Culture

Gin-gle all the way to these holiday pop-up bars

These festive pop-up bars around Tampa Bay will help you get in the holiday spirit.

November 20, 2023 • 
Brianna Williams
A dark bar with red and green lights strung across the ceiling and red and green pillars lit up across the room.

XMAS Bar St. Pete can be found at 260 1st Ave. N.

Photo via @xmasbarstpete

You know what they say... it’s the most wonderful time for a beer.

Check out these holiday pop-up bars scattered around the Tampa Bay area where you can get your fa-la-la-libations.

XMAS Bar St. Pete | Now-early Jan. | This downtown pop-up next to Jannus Live and The Farm is all decked out and serving drinks like “Jingle Juice” and “Butter Cookie” shots.

Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Dec. 31 | The Miracle Christmas pop-up will return to Intermezzo on St. Pete’s Central Avenue to turn it into a winter wonderland with themed drinks.

Strandhill Public | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Dec. 31 | Miracle will also be popping up at Strandhill Public Tampa with its holiday decor and drinks.

Barterhouse Ybor | TBD | Barterhouse Ybor is already teasing the opening of its festive holiday pop-up. If it’s anything like last year’s Blitz Inn, we can’t wait.

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