NYC’s Most Festive Christmas Bars for 2025: Where to Find Over-The-Top Decor, Ornament Cocktails, and Holiday Mini-Golf

Corey Fuller – Staff Writer · November 18, 2025 As the holidays creep closer, NYC is once again transforming into a glittering playground of tinsel-draped rooftops, alpine lodge makeovers, and over-the-top festive pop-ups. Every year, bars and restaurants across the city pull out all the stops—swapping their usual decor for snow-dusted cabins, twinkling winter wonderlands, and the kind of kitschy, candy-colored setups that practically beg for a photo . And of course, each one comes with its own menu of merry, mistletoe-ready cocktails . Whether you’re chasing peak holiday vibes or simply want to sip something festive under a canopy of lights, these are the holiday pop-up bars that deserve a spot on your 2025 winter bucket list . Jingle Jangle at The Dead Rabbit -------------------------------- FiDi’s beloved (and award-winning) outpost The Dead Rabbit revives its famous Jingle Jangle pop-up again for 2025, just in time for the holiday season. Bringing a true “Fairytale on Water Street” vibe to life, the bar’s three floors are decked to the nines with over the top-decor —all while serving seasonal dishes and kitsch-themed cocktails like the Patron-based “Deck the Halls” and bourbon-based “Gingerbread Man” amongst many more. Jingle Jangle runs from November 18 – January 4, 2026. 30 Water Street Frosty’s Christmas Bar ---------------------- Back for its fourth consecutive year, Frosty’s Christmas Bar brings the ultimate holiday energy...and this year it’s in a brand new location. New Yorkers can step into four floors of over-the-top cheer , where a wonderland of twinkling lights, glittering ornaments, and dozens of immersive photo ops —including Santa’s sleigh and a life-sized candy cane lane—awaits. Don’t forget about the fantastic food and drinks, like the Santa’s sliders and Blitzen’s buffalo tenders, which pair with cocktail creations like “The Naughty List” and the “Jack Frost.” Frosty’s Christmas Bar runs from November 21 – December 30 . Tickets start at $15 and increase as Christmas approaches. 1604 Broadway Foxtail’s Holiday Hideaway -------------------------- Arlo SoHo’s beloved speakeasy Foxtail has taken on a holiday transformation as one of the most cozy cocktail dens in the city. This year, New Yorkers can score a $45 special, which includes two holiday cocktails and an appetizer. On the menu includes warm seasonal cocktails like Spiked Mexican Hot Cocoa or a Yuletide Toddy in addition to creative holiday concoctions like theChristmasFruitcake or Tree Topper . Foxtail’s Holiday Hideaway is open now and reservations can be made on OpenTable. 231 Hudson Street Grinchy’s at Roberta’s ---------------------- Iconic pizza-slingers Roberta’s have expanded their empire in the past couple years, and that means its holiday pop-up “Grinchy’s” is only getting bigger too. The Bushwick flagship will once again turn its Tiki Bar into a winter wonderland with ornaments, twinkle lights, and of course, Santa and the Grinch. (The Domino Park and Penn Plaza locations will as well). Festive F&B will be up for grabs too like, Hot Toddys, Frostie The Snowman, and Grinchy’s Old Fashion cocktails — plus Grinchy’s Pretzels, Bee-Sting Popcorn (a riff on their legendary pie), Christmas cookies, and more curated by Chef Carlo Mirarchi. Additionally, this year the Bushwick location will have a Christmas tree lot, withglistening and towering deep green pine trees fromSoho Trees; perfect to purchase before/or after grabbing a bite. Plus other events are in store like a Gingerbread House Challenge on December 13. Grinchy’s runs from December 2 – January 3, 2026 . 261 Moore Street, Brooklyn (Bushwick flagship), 6 Grand Street (Domino Park), 1 Penn Plaza (Manhattan) Miracle ------- One of the NYC’s (and the country’s for that matter) most popular holiday-themed cocktail pop-up bar brands is set for a huge return in 2025. Bringing festive original cocktails, over-the-top decorations, and exciting new mug designs to both Manhattan and Brooklyn this year, it’s set to be one of the most memorable years for the beloved Miracle . Expect over the top kitschy, festive décor and themed cocktail menus with fan favorites such as the*Christmapolitan*and*Snowball Old-Fashioned*. New cocktails this year include*Candy Cane Lane, Dancing Sugarplums, Blitzen Barrel, and Miracle Mouse.