AUSTIN, Texas — If you're looking to get in the holiday spirit with the help of some holiday spirits, you're in luck! This time of year, Austin is home to several holiday-themed pop-ups and bars serving up Christmas cheer and more than a little eggnog.
Here's a rundown of some of the places you can get holly jolly this holiday season:
Miracle on 5th Street at The Eleanor
Arguably Austin's most famous Christmastime pop-up, The Eleanor on Fifth Street transforms into "Miracle on 5th Street" this time of year.
This is a ticketed event with tables and seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. For groups of 10 guests, you will either need to purchase 10 individual tickets or a "The More the Merrier" group reservation pass.
This year's cocktails include classics like the Christmapolitan and Snowball Old Fashioned, plus new offerings like Marshmallows & Unicorns, The Krampus and more.
Miracle on 5th Street will be open daily from Nov. 17 through Dec. 27.
Where: 307 W. 5th St.
At Lala's Little Nugget, it's Christmas all year round! This Austin gem has been around since 1972 and serves yuletide drinks in an atmosphere of twinkling lights and lots of red and green.
Where: 2207 Justin Lane
Donn's Depot is a piano bar and dance hall serving up a lengthy list of Christmas cocktails, both hot and cold. Drinks include the Peppermint Patty (hot) and the Cindy Lou Who! (cold), the Moldy Fruitcake shot, a selection of seasonal beers and wine cocktails and many more.
Where: 1600 W. 5th St.
Holly Jolly Holiday Bar at Summit Lounge
There's a new Christmas pop-up in town this year! Bucket Listers is hosting the Holly Jolly Holiday Bar at Summit Lounge, featuring tons of holiday decorations and seasonal cocktails.
Similar to Miracle on 5th Street, this is a ticketed event, with tickets starting at $22 per person. Each ticket includes a 90-minute reservation and a welcome cocktail or mocktail, with additional drinks available for purchase onsite.
Holly Jolly Holiday Bar has reservation slots open multiple times per day from Dec. 1 through Dec. 30.
Where: 120 W. 5th St.
Gibson Wonderland at Gibson Street Bar
Gibson Street Bar on South Lamar Boulevard goes all out for the holidays with lots of lights and decked-out Christmas trees, plus themed drinks like the Naughty or Spice, Poinsettia and S'more Old Fashioned.
Where: 1109 S. Lamar Blvd.
Sippin' Santa at Nickel City
Nickel City's annual Sippin' Santa pop-up is back! Anyone can swing by to try the bar's specialty cocktails from noon until 2 a.m. every day, and Nickel City also offers table reservations for large groups. Previous year's themed cocktails and shots have included the Parrot in a Pear Tree, Brah Humbug and Yule Shoot Your Eye Out.
Where: 1133 E. 11th St.
Sunny's Christmas at Sunny's Backyard
Sunny's Christmas is back at vegan pub food restaurant Sunny's Backyard this year. Featured cocktails include Sweater Weather, Mrs. Claus' Martini, Milk n Cookies and more.
Where: 3526 E. 7th St.
Get Lit Hanukkah pop-up at Kitty Cohen's
If you celebrate Hanukkah, don't worry: Austin has a pop-up bar for you, too. Kitty Cohen's is hosting its annual "Get Lit" Hanukkah pop-up bar featuring drinks like the Latke Punch, a play on the traditional potato pancake dish, and more from Dec. 1 through Dec. 30.
Where: 2211 Webberville Road
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