Your Guide to Richmond's Holiday Pop-Up Scene
If you’ve ever wanted to sit down smackdab in the middle of a snow globe while you enjoy the four main food groups of elves, the holiday restaurant and bar scene in Richmond is pretty much like that — only better. Let our roundup of Hallmark-y spaces and places be your guide around the city this merry season as you “deck them halls and all that stuff.”
A few we’re esp excited about
The Evergreen at Birdie’s Bar & Cafe
If you’re dreaming of snowy slopes, warm drinks, and all things festive, head to The Evergreen at Birdie’s. The pop-up features a specialty cocktail catalog with hot and cold options, a space packed to the gills with decor, and all the magic that comes this time of year. Plus, you can enjoy their regular food menu of oysters, seafood, small plates, and desserts.
Location: 305 W Broad St (Downtown)
Miracle on Cary at The Jasper
As one of the original festive pop-ups in the city, Miracle on Cary holds a special place in our hearts, with details like its past collage-wall of Santa pics, seasonal cocktails, and then some. After all, The Jasper is one of the best watering holes in all of Richmond, so you can feel confident the spirits will be more than bright when you’re here this holiday season.
Location: 3113 W Cary St (Carytown)
Sippin’ Santa at The Emerald Lounge
”Tropical winter wonderland” may be one of our favorite motifs, and that’s exactly what you get at The Emerald Lounge’s Sippin’ Santa pop-up. Think: twinkly lights, tinsel, and cocktails like Frosty the Merman in a Santa merman glass and featuring rye, vanilla-clove syrup, lime, pear and apricot, allspice liqueurs. ‘Tis the damn sea-sun, indeed.
Location: 2416 Jefferson Ave C1 (Church Hill)
Santa’s Cocktail Shop at Cirrus Vodka
Cirrus Vodka is a perfectly intimate space to enjoy a cocktail to begin with, but around this time of year, the spot really gets our hearts ring-tingle-tingling, too. Bask in the glowy lights that deck its halls, and sip on arguably the most cleverly named festive cocktails in the (reindeer) game, such as It’s a Wonderful Chai, Grinch on the Beach, and Pink Reindeer Club.
Location: 3200 Rockbridge St #101 (Scott’s Addition)
Christmas in a Yurt at Brambly Park
Brambly Park’s yurts are a cold-weather must-try, but now they’ve upped the ante for the holidays with a perfectly decorated Christmas tree, a cheerful Santa to greet you at the door, mistletoe, and festive cocktails to boot. Book one with your special someones and enjoy that at-home feel while you’re out on the town.
Location: 1708 Belleville St (Scott’s Addition)
The West Pole at Bar West
Bar West is getting in the spirit with its *new* pop-up featuring decorations on decorations, visits from Santa (to be exact, Bad Santa on December 5 from 8 to 11 pm, Happy Hour Santa on December 12 from 4 to 7 pm, and Brunch Santa on December 22 from 11 am to 2 pm), seasonal specials, and festive drinks, like Reindeer Red (a cherry and vanilla bourbon cocktail).
Location: 5811 Grove Ave (Westhampton)
But there’s way more where that came from
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Noël at Beaucoup: Live greenery and lights galore, holiday-inspired food and drinks.
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Beauvine Burger Concept: Great holiday menu and also decorate for the holidays.
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Winter Wonderland at Bingo Beer Co: All-over decor, heated patio tent, and seasonal beers
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Black Lodge: Christmas Movie Marathon theme.
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Cameo Cakery: Massive nutcrackers, Christmas trees, candy cane stripes, and gingerbread men, plus the sweet-and-festive menu
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Tinsel & Tequila at Casa Del Barco: Merriment with salsa and margaritas — seasonal menu, festive cocktails, holiday vibes, and the tree and lights at Kanawha Plaza just a few mins down the road
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Get Tight Lounge: Low-key and cozy with fire pits and twinkle lights
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Fall Line Kitchen & Bar: Chic igloo dining, featuring festive cocktails and food, plus Bluetooth speakers for your own playlists
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Harry’s Glitz + Glam Holidays: A weeks-long celebration featuring festive cocktails, special events, and more — all with a sexy twist
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Lit for the holidays at Helen’s Restaurant: Over-the-top decorations, fun crowds, good drinks, and delish brunch the next morning ICO ho-ho-hangover
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Winterfreuden Après Ski Lodge at Hotel Greene: Home ski home with a lodge setting, boozy cocoa, mulled wine, and more
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Jingle Belle at JewFro: Interactive, holiday-themed menu on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, featuring latkes, lamb shanks, mac and cheese, gingerbread houses, snowball fights, letters to Santa, ornament decorating, and more
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Rum & Reindeer at Island Shrimp Co: Cozy igloo getaway that blends the best of the islands with the magic of this season
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Sugar Plum Tini’s at The Lobby Bar: Festive espresso martinis and other classics, pink aesthetic, and sweet treats
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Krampustown at Révéler Experiences: Holiday happy hour, new cocktails, late-night game show, Nice & Naughty
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Yuletide at Session: Cozy and cutie astmosphere, featuring cocktails to match, like the Coconut Cranberry Spiced Margarita
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