Merry Christmas! It’s your last chance to celebrate the holidays at one of these festive pop-ups:
A magical wonderland
Winter Wonderland (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 1310) is a Christmas-themed pop-up bar located at Ala Moana Center until Dec. 28. It’s open from 5 p.m. to midnight to guests age 21 and up.
Enjoy seasonal drinks like frozen butter beer ($15), candy cane hot cocoa ($15) and Duck the Halls ($15).
Visit winterwonderlandhonolulu.com.
Hey, Santa!
Sippin’ Santa (100 Holomoana St.), located at Prince Waikiki, offers a festive garden bar with holiday cocktails and delectable light bites until Dec. 30. Feast on cocktails with fun names like Frosty the Merman ($16), Sugar Plum Mai Tai ($15) and Sippin’ Santa ($18).
You can also enjoy snacks like Santa’s smoked ahi dip ($15), truffle popcorn ($8) and charcuterie ($30).
Follow the biz on Instagram (@sippinsantaprincewaikiki).
New cozy lodge (and spooky speakeasy)
Located at Pearlridge Center (in the former Chili’s Restaurant & Bar space) is Christmas Lodge Hawaii (98-130 Pali Momi St.), which is open from 5 p.m. to midnight until Dec. 28.
You can expect drinks like popcorn banana old-fashioned ($15), Paniolo Hot Chocolate ($15) and coquito ornaments ($15).
Keep your eyes peeled for the spooky speakeasy in the back of the lodge. Krampus Lair has a spookier vibe, and features drinks like Lump of Coal ($15), Krampus Drool ($15), and Naughty or Spice ($15).
Follow the biz on Instagram (@christmaslodgehawaii).
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