Tis the season for holiday cheers. Get in the spirit at these pop-up bars around Pittsburgh.
📍Sewickley
Hear holiday tunes on the piano while sipping a craft cocktail — like the “Nobel S’more,” a campfire-inspired bourbon based drink — at this new bar on Beaver Street, open Thursdays through Saturdays starting at 6 p.m.
📍Blawnox
Not a pop-up bar, but an honorable mention!
City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris says this is one of the best holiday bars with reasonably-priced drinks and “decor stuffed into every possible space.” Check it out Monday through Saturday, 1 p.m. to 2 a.m.
📍South Side
Find seasonal cocktails and specials every day at this merry collaboration with Iron City and I.C. Light.
📍Strip District
The PA Market is now pouring its winter cocktails. Check out Alpacas at The Market in the courtyard this Saturday, then warm up with a cozy beverage under the holiday lights.
📍Downtown
Get nostalgic with this bar based on the classic holiday movie, with a bright front bar and cozy speakeasy in the back. Order a “Ya Filthy Animal” drink with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, open weekdays at 4 p.m. and 11 a.m. on the weekends.
📍Downtown
Lights, garland, tinsel, oh my! Step into a decked-out bar on Liberty Avenue for a “Snowball Old Fashioned,” open daily at 4 p.m. through New Year’s Eve. A portion of proceeds goes to local charities.
“It’s the most wonderful time for a beer” at Ruggers Pub’s Good Cheer pop-up bar. (@ruggers_pub)
📍Strip District
Sip on a “Frosty the Eggnog” or “Candy Cane Lane Espresso Martini” at Wigle Whiskey’s magical distillery bar, decorated with a ceiling of twinkling fairy lights. Check it out at 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday.
📍Downtown
Imagine you’re imbibing in a snowglobe at Il Tetto’s jolly rooftop bar with a Rudolph-themed cocktail menu that “will make your nose glow,” Wednesday through Saturday at Sienna Mercato.
📍Sewickley
Head to Sewickley Quarter for holiday shopping, then check out the Sidecar Bar in the back for “Jingle Juice” or a “Peppermint Espresso Martini.” It’s open at 4 p.m., starting today.
📍Downtown
Wishing you were on a tropical island this winter? Transport yourself somewhere sunny at the tiki-themed bar on Wood Street, open daily at 5 p.m.
📍Garfield
Get your ticket to enjoy “Santa's elves, tinsel, festive tunes, and lots of winter warmer drinks, including a fabulous custom-created Christmas cocktail menu” at Mixtape, Wednesday through Sunday until Dec. 31.
📍East Liberty
Go for the “Grinch Green Tea Matcha Latte,” stay for the cinnamon dough poppers. Cozy coffee meets festive cocktails (and mocktails!) at the popular brunch spot, Thursday through Sunday.
