Atlanta, GAHoliday Bars

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has covered this Alpharetta tavern's rooftop transformation into a ski chalet each of the past two winters. The upstairs bar turns into an apres-ski scene with a fireplace, mountain lodge decor and live entertainment on weekend nights, running from early November into the new year. The paper describes it as a cozy, snowy season escape built around seasonal cocktails and campfire style bites. Order a warm cocktail by the fire and stay for the weekend live music before the lodge closes for the season.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has named this Decatur cocktail bar's Tiki Holiday takeover two winters running. The regular tropical bar leans further into its own theme each December, dressing the room in Christmas lights and holiday decor while keeping the rum forward, tiki style drink list that defines it year round. The paper describes the mashup as bringing the holidays to paradise. Order whatever tiki classic is on the list that week and let the string lights and the drinks do the rest of the work.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Infatuation both cover this Battery Atlanta pop-up's return as Tinsel Tavern each winter, running from the weekend after Thanksgiving through the days after Christmas. Twinkling lights and tinsel take over the room alongside a holiday cocktail and snack menu the venue brings back each season. Both outlets describe it as a reliable fixture of the Atlanta pop-up circuit near Truist Park. Order a holiday cocktail and walk the rest of the Battery's lights afterward while they are still up.