Holiday Bars in Dallas
The holidays are rolling in, and with them are plenty of holiday bars, pop-up experiences and seasonal menus.
Here are a few holiday-themed bars around town, each with its own spin on cocktails and twinkling lights. Pick your favorite or check them all out - they all bring the holiday cheer we all need this year!
Updated November 2025
Tipsy Elf
Dates: November 21-December 21, 2025
Location: 250 N. Bishop Avenue
While one of the smaller spots on this list (and no reservations required!), Tipsy Elf takes the top spot for thoughtful décor all throughout the quaint cottage, along with some fun, themed signature cocktails. We've heard this year's Tipsy Elf Cocktail Bar will be even bigger and better than ever with outdoor patio space where you can admire all of the holiday happenings in the neighborhood. Our favorite treat? If you spot Larry the Elf, there's a special treat in store. We won't spoil it!
Very Merry Village
Dates: November 28-December 27, 2025
Location: Village Country Club | 5670 Village Glen Drive
A Very Merry Village is an immersive holiday pop-up experience featuring floor-to-ceiling decor displays perfect for Instagramable moments, seasonal drinks & bites, special events, live entertainment, and more!
Tinsel Tavern at AT&T Discovery District
Dates: November 22, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Location: Exchange Food Hall | 208 S Akard St
Get ready to jingle all the way to Tinsel Tavern, the festive holiday pop-up at The Exchange Hall! Enjoy holiday cocktails like merry martinis, mistletoe margaritas, and peppermint shots.
St. Henry Winter Wonderland
Dates: November 11, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Location: The Henry | 2301 N Akard St
Head upstairs to The Henry for St. Henry, the Harwood favorite holiday pop-up. Everything here is wrapped in holiday magic, from gift boxes and ornaments throughout the space to the liquor bottles lined up at the bar. There's an extensive food menu too, making it easy to enjoy some tasty bites with your holiday cocktail. And the cozy holiday vibes extend to the patio, where fire pit lounges make being outdoors during chilly weather a breeze. Reservations are recommended for groups of six or more.
Leela's Wine Bar Holiday House
Dates: Opens on November 12, 2025
Location(s): 1914 Greenville Avenue | 2355 Olive Street #145
Leela's Wine Bar proves that it's the most wonderful time of the year with the ultimate festive celebrations. The Holiday House event features Christmas-centered cocktails in a magical setting. Relish a drink like the Polar Expresso—perfect as an elevated version of your morning coffee.
The Lower Greenville location is the original pop-up, with a nostalgic feel and red, green, and gold details. The Uptown location is decorated in pink and teal, giving you a whimsical experience. Plan your Instagram grid accordingly.
Insider's Tip: Stay tuned for their 2026 Galentine's pop-up bar, too!
The French Room Bar and Winter Village
Dates: November 14, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Location: The Adolphus Hotel | 1321 Commerce Street
New in 2025, the iconic French Room Bar inside The Adolphus has launched its Holiday Brunch and Dinner featuring a new cocktail menu inspired by Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Up on the rooftop, you won't find any reindeer, but you will find the stunning glass "chalets" of the new Winter Village experience.
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