Quite a few metro area restaurants and bars are offering holiday and seasonal pop-ups. Just remember, before heading out it’s best to call ahead for reservations.
Amore e Amore
This Inman Park eatery is decked out in festive decorations, and diners can expect a holiday menu, themed cocktails like the berry and bright (vodka, lemon and raspberry honey syrup) and special visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus on some days.
Through Dec. 24. 467 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-600-2176, amoreeamore.com/experiences
Blind Elf
This transformation of Blind Pig Parlour Bar has plenty of decorations, lights and themed drinks, including candy cane shots; a mistletoe margarita with tequila, lime, cranberry and rosemary-sage syrup; and the Polar Express martini, with vodka, espresso and peppermint liqueurs, cold brew, coconut and vanilla whip.
Through Jan. 4. 128 E. Andrews Drive NE, Atlanta. 404-848-9100, theblindpigparlourbar.com
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Christkindl Market
This annual German-inspired winter market in Buckhead Village offers handmade gifts, hot chocolate, cider, mulled wine, pretzels, schnitzel and brats.
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, 3-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays Nov. 22-Dec. 24. 290 E. Paces Ferry Road NE, Atlanta. christkindlmarket.org/buckhead
Drawbar’s Holiday Hideaway
Enjoy this cozy winter escape at the Interlock with festive decorations and a special cocktail menu including the Nutty and Nice (Mercer and Prince Pecan infused whiskey, chocolate liquor and orange bitters) and the fireside chai (chai and cinnamon infused vodka, Rumchata, Mr. Black Cold Brew and milk).
Through Dec. 29. 1 Interlock Ave. NW, Atlanta. 404-806-8333, bellyardhotel.com/event/holiday-hideaway-pop-up-bar
Festiveman
Floridaman on the Eastside Beltline will transform into Festiveman this year, an “anti-spirited holiday pop-up bar,” according to a news release. Expect an array of yard decor, lights and signature cocktails like Power Nap, a frozen espresso martini, Grog Street Tunnel, a hot buttered rum and Tacky Toddy with Tullamore Dew and black tea.
Nov. 22.- early January 921 Wylie St. SE, Atlanta. 404-254-2969, breakerbreakeratl.com/florida-man
Hobnob Halcyon
A rooftop ski chalet experience here features seasonal drinks, such as peppermint mocha martinis, RumChata hot chocolate and Bulleit bourbon hot toddies, as well as treats, including tableside campfire s’mores and poutine. There will be live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights, as well as other themed nights.
Through Dec. 31. 6690 Town Square, Alpharetta. 470-448-4572, hobnobatlanta.com/events/ski-chalet-pop-up-bar
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The Roof at Ponce City Market
This rooftop venue has become the Holiday Social Bar through Jan. 5, with such seasonal cocktails as Grinch juice (with coffee-infused vodka, coffee, banana, half and half, Angostura and chocolate) and the gin-gle bells (gin, lemon, ginger, coconut, aloe and chocolate). Also, 12 Cocktail Bar holds holiday-themed cocktail classes every Friday night starting Dec. 13. And 9 Mile Station will offer six-person igloos to reserve for dinner and weekend brunch beginning Nov. 29.
675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. 770-999-1530, poncecityroof.com/holidays-info
Rreal Tacos
All seven locations will feature over-the-top decorations, themed cocktails and a festive playlist.
Nov. 29. Multiple locations. rrealtacos.com
Santa’s Hideaway at AltaToro
Head to this Latin restaurant for a holiday pop-up on the covered patio with special cocktails, such as the Papa Noel (a frozen cranberry margarita) and the Grinch (vodka, orange blossom and pomegranate liqueur, lemon juice and a Tajin rim). There also are nightly fire shows.
Through Dec. 24. 33 Peachtree Place NE, Atlanta. 470-995-8676, k5hospitality.com/santas-hideaway-altatoro
The Select
The Select’s holiday pop-up returns this year featuring its miraculous upside down Christmas trees hanging from the ceiling. Dubbed the Snow Globe Lounge, diners can expect holiday cocktails like a boozy hot chocolate with toasted marshmallows.
Nov. 26-Jan. 5. 6405 Blue Stone Road, Sandy Springs. 770-637-2240, theselectatl.com
Shiloh’s Chalet
Shiloh’s Bar will become an après-ski lounge, with wintry decorations, lounge seating, festive cocktails and small bites. Expect such beverages as ginger snap buttered rum, a frosted cosmopolitan and an espresso martini, all served in vintage holiday glassware.
Nov. 29-Feb. 2. 142 S. Main St., Alpharetta. 770-777-2337, shilohsbar.com
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Tinsel Tavern at Live at the Battery
This pop-up bar features twinkling lights, tinsel, holiday cocktails and snacks. Stop by on themed nights for karaoke, an ugly sweater party, sip and paint and a silent disco.
Nov. 30-Dec. 22. 825 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-965-2511, liveatthebatteryatlanta.com/eat-and-drink/tinsel-tavern
Up on the Roof
This rooftop eatery is featuring holiday decor, snacks and drinks, such as a cocktail with bourbon, Fernet-Branca liqueur, lemon, molasses syrup and blood orange ginger beer; and the Kris Kringle coquito, with spiced rum, coconut cream, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Nov. 22-Dec. 31. 33 S. Main St., Alpharetta. 770-777-5855, eatupdrinkup.net/rooftop-events/elfd-up-alpharetta-2024
Virtue and 5Church Midtown’s Rooftop Holiday Bar
This pop-up features festive decorations and a holiday playlist, and diners can enjoy a s’mores board with marshmallows, graham crackers, cheesecake bites and caramel popcorn, as well as such seasonal cocktails as the candy cane lane, with vodka, Baileys, crème de menthe and rich demerara.
5 p.m. daily through Dec. 24. 1197 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-400-3669, k5hospitality.com/virtuerooftopholidaybar
Winter Chalet at Intercontinental Buckhead
The hotel’s Americano steakhouse offers live music and seasonal bites and drinks, including roasted oysters, an espresso martini with toasted marshmallow, short-rib sliders and a cider toddy.
4-10 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays through Jan 31. 3315 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. 404-946-9000, intercontinentalatlanta.com/things-to-do-buckhead-atlanta
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