If you’re a little too old to find Santa at a mall for a festive picture, and regular eggnog at home isn’t quite cutting it, then you probably have been enjoying the resurgence of holiday-themed pop-up bars opening across the city this month.
Lots of hotel bars are also making a debut and introducing themed drinks and festive decor, making it the perfect spot for all your ultra-Instagrammable festive photos in the city.
Here are 5 decked-out holiday pop ups that you can drink and eat at this season:
The Jingle Bar
567 Hornby St, Vancouver
The most magical Christmas pop up bar, the Jingle Bar, is finally landing in Vancouver this month for the very first time! With non-stop holiday hits, lots of games and entertainment, festive cocktails and tasty treats, this experience is truly one-of-a-kind to fully get you in the Christmas spirit. Not to mention the dozens of twinkling lights, heartwarming holiday memories you’ll create with loved ones, and festive fun around every corner.
Bar Humbug
The Ballyhoo Public House, 888 Burrard St #103, Vancouver
The Ballyhoo is bringing holiday vibes to downtown Vancouver with Bar Humbug, a new seasonal pop-up that’ll deliver nostalgic holiday-themed high spirits with festive cocktails and food, warm welcomes and good vibes. Celebrate the holidays with their seasonal favourites like the Ferrero Rocher old fashioned, the Sleigh Ride in Central Park, festive eats like spiced turkey sliders, dunkaroos with chocolate chunk cookies, and more!
Kringle’s at the Castle
900 W Georgia St, Vancouver
Back by popular demand this holiday season, Kringle’s is officially here, nestled within the lower lobby walls of Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Gather your friends or date along to indulge in their festive cocktails and eats, like the Yuletide Rose Fizz, the Starry Night Sbagliato, the Year of the Trees, and many more.
Immerse yourselves in a wonderland of twinkling lights and cozy corners, where the jolly ambiance of Kringle’s invites guests to savour the magic of the holidays in festive fashion.
The Elf Bar
920 Commercial Dr, Vancouver
If you’re looking to make all your Elf dreams come true, the Elf Bar pop up is the place to be, allowing you to create an unforgettable holiday ambiance that will transport you to a festive wonderland. Guests can expect a whole 80 minutes surrounded by tons of elves, breathtaking decor for photo ops, elf-themed cocktails and games!
Tocador
2610 Main Street, Vancouver
Tocador, a Latin American restaurant in Mount Pleasant, has been embracing all the fun holiday vibes with their mulled wine and festive decor! A unique touch is that they provide a fun Latin American twist, like a flamingo pulling Santa’s sleigh. Sip on their seasonal favourites like the cherry wood smoked old fashioned with Wild Turkey, Taylor port, cherry wood smoke, demerara sugar, and Angostura.
If you’re looking to cozy up this winter, check out our article on 7 different types of VRBO stays in BC here.
