Houston goes all-out for the holidays, and its bars go even harder. All over the city, pop-ups are exploding with tinsel, twinkle lights, boozy cocoa, tropical Santas and over-the-top cocktails built for your camera roll. Whether you’re chasing cozy fireside vibes or full-blown Christmas chaos, here’s where to celebrate the season in peak H-Town style.
Doc’s Houston, 1201 Westheimer
The new Montrose supperclub invites folks to enjoy jazz, swing and soulful holiday music this December. Highlights include Doc Watkins & His Orchestra performing The Music of A Charlie Brown Christmas (Decâ¯4–5) and sets from Wyatt Michael, Patricia Vonne, and more. Get tickets online.
Emilia’s Havana, 1800 Post Oak
Through December 27, Holidays in Havana invites guests to escape to a Caribbean-inspired Christmas with festive décor, holiday cocktails and bites. Wednesday evenings offer cocktails and light bites ($25) and Thursday–Saturday includes dinner and late-night vibes ($50). Reserve via OpenTable Experiences.
EZ’s Liquor Lounge, 3301 White Oak
In addition to decking its halls with a tree and festive holiday decor, EZ’s will have an outdoor tent with a live DJ in celebration with the neighborhood tradition of Lights in the Heights on Friday, December 13.
Frosty’s Christmas Bar, 2106 Dallas
One of the biggest holiday pop-ups in town with two levels, multiple bars, a dance floor, over-the-top decorations, life-size nutcrackers, festive cocktails, beer and seltzers, plus fun events like the Shotski experience. Tickets start are $18+.
Gaspachos Mexican Bites, 3709 Eastside https://bit.ly/MediaKitGaspachos
Families can kick off Christmas Week with a family-friendly holiday celebration on Saturday, December 20, from 11â¯a.m. to 1:30â¯p.m. Take photos with Santa, enjoy festive treats, and grab bites from Gaspachos while soaking in the holiday spirit — pets welcome, too.
Heights & Co., 1343 Yale
The neighborhood hangout celebrates the season with Fireside Festivities, featuring festive s’mores boards and holiday cocktails like Candy Cane Irish Coffee, Peanut Butter Old Fashioned and The Grinch.
HiFi at The Finn, 712 Main
HiFi at The Finn will host its 12 Days of Christmas from December 11–24, transforming downtown’s vinyl lounge into a sparkling holiday hub with festive cocktails, themed nights, live DJs, burlesque shows, and hands-on workshops. Extended hours include Mondays and Tuesdays for the series.
Jingle Bell Bar at Botonica, 2031 Westcreek
Jingle Bell Bar returns for another over-the-top holiday takeover, transforming Botonica into three festively decked-out spaces: a twinkling Classic Christmas bar, a pastel Candy Cane Lane and a cozy Ski Lodge hideaway. Guests can sip seasonal cocktails like the Mistletoe Martini and Festivus Old Fashioned, plus festive bites ranging from flatbreads to Santa’s Cookie Platter Don’t miss $2 oyster Tuesdays, Jingle Bell Burlesque, live music nights and Sunday craft classes with holiday movies. Entry is free and reservations are recommended.
Lyric Market, 411 Smith
Running al month long, step into a Christmas wonderland at the festive Jingle & Mingle pop-up, featuring twinkling décor, seasonal cocktails like Peppermint Express and Sugar Plum Fairy, themed photo ops and weekly surprises.
Miracle and Sippin’ Santa
The original holiday-themed cocktail bars are back for 2025, bringing festive drinks, over-the-top décor and collectible mugs to local hotspots Johnny’s Gold Brick, Winnie’s, Nickel City and Daiquiri Time Out in Galveston all month long.
Monkey’s Tail, 5802 Fulton St
All month long, the Lindale Park dive transforms for Feliz Navidad with over-the-top décor, festive cocktails and seasonal treats. Drink highlights include Ponche Villa, Frozen Mistletoe Margarita and Horchata Eggnog ($12–$90).
Tinsel Town Pop Up Bar, 2400 West Loop South
“Tinsel Town” transforms the inside of Uptown’s The Chifley hotel into a wall-to-wall Christmas wonderland. Expect dazzling holiday décor, themed cocktails, holiday music and photo-worthy moments.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.
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