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It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the most jolly. Dallas is in the process of transforming into a glitzy, boozy, tinsel-covered dreamscape. From twinkle-lit rooftops to karaoke nights and cozy cocktail dens, holiday pop-ups and bar crawls are treating Dallasites and visitors alike to great food, cocktails and zero-proof drinks, as well as opportunities to show off your favorite holiday sweater and your Mariah Carey-oke vocal chops. Below are the holiday pop-ups and crawls we’re looking forward to this season.
St. Henry’s Winter Wonderland, The Henry
2301 N. Akard St., #250 (Uptown)
Nov. 11 – Jan. 4
The Henry’s rooftop is once again going full-on Frosty with the return of St. Henry’s Winter Wonderland. Guests can cozy up by the fire pits, snap photos under twinkling lights, and sip holiday cocktails. Some of the signature drinks include the Whiskey & Doughnuts, made with Tincup Bourbon, sweet vermouth, and spiced apple; the Junior & Mrs. Mint, featuring vanilla-infused Belvedere Vodka, white chocolate, cream, and peppermint schnapps; and the Spiced Pear Cosmopolitan, crafted with Belvedere Vodka and St. George Pear Liqueur. As for food, guests can look forward to brie and prosciutto s’mores with graham crackers, spruce honey and sea salt, as well as bacon-wrapped shrimp with poblano and andouille stuffing. A $7 entry fee is required, with proceeds benefiting the North Texas Food Bank.
A Very Merry Village, The Village
5605 Village Glen Drive (The Village)
Nov. 28 – Dec. 27
Dallas’ most happening neighborhood has several holiday events going on every day. A Very Merry Village will kick off on Friday, Nov. 28, with a grand opening party offering live music and cocktail tastings. Throughout the month, The Village Country Club will also host sip and wrap events, cookie decorating workshops, and holiday karaoke nights.
Ugly Sweater Pop-Up, Punch Bowl Social
2600 Main St. (Deep Ellum)
Nov. 18-Dec. 28
Deep Ellum’s Punch Bowl Social is teaming up with the locally loved Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop for a delightfully tacky pop-up. Guests can look forward to holiday cocktails and a free arcade card with their first drink purchase. From 9 p.m. to midnight each Friday, customers can sing their hearts out to Christmas classics as part of the Very Merry Karaoke series. During a grand opening party on Friday, Nov. 21, guests can enjoy $2 off all limited-edition holiday cocktails.
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Christmas at the Anatole
2201 N. Stemmons Freeway (Design District)
Nov. 28-Jan. 4
The Hilton Anatole is once again turning into Dallas’ own North Pole with the return of Christmas at the Anatole. This year’s celebration ups the ante with the hotel’s first-ever outdoor ice-skating rink — Dallas’ largest — complete with a guest performance by Olympic figure skater Ashley Cain on Dec. 5. Guests can book private Winter Glass Chalets for cozy, 90-minute escapes, choosing between the family-friendly Cozy Cocoa Chalet or the luxe Bubbly & Bites Chalet with Moët & Chandon and charcuterie. After skating, visitors can warm up at The Lodge, the hotel’s new après-skate lounge serving cocktails and seasonal bites. Families can also enjoy kids’ crafts, bounce houses and storytime with Mrs. Claus.
Tipsy Elf’s Tipsy Town, Bishop Arts
308 N Bishop Ave. (Bishop Arts)
Nov. 21-Dec. 21
Tipsy Elf’s Tipsy Town Texas returns for its sixth year in its biggest, jolliest iteration. Among the participating bars and restaurants are Bishop Lane, Casanova Karaoke, Casablanca and Tejas. Each bar will offer its own signature holiday cocktails, along with vibrant light fixtures and photo installations. Those with kids can also look forward to photo ops and meet-and-greets with Santa Claus.
Leela’s Wine Bar
1914 Greenville Ave. (Lower Greenville), 2355 Olive St. (Uptown) and 2980 Texas 114 Frontage Road (Trophy Club)
Beginning Nov. 12
The holidays can bring on a multitude of emotions, and each of Leela’s Wine Bar’s three locations is delivering different vibes. Per a post on Leela’s official Instagram page, the Lower Greenville location is going for a “classic & nostalgic” vibe, while Uptown is giving “chic & whimsical.” Over in Trophy Club, guests will enter a “woodsy & enchanted” setting. All three locations will offer their popular espresso martini flights, along with bites such as the pomegranate whipped feta and the everything bagel cheeseball.
La Parisienne
6740 Winning Drive, No. 1000 (Frisco) and 5100 Belt Line Road, No. 700 (Addison)
Nov. 14-Feb. 1
La Parisienne is giving the season a French twist with its Winter Wonderland pop-up. The chic bistro will transform into a snow-globe dreamscape, featuring themed cocktails such as the Candy Cane Martini, made with vanilla vodka, white crème de cacao, peppermint schnapps, and cream, and the Hot Toddy, made with apple brandy, honey, lemon and apple cider. Guests can also look forward to mocktails and a winter afternoon tea. It’s classy, cozy and built for TikTok.
Third Rail’s Holly Jolly Bar, Harvest Hall
815 S Main St, Grapevine
Nov. 21 – Dec. 31
Grapevine is known as the Christmas Capitol of Texas, and for very good reason. Each year, the city’s historic downtown turns into a bucolic winter wonderland. Over at the Hotel Vin, guests can go to the Third Rail bar inside the Harvest Hall and jam out to some holiday tunes. Test your knowledge with holiday trivia while sipping on a peppermint bark martini. Plus, enjoy live music each night. Festive sweaters and holiday pajamas are strongly encouraged.
The Winter Bubble Experience at Three Empires Brewery
6990 Main St. No. 200, Frisco
Nov. 6-Feb. 15
Guests can reserve private, twinkle-lit domes decked with holiday décor and plush blankets — basically, Dallas’ answer to a snow globe. Couples packages ($150) include a charcuterie board and a bottle of wine or growler of beer, while groups of up to six can upgrade for $225. Each 90-minute session offers extra drinks for purchase, making it perfect for date nights or festive hangouts. Bubbles are available Thursday through Sunday at select evening slots; reservations must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Reservations must be made over the phone at 972-742-2550.
Blitzen’s Bar at Omni PGA Frisco
4341 PGA Parkway, Frisco
Nov. 11-Jan. 9
Omni PGA Frisco is dialing up the holiday spirit with Blitzen’s Bar, a festive pop-up bar designed by Drink Masters judge and NYC mixologist Julie Reiner. The space is decked out in full holiday splendor, setting the scene for eight signature cocktails, a zero-proof mocktail and rich hot chocolate that can be spiked on request. Highlights include The Blitzen, the Espress-Ho Ho Martini and the Naughty or Spice. Guests can also snack on Reindeer Fuel, Miso Tinsel and Choco Sleigh Ride, all specially crafted to pair with your drink of choice. Equal parts swanky and nostalgic, Blitzen’s is where North Texas gets a taste of holiday glamour.
