Sip on Christmas cocktails at these pop-up holiday bars in Calgary

Ricardo’s Hideaway will again offer Christmas-themed tiki cocktails in 2025 as part of its annual Sippin' Santa holiday pop-up. (Ricardo’s Hideaway handout)

Calgarians can get in the Christmas spirit at two different holiday pop-up bars this year.

Sippin’ Santa

Ricardo’s Hideaway, a rum bar just off 17th Avenue S.W., will again offer Christmas-themed tiki cocktails as part of its annual holiday pop-up.

This year, the pop-up – called Sippin’ Santa – includes drinks like the Silent Nightcap and Wreck the Halls.

There are also two alcohol-free cocktails called Designated Sledder and Have a Very Merry Mock Tai.

The Christmas cocktails are served in specialty glassware that is also available for purchase.

Not only will Ricardo’s Hideaway be serving holiday-themed libations, staff will also be decking the halls with festive décor.

Sippin’ Santa will run from Nov. 19 to Dec. 31.

For more information, you can visit the bar’s website.

The Elf Bar

Come December, Limericks Traditional Public House will be transformed into enchanting holiday pop-up called Elf Bar Calgary.

The bar, located in the 7300 block of Macleod Trail S.E., will be filled with festive décor featuring hundreds of elves everywhere.

It will also be selling elf-themed food and cocktails.

Officials say the pop-up will have tons of festive photo spots.

Elf Bar Calgary runs from Dec. 4 to 24.

For more information, you can visit the bar’s website.