10+ Festive Pop-up Bars & Restaurants in Boston to Visit During the 2025 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.&nbsp; by Celina Colby 1) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/upside-down-holiday-trees-at-the-liberty-hotel-lobby-bar-boston-397426">Upside Down Holiday Trees at the Liberty Hotel Lobby Bar</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700512964/festive%20bars%20in%20boston/festive_bars_in_boston.006_zy9k5l.jpg"> When: 11/3-12/31 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. 2) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/stratus-winter-oasis-view-boston-at-prudential-center-boston-1009450">Stratus Winter Oasis</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/uVGi0T0.jpeg"> When: 11/4-12/31 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. 3) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/yurts-at-the-bowery-dorchester-399081">Festive Yurts at The Bowery</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700512957/festive%20bars%20in%20boston/festive_bars_in_boston.002_oygfpx.jpg"> When: 11/6-3/20 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. 4) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/the-holiday-market-at-snowport-2023-boston-seaport-395741">Holiday-themed bars at the Seaport Holiday Market</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700513332/festive%20bars%20in%20boston/bar.001_ktzx9u.jpg"> When: 11/7-12/28 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. 5) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/naughty-list-lounge-holiday-pop-up-experience-at-the-88-club-back-bay-boston-1028817">Naughty List Lounge popup at The 88 Club</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/hVbPYhN.jpeg"> When: 11/7-12/28 Where: Back Bay Info: Step into the Naughty List Lounge, a holiday popup filled with festive cocktails, seasonal bites, and over-the-top décor. 6) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/holly-jolly-bar-at-harpoon-brewery-boston-1008652">Holly Jolly Bar at Harpoon</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/K4YUQ4r.jpeg"> When: 11/13-12/28&nbsp; 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. 7) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/santa-s-cantina-at-loco-fenway-boston-437136">Santa's Cantina at Loco Fenway</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700512972/festive%20bars%20in%20boston/festive_bars_in_boston.008_fwhml8.jpg"> When: Opening on 11/14 Where: Fenway Info: The huge Loco Taqueria Fenway location will be transformed into a Santa-friendly winter wonderland this season. Sip on a holiday-themed cocktail and order a holiday prix fixe lunch menu. 8) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/apres-deck-12-boston-399169">APRÈS…at Deck 12</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700512957/festive%20bars%20in%20boston/festive_bars_in_boston.001_wzb9qa.jpg"> When: Opening on 11/14 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. 9) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/sippin-santa-at-shore-leave-boston-397422">Sippin' Santa at Shore Leave</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700512968/festive%20bars%20in%20boston/festive_bars_in_boston.004_snyxon.jpg"> When: 11/18-1/3 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. 10) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/maccabee-bar-pop-up-at-noir-cambridge-1008776">Miracle Pop-up Bar at Mystic Station</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700512957/festive%20bars%20in%20boston/festive_bars_in_boston.005_rzlxea.jpg"> When: 11/20-12/31 Where: Malden Info: The Mystic Station Eatery &amp; 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. 11) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/publico-s-winter-market-holiday-pop-up-boston-1008572">Publico’s Winter Market Holiday Popup</a> ﻿ <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1763487021/publico_xjiicv.jpg"> When: 11/21-12/31 Where: South Boston Info: Skip the airfare and step into a European-style winter market right here in Boston. Publico’s Winter Market popup transforms its garden space into a cozy holiday wonderland with lush greenery, twinkling lights, and a dazzling 16-foot Christmas tree. 12) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/miracle-at-kimpton-marlowe-hotel-returns-this-holiday-season-cambridge-1028770">Miracle Pop-up Bar at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700512967/festive%20bars%20in%20boston/festive_bars_in_boston.007_xtjic7.jpg"> 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) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/wusong-wonderland-holiday-pop-up-at-a-cambridge-tiki-bar-cambridge-1009472">Wusong Wonderland</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/kqZuXty.jpeg"> 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. 14) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/noir-s-maccabee-bar-pop-up-the-charles-hotel-cambridge-436234">Maccabee Hanukkah Pop-up Bar</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700512973/festive%20bars%20in%20boston/festive_bars_in_boston.013_ps4oci.jpg"> 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. OUTSIDE OF THE CITY:&nbsp; 15) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/the-holiday-pop-up-at-the-venetian-weymouth-weymouth-437282">Holiday Pop-Up at The Venetian</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700512971/festive%20bars%20in%20boston/festive_bars_in_boston.011_gg0eqv.jpg"> When: 10/1-1/31 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. 16) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/inngloo-wonderland-at-inn-at-hastings-park-lexington-397424">INNgloo Wonderland at Inn at Hastings Park</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700512973/festive%20bars%20in%20boston/festive_bars_in_boston.012_s44mow.jpg"> When: November though April 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.

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