10 Denver Christmas Pop-Up Bars to Get You Into the Christmas Spirit!

By: Cody Walker, Realtor December 15th, 2022

'Tis the season for holiday cheer and what better way to enjoy the festivities than by visiting some of Denver’s top-rated Christmas pop-up bars? From the 5 Miracle locations at Union Station, The Eddy, The Rouge, Main Street, or Sippin Santa to Call to Arms Brewing, Sheraton Denver Downtown's Bezel Lodge, Hilton Denver Inverness' Blazing Bright and much more - we’ve got you covered with this list of must-visit spots for light, bright, and eccentrically decorated Denver Christmas pop-up bars this holiday season.

When the Christmas spirit starts to overwhelm you, you sometimes just need to take a step back and enjoy a festive drink created by a bartender in Elf jammies under the glow of bright holiday lights and shimmering ornaments. Enjoy a classic or one of the many crafted cocktails in fun cups from boozy 'nog in Santa mugs to sweet sips out of a snowman.

Miracle:

Miracle is the OG popular pop-up bar that serves up holiday cocktails with an upscale twist. With over 200 locations nationwide, Miracle shares the same drink menu at each location, with a local twist on decor up to that location. Find many Instagram photo opportunities both inside and as you enter. Enjoy classic drinks such as the Snowball Old Fashioned or the Hot Buttered Rum inside a T-Rex wearing a Santa Hat alongside festive decorations, wrapping paper walls, and Christmas music set to repeat. This spot also has a photo booth to capture your merry moments!

Locations and Details:

Miracle at Union Station: Open November 23 - December 24th; Monday through Friday, 4pm-12am, and Saturday-Sunday 2pm-12am.

Miracle at The Eddy: Located in Golden; open from November 23 - December 30th; Sunday - Thursday, 4-9pm and Friday-Saturday from 4-10pm

Miracle at The Rouge: Located in Greenwood Village; open from November 22-December 30th; Tuesday - Thursday 4-10pm, Friday 4-11pm, Saturday 10am-2pm and 4-11 pm, Sunday 10am-2pm

Miracle on Main Street: Located in Louisville; open from November 22- December 24th, daily 4-10pm

Miracle's Sippin' Santa: Located in the Arvada Tavern, open November 23-December 30, daily 5-9:45pm

Call to Arms Brewing:

For those looking for something more laid back, Call to Arms Brewery is a great option. Stop by for a beer or two while admiring their whimsical decor featuring oversized nutcrackers and presents. They also have plenty of delicious food options such as hot dogs, pork tacos and even an eggnog milkshake!

Location:

4526 Tennyson St. Denver, CO 80212

Details:

Open December 1st- 31st

Monday 3-9pm, Tuesday- Thursday 3-10pm, Friday-Saturday 2-11pm, and Sunday 12-9pm

Sheraton Denver Downtown's Bezel Lodge:

This spot has all the charm of a cozy cabin with its fireplaces and ski lodge-style decor. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails like the Hot Apple Toddy or even indulge in some mulled wine while playing board games or relaxing by one of their two fireplaces. They're offering a one-of-a-kind experience complete with it's very own ski lift. Come for a drink or stay for a weekend getaway. It's located on 16th St. Mall in downtown Denver inside the recently renovated Sheraton Denver Downtown.

Location:

Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202

Details:

Open November 12th - December 31st

Tuesday- Thursday 4-11pm, Friday 4pm-12am, Saturday 5pm-12am.

Hilton Denver Inverness' Blazing Bright:

This modern take on holiday cheer will light up your night with its neon lighting and vintage video games. Order signature cocktails like the Holiday Mule or Peppermint Bark Martini while enjoying their festive decor complete with twinkling lights and holly branches in the hotel's Fireside Bar and Grill. Don't forget to ask for some sleigh shots!

Location:

200 Inverness Drive W, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112

Details:

Open November 25th – Saturday, December 31st

Tuesday – Saturday 4-10PM | Hot Cocoa Bar Available Tuesday – Saturday. Closed Sunday & Monday

Adrift's Snowdrift:

Step into this Tiki Bar inspired winter wonderland at Adrift's Snowdrift where guests can sip on winter-inspired cocktails like Snow Drip or Cranberry Thyme all night long. With its igloo seating area, snow-capped palm trees, snowflake projections and other charming details this spot will surely get you feeling merry and bright in no time! You can't celebrate this holiday season without an eggnog pina colada or witnessing the Slutty Santa drag show.

