It’s not the holiday season until you sip on something tasty and festive at a pop-up bar. And if you’re looking for some fantastic options this year, this list is a great place to start. From Tinseltown to a Santa-themed speakeasy, here are 7 of the most festive pop-up bars you can visit in Vancouver this holiday season.
Batch Vancouver Holiday Pop-ups
Batch on Plaza and Batch on Granville are already solid go-tos for happy hour and catching up with friends, and now both locations will transform into festive spaces filled with holiday cheer and holiday-themed drinks, seasonal bites, and live music.
When: December 6th to 8th and 13th to 15th (Batch 200), November 19th to December 23rd (Batch)
Where: 770 Pacific Boulevard and 200 Granville Street
Tinseltown Vancouver
A Christmas speakeasy called Tinseltown has officially popped up at Le Soleil Hotel complete with Santa’s elves, tinsel, holiday decor, warm winter drinks, festive tunes, and a customized Christmas cocktail menu, which also includes non-alcoholic treats.
When: Now until December 30th
Where: 567 Hornby Street
Cost: $15 per person
Miracle in Gastown
This year, Gastown’s Clough Club will transform into a ‘Santa-approved’ wonderland fit for all occasions, from a casual catch-up with friends to a festive work gathering. The cocktail list includes a wide range of seasonal twists on classic sips; there’s the Christmapolitan, the Snowball Old-Fashioned, and the Yippie Ki Yay Mother F****r!, as well as a food menu with retro-inspired bites.
When: Now until December 31st
Where: 212 Abbott Street
Miracle at Old Yale Brewing
Old Yale Brewing has also transformed its Abbotsford and Chilliwack breweries into magical Christmasy cabins, adorned with holiday decor and special cocktail features. At both locations, guests can expect a slew of holiday-themed events, from trivia to brunch with Santa.
When: Now until December 31st
Where: 404-44550 South Sumas Road, Chilliwack and 33738 Laurel Street, Abbotsford
Kringle’s pop-up at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
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This December, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is launching “Kringle’s” – a Santa-inspired speakeasy filled with holiday cheer, twinkling decor in every corner, and of course, delightfully festive treats and sips.
When: Tuesdays through Sundays from December 1st to 31st
Where: 900 West Georgia Street
Reflections: The Winter Terrace
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When it comes to amazing holiday-themed cocktails, The Winter Terrace at Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a classic Vancouver experience. Enjoy some creative mules, Baileys drinks, and more under cozy lights and festive holiday decor.
When: Now open
Where: 801 West Georgia Street
Winterlust at H Tasting Lounge
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This season, you can once again dine in H Tasting Lounge’s enchanting winter-themed glass domes, which boast heated interiors and panoramic views of the city. Up to six guests can indulge in a feast of tableside-flamed rib-eye steak, roasted carrots, sablefish, grilled octopus with Thai curry, and much more.
When: Now until the end of February, 2024
Where: 1601 Bayshore Drive
Cost: $150 minimum food & beverage per dome
So there you have it, Vancouver! If you’re ready for a Christmas cocktail, most of these festive pop-ups are already open for business. Cheers!
