All the best holiday pop-up bars in St. Pete this year – I Love the Burg

by admin June 19, 2024

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‘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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