Christmas-heads, prepare yourselves for the coming of no less than nine holiday-themed bars this season around Denver — and another in Colorado Springs, just in case you find the local options lacking.
From now through the holidays, you’ll have your pick of pop-up bars. Fans of the European Christmas market tradition can even head to a new outdoor plaza bar coming to Union Station.
For the most over-the-top Christmas experience, check out the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ Camp Christmas installation and Santa Bar at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora.
Or for a holiday drink with views, there will be rooftop holiday parties with alcohol served from a decked-out Airstream at the new Edgewater Public Market.
Four Miracle Bars will serve up Christmas decor — and cheer — all over Colorado this year, from Larimer Square to Highland, Arvada and down to Colorado Springs. A lower-key celebration will light up The Ramble Hotel’s hidden-away mezzanine bar.
Death & Co’s Holiday Suite
Nov. 21-Dec. 28
For those who want just a little holiday buzz, the swanky lobby bar at The Ramble Hotel is serving Christmas movie-themed cocktails in a low-lit setting in its upstairs, mezzanine level Suite 6A. The pop-up will include drinks like the Filthy Animal made with red wine, brandy, amaro, pomegranate, orange and cinnamon.
1280 25th St., 5 p.m.-close Thursday through Saturday, walk-in only, deathandcompany.com
Camp Christmas at The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace
Nov. 21-Jan. 5
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts and creator Lonnie Hanzon bring a 10,000-square-foot immersive art installation this season to The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace. Santa Bar will provide both boozy and non-alcoholic drinks to keep spirits high while you explore the exhibit and snap some “elfie selfies” (their words).
2501 Dallas St., Aurora, starting at 10 a.m. daily, tickets from $8-$21 at denvercenter.org
Miracle Bar(s) Denver
Nov. 27-Late December
Three whole Miracle Bars will pop-up around Denver this year — one in Larimer Square, one at Avanti and one inside the Arvada Tavern. Avanti’s is the same as last year, located upstairs at the Highland food hall in the indoor-outdoor Wolf Bar.
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In Larimer Square, the pop-up has taken over the former home of Milk & Honey Bar. This will be the biggest of the three this season, with room for nearly 150 Christmas fanatics.
And in Arvada, the Tavern’s second-floor speakeasy (enter through the phone booth) will transform into a tiki bar called Sippin’ Santa. Go here for tropical drinks with a holly-jolly vibe.
1414 Larimer St., 3200 N. Pecos St. and 5707 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada’ 5 p.m.-midnight Sundays and weekdays and until 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Walk-ins and reservations accepted, miracledenver.com
Roger’s Liquid Oasis (on the rooftop) at Edgewater Public Market
Nov. 29-Late December
The newest Denver food hall is transforming its rooftop into a holiday liquid oasis, Airstream trailer and all. The team behind downtown’s Brass Tacks will whip up eggnog, spiked hot cocoa, mulled wine and more against a backdrop of twinkling lights and the downtown skyline. Also, look out for a honky-tonk holiday party featuring Neon Moon on Dec. 8.
5505 W 20th Ave., Edgewater, rooftop bar opening at 2 p.m. daily (weather permitting), edgewaterpublicmarket.com
Holiday Putt Club at Punch Bowl Social Stapleton
Nov. 29-Dec.31
At Punch Bowl Social Stapleton, mini golfers can sip on adult (or N/A) beverages while playing 18 holes. The course is decorated with giant snow globes and life-sized candy canes this season. And the snack shack will serve drinks like Jingle Bell Rock N Rye, Pink Bunny Suit and Golden Age of Garland. See also hot buttered teas, hot chocolate and toasty snacks.
3120 N. Uinta St., 5-9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, golf $10 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under, punchbowlsocial.com
Miracle Bar Colorado Springs
Nov. 29-Jan. 1
The Miracle franchise makes its way south this year with Christmapolitans, Run Run Rudolphs and SanTaRex cocktails served from inside the Allusion Speakeasy space. The season starts out with an ugly sweater party on Dec. 2 and continues with more maybe-embarrassing opportunities to make memories through the New Year.
323 N. Tejon St. (inside Rooster’s House of Ramen), Colorado Springs, 6 p.m.-midnight Wednesday through Saturday, allusionbar.com
Union Station’s Holiday on the Plaza
Nov. 30-Jan. 1
New to Union Station’s holiday lineup this year is an outdoor lounge serving festive cocktails and featuring a cookie-decorating station, direct-to-Santa mailbox and occasional carolers. Union Station’s Grand Illumination celebration takes place Nov. 29, and the plaza lounge opens the next day.
Wynkoop and 17th Streets, 3-10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, unionstationindenver.com
White Claw Winter Wonderland at Viewhouse Ballpark
Dec. 1-Feb. 1
This season, Viewhouse Ballpark is gifting us not one but two months of a White Claw-themed pop-up bar that no one could have wished for this Christmas. The White Claw “specialty menu” includes $6 Claws, $7 White Claw holiday cocktails and $25 buckets of Claw. Check with Viewhouse on their social media for specific event dates and details.
2015 Market St., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday facebook.com/events/425219178168984/
Sleigher pop-up at American Bonded and Occidental
Dec. 1-Dec. 31 (American Bonded) and Dec. 1-Dec. 23 (Occidental)
For a harder edged, heavy-metal holiday, go for a drink at either American Bonded in RiNo or Occidental in Highland. The two businesses run by revered local barman Sean Kenyon are stepping up to fill in that niche of a hardcore Christmas celebration. Occidental ends the party a little earlier in December to host a Harry Potter Christmas event on Dec. 25 and 26.
2706 Larimer St. and 1950 W. 32nd Ave., 303-942-1201 and 720-536-8318, americanbonded.com and occidentalbar.com
Polar Bear Express pop-up at Señor Bear
Dec. 2-Jan. 1
The Latin American restaurant (that just opened an offshoot in RiNo) is turning into a winter wonderland for the month of December. You’ll have your choice of hot buttered rums, eggnogs, spiced ciders and seasonal shot skis to take with friends. And on Dec. 21, a Naughty or Nice holiday party will trade you shots for a donated (new) toy. That night you can also take photos with Santa Claus.
3301 Tejon St., 720-572-5997, senorbeardenver.com
