Top Holiday Bars in Louisville, Kentucky

Who doesn't love a good theme? What seemed like a just a few holiday pop-up bars in the Louisville area the past couple of years has EXPLODED this year and there are now so many. It makes my holiday heart happy. I’ve rounded up a comprehensive list of all the holiday bars in Louisville. Some have been around awhile and come back year after year, like a classic Christmas movie. Some are brand new with super fun themes like Christmas Tiki, Snow Lodge and more. Here is the list:

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Apres - Ski Lounge

Location: High Stakes Roof Top Bar, 710 E Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Dates: More info coming

Time: More info coming

Features: More info coming

Website: https://www.highstakesgrill.com/

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Blitzen’s

Location: Pin + Proof inside the Omni Hotel, 400 S. 2nd Street

Louisville , Kentucky 40202

Dates:November 28 - January 4

Time:

• Tuesday - Thursday: 4 PM - 12 AM
• Friday & Saturday: 4 PM - 2 AM
• Sunday: Closed

Features: The Omni’s Signature Christmas-Themed Pop-Up Bar, with Christmas themed cocktails.

Website: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/louisville/dining/blitzens

Buon Natale

Location: Prova Spirits. 917 E. Liberty St.

Dates: Details Coming

Time: Details Coming

Features: Details Coming

Website: https://www.provaspirits.com

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Candy Cane Lane

Location: House of Marigold Restaurant, 10310 Shelbyville Rd.Louisville, Kentucky 40223

Dates: Dec. 11, 12, 18 and 19 from 5 to 9 p.m

Time: Thurs-Sat evenings 5-9pm

Features: Limited-time Candy Cane Lane food and cocktail menu. Sip on the Mint to Be Merry Martini, Coquito or the Cozy Girl Cocoa while indulging in festive treats like the Festive Pimento Globe or the Sugar & Spice gingerbread pop tarts!

Website: https://www.thehouseofmarigold.com/

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Frost

Location: Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine

Dates: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through the month of December

Time: Reservations Required (502)618-2019. Time’s available at 6pm, 8pm and 10pm

Features: Seasonal drinks

Website: https://louisvilledrinks.com/

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Noel & Co.

Locations: Maddox & Rose Marketplace, 900 East Main Street

Louisville, KY 40206

Date: Nov 26–Jan 11

Time:

• Thursday & Friday 12-8pm
• Saturday 11-9pm
• Sunday 11-6pm

Features: Sip holiday cocktails (No RSVP Required), create custom candles (RSVP Required), and wander through a space filled with velvet ribbons, vintage details, and nostalgic light.

Website: https://www.maddoxandrosemarketplace.com/

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MISTLETOAD

Location: Rabbit Hole Distillery, 711 East Jefferson Street, Louisville KY

Dates: Now - Dec 27

Times:

• Tues-Thurs 10am - 5pm
• Fri-Sat 11am-6pm
• Sun-Mon Closed

Features: The bar is open to the public during all operating hours and the Christmas bar will feature festive cocktails, whiskey flights and an amazing atmosphere

Website: https://www.rabbitholedistillery.com/

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Merry at the Marriott

Location: Marriott Hotel Downtown Louisville, 280 W Jefferson St. Marriott Hotel Louisville, KY 40202

Dates: November 21st - January 3rd

Time:

• Sunday - Thursday: 3pm-12am
• Friday - Saturday: 3pm-1am

Features: Handcrafted cocktails & mocktails, and delicious food.

Website: https://www.porchlouisville.com/merry-at-the-marriott

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Miracle on Market at Galaxy

Location: Galaxy Bar, 732 East Market Street in the Green Building

Dates: Open November 18 - December 28, 2025. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day

Time:

• Mon-Thurs: 4p - 12a
• Friday: 4p - 2a
• Saturday: 12p - 2a
• Sunday: 12p - 12a

Features: Holiday cocktails and mocktails

Website: https://www.miracleonmarketlouisville.com/

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Secret Santas

Location: Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave.

Dates: More info coming

Time: More info coming

Features: More info coming

Website: https://www.thewhirlingtiger.com/

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Sippin Santa Whiskey Row

Location: One-Fourteen Bar. 114 W. Main Street, Louisville KY

Dates: Open Now

Time:

• Tues-Thurs 4pm-12am
• Fri - Sat 4pm-2am
• Sun - 4pm-12am

Features: Signature cocktails, holiday events and more.

Website: https://sippinsantawhiskeyrow.com/

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Snowed In at Epiphany

Location: Epiphany. 1525 Highland Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204

Dates: Dec 1 - Dec 31

Time:

• Mon-Thu 4-10p
• Fri & Sat 4p-12a

Features: Cocktails, Beers and Bright Ideas

Website: https://www.epiphany-ky.com/

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Tinsel Tavern

Location: Pizza Bar at 4th Street Live. 445 S. 4th St.

Dates: Nov 21 - Dec 30

Time:

• Mon - Thurs: 5-11pm
• Fri - Sat: 5-1am

Features: Boozey Hot Chocolate Bar, Build your own S’mores, Holiday cocktails and bites, cookie decorating and more.

Website: https://www.4thstlive.com/eat-and-drink/tinsel-tavern

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The Lodge

Location: Trial and Error

Dates: Nov 28th - Jan 3rd.

Time:

• Tuesday - Thursday: 11 am – 9 pm
• Friday -  Saturday: 11 am – 12 am

Features: Cozy cocktails and holiday spirits

Website: https://trialanderrorbar.com/

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Yuletide

Location: Hell or High Water

Dates: Dec 2nd - Jan 3

Time:

• Tu: 5pm-11pm
• Wed: 5pm-12am
• Th-Sat: 5pm-1am
• Every Sun in Dec: 5-11pm

Features: Holiday cocktails, festive snacks, and all the seasonal sparkle

Website: https://www.hellorhighwaterbar.com/

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BONUS: IGLOOS in Louisville, Kentucky

So these are not necessarily Christmas bars, but who doesn't love a festive Igloo? These are also popping up more and more. Here’s a couple locations you can find and grab a warm drink in a Christmas Igloo around Louisville.

8 Up Igloos

Locations: 8UP Rooftop. 350 W. Chestnut St.

Date: Dec. 2–Jan. 3

Time: Reservations Required

Website: https://www.8uplouisville.com

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Captains Quarters

Location: 5700 Captain's Quarters Rd Prospect, KY 40059

Dates: Call 502-228-1651 for Reservation

Website: https://www.cqriverside.com/cqigloos

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Let me know if you've been to any of these spots across Louisville! Know a spot that didn't make the list? Let us kno by sending an email to hello@mykybucketlist.com.