I definitely don’t remember the concept of Christmas pop-up shops or restauatants/bars when I was younger but how cool that they are a thing these days!  I’ve collected a list of ones in and around West County to enjoy.  There are even more downtown St. Louis.  They each provide a little something different.  Some aren’t pop-ups either but have amazing Christmas decor and cocktail specials to help get you in the spirit.  Enjoy!!

• Dasher’s Dive Bar at the Marquee Event Center in New Town in St. Charles:  A fun, interactive pop-up bar that features unpredictable Reindeer Games, Holiday Karaoke and a Christmas Congo-Lin in addition to festive decor and holiday drink.  Tickets/Reservations are required.  https://dashersdivebar.com/
• Marcella’s Mia Sorella in Ballwin: This is one of my family’s favorite places for Italian and it is decorated over the top this year!  Stop in to enjoy the festive decorations and always amazing food.  No reservations  needed.  https://www.facebook.com/MarcellasMiaSorella
• The Jingle Joint at Brookdale Farm in Eureka: Pop-Up bar with festive drinks, food truck, holiday music and decor plus endless photo ops.  Tickets/Reservations are required.  https://www.brookdalefarms.com/holiday-parties-and-events
• Shack the Halls at The Shack in Frontenac:  This breakfast place turns into a Christmas Pop-Up bar at night featuring holiday decor, cocktails and heavy apps and Christmas surprises.  Tickets/Reservations are required.  https://www.shackthehalls.com/about
• Toasted Chestnut at Public School House in Cottleville: Christmas Pop-Up bar plus a winter light walk.  Tickets/Reservations are required.  https://www.publicschoolhouse.com/popups
• Winter WINEderland at Robust Wine Bar: Pop-Up featuring over-the-top festive cocktails, cozy bites, games, holiday themed events and even themed nights like Santa night, Pajama night and Ugly Sweater night.  Tickets/Reservations are required.  https://robustwinebar.com/events
• Bling! at Wolf Café in Ballwin:  A well-known restaurant that will have a Christmas pop-up with festive decor and a holiday menu.  No reservations required but parties 6 or more can make a reservation.  https://thewolfstl.com/bling/
• Bormio at Noto in St. Peters: On Wednesdays and Thursdays, they will have holiday themed cocktails in holiday glassware.  No reservations required.  https://www.facebook.com/p/Bormio-100088129800372/
• Cocktails & Claws at 4 Hands and Peacemaker in Kirkwood: Another great pop-up with festive decor and cocktails.  No reservations are required.  https://www.facebook.com/4HandsBrewingCompany
• The Jolly Junk Drawer Tavern at The Hive in Creve Coeur:  The bar has transformed to Christmas theme with tacky, random decor with all fun and no taste (they say..haha).  No reservations are required. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584853948016
• Up on a Rooftop at 360 (both locations) in Maryland Heights:  You guessed it…beautiful, festive decor and Christmas crafted cocktails.  No reservations are required.  https://www.facebook.com/360stl