10+ Festive Pop-up Bars & Restaurants in Boston to Visit During the 2024 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

1) Festive Yurts at The Bowery

When: 11/4-3/31
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.

2) Holiday-themed bars at the Seaport Holiday Market

When: 11/8-12/29
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.

3) APRÈS…at Deck 12

When: 11/11-3/3
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.

4) Upside Down Holiday Trees at the Liberty Hotel Lobby Bar

When: 11/11-12/31
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) Santa's Cantina at Loco Fenway

When: 11/14-1/13
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 of a holiday prix fixe lunch menu.

6) Miracle Pop-up Bar at Mystic Station

When: 11/20-12/31
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) Holly Jolly Bar at Harpoon

When: 11/21-1/4 
Where: Seaport
Info: Immerse yourself in the holiday season at this pop-up bar where tinsel rains from floor to ceiling and ornaments glimmer from every corner. Your ticket includes a welcome cocktail but there are plenty of other festive cocktails and mocktails to try.

8) Cozy Christmas Cabin at Hunter's
When: 11/26-1/12
Where: South Boston
Info: Hunter’s Kitchen & Bar, a Southern comfort food spot in South Boston, has become a cozy cabin worthy of any New England winter. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and select seasonal food and drinks from the pop-up menu. 

9) Wusong Wonderland
When: 11/26-1/31
Where: Harvard Square
Info: Wusong Road’s tiki bar looks like the holidays exploded inside of it, in the best way possible. The immersive decor pairs best with a festive cocktail and dishes from their seasonal menu.

10) Sippin' Santa at Shore Leave

When: 11/26-12/31
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.

11) Stratus Winter Oasis
When: 11/27-1/27
Where: Back Bay
Info: The cocktail bar in View Boston atop the Prudential Center has been transformed into a seasonal wonderland complete with magical decor and a festive food and beverage menu. Cheers candy cane-inspired beverages while overlooking incredible views of the city.

12) Miracle Pop-up Bar at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel

When: 11/29-12/24
Where: Cambridge
Info: Miracles don’t only happen in Malden. 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.

13) The Holidays at One Dalton


When: 12/1-12/31
Where: Back Bay
Info: One Dalton is celebrating the season with a few different festivities including a lavish bar of chocolate creations, a menu of cocktails inspired by The Nutcracker, 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 serves.

14) Maccabee Hanukkah Pop-Up Bar

When: 12/2-1/1
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.

15) Publico’s Winter Market Holiday Popup


When: 12/6-12/31
Where: South Boston
Info: Skip the pricey air fare and visit a European-style winter market right here in Boston at the new Publico pop-up. Featuring a massive 16-foot Christmas tree and twinkling lights hanging from every rafter, you can gather around a fire pit and enjoy festive food and beverages all month long.

16) Louis Roederer Holiday Champagne Bar
When: 12/6-12/21 Fridays and Saturdays and Tuesday 12/31
Where: Back Bay
Info: For a fancier holiday experience, indulge in Louis Roederer champagne, festive cocktails, and light bites and caviar at the swanky five-star Mandarin Oriental. Cozy up by the fireplace as Berklee College of Music students set the mood with live holiday jazz.

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17) Holiday Pop-Up at The Venetian

When: 11/1-1/31
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.

18) INNgloo Wonderland at Inn at Hastings Park

When: 11/1-4/2
Where: Lexington, MA
Info: Embrace the winter season by dining in one of Inn at 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.