It's that time of year again when holiday lights are on full display all over town and Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas" plays in every corner. Such is the case for some bars around Houston that have decked their ceilings with tinsel streamers and have curated special holiday drinks to be served in Santa mugs.
Houston Public Media has made it easy for those looking for age 21+ bars with a list of 14 holiday establishments to help get into the holiday spirit.
Drink responsibly.
Frosty's at Lustre Pearl
2106 Dallas St., Suite 100
This Christmas pop-up has taken over Lustre Pearl's two floors. The Christmas bar has more than enough photo backdrops for those Instagram-able photos. Tickets to Frosty's start at $20. People of all ages are welcome; however, the bar is ages 21+ after 7 p.m.
Julep
1919 Washington Ave.
Cozy up at the James-Beard-Award-winning cocktail bar, Julep, with its 2024 holiday menu, which includes classic cocktails and the return of popular drinks like the coquito, yuletide punch and eggnog. Spiked hot chocolate with toasted marshmallows is also part of the menu. Reservations can be made through Open Table.
Santas Sip Shop at ElderSon Brewing
930 FM-1960 E Unit G Houston, TX 77008
For beer lovers, you'll find holiday cheer at the ElderSon Brewing North location. The brewery serves chocolate cookies and smores in addition to its seasonal beer selection during the holiday pop-up dates. Keith-Lee-approved Philly Food Truck's menu is also available at this location. Visit their social media for details.
Fireside Festivities: Cocktails and S’mores at Heights & Co.
1343 Yale St.
This bar and restaurant has its patio decked for the holiday season. The drinks from its special holiday menu are served in festive glassware. The bar also offers sweet treats and movie screenings every weekend for the holidays.
Holly Jolly Holiday Bar at McIntyre’s Downtown
901 Commerce St., Houston, Texas 77002
McIntyre's Downtown is also in the holiday spirit for all sports lovers who want to catch a game while sipping on a festive drink. The two floors are decorated with a real-sized Santa statue, Christmas trees, photo booth and several nutcrackers.
Sippin' Santa at Nickel City
2910 McKinney St., Suite 500
Looking a tropical Christmas? Sippin' Santa at Nickel City is the spot for you. The neighborhood bar is serving tiki drinks in tiki mugs to transport its guest into a tropical experience.
Lyric Bar – Jingle and Mingle Christmas Pop Up
411 Smith St. Houston, TX 77002
Mix in the peppermint, nutmeg and maple syrups at this downtown bar located inside the Lyric Market Holiday Pop-Up. The market is filled with holiday décor.
Betelgeuse Betelgeuse
2101 Washington Ave
Betelgeuse Betelgeuse on Washington closed for a day during mid-November to decorate for the holiday season, according to a social media post on their account. The pizza joint serves holiday drinks, including hot chocolate, and cocktails in color-changing cups, which can be kept.
Jingle Bell Bar at Aero Cocktail Co.
2031 Westcreek Lane
Jingle bells are ringing at Aero Cocktail Co. during the holiday season. The bar offers a special drink menu served in holiday-decorated mugs, craft classes and entertainment nights.
Miracle at Winnie's and Johnny's Gold Brick
3622 Main Street | 2518 Yale Street
It's a Christmas miracle at two of Houston's bars, Winnie's and Johnny's Gold Brick. According to the website, Miracle at Johnny's Gold Brick claims to be Houston's original Christmas pop-up bar. They have since expanded to Winnie's in Midtown to offer double the cocktail and holiday cheer.
Holiday Hideaway at Chicken N' Pickle
210 Blue Heron Drive
In Webster, a city southeast of Houston, Chicken N' Pickle is bringing all the cheer during its Holiday Hideaway Pop-Up Bar.
Porch Swing Pub
69 Heights Blvd
Another bar located in the Heights is hosting bingo nights every Tuesday during the fa-la-la season. Reservations can be made through Resy. Click here for information.
Toasted Coconut
617 Richmond Ave.
In Montrose, Toasted Coconut added six new drinks for its holiday menu. The bar is also offering holiday dessert pre-orders, which include key lime pie, horchata leches, peppermint brownie pie, and a black bottom banana pie.