10+ Festive Pop-up Bars & Restaurants in Boston to Visit During the 2023 Holiday Season
When:
Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 9:00a -
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 10:00p
Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 9:00a -
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 10:00p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Drinks, Food, Photoworthy, Seasonal
Event website:
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-13-most-festive-bars-and-restaurants-in-boston-this-holiday-season
There’s so much to love about the holiday season, but one of the hallmarks is certainly festive food and drink. These are some of the most fabulous holiday and winter pop-ups at bars and restaurants around the city, so you can bask in a winter wonderland of decor, craft cocktails, and celebratory snacks.
by Celina Colby
Experiences listed by opening date
When: Opens for the season Saturday, 11/4
Where: Seaport
Info: Enjoy the apres part of skiing without having to leave Boston. Dine on sweet or savory fondue in a heated ski gondola on the roof of Yotel in the Seaport. Cozy up in blankets overlooking the Boston skyline and toast with warm and themed winter cocktails.
2) Festive Yurts at The Bowery
When: Opens for the season Saturday, 11/4
Where: Dorchester
Info: The cold never bothered us anyway, certainly not at the cozy yurts at The Bowery. Surrounded by glowing Christmas trees and decked out for a holiday meal, these yurts make for a very special winter dining experience
3) Holiday-themed bars at the Seaport Holiday Market
When: Opens for the season Friday, 11/10
Where: Seaport
Info: After you’ve shopped ‘till you drop at the Seaport Holiday Market, head to the food and beverage lounge inside the massive marketplace. You’ll find four holiday-themed bars, including the classic Jingle Bar, mixing up special holiday drinks, plus tons of local food vendors.
4) Upside Down Holiday Trees at the Liberty Hotel Lobby Bar
When: Opens for the season Tuesday, 11/13
Where: Beacon Hill
Info: ‘Tis the season for the Liberty Hotel lobby bar to transform into a seasonal oasis. The hotel famously hangs dozens of glistening Christmas trees upside down from the ceiling, creating a magical setting for your evening cocktail.
5) Sippin' Santa at Shore Leave
When: Opens for the season Tuesday, 11/21
Where: South End
Info: Don your ugliest Christmas sweater and head to Shore Leave for their Sippin’ Santa holiday cocktail pop-up. The space is completely decked out in nostalgic holiday decor and the menu features goodies like hot buttered rum, a ginger snapper shot, and much more.
6) Miracle Pop-up Bar at Mystic Station
When: Opens for the season Wednesday, 11/22
Where: Malden
Info: The Mystic Station Eatery & Bar gets completely transformed every holiday season, decked out in thousands of twinkle lights and other decorations. Take shots off a ski, sample seasonal menu items, and much more.
7) Miracle Pop-up Bar at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
When: Opens for the season Friday, 11/24
Where: Cambridge
Info: Every year the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel transforms into a winter wonderland complete with a 6-foot-tall Santa, delightfully kitschy holiday decor, and festive-themed cocktails served in whimsical glassware.
When: Opens for the season Monday, 11/27
Where: Back Bay
Info: One Dalton is celebrating the season with a few different festivities including a lavish bar of chocolate creations, 12 Days of Cocktails at Trifecta, Holiday Afternoon Tea, and more activities, all including holiday-themed food and drinks. Each space on the property is as lavishly decorated as the food served.
9) Maccabee Hanukkah Pop-Up Bar
When: Opens for the season Wednesday, 11/29
Where: Harvard Square
Info: Celebrate Hanukkah with delightful themed drinks and snacks at the Maccabee pop-up bar in the Charles Hotel. Manischewitz takes on a whole new flavor when it’s shaken up in a craft cocktail.
10) Santa's Cantina at Loco Fenway
When: Opens for the season Wednesday, 11/29
Where: Fenway
Info: The huge Loco Taqueria Fenway location has been transformed into a Santa-friendly winter wonderland this season. Sip on a holiday-themed cocktail and order a holiday prix fixe lunch menu.
11) Après Ski Pop-up Lodge at Publico Boston
When: Opens for the season Friday, 12/8
Where: South Boston
Info: It turns out you don’t need to head to the mountains to visit a ski lodge. Publico has an incredibly cozy alpine build out right in South Boston. Decorated with cozy flannel blankets, faux moose heads, a vintage ski lift, and retro signage, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a festive beverage.
OUTSIDE OF THE CITY:
12) Holiday Pop-Up at The Venetian
When: Opens for the season Wednesday, 11/1
Where: Weymouth, MA
Info: This neighborhood Italian restaurant on the South Shore goes all out for the holidays. The restaurant’s entire ceiling is draped with hundreds of yards of garland and almost 6,000 ornaments and each corner has a different themed installation. The menu pairs special holiday cocktails with classic Italian pastas and apps.
13) INNgloo Wonderland at Inn at Hastings Park
When: Opens for the season Friday, 11/10
Where: Lexington
Info: Embrace the winter season by dining in one of Hastings Park’s outdoor igloos this season. Decorate like the interior of a charming ski lodge cabin, the igloos are fully heated and make a cozy background for winter dinner, lunch, or brunch.
