It’s that time of year, Queen City. Cocktail bars and restaurants around Charlotte are hosting pop-ups, offering bites, drinks, and local gifts to sleigh the holiday season.
Santa’s Shed | Thursday-Sunday through Sunday, Dec. 28 | The Goodyear House | Try festive cocktails, fresh s’mores, and families have the opportunity to write letters to Santa before his visit on Dec. 9.
Santa’s Favorite Watering Hole | Wednesday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Jan. 4 | Vinyl | The music-themed restaurant and cocktail bar boasts muted yet over-the-top decor, sparkling lights, ornaments everywhere, and a rock-and-hip-hop holiday soundtrack to pair with festive cocktails.
Sippin’ Santa | Monday, Nov. 17-Wednesday, Dec. 31 | The Royal Tot | Order crafted cocktails in themed tiki mugs, like a shark with a hat, nutcracker, and more — plus, you can buy a mug to take home.
Holiday cocktails | Friday, Nov. 28-Tuesday, Dec. 30 | Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo | Savor the flavors of the season while being surrounded by the twinkling lights of the Charlotte skyline.
Buddy’s Cocktail Workshop | Select Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays Nov. 20-Saturday, Jan. 3 | Supperland | Enjoy a four-course “Elf"-themed cocktail tasting experience paired with chef-driven dishes.
Blue Christmas | Friday, Nov 28-Saturday, Jan. 3 | Blue Door | The popular cocktail bar in South End will feel anything but blue when festive drinks are flowing in an intimate winter wonderland setting.
Miracle at Backstage Lounge | Wednesday, Nov. 19-Sunday, Dec. 28 | Backstage Lounge | The South End speakeasy is launching themed cocktails and using tinsel, ornaments, and other festive decor to bring in the holiday season.
Coming soon: Winter at the Queen’s Castle | Monday, Dec. 1-Wednesday, Dec. 31 | Aura Rooftop | If you’re a fan of “Bridgerton,” you’ll love this themed winter experience on the rooftop, with a castle-like setting inspired by Queen Charlotte, paired with a themed cocktail menu.
Coming soon: La Buena Christmas Cantina | Tuesday, Dec. 2-Wednesday, Dec. 31 | Hermanita | This holiday pop-up promises to be the Queen City’s only Mexican-inspired holiday bar that will celebrate the traditions of Las Posadas and Noche Buena.
Coming Soon: Bah Humbug | Tuesday, Dec. 2-Tuesday, Dec. 30 | Humbug | Reservations are recommended to check out this dark-themed pop-up.
Did we miss your fave? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list.
