Christmas pop-up bars to check out this holiday season in Toronto
Published November 17, 2025 at 11:18 am
You’ve likely seen it all over town: bars and restaurants are donning bows, lights and wreaths to signal that they’re transforming into winter wonderlands inside.
Christmas pop-up bars are the places to go to feel festive and sip themed drinks with decorations all around. They sometimes also have themed food and activities, too. The best part is, since they’re all over the place, there’s probably a pop-up in your neighbourhood if you’re looking to check one out this holiday season. Some of them are even already open in November.
Here are some of the jolliest holiday bars that are popping up in Toronto this winter.
Miracle
Festive cocktails, drinkware, drag shows and even Santa himself are all a part of this Christmas bar with locations popping up on Bloor West again as usual, as well as at a new Harbourfront location for the first time ever. Drinks include Rudolph’s Replacement, the Christmasaurus Mug and the Crooked Antler.
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Giggly Xmas
This annual pop-up at Project Gigglewater on Dundas West features cocktails like a Cranberita and Nog Nog Who’s There. They’re also serving festive small plates like brussel sprouts and fries. Tons of lights and decorations are hanging from the ceiling, tables are wrapped up in wrapping paper and there are huge inflatable decorations inside.
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Mistletoe & Margaritas
Mexican restaurant Papi Chulo’s on Ossington hosts this holiday pop-up bar that’s one of the only ones where you can pair wintry drinks with tacos. When it comes to the decorations, it’s full-on kitsch.
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Frosty’s Fiesta
The same people behind Mistletoe & Margaritas are bringing the Christmas magic to their new location just up the street on Ossington, Papi & Rosita’s. This pop-up is just as decked out in cheerful twinkly lights as its kitschy sibling.
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Christmas on Queen
You can spot this holiday bar popping up at Queen West restaurant Aleria a mile away, as the outside is covered in a huge light display. All kinds of bar food plus themed cocktails can be found on the menu inside. Also from the same team at Papi Chulo’s.
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Naughty Nutcracker
The same team have one more trick up their sleeve with a holiday pop-up at their other new restaurant, Little Ese on Queen West. The Italian restaurant will be going all out with kitschy decor and themed cocktails.
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Java Jingle
Head to Portland Street to check out the way Indonesian restaurant Little Sister has transformed into a holly jolly wonderland. It starts from the outside with all kinds of lights and decorations, and the cheer keeps coming inside. What’s more joyful than eating Indonesian food?
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The Dive Shop Christmas Bar
The Dive Shop on Gerrard East is transforming into a holiday paradise with cozy cocktails and decor.
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Christmas Carol
Want to feel like you’re stepping into classic holiday tale A Christmas Carol? Look no further than Compton Ave. on Dundas West, where the dimly lit interior has been decked out with decorations and a Christmas tree. There’s also a full cocktail menu inspired by A Christmas Carol.
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Tipsy Reindeer
Head to College Street to find this Christmas pop-up bar with seasonal music, sparkling lights, gourmet snacks and holiday cocktails.
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Christmas on King St.
The new multi-level concept Portland Square will be transforming into a holiday wonderland starting Nov. 20 with a menu featuring buttermilk chicken parm tenders to spiked cocoa.
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The White Garden
This immersive holiday experience at new restaurant Queens Harbour has Christmas trees hanging from the ceiling and all the luxuries of the season.
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