The Best Holiday Pop-Up Bars in Dallas — From a Tipsy Elf Honky Tonk to Winter Wonderlands in Your Own Chalet

As soon as Halloween is in the rearview mirror, many Dallasites tend to turn their attention to the holidays immediately. I know, it’s a lot. I am on the Let’s Extend Spooky Season team! I go through the post-Hallow’s Eve blues. It comes and goes too quickly, in my opinion, whereas Christmas and other December holidays also get November basically. I know I’m in the minority. For those of you who think I’m a grinch, you’ll be pleased to know that local bars are already gearing up to launch holiday pop-up experiences (some as soon as this Wednesday).

From a Tipsy Elf honky tonk to winter wonderlands in your own chalets, these are Dallas’s best holiday pop-up bars to check out this season. Go as soon as you want! I probably won’t be at one until after Thanksgiving. It’s the principle!

St. Henry’s Winter Wonderland

November 4 through January 3

One of the first to open this holiday season, The Henry Dallas is debuting its annual holiday pop-up very soon on its rooftop. The restaurant at The Union is now taking reservations for the seasonal “getaway” on OpenTable. There is a $7 cover fee per person with a portion of proceeds benefitting the North Texas Food Bank. The experience includes access to St. Henry’s seasonal cocktails and bites, and festive decor for photo ops.

Harwood Arms’ Olde Holiday Pub

November 9 through December 31

The Harwood District’s British pub will transform into the Olde Holiday Pub through New Year’s Eve. The cozy bar will be decked out in holiday decor and will serve a seasonal menu of festive food and themed cocktails. Some drink highlights include Jingle Juice, Santa’s Night Cap, and Winter Wonderland Toddy, while specialty bites are mini English chicken hand pies & gravy, Grinch dip (artichoke), butterscotch pudding, and more.

Winter Village at The Adolphus

November 13 through January 31

Head up to the seventh-floor rooftop of The Adolphus hotel in Downtown Dallas for a Winter Village pop-up bar this holiday season. There will be chalets and cabanas, curling, cozy blankets, hot, boozy cocktails, and global holiday cuisine. Each experience lasts two hours, with options ranging from a cabana rental for up to four people ($295) to the Grand Chalet for up to 10 people ($495). These include bottles of champagne and valet parking for all guests.

For the new Alpine curling activation, it’s $20 per person for a 50-minute session with the custom, no-ice court and a dedicated fire pit.

Tipsy Elf

November 20 through December 27

Each holiday season in Dallas’ Bishop Arts, the neighborhood is taken over by the Tipsy Elf holiday pop-up. This year, the group is going all out with Tipsy Elf Presents: A Holiday Honky Tonk with a Texas Twist — taking over 250 North Bishop Avenue. The bar is for ages 21 and up after 9 pm and is on a first-come, first-served basis. For five weeks, the experience will feature a sprawling winter wonderland of themed bars, pop-ups, karaoke dens, and glitter-drenched surprises around every corner.

There will also be an (Un)Tipsy Elf Kid’s Night on December 8. For $25 per child, guests can enjoy ornament decorating, face painting, holiday games, craft stations, and a hot chocolate ticket.

Blitzen’s at Omni Dallas Hotel

Starts November 20

Omni Hotels’ signature Christmas-themed pop-up bar, Blitzen’s, is opening inside Hops & Hens in Dallas on November 20. The bar is decked out in decor, and there will be festive cocktails curated by Julie Reiner — the acclaimed mixologist who co-founded some of New York City’s best bars. The Omni PGA Frisco is also celebrating with its own Blitzen’s bar starting November 13 and going through January 3. Cocktail highlights include the Espresso-Ho Ho Martini, The Blitzen (served in a pre-filled ornament), and Merry Spritz-Mas — a zero-proof drink with a color-changing straw.

The List: Naughty & Nice at The Village Dallas

November 27 through December 27

The Village Country Club will transform into a two-story holiday pop-up bar this season, featuring holiday decor, activities, live entertainment, and seasonal drinks and bites. Each floor of the building will offer a different experience: Downstairs will be the Naughty bar, while upstairs will be the Nice bar. Cocktails include the Buttered Beer, Gingerbread Espresso Martini, Snow Globe Spritz, S’mores Hot Chocolate (a special offering on Tuesdays through Thursdays), and more.

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