Denver’s longest-running holiday pop-up bar experiences, is coming back for the 2025 season. The beachy bar will become a tiki-meets-tinsel winter wonderland complete with snowcapped palm trees and powdery snow, plus festive Santa hats adorning its signature blowfish decorations, and an icy igloo beach bar. There will be seasonal punch bowls, shots and cocktails, plus food specials such as Hula Holiday Ribs and Yuletide Loco Moco Meatloaf with jalapeño serrano cranberry sauce

Atomic Cowboy
Multiple locations
Open November 29 through January 1
This holiday season, all of the Atomic Cowboy locations will transform into Atomic Christmas, with over-the-top decorations, a hot chocolate bar, Christmas movies and music, and holiday cocktails like the Santa’s Cabana, a creamy coconut margarita, and the Jolly & Toasted ($13), a twist on Old Fashioned with toasted marshmallow syrup and a chocolate graham cracker rim. From November 15 through December 18, it is also collecting new, unwrapped gifts for the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver at all Denver locations.

Avanti Food & Beverage
3200 Pecos Street
Open now through December 28
Avanti is hosting its annual holiday/tiki-themed pop-up, Avantiki, complete with island-style holiday decor and a festive drink menu. The entrance fee is $5, which goes directly to Avanti’s charitable partner, CHOW, and all guests will receive a complimentary shot in a glass you can take home. Reservations are strongly suggested. 

Bao Brewhouse
1317 14th Street
Open now through January 4
This downtown restaurant is launching Jingle Bao Rock, a pop-up that will channel nostalgic Christmas vibes of the ’90s. Reservations are available via OpenTable.

Blanco Cantina + Cantina
4177 East 9th Avenue
Open now through December 31
This restaurant, located off Colorado Boulevard, is hosting its first-ever holiday pop-up, Blanco Navidad. Its all-weather patio and bar has been transformed into a festive holiday experience with colorful décor, limited-time seasonal dishes, and festive cocktails like the Espress Ho Ho Ho Tini and Don Juan’s Spiced Cider. Reservations are highly encouraged.

The Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge
7415 Grandview Avenue, Arvada
Open now through December 30
The 7th Annual Noel Christmas Pop-Up Bar presented by The Bluegrass Lounge in Olde Town Arvada returns with a full calendar of events, from Wednesday Santa visits to Thursday night karaoke sessions, classic holiday film screenings and more. This winter wonderland experience features over half a million lights and decorations plus a Christmas cocktail menu. For more information, visit thebluegrasslounge.com/noel.

Call to Arms Brewing
4526 Tennyson Street
Open now through December 23
In September, Call to Arms announced that it would be closing for good in December. Now we know that its last day will be December 23, but it’s going out with a sparkly, festive bang. Starting later this month, it will host one final edition of Big Holiday Energy. Stop by anytime during the pop-up for festive fun, advent calendar prizes, a hot chocolate bar and more. Or hit up one of the planned events, which include a Kick the Keg party with the Colorado Brewers Guild on November 21, pictures with Santa on December and Duck Scavenger Hunts and a Nick Nack Auction on December 8.

Church & Union
1433 17th Street
Open now
The downstairs level of this downtown eatery will transform into a holiday pop-up with lots of lights and cozy vibes. Guests can indulge in festive cocktails plus holiday food specials alongside Church & Union’s regular menu. Reservations are available via OpenTable.

Death & Co
1280 25th Street
Open December 3 through December 30
This ritzy RiNo cocktail bar inside the Ramble Hotel is bringing back Season’s Greetings, a retro holiday party in its Suite 6A mezzanine bar. Expect festive lighting, vintage décor, and a nostalgic cocktail and food menu that includes options like Vintage Eggnog, Polar Espresso, Gingerbread Toddy and Peppermint Puppy Chow. Limited reservations are available now via Tock; walk-ins are also welcome.

