Holidays & Occasions Christmas The South's Best Christmas Bars By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is an Associate Digital Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on September 7, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Lala’s Little Nugget Whether meeting up with hometown friends, escaping a family affair, or attending an ugly sweater party, there are plenty of good reasons to go to a bar during the holiday season. If you happen to be in one of those situations and want an atmosphere that keeps the Christmas cheer going, these are the best Christmas bars in the South. From Christmas bars like the pop-up phenomenon Miracle on Ninth Street to holiday-bedecked rooftops like the Unscripted Durham's Winter Wonderland, locations all over the South are taking on limited-time Christmas personas. And unlike short-lived pop-ups, there are some Christmas bars in the South that stay festive all year long. If you need a strong shot of eggnog or a glass of mulled wine this season, these are the most festive Christmas bars to add some extra jingle to your holiday. 01 of 10 Miracle on Ninth Street Facebook/Miracle on Ninth Street Multiple Locations Miracle on Ninth Street, the famed Christmas pop-up bar that started in New York City a few years ago, is now popping up all around the world. All locations will don their holiday best and offer the same festive signature cocktails. Below are the Southern locations of the pop-up, but you can find a full list of locations here. Asheville, NC – Miracle on Haywood Road (The Golden Pineapple)Atlanta, GA – Miracle on Wonderkid Athens, GA – Miracle at the ExpatAustin, TX – Miracle on 5th Street (The Eleanor) Baton Rouge, LA – Miracle on Bennington (The Station)Bentonville, AR – Miracle on 2nd Street (Undercroft)Birmingham, AL – Miracle at 24th Street (Queen's Park) Charlotte, NC – Miracle at Backstage LoungeChattanooga, TN – Miracle at No Hard Feelings Dallas, TX – Miracle at Royal 38Daytona Beach, FL – Miracle at McCoy's Rum Room (Hilton Oceanfront Resort)Fort Worth, TX – Miracle on South Main (Nickel City)Greenville, SC – Miracle at Southernside Brewing Houston, TX – Miracle at Johnny's (Johnny's Gold Brick)Huntsville, AL – Miracle at Midcity (The Camp Huntsville)Jacksonville, FL – Miracle on the Square (Grape and Grain Exchange)Knoxville, TN – Miracle at Brother WolfLouisville, KY – Miracle on Market (Galaxie Bar)Memphis, TN – Miracle at the Liquor StoreMount Pleasant, SC – Miracle and Handcraft Kitchen and CocktailsOrlando, FL – Miracle on Orange (at The Courtesy Bar)Nashville, TN – Miracle on Gallatin Ave. (The Pearl Diver)New Orleans, LA – Miracle on Magazine (Barrel Proof)Pensacola, FL – Miracle on Palafox (Old Hickory Whiskey Bar)Raleigh, NC – Miracle at The HaymakerRichmond, VA – Miracle on Cary Street (The Jasper)St. Augustine, FL – Miracle at Forgotten TonicSt. Louis, MO – Miracle at Small ChangeTampa, FL – Miracle on Main (Strandhill Public Tampa Heights)Washington, D.C. – Miracle at Death Punch Bar 02 of 10 Sippin' Santa's Surf Shack Facebook/Sippin’ Santa’s Surf Shack Multiple Locations Throughout the holiday season, Miracle on Ninth Street's beach-vibe spinoff, Sippin' Santa's Surf Shack, is making people merry throughout the South. Like Miracle, Sippin' Santa's Surf Shack will also feature signature holiday cocktails (like the Kris Kringle Colada, made with dark Jamaican rum, allspice, lime & pineapple juice, and cream of coconut) at each location. Find a full list of locations here. 03 of 10 Garden District Twitter/Garden District Washington, D.C. Garden District, a seasonal, outdoor barbecue joint and beer garden, becomes a holiday haven during the season. Not only is the patio decked out with lights and a flying Santa with reindeer, the beer garden offers specialty drinks and an extended beer menu. For Southerners who aren't used to the cold, Garden District packs the porch with heaters. 04 of 10 The Snow Globe at JW Marriott Nashville JW Marriott Nashville Nashville, Tennessee At the Snow Globe, you can immerse yourself in a holiday cocoon that looks, sounds, tastes, even smells like the perfect Christmas. Enjoy seasonal drinks like the Mistletoe Mule with cranberry, and nibble on Snowflake Truffle Fries or Chocolate Candy Cake while enjoying a virtual snowy night. 05 of 10 Tap 99 Tap 99 Washington, D.C. This self-pour bar has, yes, 99 types of beer, wine, cider and cocktails on tap, including plenty of holiday-themed sips. Add fun decorations and an appearance from the Grinch, and you have a pretty perfect Christmas bar. 06 of 10 Yebo Ski Haus Facebook/Yebo Ski Haus Atlanta, Georgia South African-American fusion restaurant and bar Yebo Beach Haus, which usually resembles a seaside escape, turns into Yebo Ski Haus from December through February. The restaurant doesn't just change its name and put up some decorations, though—it puts out a completely new comfort-food menu and changes its indoor and outdoor décor entirely to reflect a ski lodge. 07 of 10 Santa's Pub Facebook/Santa’s Pub Nashville, Tennessee Santa's Pub, a famed dive bar housed in a spray-painted double-wide trailer, has a more interesting story than most establishments. The beer-only bar is also cash only, and the owner, who goes by Santa, has a few valuable behavior rules that are the reason there's never been a fight at the place. 08 of 10 Chai-vy and Cohen-y Hanukkah Bar Twitter/Chai-vy and Cohen-y Washington, D.C. Neighborhood bar Ivy and Coney (see what they did there with the spinoff) goes all out to celebrate the season all December long. The bar will be elaborately decorated, of course, but Ivey and Coney—Chai-vy and Cohen-y—will also be serving a special Hanukkah menu featuring traditional dishes like potato latkes and drinks like kosher wine. But that's not all—during the Festival of Lights, the bar will have gift giveaways and holiday games. 09 of 10 Unscripted Durham Winter Wonderland Unscripted Durham Durham, North Carolina Atop this hip mid-century hotel is a glittering Christmas getaway complete with decked-trees, private igloos, holiday-themed drinks, and amazing views. 10 of 10 Lala's Little Nugget Lala’s Little Nugget Austin, Texas Lala's stays in the Christmas spirit all year long with lights, decorations, and a reindeer-topped roof. Gingerbread cocktails, boozy eggnog, and hot toddies add to the jolly mood. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit