Celebrate the season with Nashville’s most anticipated holiday-themed bar and restaurant experiences, from a North Pole-inspired wonderland to a mistletoe-adorned extravaganza. Enjoy festive cocktails, themed menus and immersive decor while exploring Music City’s top dining destinations.

A Very Merry Bar Car at The Union Station Nashville Yards

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1001 Broadway / The Union Station Nashville Yards

The Union Station Nashville Yards has transformed its lobby into a winter wonderland extravaganza for this year’s holiday experience, A Very Merry Bar Car. Magical ornament arches, twinkling lights and towering Christmas trees usher visitors to the lobby bar, which has undergone a The North Pole Express makeover with train mural photo opportunities, luggage racks and more. Cozy up by the fireplace and enjoy festive cocktails, including the Not So Hot Cocoa (Nelson’s Brother’s classic, creme de cacao, Bailey’s coffee liqueur and heavy cream), the Mistletoe Tipsy Mule (Patron Silver, lime juice, cranberry juice and ginger beer) and Santa’s Pear Punch (Ford’s gin, St. George’s spiced pear brandy, spiced pear juice, demerara syrup, lemon juice and pinot noir). Bar bites, including the Winter Burrata Bliss and the Holiday Heat Chicken Bites, are also available.

Hidden-Ville at Noelle Hotel Nashville

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200 4th Ave. N. / Noelle Hotel Nashville

Noelle Hotel Nashville’s speakeasy bar and lounge Hidden Bar has undergone a Whoville makeover inspired by Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday flick, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. As they take in the whimsical atmosphere, guests can enjoy tasty bites such as the Roast Beef Sliders (roast beef, jalapeno bacon jam, Swiss cheese and Hawaiian King rolls), the Grinch’s Gremolata Fries (garlic, parsley and lemon juice) and the Whoville Spiedini (grilled marinated chicken breast, lemon butter, fresh herbs and crispy capers). Pair featured fare with indulgent signature cocktails like the Grinch Hopper (vodka, Creme de Menthe, white creme de cocoa, Chartreuse and half & half) and the Dashing Through The No (Papa’s Pilar Blonde, cherry heering, spiced pomegranate juice and lime juice).

Jazz and Jingle at Skye Lounge

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​​623 Union St. / Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

Immerse yourself in a vintage-inspired pop-up experience with the debut of Jazz and Jingle at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown’s luxe cocktail bar, Skye Lounge. Choose from three featured packages to enjoy appetizers, a buffet with coffee and tea service and more. Guests can also add on specialty holiday cocktails like The Rudolph (tequila, Mezcal, spiced apple, beet and lime), The Mistletoe (orange blossom vodka, melon liqueur, ginger and lime) and Mulled Apple Cider.

Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar at Virgin Hotels Nashville

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1 Music Square W. / Virgin Hotels Nashville

Virgin Hotels Nashville has partnered with Mariah Carey’s award-winning Irish whiskey label, Black Irish, to unveil a themed winter wonderland with festive cocktails, an interactive photo booth, a Black Irish Christmas tree, a lyric wall and more, available through Dec. 30. Designed by Bucket Listers, the team behind the Malibu Barbie Cafe, Diamonds and Rose Experience by Bravo and Saved by the Max experiences, the pop-up is serving Black Irish-infused cocktails like the Signature Espresso Martini with Black Irish Irish Cream and a candy cane rim, the Martini Flight and the Cocoa Coffee, a glitter sprinkle and edible butterfly-topped cocktail made with Black Irish Irish Cream.

Misfit Bar at Fairlane Hotel

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401 Union St. / Fairlane Hotel

Printers Alley travel destination Fairlane Hotel is hosting a festive Misfit Bar pop-up featuring seasonal cocktails, unique characters and themed decor. Drink and be merry with the bar’s tempting cocktails like the Jack Frost Hot Chocolate (hot chocolate, Rupplemintz and toppings bar selections), the Sam The Snowman (cinnamon, black walnut and Redemption Rye) and the Snowmiser (Grey Goose pear vodka, lime, white cranberry). Elevate your experience with light bites like mixed nuts, cookies, warm pretzels with pimento cheese and shareable charcuterie boards stocked with cured meat gourmet cheese, dried fruit and nuts.

Pushing Poinsettias at Pushing Daisies

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570 Broadway / Pushing Daisies

Beloved underground margarita bar Pushing Daisies has undergone a seasonal transformation with the debut of its Pushing Poinsettias holiday pop-up. Hosted through Dec. 31, the experience features festive decor, shareable snacks and themed cocktails like the Jingle Juice (a large-format classic margarita meets boozy, sparkling Mexican street punch), Primo Eduardo’s Eggnog (holiday-spiced Buffalo Trace, eggnog, cream, nutmeg and cinnamon dust) and the Son of a Nutcracker (Corazón Blanco tequila, fluffy pineapple, toasted cinnamon, pomegranate, drunken chia seed drizzle). There is a $4 cover charge for guests who book reservations online in advance or a $5 cover charge at the door for walk-ins. A percentage of proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots. Pushing Poinsettias is sponsored by Tequila Corazón, Fireball Whiskey, Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Tito’s Vodka.

The Mistletoe Club at Hotel Fraye

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1810 Broadway / Hotel Fraye

Sample holiday-inspired cocktails while taking in the festive atmosphere at The Mistletoe Club, Hotel Fraye’s inaugural wintertime pop-up. The seasonal extravaganza is located at the fifth-floor rooftop bar Eddie Ate Dynamite, featuring a 12-foot Christmas tree, garlands, lights and a gift-themed photo wall. Visitors can enjoy beverage favorites like the Tinsel Town Tiramisu (vodka, Kahlúa, Frangelico, cream and espresso) and the Polar Pistachio Coquito (Bacardi, pistachio and a house Coquito recipe). They can also opt for mouthwatering bites, including tomato bisque, chicken parm and giardiniera-topped Italian beef.

Nashville Nightmare Before Christmas

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1016 Madison Square, Madison / Nashville Nightmare

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, the world’s largest Halloween-themed entertainment company, is infusing the holiday season with spooks and bone-chilling Christmas characters as Nightmare Before Christmas makes its Nashville return. Guests can immerse themselves in a winter horror-land from Dec. 13 through 15, featuring Krampus and his frightful friends, photo opportunities, merch, specialty booze-infused cocktails, spirit-free beverages and more. Tickets for Nashville Nightmare Before Christmas will be available on Nov. 20, starting at $29.99. This event may be too intense for children under 12. For more information, visit nashvillenightmare.com and follow along on Instagram at @nashvillenightmare.

Saint Nicky’s at Nicky’s Coal Fired

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5026 Centennial Blvd / Nicky’s Coal Fired

Italian counter-serve eatery Nicky’s Coal Fired is ringing in the holiday season with the return of its North Pole-themed wonderland takeover, back for its fourth consecutive year, featuring arctic decor, themed cocktails and seasonal dishes for guests of all ages. Saint Nicky’s makes its Music City return on Nov. 30, bringing immersive experiences like a North Pole Post Office, a photo booth and special events to locals. Menu highlights include the Christmas Tree Pasta, signature pizzas, the Tropical Sleigh Ride cocktail (tequila, Midori melon, and pineapple), the Jim Beam-infused frozen eggnog and more. On Dec. 8, the dining destination will host its Santa Paws pet adoption event in partnership with Tiny but Mighty Fund. Saint Nicky’s will donate $1 from every pizza sold that day to NHA and PCC.

World’s Best Cup of Coffee at The Harpeth Hotel

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130 Second Ave. N., Franklin / The Harpeth Hotel

Luxury Franklin travel destination The Harpeth Hotel has unveiled a Tennessee Christmas-inspired World’s Best Cup of Coffee holiday pop-up featuring menus inspired by some of the state’s most beloved artists. The hotel is also hosting a North Pole-themed brunch special with visits from Santa every weekend from Nov. 30 to Dec. 22. Additionally, from Nov. 20 to Dec. 20, kids can drop off their letters to Santa in a designated on-property mailbox.

See also: Mariah Carey's Black Irish Holiday Bar Is Coming To Virgin Hotels Nashville