Published by Jeremy. Last Updated on November 19, 2025.
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The holiday season is a wonderful time of year, and Christmas in Pittsburgh is truly a sight to behold.
But as the holiday season is as much about spreading goodwill, taking in the decorations, and the like, Pittsburgh also has another avenue for enjoying the holiday- via its libations scenes!
In fact, there are several Christmas bars in Pittsburgh to enjoy during the holiday season, ensuring that you'll have some holiday cheer from Light Up Night (or in the case of a few of the pop-ups, Black Friday) to New Years. Check them out below!
Please Note: We are featuring all of the holiday popups we are aware of in this guide, whether we have personally visited or not. As such, experiences may vary. When available, click the link to read our full review of the bars we have visited!
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Miracle on 7th
Miracle on 7th is the epitome of holiday bars. This international pop-up can be found in many states as well a few other countries around the world. The Pittsburgh iteration does its best to have almost every single inch of bar space covered in decorations (in fact, probably the most out of any bar in Pittsburgh), and for that we can't get enough of it- although their delicious cocktails don't hurt, either.
The Miracle bar has a rather popular following behind it, so when you visit be prepared as there may likely be a line!
Miracle Bar on 7th is located at 130 7th Street in downtown Pittsburgh and typically runs from Light Up Night through New Years Eve.
Sippin' Santa
What could make a holiday popup better? Adding Miracle Bar? Naturally. But what about tiki? Well, now you have our attention.
The folks behind the international popup, Miracle Bar, are bringing a second pop-up concept to Pittsburgh- the aptly named Sippin' Santa. This concept brings tiki inspired beverage, holiday twists, and festive cocktail mugs to downtown Pittsburgh, typically starting on Light Up night. You'll be feeling like you are on a tropical island in no time with this one!
Sippin' Santa is located at 130 7th Street and typically opens on Light Up Night.
The Holiday Tavern at the PA Market
The Strip District two-floor food hall, The PA Market, is getting into the holiday spirit with their Holiday Tavern pop-up. Running through Christmas, The Holiday Tavern will offer holiday decor, libations, and a festive ambiance right in the heart of the Strip District.
The PA Market is located at 108 19th Street in the Strip District.
The Aspen by Spritzery
The summer of Spritz doesn't have to be over at Spritzery in downtown Pittsburgh. But, as the seasons change, so do the cocktails.
In 2025, the pop-up bar space on Penn Avenue will be transformed once again into a ski-themed bar known as The Aspen. So put on your warm winter clothes and head downtown for some delightful drinks at this popup bar!
The Aspen by Spritzery is located at 960 Penn Avenue.
Wigle Wonderland
It was inevitable that a distillery would get into the holiday popups, and Wigle Whiskey is bringing back its Wigle Wonderland experience in 2025. The popup boasts an experience set in a “cabin retreat” in the mountains with holiday cocktails, a festive ambiance, and a whole lot more.
Wigle's holiday popup is located inside the distillery at 2401 Smallman Street in the Strip District.
Rudolph's Rooftop at Il Tetto
The rooftop bar and beer garden, il Tetto at Siena Mercato, is getting in on the popup fun with their Rudolph's Rooftop bar. The bar will feature holiday themed decor and cocktails, drink specials, plus other fun programming.
Rudoph's Rooftop is located inside Il Tetto at Siena Mercato at 942 Penn Avenue in the Cultural District and typically begins on Light Up Night.
A Very Merry Mixtape
Mixtape has become a rotating pop-up bar staple in Pittsburgh in recent years, so it should be no surprise that they're getting into the fun for the holiday season with A Very Merry Mixtape.
This ticketed experience has classic holiday decorations, special programing, photo opportunities, and a whole lot more- perfect to take friends and, for the special family-friendly sessions, those under 21 (with adult) too!
Mixtape is located at 4907 Penn Avenue in Garfield.
Krampus Vacation – Hidden Harbor at Lorelei
We love how Pittsburgh's resident tiki bar, Hidden Harbor, has been doing cross-over popups at the Alpine bar, Lorelei, in East Liberty in recent years, and they're bringing another one out for the holiday season!
Starting around Thanksgiving, Krampus Vacation returns to Lorelei with a holiday themed tiki menu that is sure to please!
Lorelei is located at 124 S Highland Avenue in East Liberty.
Jingle Bar at Eleventh Hour
Lawrenceville-based brewery, Eleventh Hour, is getting into the holiday spirit by hosting the Jingle Bar popup in their German village space next to the brewery!
Running from December 4th to 23rd, this event will feature special programming (family and 21+ sessions available), decorations, a welcome drink with each ticket, and so much more. Details can be found here.
Eleventh Hour Brewing is located at 3711 Charlotte Street in Lawrenceville.
Bob's Garage
While not in the city limits proper, we'd be remiss if we didn't include a long-standing Christmas favorite- Bob's Garage. While this one is not technically a popup, the decorations at Bob's Garage in Blawnox really are hard to beat at any time of year, especially during the holidays.
Bob's Garage is known as being a bit of a dive bar that is covered with decorations from floor-to-ceiling just about everywhere you look. The only difference is that this one has been doing it for years, well before the pop-up holiday concept even was a thing. This one may not have a specially curated menu and only serves a limited selection of draft and canned beer, but the decorations more than make up for the limited offering!
Bob's Garage is located at 1372 Freeport Road in Blawnox, PA- just east of Pittsburgh off of 28.
So, where will you be drinking this holiday season? Comment below to let us know!
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