For many North Texans, the holidays mean twinkling lights, spiked eggnog and more holiday spirit than an elf on espresso — because why stop at decking the halls when you can deck the bar, too?
If you’re ready to trade your living room for a tinsel-covered escape, this roundup of the best Christmas-themed bars and restaurants in North Texas will have you sipping, snacking and celebrating in full holiday style.
Here’s Local Profile’s curated list of the best holiday pop-ups in North Texas:
The Henry
When: Nov. 11, 2025–Jan. 4, 2026
Where: 2301 N. Akard St., Dallas
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Photo: Kathy Tran
The Henry’s iconic rooftop transforms into St. Henry’s Winter Wonderland for its sixth season, offering a cozy holiday escape with festive décor, fire pits and twinkling lights. Enjoy new seasonal cocktails like the whiskey and doughnuts, spiced pear cosmopolitan and Junior & Mrs. Mint, plus winter bites such as brie and prosciutto S’mores and bacon-wrapped shrimp. Admission is $7 per guest, with a portion benefiting the North Texas Food Bank.
Omni PGA Frisco
When: Nov. 11, 2025–Jan. 9, 2026
Where: Omni PGA Frisco, 4341 PGA Pkwy., Frisco
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Omni PGA Frisco is serving up holiday cheer with Blitzen’s Bar, a glitzy pop-up created by NYC mixologist and Drink Masters judge Julie Reiner. The space sparkles with over-the-top décor and a lineup of festive cocktails like the Blitzen, Espress-Ho Ho Martini and Naughty or Spice. Guests can also sip a zero-proof mocktail or spike their hot chocolate for extra holiday spirit. Pair your drink with playful bites like Reindeer Fuel, Miso Tinsel or Choco Sleigh Ride — because at Blitzen’s, the season’s all about sipping, snacking and sparkle.
Suburban Yacht Club
When: Nov. 5, 2025–Jan. 1, 2026
Where: 872 State Hwy 121 suite 104, Plano
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Suburban Yacht Club is trading beach vibes for snowflakes with a full holiday takeover. The restaurant transforms into a twinkling winter wonderland filled with lights, lanterns and a festive photo booth. Sip on cheeky seasonal cocktails like Naughty but Nice Spiked Cocoa, Sleigh My Name and Kringle All the Way, or warm up with kid-friendly cocoa from Santa’s “elves.” Don’t miss holiday bites like sugar and spice churros and Tis’ the Season Tamales, perfect for fueling all that merry-making.
Legacy Hall
When: Dec. 7–27, 2025
Where: Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano
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Legacy Hall is turning up the holiday spirit with a month of festive fun, food and live music. Shop 20+ local vendors at the Free Holiday Market on Dec. 7, rock out to a Taylor Swift tribute at Toys and Tunes on Dec. 13, test your knowledge at Holiday Movie Trivia on Dec. 16 and wrap it all up with Epic Unplugged’s An Epic Christmas concert on Dec. 27. Events range from free to ticketed — and yes, there’s hot cocoa (and cocktails) to keep things merry.
La Parisienne
When: Nov. 14, 2025–Feb. 1, 2026
Where: Locations in Frisco and Addison
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La Parisienne is going full-on holiday chic with its Winter Wonderland pop-up, turning the bistro into a dreamy Parisian snow globe. Sip on a candy cane martini that’s as pretty as it is pepperminty, warm up with a cozy hot toddy or keep it classy with festive mocktails. Feeling extra fancy? Book their winter afternoon tea for a little sparkle with your scones.
Three Empires Brewery
When: Nov. 6, 2025–Feb. 15, 2026
Where: 6990 Main St., Ste. 200, Frisco
Call 972-742-2550 for reservations
Three Empires Brewery is bringing the cozy vibes with its Winter Bubble Experience — think private, twinkle-lit domes straight out of a snow globe. Snuggle up under plush blankets, sip wine or beer and snack on charcuterie while the world outside chills. Couples can book a dome for $150 (includes a bottle of wine or growler and a charcuterie board), while groups up to six can upgrade for $225. Each 90-minute session is available Thursday through Sunday, but book ahead, these bubbles fill up fast.
