7 Columbus pop-up bars to put you in the jolly spirit
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'Tis the season to shamelessly enjoy a themed cocktail with a classic holiday tune.
The vibe: Cozy, cinnamony, sparkly. You know the drill. Here are some of the most intriguing holiday-themed pop-up bars arriving to deliver your festive fix:
🛌 Xmas Bar
The holiday rebrand at Goodnight John Boy features special drinks, music and decor. You can spot the lights from the street.
- Hours vary Wednesday-Sunday.
✨ Miracle
At The Citizens Trust, it's "a miracle on Gay Street" when this historic bank building goes full holiday with craft cocktails and over-the-top decorations.
- 4-11pm Tuesday through Thursday, 4pm-midnight Friday and Saturday.
Forno's "retro ski lodge pop-up" brings cozy vintage vibes to the Short North spot.
- 6-11pm Thursday and Sunday, 6pm-1am Friday and Saturday.
Harrison West's The Bottle Shop says "Bar humbug!" with a holiday theme "for anyone who just wants a nice drink without being subjected to Mariah Carey's Christmas music monopoly."
- Hours vary Monday through Saturday.
For a little "mele kalikimaka" this season, check out Huli Huli's holiday tiki makeover, with themed drinks and island Christmas vibes.
- Hours vary Tuesday through Sunday.
Celebrate like the Rough Rider himself with The Roosevelt Room's seasonal throwback cocktails and festive decor at Bridge Park.
- Hours vary daily.
German Village cocktail bar Law Bird goes tiki for the holidays, the only time of year it takes reservations.
- Hours vary Tuesday through Sunday.
❄️ If those fully committed themes are a little much for you, get a holiday fix with decor and outdoor igloos to stay warm at places like Land-Grant, Brewdog, Lumin and Vaso.
🗺️ Plus: If you're in it more for the drinks than the ambiance, check out the annual 12 Bars of Christmas crawl.
- Registration and crawl kickoff at Howl at the Moon, 504 Park St.
- Noon-8pm Saturday, Dec. 14. $16.