Wildly extravagant, outrageously cheerful, marvelously kitschy – and oh-so fun! With floor-to-ceiling decorations, limited-edition craft cocktails and festive surprises at every turn, these St. Louis pop-up bars will put you in a holiday state of mind.
Up on The Rooftop
November 6 to December 29
Decked out in glittering decorations, Up on The Rooftop will make you feel merry and bright. The holiday pop-up bars at Three Sixty atop the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark and the Gold Tower at Westport Plaza offer seasonal drinks and small plates among the extravagant décor. Spoiler alert: You’ll find everything from presents to reindeer hanging from the ceiling!
The Chalet
November 6 to January 1
Enjoy cozy luxury at The Chalet perched on the sky-high deck of Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton. With exclusive indoor-outdoor experiences, it serves as the ultimate winter escape. At the outdoor pop-up bar, try your hand at curling, gather around a fire pit and savor seasonal bites and sips, including warm mulled wine and smoky hot chocolate. Wooden pergolas, twinkling lights, heat lamps and blankets add to the allure.
The Sleigh Shed
November 7 to December 31
The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station transforms into a glittering holiday retreat this season. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full display. During their visit, guests can enjoy creative cocktails such as Freeze Navidad (tequila blanco, falernum, sweet vermouth, melon liqueur, pomegranate syrup and lime juice) and Not the Gumdrop Buttons (gingerbread-infused brandy, spiced chai, soft-serve vanilla ice cream and gingerbread whipped cream), alongside appetizers and desserts. Don’t wait – gather a group, secure a table and lose yourself in this wonderland of whimsy.
Santa’s Speakeasy
November 20 to December 30
Hidden Gems adds a dash of disco to the holidays. For the third year in a row, the ostentatious dive bar will host Santa’s Speakeasy, a retro hideaway that mixes Hidden Gem’s signature pink shimmer with nostalgic Christmas charm. Turning up the cheer, this year’s pop-up bar will feature multiple cocktails and mocktails – all as playful as they are photogenic.
Sippin’ Santa
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Every year, Planter’s House transforms into St. Louis’ premier Tiki pop-up bar complete with tropical Christmas vibes. From mugs shaped like sharks, pelicans, pineapples and mermaids, sip cocktails that blend Jamaican, Haitian and Nicaraguan rums with banana liqueur, figgy bitters, honey-butter batter and cinnamon syrup, among other island-inspired ingredients. Each drink transports imbibers to paradise – with surfing Santa as your guide! Don’t miss your chance to snag a seat at Sippin’ Santa before it sails away for the season.
Miracle STL
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Drink for a good cause at Miracle STL. The Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar donates its reservation fees to Santa’s Helpers, which has been giving the gift of happiness to children in the St. Louis region since 1968. Boasting kitschy holiday décor and strong holiday cocktails, Miracle STL will transport you to the best office party ever, putting even the grouchiest Grinch in the holiday spirit!
The Jingle Joint
November 27 to December 20
Brookdale Farms is Santa’s favorite pit stop. This holiday season, the farm’s rustic bar transforms into The Jingle Joint, complete with twinkling lights, shimmering tinsel and just the right amount of Christmas chaos. Grab your friends, family or colleagues, throw on your ugliest Christmas sweater and settle in for food truck fare, gloriously festive drinks and bopping holiday tunes. It’s the most wonderful time of the year – with a little extra jingle.
The Holiday Lodge
November 27 to January 3
Returning to the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, The Holiday Lodge invites guests into a grove of twinkling trees at the base of snowy mountains. Among the merry trimmings, indulge in Instagrammable cocktails and decadent nibbles. A holiday playlist, rustic accents and plush pillows add to the immersive experience, and classic holiday movies will play on two floor-to-ceiling screens to complete the snug space. Open Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m., The Holiday Lodge offers storybook moments among the glowing skyline.
Tinsel Tavern
November 28 to December 30
’Tis the season to get blitzened, and Sports & Social at Ballpark Village has a holiday pop-up bar that yule love. The unforgettable experience includes brilliant décor, spruced-up photo ops, festive food, cheerful cocktails and themed events. When you check in at Tinsel Tavern, donate a new, unwrapped toy to receive 50 percent off your reservation fee.
LIT
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Outrageous décor, Christmas costumes, themed menus and holiday tunes – this is LIT, a seasonal pop-up experience at Molly’s in Soulard. As you embrace the festive atmosphere, enjoy one of the 12 drinks of LITmas. Past highlights included Partridge in a Pear Tree (Bombay Sapphire Gin, fresh pear purée, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, lemon and a Champagne float), Melted Snowman (Licor 43, Disaronno, RumChata and cream) and Mistletoe Kiss (Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, rosemary simple syrup and white cranberry juice).
The Floating Sleigh
December 3 to 27
From bow to stern, the spirit of the season shines brightly aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch. This December, the Tom Sawyer – a replica 19th-century paddlewheeler – will dock at the St. Louis riverfront, inviting cheer chasers to come and go from The Floating Sleigh, which is one of the region’s newest holiday pop-up bars. Twinkling lights and shimmering garland frame the moment, while cool cocktails and festive fare ensure that you have a jolly good time.
Frosted
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More than five years of yuletide tipples, wintertime cheer and a little too much tinsel – Frosted returns to Tower Grove Park’s historic Piper Palm House this December. Presented by STL Barkeep, the annual pop-up turns the iconic glass house into a spirited winter escape, where cold-weather classics meet new creations worth toasting twice. Come for the drinks, stay for the celebration and discover why getting Frosted has become a St. Louis tradition.
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