Hilton Anatole
When: Nov. 28, 2025–Jan. 4, 2026
Where: 2201 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas
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The Hilton Anatole is reimagining the holidays with an all-new lineup of winter festivities. Guests can glide across Dallas’ largest outdoor ice rink, enjoy a live performance by Olympic skater Ashley Cain on Dec. 5 and reserve private winter glass chalets for an intimate seasonal escape. Choose the family-friendly cozy cocoa chalet or indulge in the bubbly and bites chalet, complete with Moët & Chandon and charcuterie. After skating, guests can warm up at The Lodge with festive drinks and bites, while families enjoy crafts, bounce houses and storytime with Mrs. Claus.
Heirloom Haul
When: Nov. 21–Dec. 31, 2025 | Times vary by event
Where: Locations in Frisco and Prosper
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Celebrate the season at Heirloom Haul with its holiday tea service, breakfast with Santa and festive seasonal drinks. Enjoy an elegant holiday tea featuring savory bites, sweet treats and sparkling bubbles in a vintage-inspired setting. Breakfast with Santa returns for family fun, with Frisco seatings on Nov. 30 and Dec. 14 (9–10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) and Prosper seatings on Dec. 7 and Dec. 21 (10–11:30 a.m.). Seasonal sips include the poinsettia ocktail, jingle bell bubbly and peppermint mocha latte, perfect for toasting or cozying up this holiday season.
Leela’s Wine Bar
When: Beginning Nov. 12, 2025
Where: Lower Greenville, Uptown and Trophy Club locations
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Leela’s Wine Bar is toasting the season with three unique holiday pop-ups, each offering a different festive mood. Lower Greenville embraces a “classic and nostalgic” theme, Uptown goes “chic and whimsical” and Trophy Club transforms into a “woodsy and enchanted” retreat. Across all locations, guests can enjoy Leela’s signature espresso martini flights and seasonal bites like pomegranate whipped feta and mini brie wheels with honey and nuts.
The Westin Stonebriar Snow Globe Experience
When: Nov 14, 2025–Jan 25, 2026
Where: The Westin Stonebriar, 1549 Legacy Dr, Frisco
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The Westin Stonebriar is bringing the magic with its cozy Snow Globe Experience, a private, heated dome perfect for winter date nights or family hangouts. Each 90-minute session fits up to five guests and includes a welcome pour of Prosecco or house wine plus a shared cheese board. It’s a warm, twinkly escape without ever leaving Frisco. $125 per party, up to six people.
Sixty Vines
When: Dec. 2, 2025–Feb. 14, 2026
Where: Sixty Vines Uptown, 500 Crescent Ct., Dallas
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Sip, swirl and get snug in your own private igloo at Sixty Vines’ Wine Country Winter Wonderland. Each cozy dome comes decked out with blankets, pillows, a heater and your own Bluetooth speaker, perfect for sipping wine under the “snow.” There’s a $200 food and beverage minimum, but the vibes (and the vino) are priceless.
The Village Dallas
When: Nov. 28–Dec. 27, 2025
Where: The Village Country Club, 5670 Village Glen Dr., Dallas
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The Village Dallas is bringing back A Very Merry Village, its over-the-top holiday pop-up packed with lights, cocktails and cheer. Set on the second floor of The Village Country Club, the space glows with thousands of twinkling lights, dazzling ornaments and a 50-foot Christmas tree anchoring its festive “Main Street.” Guests can wander through the décor, enjoy themed bites and cocktails, and snap plenty of photos along the way.
Entry is free, and the month features special themed events like Sip & Wrap, Holiday Carol-oke, movie nights, and live music. Early evenings are open to all ages; after 8 p.m., it becomes a 21+ holiday hangout. Walk-ins welcome, no reservation needed.
This list will be updated through the holiday season.
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