8 holiday-themed bars to visit in St. Louis this year
There’s no shortage of festive destinations to get you in a merry mood this year. Here’s a list of some of the season’s hottest holiday-themed spots.
Up On the Rooftop @ Three Sixty
Revel in over-the-top holiday decor, hot and cold seasonal drinks, plenty of food and the best view in town at the top of the Hilton St. Louis at The Ballpark. Free admission before 10 p.m. 1 S. Broadway, St. Louis, 314.241.8439, 360-stl.com

Sleigh Shed @ The Train Shed
Union Station’s Train Shed is transformed into a holiday wonderland, complete with a pop-up bar featuring seasonal tipples like the boozy HoCoCoa, made with decadent Ghirardelli cocoa. Free admission. 201 S. 18th St., St. Louis, 314.923.3949, trainshed-stl.com
Tinsel Tavern @ Ballpark Village
This season, the expansive Budweiser Brew House at Ballpark Village hosts Tinsel Tavern, a pop-up bar with a festive food and drink menu and decor for days. Reserve a table or drop in for first come, first served bar seating. Free admission. 601 Clark Ave., St. Louis, 314.797.7530, stlballparkvillage.com

Dasher’s Dive @ Powerplex
Enjoy Christmas-themed drinks and bites plus holiday karaoke and games. A two-hour reservation includes a welcome cocktail and snacks, with additional drinks for purchase. $20 per person. 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood, 314.528.2020, powerplexstl.com
Frosted: A Holiday Cocktail Experience @ Piper Palm House
Live entertainment, food trucks and seasonal cocktails from STL Barkeep are just a few of the attractions at this pop-up. No reservations required. Free admission. 4271 Northeast Drive, St. Louis, 314.771.2679, towergrovepark.org/frosted
Lit @ Molly’s
For the fourth year in a row, Molly’s aims to prove Soulard isn’t just about Mardi Gras. Enjoy tons of holiday merriment and photo ops galore. Reservations are available for two to 10 people. $10 per person. 816 Geyer Ave., St. Louis, 314.241.6200, mollysinsoulard.com

Sippin’ Santa @ Planter’s House
Hit the beach at the original St. Louis holiday tiki bar and celebrate Christmas in the islands. Reservations are available, but walk-ins are welcome. $5 per person for reservations. 1000 Mississippi Ave., St. Louis, 314.696.2603, plantershousestl.com
Miracle @ Small Change
The OG of local holiday-themed pop-up bars. Belly up to the bar and be part of the Miracle tradition. Reserve your space or walk on in. $5 per person for reservations. 2800 Indiana St., St. Louis,
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