Live elsewhere in the Valley? From Christmas cocktail bars with kitschy d\u00e9cor to upscale hideaways, here\u2019s your guide to some of the other festive bar pop-ups.<\/p>\n
Holiday pop-up bars in Scottsdale, Tempe and Gilbert<\/p>\n
Several festive pop-up bars, holiday lounges and Christmas-themed eateries in Scottsdale, Tempe and Gilbert are also decked out in dazzling d\u00e9cor, including:<\/p>\n
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- Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort<\/a> is now offering holiday cocktails, bites and festive d\u00e9cor from Thursdays to Saturdays, 5-10 p.m, through Dec. 31.<\/li>\n
- Chandler\u2019s\u00a0Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge<\/a> launches A Griswold Family Christmas Pop-Up Bar through Jan. 9 with 5,000 lights, festive bites, cocktails and nostalgic holiday chaos.<\/li>\n
- Omni\u2019s Oasis Bar<\/a> in Scottsdale transforms into a luxe alpine holiday hideaway with twinkling lights, cozy seating, and wintry cocktails. The upscale celebration runs through Jan. 5.<\/li>\n
- Salt and Lime Modern Mexican Grill in Scottsdale<\/a> is bringing cheerful Mexican holiday vibes with bold d\u00e9cor, pi\u00f1atas and cocktails featuring cinnamon, citrus and agave through Dec. 30.<\/li>\n
- 50 Shades of Ros\u00e9<\/a> in Scottsdale transforms into a neon, Dr. Seuss-inspired Christmas village with oversized d\u00e9cor, bold cocktails and loud party vibes. The cheeky holiday chaos runs through Dec. 29.<\/li>\n
- Culinary Dropout<\/a> in Gilbert and Tempe is serving merry cocktails, over-the-top d\u00e9cor and playful holiday fun through Jan. 6. Each guest will get $6 added to their tab to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley.<\/li>\n
- BLVD Kitchen & Bar<\/a> in Scottsdale is decked with kitschy holiday d\u00e9cor, festive cocktails, seasonal bites and nostalgic Christmas energy through Dec. 24. Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday plus Tank the Magician every Tuesday.<\/li>\n
- Pubblico Italian Eatery<\/a> in Scottsdale\u00a0transforms into a festive holiday haven with red-and-white d\u00e9cor, shimmering garlands, cozy Italian comfort food and peppermint-forward cocktails. The seasonal celebration runs through Dec. 30.<\/li>\n
- Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU<\/a> hosts the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Pop-Up Bar daily in December with festive bites, cocktails, seasonal treats and a holiday prize wheel. Guests are encouraged to wear their best ugly Christmas sweaters for a lively, spirited celebration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you\u2019d rather stretch your legs between drinks, a pub crawl might be more your style.<\/p>\n
December 2025 holiday bar crawls in metro Phoenix<\/p>\n
Good news: In addition to the above holiday pop-up bars, there\u2019s also an assortment of festive holiday bar crawls to enjoy ahead of Christmas.<\/p>\n
Crawl Before Christmas in Glendale<\/a>, Dec. 6<\/p>\n
This Westgate holiday bar crawl features drink specials, festive characters, mini-games and prizes. It starts at Lumberjaxes, and guests have to check in between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
Holiday outfits are encouraged for reward categories. Each ticket comes with perks at Lumberjaxes, Dave & Buster\u2019s and PopStroke.<\/p>\n
The event concludes with an afterparty from 7 to 10 p.m., featuring music and an awards ceremony. Prizes will be given for Best Dressed and Best Group Costume, and guests who complete all stops in the Elf on the Shelf hunt will be entered into a raffle. The awards will be announced at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Jingle Bars Holiday Bar Crawl in Mesa<\/a>, Dec. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n
More than 12 participating bars are offering exclusive holiday-themed cocktails and drinks. Guests check in under the tree at 1 N. Macdonald<\/a> around 2 p.m.<\/p>\n
Scottsdale Santa Crawl<\/a>, Dec. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n
This festive holiday bar crawl in Old Town invites guests to celebrate in ugly Christmas sweaters while enjoying drink specials and lively holiday cheer. Tickets include admission to all participating bars, plus three drinks for just a penny each, along with additional specials and surprises.<\/p>\n
This event runs from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15.83. More details about the starting location, check-in process and schedule will be released on Dec. 12.<\/p>\n
Sippin\u2019 Santas Pub Crawl in downtown Chandler<\/a>, Dec. 13<\/p>\n
This self-guided crawl features 27 restaurants and bars, offering $5 cocktail specials, food and live entertainment.<\/p>\n
The event runs from noon to 6 p.m., with two ticket options:<\/p>\n
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- Nice List: noon\u20133 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Naughty List: 3\u20136 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Guests must check in at the downtown Chandler office at 178 W. Boston Street<\/a> up to 30 minutes before their ticketed time.<\/p>\n
Phoenix Christmas map for holiday pop-up bars, holiday bar crawls<\/p>\n
Having trouble planning out your trip? Get a bird\u2019s-eye visual of where all the holiday pop-up bars and crawls are with this interactive map:<\/p>\n
This guide to the top holiday pop-up bars in metro Phoenix is far from the only resource we\u2019ve got for those feeling merry.<\/p>\n
You can also check out our metro Phoenix holiday event calendar<\/a> for other festive things to do.<\/p>\n
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- Chandler\u2019s\u00a0Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge<\/a> launches A Griswold Family Christmas Pop-Up Bar through Jan. 9 with 5,000 lights, festive bites, cocktails and nostalgic holiday chaos.<\/li>\n
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