Best Holiday Pop-Up Bars With Live Music

📌Location: 6405 Blue Stone Rd, Sandy Springs
The Select’s holiday bar features dramatic holiday décor, including upside-down Christmas trees, plus a menu of seasonal cocktails and elevated bites. Weekly live music includes soft rock/country on Mondays, jazz on Wednesdays, and Sinatra-style sets on Thursdays.

📌Location: 680 Hamilton Ave SE, Atlanta
A warm and intimate holiday pop-up offering mulled wine, festive cocktails, and shot ski’s throughout December. The space has a lodge-like feel, and Thursday nights come alive with live jazz performances.

📌Location: 725 Echo St NW, Atlanta

Westside Motor Lounge transforms into a festive holiday hangout with themed cocktails, pop-up chef menus, playful competitions, and cozy décor. It opens at 5 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends, and often features its signature Sunday blues performances along with rotating DJ sets throughout the month.

📌Location: 1117 West Peachtree St NW, Atlanta
Reverence at the Epicurean Hotel turns its patio and lounge into a winter retreat with decorated igloos, twinkling lights, house-made hot chocolate, and a seasonal prix fixe menu. The ambiance is perfect for a cozy night out, and Tuesday evenings at the hotel include live jazz for an added touch of elegance.

📌Location:  944 Canton St, Roswell
Lola’s turns its upstairs space into The North Pole — a festive holiday hangout packed with twinkling lights, themed décor, creative cocktails, and a seasonal menu that runs through January 4. It’s a fun, laid-back spot for holiday drinks, and the live music on Wednesday and Friday nights keeps the energy going strong.

📌Location: 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell
This holiday pop-up runs November 28 through January 4 and fills the brewery with bright lights, ribbons, and classic holiday décor. Guests can enjoy festive cocktails, seasonal bites, and live band performances most weekends.

📌Location: 20 N Main St, Alpharetta
Mercantile Social goes full Grinchmas for the season, transforming its bar into a playful, over-the-top holiday pop-up filled with bright décor, mischievous touches, and creative festive cocktails. Expect plenty of holiday personality and photo-worthy moments throughout the space. Live acoustic music is featured here Tuesday through Saturday.

📌Location: 168 Roswell St NE, Marietta
This Marietta Square space has been transformed into a festive holiday escape with twinkling lights, seasonal décor, and a chef-driven menu inspired by classic Nutcracker flavors. Handcrafted holiday cocktails round out the experience, and upstairs at High Note you’ll find live music on weekend evenings.

📌Location: 131 Church St, Marietta
This speakeasy-style bar just debuted a new holiday concept, featuring a fresh lineup of seasonal cocktails and nostalgic décor. Live music typically runs Thursday through Saturday, ranging from solo artists to full bands.

📌Four Locations: Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Buckhead, O4W
Eclipse di Luna adds a seasonal twist to its lively tapas and cocktail scene with holiday-inspired drinks and cheerful décor across all four metro Atlanta locations. While it’s not a full themed pop-up, the festive atmosphere pairs perfectly with the venue’s regular lineup of live Latin performances almost every night of the week — making it a fun honorable mention for this year's list.