Holiday-themed spots around Charleston, SC

Get in the spirit of the season with these holiday-themed bars and pop-ups around the Holy City offering specialty cocktails.

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Enjoy festive drinks like this Santa drink. | Photo via @miraclepopup

It’s time to get in the holiday spirit — and we mean spirit in every sense of the word. Spread the seasonal cheer at one of these six holiday-themed bars around the Holy City.

Sippin’ Santa at Bonny’s Hideaway, 549 King St. | 11-2 a.m., daily
This King Street Tiki bar transforms into a festive escape this season, featuring a new brunch special coined “Miss Claus’ Walk of Shame” and tropical cocktails. We’re thinking if Santa could surf, he’d definitely drink here.

Miracle at Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails, 735 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | Hours vary
Imagine an over-the-top holiday party that you actually want to attend. Enjoy the decor and sip festive cocktails like a snowball old-fashioned or a hot buttered rum.

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This festive decor is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

Bar Mash, 701 E Bay St. | Hours vary
Or should we say, Bar Mashmas. This local whiskey + beer bar has transformed into a seasonal oasis for the month of December, featuring themed decor, bites, and sips, and plenty of fun events to celebrate the season. Next up is karaoke night, held tomorrow, Dec. 16.

Little Pine at Little Palm, 237 Meeting St. | Hours vary
Enjoy this immersive winter pop-up featuring specialty cocktails like “Flamingo All the Way,” a champagne punch served in a giant golden flamingo. Plus, the bar will host the final Polar Plunge Party of the Polar Plunge Series this weekend.

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Hats off to Blind Tiger for this tastefully-done decor.

Photo by @blindtigerpubchs

Blind Tiger, 36-38 Broad St. | 11-2 a.m. daily
Season’s greetings from a decked-out Blind Tiger Pub. From presents and ornaments hanging from the ceiling to seasonal sips like a peppermint white Russian, we’re running to this local spot for all the holiday cheer.

Holiday Bar at Harold’s Cabin, 247 Congress St. | Tuesday-Saturday, 4-10 p.m.
Enjoy fermented eggnog and the Come A-Wassailing hot mulled wine in a fully decked-out Harold’s. Plus, follow along on Facebook for updates about holiday events like Pie Fest, offering daily pie specials and a pie swap today, Dec. 15 through Saturday, Dec. 17. Peep our experience.

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