Where to mix and mingle in Atlanta this holiday season

There’s no better way to celebrate the holiday season than with friends to close out the year as we prepare for 2023. The good news is that there is an abundance of holiday-themed bars around Atlanta with spacious settings and festive drinks that will get everyone in the festive spirit. So gather up your friends and try out one of these holiday-themed venues around Atlanta, from bars and breweries to rooftops, speakeasies and more.

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The Blind Elf at The Blind Pig Parlour Bar

If upscale holiday dining is on your wishlist this year, celebrate with friends and loved ones at The Blind Pig Parlor Bar’s holiday pop-up. This East Andrews bar is full of holiday magic with “over-the-top decor, twinkling lights and festive bites.” You’ll need to secure a reservation for the Blind Elf Experience, which includes two cocktails and two appetizers at $70 per person.

Location: Buckhead - 128 East Andrews Drive (black unmarked door behind Chido and Padre’s); Website: theblindpigparlourbar.com

Blitzen Room at Biltong Bar

Gather up your friends and head over to the Blitzen Room at Biltong Bar in Ponce City Market, where you can hang out in the spacious setting and imbibe in holiday drinks such as Chartreuse Hot Chocolate and Famous Egg Nog. Pair it with biltong, boards, snacks and sandwiches.

Location: East Atlanta - 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE; Website: biltong-bar.com; Contact: 678-515-0620

Holidays on the Roof at Ponce City Market

Whether you want to skate in the clouds on the PCM Rooftop ice rink, hang out in cozy, festive igloos overlooking the skyline, or sip on holiday drinks at 9 Mile Station or 12 Cocktail Bar, The ROOF at Ponce City Market has plenty of options for friends and/or significant others to have a holly jolly time.

Location: East Atlanta - 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE; Website: poncecityroof.com

The Jingle Bar at Chattahoochee Food Works

Enjoy “crafted holiday drinks and festive treats” with your friends at The Jingle Bar. Chattahoochee Food Works’ winter pop-up bar will be jingling from 5-11 p.m. on Thursdays and from noon to 11 p.m. on weekends.

Location: Westside - 1235 Chattahoochee Ave NW; Website: @chattahoocheefoodworks

Little Christmas Spirit at Little Spirit

Get in the Little Christmas Spirit by celebrating with friends in a big way at this Inman Park holiday-themed pop-up bar, with refreshing holiday-themed cocktails such as Fuego Navidad, Uncle Eddie’s Eggnog and Underneath the Mistletoe.

Location: East Atlanta - 299 North Highland Avenue NE; Website: littlespiritatl.com; Contact: 404-600-5895

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Mingle and Jingle Pop-Up Bar at Best End Brewery

There’s no better place to mingle and jingle with friends (and strangers!) than at the Mingle and Jingle Holiday Pop-Up Bar at Best End Brewery on the West End. They not only have a special holiday drink menu, but also a festive holiday food menu that includes rotis and “naughty or nice” noodle bowls.

Location: West End - 1036 White St SW; Website: bestendbrewing.com; Contact: 470-391-0999

Miracle on Monroe

Even the “grouchiest grinch” will get in the holiday spirit at Miracle on Monroe, the Beltline-adjacent holiday pop-up bar at Midtown Promenade. The festive menu includes holiday-themed drinks such as the Christmapolitan and Bad Santa. You can also gather up your friends and decide who’s been good this year (or not) by taking Naughty or Nice Shots.

Location: Midtown - 931 Monroe Dr NE; Website: miraclebaratl.com; Contact: 404-481-5226

Rockin’ Around the UrbanTree at Urban Tree Cidery

Let the Christmas spirit ring as you and your friends go rockin’ around the UrbanTree this winter season. Urban Tree Cidery has become a cider-filled winter wonderland, brewing up festive drinks, holiday music and games. It’s perfect for a night out with friends or a date.

Location: Westside - 1465 Howell Mill Rd NW; Website: urbantreecidery.com

The North Pole at Colony Square

The heart of Midtown Atlanta has transformed into the North Pole (maybe just without the sub-zero temperatures). Whether you choose to enter one of the festive igloos decorated with holiday cheer, watch a holiday movie on the big projector, ice-skate in the courtyard, or enjoy holiday drinks at 5Church, Colony Square has plenty of options to get you and your friends/significant other in the holiday spirit.

Location: Midtown - 1197 Peachtree St NE; Website: colonysquare.com

Tiki Holiday at The S.O.S. Tiki Bar

Celebrate the season tiki-style with friends at The S.O.S. Tiki Bar in Decatur. Traditional tiki drinks have been transformed into their holiday counterparts, such as “Soots Me,” filled with rum, bourbon, cinnamon, vanilla, honey, lime and coffee in a signature tiki glass.

Location: Decatur - 340 Church St; Website: sostiki.com; Contact: 404-377-9308

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