Pop into a Pittsburgh Holiday Pop-up Bar
‘Tis the season for over-the-top decorations and festive libations.
Warm up on a winter night at one of these seasonal hotspots.
Miracle on 7th
Downtown, 130 Seventh St.
For a decade, Miracle’s been generating holiday cheer and raising money for charity in the process. From Light Up Night (Nov. 22) through New Year’s Eve, enjoy fan-favorite cocktails such as the Snowball Old Fashioned or try a new concoction created by one of the resident elves. Not a fan of ice and cold, Sippin’ Santa, Miracle’s Tiki-themed counterpart, is also poppin’ up for the season. Be naughty, be nice, but please don’t steal the kitchy glassware, which is available for purchase.
Jingle Bar at Eleventh Hour Brewing
Lawrenceville, 3711 Charlotte St.
Buy a ticket for Eleventh Hour’s Jingle Bar before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Wednesdays through Sundays in December, the brewery’s German Village display will be decked out for the holiday. There will be family-friendly activities and fun for folks 21 and over, along with beer, cocktails, non-alcoholic options, hot cider and food trucks.
A Very Barry Christmas at Barry’s Pub
McCandless, 9566 Perry Highway
North Hills’ beloved dive bar is now a holiday wonderland. Enjoy the yuletide merriment daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The Aspen at The Spritzery
Downtown, 960 Penn Ave.
It’s après all day at this elegant and cozy pop-up bar with ski chalet vibes and creative cocktails that’ll warm you up.
A Very Merry Mixtape at Mixtape
Garfield, 4907 Penn Ave.
When Mixtape commits to a theme, they go all out. For A Very Merry Mixtape, the cocktail bar’s been transformed into the North Pole, a snowglobe-esque atmosphere with in-character hosts and elaborate set pieces such as Santa’s Candy Cocktail Bar, the White Winter Wonderland Parlor and the Cozy Christmas Cottage Lounge. Tickets are available online. Some sessions before 7 p.m. are open to all ages when accompanied by a guardian.
Snowflakes and Spirits at Eliza, A Hot Metal Bistro
Hotel Indigo, Oakland, 331 Technology Dr.
Soon Snowflakes and Spirits will swirl again at the Hotel Indigo with winter cocktails, food and a flurry of photo opps.
Holiday Tavern at The PA Market
Strip District, 108 19th St.
Starting Nov. 28 at 11 a.m., The PA Market’s Holiday Tavern will be open on select dates throughout the season. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Strip, then relax with a cup of cheer.
Atomic Tinsel Cocktail Club at The Rebel Room
Downtown, 405 Wood St.
From Nov. 22 through Dec. 31, kick back in a blast-from-the-past Christmas pop-up bar at the Industrialist Hotel’s hotspot.
Wigle Wonderland at Wigle Whiskey
Strip District, 2401 Smallman St.
Wigle Wonderland will open on Nov. 21 from 5 to 11 p.m., followed by select dates through Dec. 27 to meet all of your festive whiskey needs. May I recommend the May I Have S’more, cocoa-infused Wigle Whiskey Blend, graham simple syrup, molé bitters and a roasted marshmallow garnish.
Shorty’s Santa Shop at Shorty’s
North Shore, 343 N. Shore Drive
West Homestead, 244 W. Bridge St.
This North Pole-themed pop-up returns to both Shorty’s locations from Nov. 17 through Dec. 30.
Elf’d Up Again at Pittsburgh Marriott North
Cranberry, 100 Cranberry Woods Dr.
From Dec. 4-6, the lobby of the Pittsburgh Marriott North will get a holiday makeover. Folks 21 and over and chill out from 5 to midnight. Admission $10, with a portion of proceeds benefiting TRY, A Special Needs Organization.
Krampus Vacation at Lorelei
East Liberty, 124 S. Highland Ave.
The Alpine-inspired cocktail bar, beer hall and wine shop welcomes Krampus, the anti-Santa, on Nov. 26 with Krampus Vacation. The pop-up will feature seasonal mischief and a special menu filled with continental Europe’s holiday flavors.
Bob’s Garage
Blawnox, 1372 Freeport Road
There are holiday pop-ups and then there are holiday landmarks — Bob’s Garage is in the latter category.

