Tampa Bay is ready to get you in the holiday spirit with a drink in your hand. Serving up ornate, themed cocktails, Christmas music and light bites, even the grinchiest grinch can’t resist these holiday bars and festive drinking experiences.
Miracle at Mezzo
Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails
1111 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Nov. 25 – Dec. 31
Miracle at Mezzo brings a festive setting and a selection of holiday cocktails. Featuring drinks like The Christmapolitan and Snowball Old Fashioned, it is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Guests may even see a surprise visit from Santa Claus to secure their spot on the nice list. Save the date for an ugly sweater party on Dec. 4.
Blitz Inn Pop-up at The Barterhouse Ybor
The Barterhouse Ybor
1811 N. 15th St., Ste. A, Tampa, FL 33605
Opened Nov. 25
On the bar side of the Barterhouse Ybor is the Blitz Inn Pop-Up where you can find Santa’s secret cocktail list, holiday decor and Christmas lights all around. This holiday pop-up bar features festive curated cocktails such as the Dirty Santa, Kevin and the Wet Bandits, Melting Stripe and more.
Sippin’ Santa
The Honu Restaurant and Tiki Bar
516 Grant St., Dunedin, FL 34698
Nov. 23 – Jan. 1
Sippin’ Santa features several festive cocktails, such as Island of Misfit Toys and Rudolph’s Rum Rhapsody, as well as various holiday bites. The venue will host its ugly sweater Christmas party on Dec. 3 for guests to enjoy delicious holiday drinks and festive music.
Tampa Bay SantaCon Crawl 2022
Various venues across Tampa Bay
Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
SantaCon is Tampa’s biggest bar crawl, featuring several locations around the area. Strongly encouraging dressing up in red, white and green, its marketing claims the event will have the “nationwide sexiest Santas.” Participants will receive a wristband that allows them entry into each participating bar. SantaCon offers the opportunity to win cash prizes through its social media costume contest.