The Delorean
1753 South Broadway
Open now through December 28
The ’80s-themed Delorean, which opened in 2024, is bringing back its holiday pop-up, A Very ’80s Christmas, for the second year in a row. Expect festive cocktails and decor paired with ’80’s holiday music videos. The pop-up wil welcome guests for three time slots each evening (5 to 7 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m.) and tickets, which start at $13.91 for a single reserved barstool and a shot, are available online.

Grande Station
2299 Main Street, Littleton
Open now through January 3 
This family-owned restaurant is hosting Prancer’s Pub, a holiday pop-up featuring festive food and drinks under twinkling holiday lights.

Hyatt Regency Denver
650 15th Street
Open now through January 4
The Winter Lodge at Peaks Lounge returns to this downtown hotel for its second year, transforming the 27th-floor lounge into a cozy alpine retreat serving seasonal cocktails and bites. The skyline views will be particularly glitzy starting November 21, when the Mile High Drone Show starts; it will play nightly at 7 p.m. through December 31.

Junction Food & Drink 
2000 South Colorado Boulevard
Open now through December 23
The bar at this newly revamped food hall off I-25 and Colorado is transforming into Santa’s Stop, a North Pole-inspired “travel hub” celebrating Santa’s journey around the world. Expect over-the-top holiday décor, themed cocktails, and a lively atmosphere.

Kimpton Claret Hotel
6985 East Chenango Avenue
Open now
This DTC hotel is hosting two holiday pop-ups this year: The Chalet, an urban après cocktail bar on the second-floor terrace (no reservations needed); and Sky Lodge at Halo Rooftop, a private dining experience for up to ten people in a greenhouse, along with a firepit and outdoor seating. Sky Lodge is available for booking nightly from 4 to 10 p.m.; guests may use the space a portion of that time or the entire six hours. Email skylodge@halobardenver.com for more information and to book the space. 

Lady Justice Brewing
3242 South Acoma Street, Englewood
Open now through December 31
Englewood’s woman- and queer-owned brewery is bringing back its immersive taproom experience, Ski Jorts City, inspired by one of its signature beers, Ski Jorts Lager. It pays tribute to ’70s queer après-ski culture, and this year’s event includes two seasonal beer releases and weekly themed events, including Awkward Family Photos, the Ski Jorts Fun Run and the Canadian Tuxedo Formal. 

Linger
2030 West 30th Avenue
Open now through December 31
Cozy igloos, boozy holiday cocktails and loads of lights can be found at Litmas on Linger ‘s rooftop this holiday season. The fun kicks off at 5 p.m. nightly; limited reservations are available on OpenTable and walk-ins are also welcome.

Milieu Fermentation
2101 North Ursula Street, Aurora
Open December 4 through December 31
This year-old Aurora brewery is going big for the festive season. “We are going to blow the taproom up moving forward for the holidays,” says co-owner Andrew Bergeron. The taproom will be decorated through the New Year, with a party planned for December 12 and fun drinking games like 12 Activities of Christmas, in which customer will complete a bingo-style card to get free prizes.

Miracle Bar
Multiple locations
Dates vary
The worldwide seasonal pop-up that’s known for over-the-top decor and a variety of festive drinks is returning once again to three Colorado locations:

• Gallery Bar (lower level) at Union Station, open November 26 through December 24; reservations are highly recommended.   
• The Eddy in Golden, open November 25 through December 28; reservations are recommended.
• Lookout Bar at the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon, open now through December 30; reservations are required.

Mistletoe Lounge
105 Fillmore Street
Open now through December 24 during the Cherry Creek Holiday Market
Holiday shopping and sipping combine this season in Cherry Creek when Mistletoe Lounge opens in the midst of the neighborhood’s holiday market. Expect a cozy atmosphere, seasonal drinks and live music. The space is also available to rent for large groups.