*The menu also includes non-alcoholic cocktails this year, which is a first for the brands. In Brooklyn, the brand’s “Miracle at Vacations” variation will will feature hot drinks and a 6-hole themed mini golf course on the rooftop, along with a heated outdoor rooftop with pink Christmas décor on the weekends. Meanwhile, “Miracle at Someday” also in Brooklyn will feature Hangover Drag brunch bingo and Flamboyance Drag and comedy shows with holiday twists. Plus, another variation dubbed “Sippin’ Santa” will arrive at The Last Call with loads of decor and cocktails, plus two normal variations of the bar in Manhattan. Miracle on Ninth (649 E 9th St) — November 6 – December 31 Miracle on Eighth (35 W 8th St) — November 28 – December 31 Miracle at Vacations (48 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn) —November 19 – December 31 Miracle at Someday (364 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn) — November 17 – January 4, 2026 Sippin’ Santa on Grand at The Last Call (588 Grand St, Brooklyn) — November 18 – December 31 Various Locations Blitzen’s Bar at Omni Berkshire Place ------------------------------------- Blitzen’s Bar once again returns toOmni Berkshire Place for 2025, and once again in partnership with mixologist legend Julie Reiner! This year’s carefully curated menu of eight signature drinks (and NA options) include The Blitzen (Woodford Reserve Rye, Liquid Alchemist Ginger/Apple Spice Syrup, Angostura Bitters, served in a holiday ornament),Sleigh Ride (Grey Goose Vodka, Italicus, Lime, Cheeky Cranberry Syrup, Soda Water, served with light-up ice cubes and garnished with cranberries),Espress-Ho Ho Martini (Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Simple Syrup, Espresso, garnished with a mini MoonPie), and more. Blitzen’s Bar begins for the season on November 28. 21 E 52nd Street Snowday in Brooklyn ------------------- If you haven’t heard the news, NYC is expecting a pretty snowy winter this year, and Sunday in Brooklyn’s festive takeover is pretty on theme. “Snowday in Brooklyn” is happening again this year, transforming its unique restaurant into a cozy seasonal wonderland with wreaths, garland, and ornaments, and tons of festive food and winter-themed drinks in the most adorable glassware. It runs from November 28 – December 31 . 348 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn Heated Winter Wonderland at Loreley Beer Garden ----------------------------------------------- Warm up this Christmas season inside Loreley Beer Garden’s Heated Winter Wonderland , which returns yet again this year! The beloved Lower East Side spot once again has decked out both indoors and its heated outdoor beer garden for the ultimate holiday transformation. All while serving hearty food and drink likeBoozy Bourbon Hot Chocolate, Spiked Eggnog, Hot Bourbon Apple Cider, Famous Mulled Wine, Winter Sangria, Hot Toddys, and more. The Heated Winter Wonderland runs from November 13 – January 4, 2026 . 7 Rivington St Sugar Factory’s Santa’s Wonderland -------------------------------------- This sugary Christmas pop-up at Sugar Factory is the epitome of Santa’s wonderland! With a location in Times Square, this unique dining experience is serving all sorts of holiday-themed delights and drinks! Try out theXmas Sliders and wash them down with aSanta’s Cafecito or Grinch Merry Shake milkshare. Not to mention the decor is delightful too! 694 8th Avenue Snowglobe in the Sky -------------------- This Art Deco-inspired cocktail lounge in Midtown is reopening its iconic Snow Globe in the Sky for the winter season! Ophelia will transform into an IRL snow globe towering over NYC, with crystals, sparkling snowflakes, and dazzling wintery illuminations lining the walls. The sky-high bar expertly crafted cocktails, including the famedEl Paso Old Fashioned (Coconut Cartel rum, Don Fulano Reposado tequila, banana, cacao, cinnamon, and Angostura bitters). 3 Mitchell Pl, Floor 26 Le Chalet at L’Avenue at Saks ----------------------------- Just steps from Rockefeller Center and the iconic Saks holiday windows, this stylish spot is a true alpine escape designed by Philippe Starck! Le Chalet at L’Avenue perfectly captures the spirit of apres-ski with roaring fireplaces, indulgent fondue, and warm cocktails inspired by the French Alps. It’s the perfect stop mid-shop, and through January 4th they are serving a special dessert menu that features Sapin Chocolates (chocolate mousse tree, caramel brownie presents), Ornament -shaped brown butter cake with eggnog ice cream, and Chocolate Mint Cookies . 8 E 50th Street Source: https://secretnyc.co/best-christmas-bars-nyc/