
The Christmas Bar is Hawaii’s favorite Xmas Bar! Located at Tiki’s Grill and Bar it features holiday drinks, twinkling lights, and lots of Christmas magic. We recommend the following drinks: The Chilly Irishman, Shots of Joy, and The Holiday Pomegranate Mimosa. 2570 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI

Welcome to Yules Truly at Yours Truly. Their holiday bar is decked out with Christmas décor, ornaments, and beautiful lights that hang from the ceiling. Their festive cocktails are served in holiday mugs and glassware. There’s a lot of red and green here and this event is going to give you a ton of Xmas Spirit! 1111 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI

Get ready for the Christmas Bar Crawl on 12/20 from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. You will crawl through 5+ festive bars and there’s an after party! 2-3 drinks are included with the package, there will be food specials at select venues, the first 100 check ins get a Santa hat, and you will get a pub crawl map. Location: Check the Crawl Map to see your starting bar.

Christmas Lodge will be located at Pearlridge Center. The event runs from 12/5 to 12/25. You will relax within a cozy ski-lodge. This space has a real winter lodge feel. We recommend trying The Boozy Egg Nog and The Popcorn Banana Old Fashioned. 98-1005 Moanalua Rd, Aiea, HI

The Honolulu City Lights are spectacular for the entire family. Downtown Honolulu turns into an Xmas wonderland. Featuring a towering decorated tree, lots of Christmas lights, illuminated displays, light sculptures, a light parade, and a wreath contest. 530 S King Street, Honolulu, HI

Want to experience Christmas from a bus? Then the Waikiki Trolley Holiday Lights Tour is for you! Featuring Christmas carols, iconic holiday displays, hot cocoa, and festive activities. You will see Santa and the Grinch at their exclusive Holiday Station. 198 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, HI


Brant Buckley, the creator of Xmas Pop-Up Bars, is a songwriter, guitarist, author and Berklee College of Music graduate.
"Wedding Love" is Brant Buckley's newest acoustic ballad - a heartfelt, intimate song, featuring fingerstyle guitar, warm vocals, and a live string quartet. Written as a deeply personal gift for his cousin's wedding, Brant performed the song live during her ceremony at the Boulder Country Club in Colorado, where it became a defining emotional moment. Recorded in 432hz, a tuning that resonates deeply with the heart and soul, "Wedding Love" carries a calming, connective energy that listeners instantly feel. The song has received national attention, earning airplay on 34 radio stations across the U.S. and becoming Brant's debut entry on the Americana Music Association (AMA) charts. The song is ideal for wedding ceremonies, first dances, bridal showers, and romantic playlists. If you are an artist interested in covering this song, please contact Brant below.
In addition, Brant has over 16 years of experience teaching guitar to students aged 7-84. His lessons focus on real musical application, creativity, and personalized instruction. Specializing in Blues, Folk, Jazz, Pop, and Songwriting, Brant offers engaging online guitar lessons via Zoom for students at any skill level.
Brant is also the author of Chicago Blues History: Preserving The Past, a book dedicated to honoring the greatest Blues musicians. His work celebrates music, storytelling, and cultural heritage - the same passion that drives the creation of Xmas Pop-Up Bars.
If you'd like to connect about music, lessons, performances, or writing, Brant would love to hear from you.