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Gin-gle all the way to these holiday pop-up bars

These festive pop-up bars will help get you in the holiday spirit.

A bar with various holiday lights and decorations, including a blow-up snowman and Snoopy.

Nomikai has become a winter wonderland this season.

Photo via @nomikaisj

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You know what they say... it’s the most wonderful time for a beer.

Check out these holiday pop-up bars scattered around the Bay Area where you can get your fa-la-la-libations.

Miracle

The Miracle Pop-up is a beloved classic, transforming bars into kitschy holiday wonderlands and serving up drinks like the “Christmaspolitan” and “Snowball Old Fashioned.”

  • Miniboss | Wednesday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m., Tuesday/Wednesday/Sunday + 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Thursday-Saturday
  • Paper Plane | Wednesday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m., Tuesday/Wednesday/Sunday + 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Thursday-Saturday

Sippin’ Santa

Sippin’ Santa was created to be the tropical companion of Miracle. Think of Santa replacing the sleigh with a surfboard and swapping out the pine trees with ornament-laden palms.

  • 55 South | Wednesday, Nov. 22-TBD | 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Tuesday-Sunday

One-off bars

  • Jingle Jam, Nomikai | Select days Wednesday, Nov. 22-Saturday, Dec. 9 | Hours vary | Nomikai will be decked out in holiday decor, music, and drinks.

Nearby bars

If you’re up for a drive, check out these well-decorated bars in San Francisco.

  • Tinsel Town, Storek | Friday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Dec. 30 | Book tickets online for this holiday pop-up where “everyday is Christmas.”
  • Grinchville, Thriller Social Club | TBD | Walk-ins and reservations are welcome at this Grinch-themed pop-up.
  • Deck the Halls, 1787 Union St. | Friday, Nov. 24-Monday, Dec. 25 | Deck the Halls offers festivity and fun twists to holiday classic like Wassail and milk + cookies.
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