13 Over-the-Top Holiday-Themed Pop-Up Bars in NYC

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Ditch the eggnog at home for these festive cocktail destinations.

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Thanksgiving’s over, the Rockefeller Christmas tree has been lit, and there’s a distinct nip in the air. All of this means one thing: Over-the-top holiday themed bars and pop-ups are opening their doors to serve you body-warming cocktails amid glitzy decorations. From the return of yearly favorites to luxe rooftop snow globes and anti-holiday holiday bars, NYC has plenty of festive spots to toast the merry season. After the ups and downs of the past year, we’re all deserving of a kitschy and fun holiday experience—here are 13 must-visit pop-up bars to check out this season.



Palm Holiday at The Ready Rooftop

East Village

If you’re itching for a tropical vacay but can’t leave town, lucky for you, this funky rooftop bar atop the Moxy East Village is converting into the Palm Holiday for the season, complete with colorful tropical plants, plenty of beach and lounge chairs, holiday lights with lit up palm trees, and decked out festive trees with flamingos. Located at The Ready Rooftop, sip on drinks like the Tropical Holiday Frozen Hot Chocolate (vodka, chocolate liqueur, rumchata, whipped cream) and the Spice Spice Baby (Rhum Clement French Barrel Caribbean Rum, apple cider, L'Orgeat, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, Tropical Red Bull).



Veuve Clicquot Winter Chalet at Mr. Purple

Lower East Side

No, the cozy cabin trend is not over—so says these heated clear plastic bubbles that return to the rooftop bar Mr. Purple again. Veuve Clicquot creates a luxe après ski atmosphere with fur-lined seating, purple deer heads, electric fireplaces, and of course a custom Veuve Clicquot Champagne bar.



Pink Winter Lodge at Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Times Square

Guests at this rooftop spot in Times Square will be transported to a ski-style chalet…that’s all pink. Expect plenty of selfie moments, like floor-to-ceiling pink log walls, a frosted flower arch glowing with custom pink faux antler chandeliers, and a carousel adorned with pink flowers and 25,000 crystals. Snack on Pink Bling Donut Rings and The Pink S’Mores Stack, complemented by cocktails like 24K Magic (spiked eggnog sprinkled with gold leaf flakes), Bubbles & Bling (Moet Champagne with rock candy) and The Double Pink Diamond (Milagro Reposado, lime, agave, and Red Bull Blueberry, served in a diamond-shaped glass with a pink sugar rim).

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