The winter holidays are almost right here, which suggests it’s a good time to collect with family and friends for some festive celebratory drinks. However the place to go? If cozy kitsch, the glow of Christmas lights and an abundance of tinsel are your vibe, head for considered one of these 11 pop-up vacation cocktail bars across the Bay Space.
Sippin’ Santa and Miracle — two pop-up bar organizers — work with present bars to supply their seasonal cocktail menus. The Sippin’ Santa idea is mostly extra tropical and tiki-drink centered, whereas the Miracle bars additionally provide professionally developed cocktails “and the nostalgic energy of the best office party you’ve ever been to.”
Initially launched in 2014 in New York Metropolis, the Miracle pop-up has grown since then, and now brings its seasonal pop-ups worldwide, based on its web site. In the meantime, the primary Sippin’ Santa began in 2015 in New York Metropolis and has since expanded to over 60 places throughout North America, particularly following the creation of a 2018 partnership with tiki connoisseur, author and bar proprietor Jeff “Beachbum” Berry. Typically, the menus are the identical throughout the totally different places for every idea, and every has a lot of collectible cocktail mugs as nicely.
There are 5 of every idea open now or very quickly across the Bay Space.
Santarex mugs are a well-liked merchandise at Miracle’s pop-up vacation expertise in taking part eating places and bars. (Picture by John McCall, South Florida Solar Sentinel)
SIPPIN’ SANTA LOCATIONS
Beer Baron, Pleasanton
Open 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 15-Jan. 4, at 336 St. Mary St., Pleasanton; beerbaronbar.com
Religion & Spirits, San Carlos
Open at 4:30 p.m. each day by way of Dec. 31, at 765 Laurel St., San Carlos; faithandspiritssancarlos.com
Kona’s Avenue Market, San Francisco
Open 5 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Saturdays, Nov. 28-Dec. 31 (closed Christmas Day), at 32 Third St., San Francisco; konastreetmarket.com
55 South, San Jose
Opens at 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 20-Jan. 3, 55 S. 1 First St., San Jose; the55south.com
Flamingo Lazeaway Membership, Santa Rosa
Open 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays and eight a.m.-2 p.m. and a pair of:30-10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays by way of Dec. 31, at 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa; lazeawayclub.com
Extra California places are in Hollywood, Paso Robles, Sacramento, San Diego and Santa Barbara.
The Snowball Outdated-Customary cocktail made with rye whiskey, gingerbread, fragrant and wormwood bitters and orange essence will likely be served in the course of the Miracle pop-up bar expertise at taking part eating places and bars this vacation season. (Courtesy of Miracle)
MIRACLE LOCATIONS
You’ll additionally discover Miracle pop-up bars on the following bar places. These cocktail bars are much less tiki-themed, extra.
Pop’s Public Home, Gilroy
Open 4-9 p.m. Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays and 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays by way of Dec. 31, at 1300 First St., Gilroy; popspublichouse.com
The Fats Pigeon, Livermore
Opens 2 p.m. weekdays and midday weekends by way of Dec. 31, at 2223 First St., Livermore; fatpigeonbar.com
The Double Commonplace, Oakland
Opens 4 p.m. weekdays and a pair of p.m. weekends by way of Dec. 31, at 2424 Telegraph Ave., Oakland; doublestandardbar.com
Brewsters Beer Backyard, Petaluma
Open 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays by way of Jan. 1, at 229 Water St., Petaluma, brewstersbeergarden.com. The placement can be internet hosting Santa visits every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m., beginning Dec. 2.
The Waterhawk Lake Membership, Rohnert Park
Open 11:30 a.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. weekend by way of Jan. 1 at 5000 Roberts Lake Street, Rohnert Park; thewaterhawk.com
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
Making Spirits Vibrant, Los Gatos
Los Gatos Soda Works may even be internet hosting its personal seasonal pop-up with a brand new, impartial vacation cocktail menu and indulgent decorations. Opens each day at 4 p.m. by way of Dec. 31 at 21 School Ave., Los Gatos; reservations inspired. losgatossodaworks.com
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