Visit These Christmas Bar Pop-Ups in Honolulu for Holiday Cheer

If you’ve been craving eggnog and wintry spiced rum punch, check out the Christmas spirits being served up at fun seasonal pop-up bars in Honolulu.

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Photo: Lisa Miller

The Christmas Bar Hawai‘i

Last year’s hit holiday pop-up, located inside Tiki’s Grill & Bar, returns this year with over-the-top floor-to-ceiling decorations, festive holiday drinks, charcuterie plates and desserts, and merry bartending elves. (Fun mocktails also will be available.) Note: This pop-up gets busy during prime evening hours, so be prepared for a wait, especially on the weekends.

Nov. 28 to Dec. 23, open 2 to 11:30 p.m. weekdays and noon to 11:30 p.m. weekends. Tiki’s Grill & Bar at the Twin Fin Hotel (formerly Aston Waikīkī Beach Hotel), 2570 Kalākaua Ave., free valet parking, christmasbarhawaii.com, @thechristmasbarhawaii.

Winter Wonderland at Ala Moana Pacific Center

On the street level of the Ala Moana Pacific Center, next to Shokudo and right next to the mall, is a festive gem of a holiday spot from the creators of the Nightmare Halloween-themed pop-up bar. Sip on butter beer and other themed cocktails amid bright, shiny decor; the place is sure to raise your holiday spirits.

Dec. 1 to 30, open nightly, 5 p.m. to midnight, 21 and older only. 1585 Kapi‘olani Blvd., winterwonderlandhonolulu.com, @winterwonderlandhonolulu

Photo: Randy Schmidt, Prince Waikīkī

Sippin’ Santa at Prince Waikīkī

Last year, the debut of Beachbum Berry’s Sippin’ Santa open-air pop-up bar was so popular, the folks behind it decided to do it again. The tiki-themed Christmas pop-up by New York-based Miracle Bar has been spreading waves of holiday cheer at bars across the country since 2015, and it’s got a recipe that works, from potent cocktails and cute, quirky drinkware (some available for purchase) to festive snacks, photo-ready holiday decor and all of our favorite tunes of the season.

Nov. 25 through Dec. 31, open nightly 4-10 p.m. Prince Waikīkī Hotel, 100 Holomoana St., validated self- and valet parking with purchase, princewaikiki.com/holidaze, @sippinsantaprincewaikiki

Secret Santa at The Other Side Lounge

Chinatown’s only Christmas pop-up bar this year is at the former Downbeat Lounge, now a speak-easy-themed bar run by the folks at The Other Side and NextDoor. Come for bright, cheery holiday décor and holiday-themed cocktails.

Dec. 1–30, open Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Other Side Lounge, 42 N. Hotel St., @secretsantahi

Candy Cane Lane Speakeasy at ‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach

This Instagram-worthy holiday pop-up features over-the-top décor that embraces the holiday spirit. Festive movies will play during the day for kids and families to enjoy. At 5 p.m., Candy Cane Lane transforms into an adults-only speakeasy with specialty festive cocktails.

Dec. 19–30, speakeasy opens nightly at 5 p.m., Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach, 2490 Kalākaua Ave., alohilaniresort.com, @alohilaniresort

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Infinity Bar at Show Aloha Land

This pop-up bar is open exclusively to adult Show Aloha Land attendees at the Aloha Stadium, but once you’re in the door, all beers, wines and cocktails are just $5 each. The LED-lit bar was customized and built locally to match the holiday light themes of the Show Aloha Land event.

Dec. 1-31, closed Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14, bar opens nightly from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m., 99-500 Salt Lake Boulevard, showalohaland.com, @showalohaland