Omni Interlocken Hotel
500 Interlocken Boulevard, Broomfield
Open now through January 11
Blitzen’s Bar returns to the Shep’s space, which will become a holiday hideaway filled with tinsel, twinkle and a touch of North Pole magic. The seasonal menu includes options like the Sleigh Ride and the Naughty or Spice, along with bites like a cookie plate and “reindeer fuel.”  

OverFlyte at FlyteCo Tower
3120 Uinta Street
Open December 2 through January 18
Head to the third floor of FlyteCo Tower in Central Park for its holiday pop-up, which includes seasonal drinks like the Sleigh Queen and Snowed Inn, plus plenty of holiday lights alongside its regular lineup of activities such as axe throwing, golf simulators, ping pong, darts and more. FlyteCo Tower is also hosting Pictures with Santa and a $5 build-your-own cocoa bar on Sunday, December 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Poka Lola Social Club
1850 Wazee Street
Open with a smaller menu on November 28, with a full launch on December 1
This bar inside the Maven Hotel at Dairy Block is launching North P, complete with over a dozen seasonal cocktails, mocktails and shots, such as The Muffin Man made with Michter’s Rye, house gingerbread spice, Laird’s Bonded Apple Brandy and Benedictine, and the Feliz Navichata made with New Mexican red chile-infused Real de Valle Reposado, cinnamon, vanilla and Rice.

Punch Bowl Social
65 Broadway
Open now through December 28
The flagship location of this spot for food, drinks and games has partnered with Dallas’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop for a pop-up shop that will kick off with a launch event on November 14 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Festivities throughout the holiday season include a special cocktail menu and Very Merry Karaoke.   

Retrograde
530 East 19th Avenue
Open now through January
A trip to Retrograde, the cocktail lounge hidden behind a freezer door in Sweet Action Ice Cream’s Uptown shop, is always a memorable experience. But we especially love its elegant transformation into Starlight Lounge, with a specialty cocktail list and silver and gold décor that’s ideal for a holiday date night. Visit Monday through Thursday to get $1 off drinks plus a free mini ice cream cone pairing.

Run for the Roses
1801 Blake Street
Open now through December 31
Head to this subterranean Dairy Block cocktail bar to catch Good Tidings, a winter forest escape-themed pop-up where revelers can sip modern crafted cocktails and cozy holiday favorites like boozy hot chocolate. Aged eggnog will also be available to take home, and novelty glassware will be available to purchase.   

Sippin’ Santa at Bernard’s Tiki Room
5707 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada
Open now through December 31
Head through the phone booth at the Arvada Tavern to find this holiday pop-up that’s an offshoot of Miracle Bar.

Steuben’s
523 East 17th Avenue
Open now through December 3
This Uptown eatery is channeling classic Christmas nostalgia with Miracle on 17th Street. Expect twinkling lights, cheerful cocktails and a whole lot of holiday spirit. Plus, guests who bring a new, unwrapped toy to Steuben’s during the pop-up will receive a complimentary cocktail.

Bonus Booze-Free Pop-Ups

Doughnut Bar
1595 South Pearl Street
Open now through December 31
D Bar and Carmella’s @ Pearl Market & Wine have launched a holiday Doughnut Bar pop-up, open Wednesday through Sunday mornings. Expect handmade artisan doughnuts made with the finest ingredients (think King Arthur Flour, Nielsen Massey Vanilla and Valrhona chocolate) along with freshly roasted Glissade Coffee. For more information, follow @carmellas.co and @dbardenver on Instagram.

Santa’s Little Man Ice Cream Factory
4411 West Colfax Avenue
Open now through January 4
You won’t find any boozy drinks at this pop-up, but you will find a lot of holiday cheer. Expect an explosion of twinkly lights and ornaments as the Little Man Ice Cream Factory hosts a month of holiday programming, including photos with Santa, bingo with Mrs. Claus, private ice cream-making parties, gingerbread house building, letters to Santa craft stations, live holiday music, community caroling, Santa Baby Swing, a Chanukah celebration dubbed “Oiy to the World” and more.