7 New York City Seasonal Pop Ups To Get You In The Holiday Spirit – Forbes

Donner & Blitzen's Reindeer Lounge at Bell Book & Candle. Courtesy of James Higgins.

Get into the holiday spirit at any of these seven New York City establishments with seasonal offerings. Sip on holiday cocktails, such as Peppermint Creams or Ginger Toddys, or indulge in Giant Nutella Stuffed Cookie with Bourbon Milk Punch or other festive treats. Whether you want to have cocktails with Santa, shop for Christmas trees or channel your inner Scrooge, these bars offer a variety of offerings to set the holiday spirit this winter.

Donner & Blitzen's Reindeer Lounge

Donner & Blitzen's Reindeer Lounge at Bell Book & Candle. Courtesy of James Higgins.

Taking over Bell Book & Candle this season will be Donner & Blitzen's Reindeer Lounge. This year will mark the first time the pop-up has come to the West Village restaurantit was in the East Village in 2017 before taking place in Greenpoint last year. As with the former pop-ups, this year will feature over-the-top holiday dcor, festive cocktails and warm bites. Options include Coal For Christmas (mint infused vodka, lemon, coconut and charcoal), Naughty List (vodka, espresso, chai and cream), Lobster Tacos and Raclette Grilled Cheese.

141 West 10th St.

New York, NY 10014

Haven Ski Chalet

Haven Ski Chalet. Courtesy of Haven Ski Chalet.

Haven Rooftop above The Sanctuary Hotel will become a winter utopia this holiday season. Dubbed the Haven Ski Chalet, guests will be welcomed with holiday lights and even a faux snow machine. Sip on festive beverages such as Toasted Almond, Peppermint Cream and Ginger Toddy, or be more daring and opt for Shot Skis.

32 West 47th St.

New York, NY 10036

HoHo Holiday Lounge

The Ho Ho Holiday Lounge at The Springs. Courtesy of The Ho Ho Holiday Lounge at The Springs.

The Springs in Greenpoint, Brooklyn has turned into the HoHo Holiday Lounge, complete with holiday cocktails and slushies, seasonal decorations and cozy fireplaces. The bars back patio will even be transformed into a Santa Land with a magical sled for those Instagram-able moments. The lounge will also welcome Gregs Trees Christmas Market, and hell bring his complete line of holiday products, the largest variety of Christmas trees in New York City, including the Fraser Fir, Noble Fir, Nordmann Fir, Balsam Fir and the exquisite new Silver Fir.

224 Franklin St.

Brooklyn, NY 11222,

Midwinter Nights Dream

Giant Nutella Stuffed Cookie with Bourbon Milk Punch ($100) at Midwinter Nights Dream. Courtesy of ... [+] Michael Boyle.

Midtowns PHD Terrance will become a whimsical dreamland with thousands of twinkling light, white and gold floral installations, swings and more. Walk through the tunnel of lights, which will boast over-the-top florals for that picturesque moment. Seasonal menu highlights include the Peppermint Mojito and the Giant Nutella Stuffed Cookie with Bourbon Milk Punch.

10 W 55th St.

New York, NY 10019

Naughty or Nice

Naughty or Nice at The Skinny. Courtesy of Andrew Werner.

If youre feeling more like The Grinch this holiday season, The Skinny in the Lower East Side will be transformed into an anti-holiday pop-up dubbed Naughty or Nice. Decked from floor-to-ceiling in gaudy, over-the-top Christmas decorations, the bar will be home to an angry Santa, burlesque performances by Miss. Velvetina, interactive games, such as the Wheel of Misfortune, and more. Enjoy holiday-inspired food and sip on cocktails while getting a bit naughty this holiday season.

174 Orchard St.

New York, NY 10002

Pink Holiday Playground

West Terrace at Pink Holiday Playground. Courtesy of Eric Cunningham.

Manhattans largest hotel rooftop bar, Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge, will launch their Pink Holiday Playground this season. Enjoy views of Times Square in a magical pink oasis that boasts ceilings covered in hundreds of hot pink twinkle lights, oversized rotating mirror balls and human-size festive bears that are all anchored by the central carousel. Sip on the Snow Globe Cocktail or indulge in Pink Dough Pie this holiday season.

485 7th Ave.

New York, NY 10018

Winter Rose Garden

Winter Rose Garden. Courtesy of Edward Menashy of Michael Kleinberg Photography.

The Lobby Bar at Dream Downtown will become an all-red rose haven with 15,000 roses this holiday season. Complete with red furniture, candles and oversized rose walls, the bar will be set for those picture-perfect moments. The experience will feature new seasonal menu items: cocktails will include the Primrose Cider and Winter Daiquiri, and food items will include seasonal Pizza Bianca (roasted mushroom, whole milk ricotta and extra virgin olive oil).

355 West 16th St.

New York, NY 10011

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7 New York City Seasonal Pop Ups To Get You In The Holiday Spirit - Forbes