23 Winter & Holiday Pop-Up Bars in DC for 2025
Ever since Miracle on 7th Street took the city by storm, DC has loved a holiday pop-up bar. While restaurants like Filomena have been doing over-the-top Christmas decorations for decades, and holiday markets are all over DC, many people just want to grab a drink.
Across DC, you’ll find winter-themed pop ups, Christmas bars, Hanukkah bars, bars based on holiday movies, and more to get you in the holiday spirit.
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Dirty Habit: Winter Chalet
Address: 555 8th Street NW, Washington DC 20004
Dates: November 14 – January 31
Reservations: No
Website: dirtyhabitdc.com
What to Expect:
A winter chalet experience with a cold-weather themed menu and alpine-inspired decor in their beautiful courtyard.
Menu Highlights:
Fireside Cider, Downtown Get Down cocktail, and more seasonal sips.
Morris American Bar: Elf on a Shelf Pop-Up
Address: 1020 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Dates: December 5 – December 30
Reservations: Yes
Cover Charge: $15
Website: morrisbardc.com
What to Expect:
A playful Elf on a Shelf-themed pop-up with decor and activities, this pop up leans into the nostalgia of being a kid at Christmas. They have a kids-focused brunch option as well for those with kids.
Menu Highlights:
Holiday cocktails for adults and brunch options for kids.
Black Whiskey: Miracle on 14th Street
Address: 1410 14th St NW (Upstairs), Washington, DC 20005
Dates: November 28 – December 31
Reservations: No
Website: blackwhiskeydc.com
What to Expect:
Remember Miracle on 7th Street, and the Miracle pop up at Death Punch? This year, Black Whiskey is taking over the Miracle mantle, featuring kitschy decor, nostalgic cocktails, and a festive atmosphere.
Menu Highlights:
Playful Christmas-themed cocktails served in specialty glassware.
Puttery DC: Holly Jolly Christmas Bar
Address: 800 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Dates: November 13 – December 28
Reservations: Yes
Cover Charge: Starting at $22 per person
Website: puttery.com
What to Expect:
A limited-time themed bar experience with over-the-top decorations, lots of light projections, open seating, decor, and a welcome drink included.
Menu Highlights:
Festive bites and seasonal cocktails in a game-focused venue.
Merry Christmas Bar
Address: 1359 U Street NW, Washington DC 20009
Dates: November 28 – December 27, 2025
Cover Charge: $5
Website: merrychristmasbar.com
What to Expect:
As the name suggests, get ready for over the top Christmas decorations (including a candy cane exterior in the works) over two floors.
Menu Highlights:
TBD
Ivy and Coney: Hanukkah Bar
Note: social media post is from last year
Address: 1537 Seventh St., NW, Washington, DC
Dates: December 1 – December 31
Reservations: No
Website: ivyandconey.com
What to Expect:
Beloved Shaw dive bar Ivy and Coney brings back its “Chai-vy & Cohen-y” Hanukkah celebration with a month-long pop-up featuring nightly menorah lightings (December 14-21), holiday food and drinks, and kosher wine sales benefiting Bread for the City. Expect the return of their “Shotnorah” 2.0, an eight-person shotski guided by the bartender as shamash.
The biggest days are Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with the classic movies and Chinese food celebration.
Menu Highlights:
Latkes (with your choice of applesauce or sour cream), sufgani-inspired shots, and Manischewitz on tap.
Lulu’s Winegarden: Southwest Desert Holiday Pop-Up
Address: 1940 11th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Dates: Starting November 19
Reservations: Yes
Website: luluswinegarden.com
What to Expect:
A holiday pop-up inspired by the Southwest, with desert-style decor and warming food and drinks.
Menu Highlights:
Holiday-themed cocktails and cozy dishes in a heated outdoor garden space.
Urban Roast: Winter Wonderland
Addresses:
916 G Street NW, Suite C-2, Washington, DC 20001
620 Maine Ave SW, Washington DC, 20024
Dates: Starting November 11
Reservations: Yes
Website: urbanroastdc.com
What to Expect:
Personal igloos at the Wharf location and festive decor across both DC locations. Urban Roast has a reputation for beautiful, over the top decorations, so this is a spot to go when you care more about the vibes.
Menu Highlights:
Cozy holiday drinks and snacks served in heated, photo-ready settings.
Mercy Me DC: El Chalet Winter Pop-Up
Address: 1143 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037
Dates: Opening mid-November
Reservations: Yes
Website: mercymedc.com/el-chalet
What to Expect:
A cozy winter patio inspired by Patagonia with warming cocktails and South American touches.
Menu Highlights:
Fireside cocktails and festive food designed for colder weather.
Watergate Hotel/The Next Whisky Bar: Ornament Igloos
Address: 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington D.C. 20037
Dates: November 21, 2025 – February 21, 2026
Reservations: Yes
Cover Charge: $50 rental fee + $350 food & beverage minimum
Website: thewatergatehotel.com
What to Expect:
Private igloos for up to six guests, fully decorated and heated for a luxurious winter outing.
Menu Highlights:
Premium cocktails and shared dishes available by reservation only.
