Eight Holiday-Themed Bars to Celebrate the Season
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Nancy Floyd
Editor-in-Chief
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Christmastime is here, and Nashville's hotels and restaurants are getting into the holiday spirit with fun and festive themed bars. From décor inspired by your favorite holiday films to immersive experiences designed to delight all your senses, there's something for everyone at these eight destinations. So, take a break from the shopping, gift-wrapping and planning, and toast the season at these charming holiday spots.
Hidden Bar at Noelle Nashville
If you’re looking to channel your inner Kevin McCallister, pay a visit to Noelle’s Hidden Bar for a Home Alone-themed extravaganza. The quaint space, which is located on the lower level, near Makeready, is outfitted to look like the McCallisters’ living room in all its ‘90s glory. There are clever touches throughout, like paint cans hanging from the ceiling, a wanted poster for the Wet Bandits on the wall and a Michael Jordan cardboard cutout. noelle-nashville.com
Winter Solstice at Grand Hyatt Nashville
The Grand Hyatt is toasting the season all winter long at Winter Solstice, a three-month pop-up in their poolside bar on the fifth floor. The indoor/outdoor space has been outfitted to feel like a ski lodge, with snow-covered trees, rustic furniture and animal trophies on the walls. Warm up with a hot beverage, like spiked apple cider or hot cocoa, and a variety of delicious snacks, including fried chicken sliders and freshly toasted s’mores with maple molasses marshmallows. wintersolsticenashville.com
Snow Globe at JW Marriott
The JW Marriott has transformed their intimate lounge, The Duke at Cumberland Bar, into a multisensory Christmas wonderland for the month of December. Produced by Nightscape, an immersive events venue coming to Nashville in early 2022, Snow Globe is a 90-minute experience that includes the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of the holiday season. Enjoy cocktails and light bites as various holiday scenes, including snowfall and a gingerbread town, are displayed on a 42-foot LED wall surrounding the space. Admission is $40 per couple, and reservations are required. jwmarriottnashvilledining.com/snowglobe
Camp Bobby at Bobby Hotel
Head on down — or up, rather — to Camp Bobby, the winter pop-up bar located on the rooftop of the Bobby Hotel. The igloos are back, but this year, the space has been transformed into a ’70s-inspired campsite, complete with a rooftop skating rink. The hotel’s 1956 Scenicruiser has been decked out in retro ’70s decor, and a themed menu of hot and cold drinks and snacks is available. Igloos require a reservation and come with a food and beverage minimum, but the rest of the rooftop lounge is available for walk-ins. bobbyhotel.com/rooftoplounge/
Dancing Through the Dimensions at W Nashville
The Living Room Bar at the W Nashville has undergone a winter makeover that celebrates the arts. Guests can relax in the chic bar, which is outfitted for winter, and sip on seasonal cocktails, with proceeds benefiting OZ Arts Nashville. On Saturdays, the festivities go to another level with neoclassical ballet performances throughout the space set to live music. The celebration continues through Jan. 9, with a special Swan Lake-inspired New Years’ Eve party at the hotel. wnashville.com
Nightmare Before... at Dream Nashville
The Parlour Bar at the Dream Nashville has been taken over by Sandy Claws and pals for a Nightmare Before Christmas-themed extravaganza. Cozy up next to a Jack Skellington pillow and sip on cocktails inspired by the film, including a pumpkin spiced rum concoction named Pumpkin Town or the creamy spiked peppermint and white chocolate drink known as Christmas Town. dreamhotels.com/nashville/happenings
Saint Nicky’s at Nicky’s Coal Fired
Nicky’s Coal Fired has turned on the Christmas charm and overhauled the restaurant in time for the holidays. Walls are coated in wrapping paper, Christmas trees abound and there are twinkle lights everywhere. Best of all, their cocktail menu has been updated with the flavors of the season, including a gingerbread old-fashioned, a cranberry Tom Collins and a frozen egg nog from Chopper Tiki that is as delicious as it is dangerous. nickysnashville.com
Misfit Bar at Fairlane Hotel
One of the most fun things to happen during the pandemic was when Fairlane Hotel decided to turn their penthouse suite into a rotating seasonal pop-up bar. It debuted last December with Misfit Bar, and the colorful and wacky bar has returned this year. The space is outfitted from head to toe in holiday cheer, complete with a menu of cozy cocktails, like spiked hot chocolate and mulled wine, and a variety of snacks for sharing, including a charcuterie board, a yule log and a plate of Christmas cookies. fairlanehotel.com/misfit-bar
Nancy Floyd
Editor-in-Chief
