‘Tis the season, y’all. The time for themed bars has arrived, and this year in St. Pete is bringing more than ever before. In fact, the first Christmas pop-up concept opened before the turkey carving even started, and we’re all in for the celebrations.
Some of these, such as Miracle at Mezzo, are long-time staples. Others, such as the literary-themed “Tales & Tidings” at The Library breathe new merriment and cheer into some of our favorite St. Pete restaurants and watering holes.
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While this isn’t a comprehensive list of every bar decked out for the holidays, we aim to list all the biggest pop-ups, at the very least. If you know of one we missed, shoot us an email at info@ilovetheburg.com. In the meantime, get your Santa hats and ugly sweaters ready for all the fun.
Xmas Bar St. Pete
- What: The first one to pop-up in St. Pete is a fully Christmas-themed bar above Yard of Ale, with three full bars decked out in lights and cheer with all the holiday-themed cocktails.
- When: Open now
- Where: 260 1st Avenue North
Miracle at Mezzo
- What: The annual tradition transforms Intermezzo Cafe into a Winter Wonderland, complete with specialty cocktails, incredible decorations and holiday music around the clock.
- When: Open now
- Where: 1111 Central Avenue
Tinsel Town at PCI
- What: Our favorite beach bar is the perfect “Christmas in Florida” destination as Postcard Inn on the Beach turns into a festive and tasty holiday wonderland complete with a selfie wall, holiday sips and bites, and the main bar totally decked out in Christmas decor.
- When: Open now
- Where: 6300 Gulf Boulevard
Blitzen Bar at Random House Party
- What: St. Pete’s trendy new rotating pop-up bar Random House Party (in the former Oyster Bar location) is breaking out a new theme every month, and of course December brings an extravagant Christmas-themed experience with cocktails, light bites and incredible decor.
- When: Opens November 30
- Where: 249 Central Avenue
Tales & Tidings at The Library
- What: The Library’s beautiful space is being re-imagined as a literary-themed wonderscape, including festive holiday decor, literary classics-inspired cocktails, and an interactive cocktail experience at the bar.
- When: Opens December 1
- Where: 600 5th Street South
Sippin’ Santa at The Honu
- What: OK, technically this one isn’t in St. Pete, but we’ll take any excuse to visit nearby Dunedin, and the annual tiki-themed Christmas is legitimately one of the best and most unique pop-ups in the area.
- When: Opens December 1
- Where: 516 Grant Street, Dunedin, FL
Christmas in New York at The Floridian Social
- What: The celebrated events venue has been tight-lipped about what to expect as they build anticipation for a cocktail-filled celebration befitting New York City’s Christmas experience.
- When: Opens December 12
- Where: 687 Central Avenue
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