The Dome DC/Hi-Lawn: Snowglow
Address: 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Dates: November 15 – January 4
Reservations: Yes
Cover Charge: $23 per guest
Website: hilawndc.com
What to Expect:
A 50-foot glowing snow globe centerpiece with a surrounding lounge open to all guests.
Menu Highlights:
Themed drinks and seasonal bites in a visually immersive setting.
Wundergarten: Winterfest
Address: 1101 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Dates: November 28 – December 21
Reservations: No
Website: wundergartendc.com
What to Expect:
An outdoor winter garden with fire pits, markets, and themed nights. Pet-friendly and free to attend.
Menu Highlights:
Holiday cocktails, mulled wine, and rotating local vendor specials.
The Commodore: A Christmas Carol Bar
Address: 1636 17th St NW, Washington, DC
Date: Opening December 2
Reservations: No
Website: commodoredc.com
What to Expect:
A themed bar inspired by Scrooge’s past, present, and future with immersive decor across multiple rooms.
Menu Highlights:
Classic holiday drinks with a nostalgic twist.
Casamara Rooftop: Alpine Chalet
Address: 1320 18th St. NW, Washington, DC
Dates: November 7 – December 31
Reservations: Yes
Website: casamaradc.com/rooftop
What to Expect:
An enclosed, heated rooftop pop-up designed like a ski lodge with fondue and mountain-style hospitality.
Menu Highlights:
Hot cocktails, champagne specials, and shared fondue.
Del Ray’s Pop-Up Bar: Joy on the Avenue
Address: 2312 Mt Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA
Dates: November 22 – January 4
Reservations: No
Website: delrayspopupbar.com
What to Expect:
A family-friendly, festive pop-up with vibrant decor and rotating seasonal menus.
Menu Highlights:
Holiday cocktails and small plates with local flair.
Divinio Ristorante: The Elf Bar
Address: 2505 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC
Dates: December 4 – December 21
Reservations: Yes
Cover Charge: $15 general admission
Website: divinodc.com
What to Expect:
Over 1,000 elf decorations, giant trees, upside-down wreath chandeliers, and more.
Menu Highlights:
Holiday drinks plus complimentary elf-shaped cookies for guests.
Duke’s Grocery: Destination: Dreamland
Addresses:
1513 17th St., NW
3000 Connecticut Ave., NW
2000 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
1201 Half Street, SE
10128 River Rd., Potomac, MD
Dates: Starting December 4, 2025
Reservations: No
Website: dukesgrocery.com
What to Expect:
Each Duke’s location features a unique holiday theme. Guests can collect stamps at each for a chance to attend a Dreamlands Celebration Party in 2026.
Menu Highlights:
Dreamland cocktails themed to each location (ex. Gingerbread Land, Bamboo Land, The North Pole, etc.).
Tiki TNT: Home Alone Holiday Pop-Up
Address: 1130 Maine Ave., SW, Washington, DC
Dates: Starting November 25, 2025
Reservations: No
Website: tikitnt.com
What to Expect:
A holiday cocktail menu inspired by “Home Alone” with a tropical tiki twist.
Menu Highlights:
Themed cocktails, nostalgic snacks, and quirky decor.
Tiki on 18th: The Naughty List Tropical Christmas
Address: 2411 18th Street NW, Washington DC
Dates: November 19, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Reservations: Yes
Website: tikion18th.com
What to Expect:
Pineapples done up with Christmas lights lean into the tiki Christmas theme.
Menu Highlights:
Tropical cocktails, but make it Christmas.
Colada Shop (Ballston): Holiday Bar Pop-Up
Address: 2920 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA
Dates: November 21 – January 1
Reservations: No
Website: coladashop.com
What to Expect:
A tropical-themed holiday transformation with bold decor and warm seasonal drinks.
Menu Highlights:
Coquito, hot pineapple cider, and Latin holiday snacks.
Hank’s Oyster Bar: Sippin’ Santa Pop-Up
Address: 1624 Q Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Dates: November 17 – December 31
Reservations: Yes
Cover Charge: $10 (includes secret Santa gift and donation to Food and Friends)
Website: hanksoysterbar.com
What to Expect:
Themed spaces like the Sippin’ Santa Bar and Snow Globe Table bring holiday cheer in multiple forms.
Menu Highlights:
Sippin’ Santa cocktails, tropical drinks, and gift giveaways.
Omni Shoreham: Blitzen’s
Address: 2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
Dates: November 17 – January 4
Reservations: No
Website: omnihotels.com
What to Expect:
A cheerful holiday bar experience with themed cocktails and a new dinner menu.
Menu Highlights:
Espress-Ho Ho Martini, Frost Bite, Grinchmas, and more.
La Cosecha: Tropical Holiday Oasis
Address: 1280 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Dates: Starting November 14
Reservations: No
Website: coquitobar.com
What to Expect:
A warm, tropical holiday bar pop-up featuring Latin American cocktails and food set within a food hall. Because it is within a larger space, it won’t feel as all-encompassing as the others, but fun nonetheless.
Menu Highlights:
Coquitos, truffle honey pan de bono, pastelón empanadas, and warm spiced nuts.
Conclusion
DC has a wide range of popups this winter that celebrate the holiday season and change in weather. The wide variety of options means there’s something for those in search of upscale experiences and more casual nights out.
Either way, take in the lights and the fake snow, and enjoy!
