No cotton-headed ninnymuggins over here. We’re ready to celebrate the holidays with a festive drink or two with Santa and friends. Check out these eight pop-ups around the Alamo City to bring in the seasonal cheer.
Chicken N Pickle, 5215 UTSA Blvd.
Chill out at the Holiday Hideway Pop-up, a lodge-inspired getaway. Cozy up and enjoy summit views, outdoor fire pits, and a cocktail menu with 10 festive drinks including Holly Daze, Cozy Cabin, Cider, and Candy Cane Lane. Reservations are required.
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen, 103 E. Jones Ave.
Come wallow in self-pity at this outdoor bar’s Grinchmas pop-up. Customers can enjoy whimsical drinks, limited edition eats, and photo opportunities throughout the grounds.
Esquire Tavern, 155 E. Commerce St.
Enjoy the Miracle on Commerce Street at this downtown bar through Sunday, Dec. 31. Sip on the festive drink menu including Hot Butter Rum, Rudolph’s Replacement, and Yippie Ki Yay Mother... you know the rest.
Pro tip: To guarantee a table, make a reservation.
Hugman’s Oasis, 135 E. Commerce St.
Celebrate the holidays in the tropics with the Sippin’ Santa pop-up through Sunday, Dec. 31. Sip on North Pole Bowl, Sippin’ Santa, or the Ho Ho Hot Buttered Rum. Make your reservation today.
J.W. Marriott, 23808 Resort Pkwy.
This resort on the city’s Northside is hosting three pop-ups this season: The Arctic Lodge pop-up lounge features themed cocktails, the Cocoa Cabin for younger audiences, and the Frost Haus offers a full menu with a culinary selection of elevated nordic-inspired winter favorites.
Otro Bar, 123 N. Saint Mary’s St.
Step into the Whooville Pop-up at this rooftop bar in downtown San Antonio through Sunday, Dec. 31. Get into the holiday spirit with holiday-themed cocktails, a specialty menu, shotskis, and more.