‘Tis the season to get into the holiday spirit(s) — and there are some gifts you just can’t wrap, including these six pop-up bars happening around town through December.
Disco Blizzard
Lucky Penny at Hotel Genevieve
Reservations are encouraged — though not required — to spin into a glittery world of snowy disco fever with groovy playlists, shimmering lights, and themed cocktails like the Sour Nutcracker with gin, cinnamon-clove brown sugar syrup, black walnut bitters, and egg white.
Open: Wednesday-Saturday at 5 p.m. through Saturday, Jan. 4
Miracle on Market
Galaxie
This national Christmas pop-up has been decking the halls inside NuLu’s Green Building for nearly a decade. With wrapping paper walls, kitschy holiday decor + over-the-top glassware, this bar will have you gin-gling all the way to the NuLu North Pole. New drinks this year include the Santa Slide, a whiskey liqueur-based cocktail with chocolate and orange flavors.
Open: Daily at 4 p.m. through Sunday, Dec. 29, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Tinsel Tavern
Pizza Bar
Sip on holiday variations of classic cocktails like the boozy hot chocolate in a tinsel-tastic atmosphere with DJs and games. You can also book party add-ons like a gingerbread house kit for your holiday parties. Reservations are recommended.
Open: Wednesday-Saturday at 5 p.m. through Dec. 31
Blitzen’s
Pin + Proof at the Omni Hotel
Head to the Omni Hotel for this pop-up featuring sparkling lights and tinsel as far as the eye can see. The menu features 12 cocktails, including several mocktails + plays on the classics like the Frost Bite, a festive pina colada.
Open: Monday-Saturday at 4 p.m.
Merry at the Marriott
Louisville Downtown Marriott
The lobby of this hotel will be transformed into a winter wonderland with special drink + food options available. Try beverages like a peppermint espresso martini or a non-alcoholic merry mocha hot chocolate, plus a holiday cheese ball to share.
Open: Daily at 3 p.m.
Frost
Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine
Holiday cheer is abound in this quaint pop-up packed with tinsel and ornaments in every nook. Enjoy a holiday-themed cocktail, and pick up the ingredients to make one at home at this combo bar + liquor store. Reservations are required — call (502) 618-2019.
Open: Thursday-Saturday through December at 6, 8, and 10 p.m.
