Walking in a winter wonderland is all fine and dandy, but we’d rather be sipping in one instead. Here are 20 local pop-up bars that will help you sleigh the end of the year.
Rec Deck the Halls, Boulevard Brewing Company | Friday + Saturday through Dec. 28 |1:30-10 p.m. | $5 | Stop by the award-winning brewery for cozy cocktails in keepsake glassware and tear up a game of shuffleboard.
Miracle, Plaza + Rockhill Grille | Dates vary | $15-25 | This pop-up has more than its share of devoted festive fans, so reserve your space now.
Drastic Mensches, Drastic Measures | Tuesday-Saturday, Dec. 5-Dec. 31 | No cover | Be a Mensch or don’t come at all, says this James Beard Finalist bar serving up Hanukkah-inspired flavors — with proceeds benefiting Jewish Family Services.
The Wonder Dome, OurHouseKC | Available during business hours | $5 | Shake up your evening with this rooftop snow globe experience, featuring the restaurant’s full menu + festive holiday cocktails and N/A beverages.
Kingdom’s Greetings, Arrowhead Stadium | Thursday-Sunday through Dec. 29 | $25 | Step into the red + gold snow globe overlooking GEHA Field for a picture on the Chiefs sleigh and a chance to see surprise guest appearances.
The Sweet Escape Igloo, The Fontaine | Daily through March 16 | $125-$225 | Sip inside a snow globe, with treats like gingerbread hot chocolate, gingerbread cookies, marshmallows, and candy canes for every guest on the nice list.
Tinsel Town, Tom’s Town | Daily through Dec. 30 | $5 | Distill yourself a merry Christmas and explore two stories of craft cocktails, cozy decor, and festive cheer.
Conductor Club Express, Pierpont’s at Union Station | Fridays-Saturdays through Dec. 28 | $5 | We hope they have hot, hot, hot, hot chocolate when this Polar Express-themed bar rolls into the station.
Holiday Hideaway, Chicken N Pickle | Daily through Dec. 31 | $20-$100 | Cozy up in your own private igloo or experience its lodge vibes + outdoor fire pits with 10 unique festive cocktails.
Tinsel & ‘Tinis, Union Station | Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 12-Dec.21 | $15-$25 | Union Station’s family friendly photo-op becomes adult-only with live entertainment and drinks like spiked hot chocolate + jingle juice.
Tinsel Tavern, Shark Bar | Tuesday-Saturday through Dec. 28 | $15 | Skip snow banks for sandy beaches at this tropical pop-up offering special events like ornament painting and an Ugly Christmas Sweater party.
Sippin’ Santa, J. Rieger & Co. | Daily through Dec. 29 | $5 | It’s a tiki bar takeover of the Hey! Hey! Club at Kansas City’s oldest distillery.
Jingle, KC Wine Co. | Friday-Sunday through Dec. 22 | No cover | This immersive holiday experience is favored for its festive photo ops and hard cider flights.
Jolly: A Country Christmas, Faulkner’s Ranch | Thursday-Sunday through Dec. 22 | $15 | “Hallmark Christmas movie meets Nashville honky tonk” with western-themed drinks, cowboy boot shot skis, and shareable bites like the smoked brisket quesadilla.
Ho-Ho-Ho at The House, Westwood | Thursday-Saturday through Dec. 28 | No cover | Order select drinks to enjoy over its outdoor fire pits and a portion of its proceeds will go towards local nonprofit Operation Breakthrough.
The Gingerbread, T-Mobile Center | Dates vary | $14-$18 | Hand-crafted holiday gingerbread decor + an exclusive menu of small bites and cocktails make this inaugural event even sweeter.
Snowflake Soiree, CPKC Stadium | Dec. 21 + Dec. 22 | $50 | CPKC Stadium’s culinary partnership, The Riverfront Collective, will host a holiday feast with A5 wagyu, sweet potato pierogi with bourbon creme fraiche, chocolate peppermint ganache tarts, and more.
Max’s Lair, Bar K | Daily through Jan. 5 | $20 | Feast on “Roast Beast Sliders” and spicy melon margaritas while your four-legged sidekick explores the “Grinch-proof” Whoville decor.
Christkindlmarkt, The Campground | Daily, Dec. 5-Dec. 8 | No cover | Warm up by the fire pits while shopping local vendors + sipping seasonal drinks, including mezcal hot chocolate, Glühwein, and eggnog.
Pink Pony Christmas, Vignettes | Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 6-Jan. 10 | $7 | It’s your favorite pop-up’s favorite pop-up, bringing “Red Wine Supernovas” and “Naked (In) Manhattans” to a Midwest Princess-certified holiday celebration with trivia, music bingo + karaoke.
