Louisville is stacked with festive bars this year — tropical Santas, ski-lodge basements, disco blizzards, vintage speakeasies, rooftop igloos, and more. Here’s the complete roundup.
Sippin’ Santa — Opens Nov. 17
Location: One Fourteen Bar, 114 W. Main St.
Tiki Christmas chaos with neon photo ops, retro mugs, and tropical holiday drinks.
Miracle on Market — Nov. 18–Dec. 28
Location: Galaxie, 732 E. Market St.
The city’s most iconic pop-up — packed with kitschy decor, over-the-top glassware, and a holiday food menu.
Merry at the Marriott — Nov. 21–Jan. 3
Location: Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 W. Jefferson St.
White-Christmas lounge with photo ops, a fireplace, themed cocktails, and group seating.
Tinsel Tavern — Nov. 21–Dec. 30
Location: Pizza Bar, 445 S. 4th St.
Holiday bingo, karaoke, festive bites, and add-ons like cookie decorating or build-your-own s’mores.
Blitzen’s — Nov. 28–Jan. 4
Location: Pin + Proof at Omni Louisville, 400 S. 2nd St.
Vintage bowling alley speakeasy drenched in lights and tinsel.
The Lodge — Nov. 28–Jan. 3
Location: Trial + Error, 722 W. Main St.
New this year: a basement ski-lodge theme with bourbon coziness and winter-retreat vibes.
Christmas on Story Avenue
Location: Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave.
Vintage house-party feel with retro TVs, holiday movies, festive cocktails, live music, and weekend events.
Secret Santa Speakeasy
Location: Upstairs at Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave.
Hidden apartment-turned–Christmas speakeasy packed with props and glowing Santas.
8Up Rooftop Igloos
Location: 350 W. Chestnut St., Rooftop
Heated rooftop igloos covered in lights, blankets, and panoramic city views.
Reservations required; food & drink minimum applies.
Yuletide at Hell or High Water — Dec. 2–Jan. 3
Location: Hell or High Water
A speakeasy-style winter wonderland with classics like mulled wine, eggnog, and hot buttered rum.
Reservations recommended — this one fills fast.
Whiskey Wonderland
Location: Down One Bourbon Bar, 321 W. Main St.
Family-friendly bourbon takeover featuring mocktails, festive cocktails, twinkle-lit decor, and a lifesize Santa.
Frost
Location: Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine, 2115 Frankfort Ave.
A tiny tinsel-covered holiday den with dessert-inspired cocktails.
Reservations required.
Candy Lane Holiday Pop-Up
Location: The House of Marigold, 10310 Shelbyville Rd.
A pink, candy-coated wonderland with holiday desserts, themed drinks, and full dinner service.
This article appears in Nov. 1-30, 2025.