The best holiday pop-up bars in Miami 2025 are Miracle at Dead Flamingo, Mariah Carey at Ray’s, JohnMartin’s in Coral Gables, and the InterContinental.
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All across Miami and Broward, bars have turned into festive playgrounds this holiday season. Ray’s in South Beach has become a full Mariah Carey wonderland, Frosty’s Hideaway now glows inside the InterContinental, and John Martin’s has filled every inch of its Coral Gables pub with tinsel, music, and holiday cheer. Even the Kaseya Center has joined the fun with its Christmas Cantina for Heat fans looking to sip something spirited between plays.
From the Grinch-filled pop-up at the Kimpton Surfcomber to the cozy Reindeer Room in Pembroke Pines and the return of the beloved Miracle bars — including “Miracle on Calle Ocho” — there’s a holiday hideout for every kind of festive mood. Whether you want quirky cocktails, cute photo ops, or just a little seasonal sparkle, South Florida has a very merry bar for it.
Mariah Carey lovers should head to Ray’s this holiday season
Mariah Carey Holiday Bar at Ray’s in South Beach
Ray’s at the Freehand Miami transforms into a full Mariah Carey holiday universe with themed decor, a life-size Mariah cutout, sleigh photo ops, album walls, and her music on rotation every half hour. Entry includes a cocktail, mimosa, or shot made with Black Irish cream, with additional bites available. Guests can write letters to Mariah and purchase limited-edition vinyl. The pop-up runs 24/7 through December 28. 2727 Indian Creek Dr., Miami Beach, at the Freehand Miami; bucketlisters.com. Open now through Sunday, December 28; timed entry.
Frosty’s Hideaway is a great holiday pop-up
Frosty’s Hideaway at the InterContinental in Downtown
Freddy’s inside the InterContinental Miami becomes Frosty’s Hideaway on select Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. The lounge is adorned with holiday lights and decorations, serving drinks such as the “Yule Mule,” “Chocotini,” “Noel Margarita,” “Freezer Martini,” and “Santa’s Smokey Pecan Old Fashioned.” Tickets include a welcome drink, one seasonal cocktail, and a two-hour window for groups of up to 12. 100 Chopin Plz., Miami, at the InterContinental Miami; icmiamihotel.com/frostys. Open now through Saturday, December 27, on select nights; reservations required.
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The annual Christmas Bar at JohnMartin’s in Coral Gables is back
The Christmas Bar at JohnMartin’s in Coral Gables
JohnMartin’s turns into the Christmas Bar through December 28 with holiday cocktails, seasonal bites, Christmas music, and dense decor that fills every inch of the room. Sip on themed cocktails, dance to live DJs, and snap that perfect photo under their dazzling displays. Bring your crew, plan a date night, or simply stop in for the magic. It’s one of the biggest holiday takeovers in the city and a solid spot to settle in, all cozy while in the Gables. 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; thechristmasbarmia.com. Open now through Sunday, December 28.
Divebar’s Jingle Joint at Hotel Continental in Miami Beach
Inside Hotel Continental Miami Beach, Divebar hosts the Jingle Joint Holiday Pop-Up with a 1950s-style look, plenty of tinsel, and bright vintage ornaments. Drinks include the Christmas Morning Mimosa and Peppermint Coquito. A photo booth runs nightly from 5 to 8 p.m. Bar snacks are available.4000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, at Hotel Continental. Nightly after 5 p.m.
Grinch lovers, rejoice
Whoville-Themed Pop-Up at the Kimpton in Miami Beach
The Kimpton Surfcomber’s Social Club transforms into a Grinch-themed holiday bar, complete with green decor and activities such as gingerbread house building and ornament decorating. Drinks include gingerbread espresso martinis, and seasonal dishes round out the menu. Tickets include two drinks. 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; socialclubatsurfcomber.com. $45 per person.
Room 901 at the Hyatt Centric in Fort Lauderdale does the holidays right
Santa’s Arctic Workshop at Room 901 in Fort Lauderdale
Room 901 at the Hyatt Centric Las Olas is styled as Santa’s Arctic Workshop, featuring a small, whiskey-forward speakeasy setup. Guests who bring a new, unwrapped toy receive a free shot. Seatings run at 5 p.m., 7:15 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. 100 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; roomnine01.com. No cover; reservations recommended.
The Kaseya Center has an awesome holiday bar this year
Christmas Cantina at the Kaseya Center in Downtown
Inside the Kaseya Center’s 601 bar, the Christmas Cantina offers a full month of holiday drinks, bright decor, and seasonal small plates. It runs during Miami Heat home games and select events only, making it an easy pregame or mid-event stop for fans. 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; at the Kaseya Center; instagram.com. Open now through December 31; during Miami Heat home games and select events.
“Comet’s Coquito” at Unit B Eatery + Spirits in Pembroke Pines
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The Reindeer Room at Unit B Eatery in Pembroke Pines
Unit B Eatery + Spirits brings back the Reindeer Room through early January with vintage holiday decor, themed photo ops, and seasonal cocktails like the Peppermint Lattini and Prancer’s Pearadise. It’s an easy choice for groups seeking something calmer than the typical Miami holiday bar. 610 SW 145th Terr., Pembroke Pines; unitbpines.com. Now through January 3.
Miracle at the Dead Flamingo is back this season
Annual “Miracle” Pop-Ups Return Across Miami
The Dead Flamingo in Little Havana hosts one of this year’s Miracle pop-ups (others are in Kendall, Hallandale Beach, and Coral Gables), with this one being called “Miracle on Calle Ocho,” which is the Miami stop of the national holiday pop-up series. The tiki decor gets replaced with Christmas kitsch and a full menu of seasonal cocktails served in Miracle’s signature collectible mugs. It’s one of the busiest holiday bar setups in town. For anyone not near Calle Ocho, the pop-up has multiple locations throughout South Florida. Multiple area locations, including Miracle on Calle Ocho: 728 SW Eighth St., Miami; instagram.com/miracleoncalleocho. Now through December 31; no cover.