Merry, bright and a little boozy: Your guide to Kansas City holiday pop-up bars
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday pop-up bars are back Kansas City, slinging seasonal drinks in festive environments from old school supper club to winter tiki, “Home Alone” to cozy ski lodge.
If you’re looking for ways to get into the holiday spirit, celebrate with friends or try something new on a date, these seasonal bars may be worth checking out.
Snowbound @ Chicken N Pickle
Location: 1761 Burlington St., North Kansas City
Opening: The pop-up is open now until the first week of January.
Hours: Monday through Thursday: 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday: 5 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.. Saturday: 2:45 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., Sunday: 2:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Theme: Cozy ski lodge
Drinks and specials to try: Fogged Goggles, a creamy vanilla & peppermint cocktail. Find the full pop-up menu here.
Reservations: Reservations are required for a two-hour window. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.
Admission: Reservations are $5 per person on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and $10 per person all other days. They are not refundable.
Rec Deck The Halls @ Boulevard Brewery
Location: 2534 Madison Ave., Kansas City
Opening: The pop-up opens on Dec. 3.
Hours: Friday: 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday: 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Theme: Festive fun and games
Drinks and specials to try: The special pop-up menu will only be available to browse at the event.
Reservations: Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more people. All others are first come, first served.
Admission: The cover charge is $5 per person, card only.
Silver Bell Supper Club @ Canary
Location: 3835 Main St., Kansas City
Opening: The pop-up will be open Dec. 1 to 31.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesdays (open on December 21 & 28 only): 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday: 4 p.m. to midnight (kitchen closes at 10 p.m.), Saturday: 5 p.m. to midnight (kitchen closes at 10 p.m.), Sunday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Theme: Chic and sophisticated Christmas
Drinks and specials to try: sugarplum old fashioned, cranberry and sage gimlet, Auld Lang Syne champagne cocktail, plus live music on Sundays.
Reservations: Reserve a spot for dinner or just drinks here. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Admission: Free
Home Alone @ Conductor Club
Location: Pierpont’s at Union Station, 3rd floor, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City
Opening: The pop-up is open now until Jan. 1.
Hours: Friday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Theme: “Home Alone” movie-themed
Drinks and specials to try: All cocktails take their names from “Home Alone” movie quotes, including “I made my family disappear” and “A lovely cheese pizza martini just for me.” Browse the full event menu here.
Reservations: Online reservations are required and are released 21 days in advance.
Admission: Reservations cost $2 per person. The event itself has no cover charge, but walk-ins are not accepted.
Tinsel Town at Tom’s Town
Location: 1701 Main St., Kansas City
Opening: The pop-up opens on Nov. 26.
Hours: Thursday through Saturday: 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Theme: Holiday spirit
Drinks/specials to try: The Salty Snowman is a crowd favorite.
Reservations: Call 816-541-2400 to make reservations for a holiday-themed room.
Admission: Walk-ins are welcome for the main space.
Sippin’ Santa at Julep
Location: 4141 Pennsylvania Avenue, KCMO
Opening: The pop-up will be open from Dec. 1 to 31.
Hours: Monday through Friday: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday: 12 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday: 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Theme: Tiki and Christmas
Drinks and specials to try: No themed menu is listed, but the regular menu is available here.
Reservations: It costs $25 to make a reservation, with a portion going to AAPI Victory Fund and Children’s Mercy Hospital. It’ll ensure your party a table for up to two hours.
Admission: Walk-ins are welcome for the bar.
Merry and Bright at PH Coffee
Location: 2200 Lexington Ave., Kansas City
Opening: The pop-up will be open Dec. 2 to 24.
Hours: Thursday: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Theme: 1940s and 1950s decor with a lot of green and gold decorations
Drinks and specials to try: PH Coffee owner Eric Rossell recommends the Winter in Manhattan, Kansas, and the Holiday in Paris of the Plains. The full menu can be found here. Each drink has liquor from a local distillery.
Reservations: Reservations cost $15. Thursday reservations are for 90 minutes, while Friday and Saturday reservations are for two hours.
Admission: No walk-ins
Mele Kalikimaka at Powell Gardens
Location: 1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50, Kingsville
Opening: The pop-up is open now until Dec. 30.
Hours: Daily: 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily in the conservatory, which is not the same as the Festival of Lights event. That’s open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Theme: Enchanted tiki bar
Drinks/specials to try: Zombie and Island Flower cocktails
Reservations: You need to purchase tickets for the Festival of Lights event.
Admissions: Tickets cost $13 for adults, and parking passes are $5 per vehicle. You can buy tickets here.
Miracle
Location: Miracle has three locations.
Plaza: 4807 Jefferson St., Kansas City
Power & Light: 1323 Walnut Dr., Kansas City
Town Center: 4311 West 119th St., Leawood
Opening: The Plaza location opens Nov. 25, while both the Power & Light and Town Center locations open Nov. 26. All locations are closed Nov. 29-30.
Hours: Each location is open from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. every day.
Theme: It’s Christmas-themed featuring over-the-top decor and matching the energy of the best office party you’ve ever been to.
Drinks/specials to try: Each location has the same menu, which can found here. Highlights include the Christmapolitan and Elfing Around.
Reservations: Reservations for the Plaza can be made here. Power & Light reservations can be made here. Town Center’s reservations can be made here.
Admission: It’s $20 for a reservation at any of the three locations. All locations are 21 and up starting at 6 p.m. Bar stools and a limited amount of tables are available for walk-ins.
This story was originally published November 24, 2021 at 5:00 AM.