Location:

218 Broadway Denver, CO 80209

Details:

Open November 25th - December 31st

Tuesday - Sunday 4-10pm

The Electric Cure's Krampus Room

Forget your regular, run-of-the-mill Holiday Pop Up Bars! This December, sink your Holiday claws into something a little more naughty and enjoy the harried hustle of Christmas Chaos at the Krampus Room Holiday Bar in Edgewater. Described as "My Neck, My Back, My Naughty Children Sack!", the Krampus Room promises a festive unhinging with its unique Holiday-themed cocktails, events and Yule Time Debauchery. If it's Christmas cheer you're after -- with a side of unmentionables-- then this is definitely the place for you!

Location:

5350 W 25th ave, Edgewater, CO 80214

Details:

Open December 2nd - December 31st

3pm-11:50pm

Tinseltown: Nightmare Before Xmas

Get ready for an epic Christmas bar ride! Tinseltown Nightmare Before Xmas Holiday Pop Up Bar is about to invade Denver this Winter for all your Holiday needs. The event promises to be filled with a Burtonesque festive spirit and Holiday cheer - but make sure you leave the kids at home for this one, because it ain't gonna be family friendly! For all those looking for a high-energy Holiday bash from the comfort of the Rocky Mountains, look no further. This Christmas Bar is bound to be the buzz of the town with some seriously outrageous decors and staff dressed up as santa's cheeky helper elves!

Location:

Zeppelin Station, 3501 Wazee St. Suite #100 Denver, CO 80216

Details:

Now to December 30th

Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm, Thursday-Friday 5:30-9:30pm, Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 11am-7pm

My Neighbor Felix's Felix Navidad

Only in Denver, Colorado can one find a Holiday Pop Up Bar in the window of their neighbor's at Feliz. This festive Christmas Bar was dreamt up by Feliz's always jolly neighbor, Felix Navidad, who was determined to make this holiday even brighter for everyone. He stocked the warm and inviting Holiday Pop Up Bar so graciously, with colorful shots and delicious mistletoe margaritas. Everything from chill Jingle Bells music playing to his own very special Holiday playlist - all while you nosh on classic-modern Mexican style plates. Just remember, it’s not really a Feliz Navidad without Felix!

Location:

1801 Central St. and 901 Pearl St. Boulder

Details:

Open through Early January

Open during regular business hours

Honor Farm's /Baby We're Dead Inside' and Hell or HIgh Water's 'Jolly Old Saint Dick'

These two pop-up bars can be found in the Denver Ballpark District and have a little something something for everyone. The Honor Bar is hosting "Baby We're Dead Inside" to do a spooky take on the Christmas spirit, while the Hell or High Water Tiki is turning into a phallic-themed cocktail bar, and menu. *Objects may appear smaller than their actual size ;) Enjoy the mezzanine layout with plenty of space for all to enjoy classic and custom curated holiday cocktails.

Location:

1526 Blake St. Denver, CO

Details:

December 2 - 31st

Tuesday- Thursday 5-11pm, Friday-Saturday 5pm-1am, Sunday 3pm-11pm

Death & Co's Holiday Suite

Holiday season has arrived and with that comes Holiday Pop Up Bars and the ever-popular Christmas Bar. Those truly looking for something extraordinary this holiday season should make their way to Suite 6A insided the Ramble Hotel, where Death & Co's Holiday Suite is ready to treat guests to wintery spritzers and amari as well as festive bites meant for celebrating the season. Cozy up in the space complete with warm lighting, custom wallpaper and quite possibly some of the tastiest, most inventive cocktails around - death & Co Holiday Suite has all the makings of a perfect evening out come celebtate Christmas this year!

Location:

1280 25th St. Denver CO

Details:

December 1st - 26th,

Wednesday-Sunday: 5pm-Close

Conclusion: Whether you're looking for an upscale experience or something more laid back - these 10 pop up bars are sure to get you into the holiday spirit. So grab your friends, family, or special someone and check out some of these delightful places in Denver this season! Merry Christmas everyone!

Written by:

Cody Walker

Cody is a Realtor, owner of Source Home Group at Exp Realty. He services the entire Colorado Front Range from Fort Collins down south of Denver. Fun Fact: He's the former mascot of Colorado State University - Cam The Ram