There are plenty of Christmas vibes around this holiday season at Urban Roast in the Penn Quarter area. Featuring neon lights, Christmas trees, presents hanging from the ceiling, and a cozy main dining area. Try the Toasted Almond Espresso Martini. 916 G St NW # C-2, Washington, DC
Caroled at The Commodore is based on Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.” Honoring the Xmas classic with an old-school English tavern feel, you will find your heart here. Lots of festive cocktails to go around and there’s going to be a lot of Christmas Spirit here! 1636 17th St NW, Washington, DC
Welcome to the international Xmas Pop-Up Bar, Miracle, at Black Whiskey. You will imbibe in festive cocktails served in holiday inspired glassware. There’s plenty of tinsel too. Try the Christmapolitan or Rudolph's Replacement. Mugs can be bought at the bar. 1410 14th St NW, Washington, DC
It’s going to be a mini-golf like Christmas experience this holiday season at Puttery’s Holly Jolly Bar! Featuring ornaments, floor to ceiling tinsel, holiday cocktails, and entertainment. Clark Griswold would love this event! 800 F St NW, Washington, DC
Sippin’ Santa will be here this Xmas season at Hank's Oyster Bar, Dupont Circle! This is going to be one large tropical Christmas paradise! Featuring rum, tiki culture, surfboards, coconuts, and collectible mugs. 1624 Q St NW NW, Washington, DC
The Dome at Hi-Lawn is a gastro-gallery experience under the stars. Featuring a 50-foot spherical dome tent hosting visual projections, seasonal installations, small plates, and festive cocktails. You are not going to want to miss this! 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC
Welcome to the Christmas Bar at Lulu’s Winegarden. There’s a great holiday menu and festive cocktails include Santa’s Cookies & Cream and Buddy the Elf; mezcal, lemon, ginger liqueur, and fig syrup. 1940 11th St NW, Washington, DC
Winter Wonderland at Hook Hall is going to be a lot of fun! Immerse yourself in a hot tub experience, there are firepits, private cabanas, seasonal cocktails, and a whole lot more! This is a snow-covered lodge experience. 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC
Tinsel Time at Jack Rose Dining Saloon is going to be a very whiskey like Xmas experience! The space will be decked out in ornaments and garland. They will serve specialty nogs, hot toddies, and whiskey classics. Santa loves a good bourbon buzz! 2007 18th St NW, Washington, DC
Blitzen's Holiday Bar at Marquee Bar & Lounge at the Omni Shoreham Hotel is one incredible over the top Pop-Up Bar. Featuring one very festive drink menu. The cocktails sleigh here! 2500 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC
The Winter Wonderland Christmas themed bar at Nina May features a decorated Christmas tree, festive decorations, special holiday drinks, and seasonal bites. There are cozy fire pits and we recommend trying the mulled wine or eggnog. 1337 11th St NW, Washington, DC
ZooLights at Smithsonian National Zoo is great for friends and family. Featuring tons of Christmas lights, an enchanting winter wonderland, festive pathways, immersive displays, glowing lanterns, train rides, and lots of seasonal treats. 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
The Holiday Boat Parade & Party takes place on 12/6/2025 at The Wharf. Featuring live music, holiday activities, decorated boats on the Washington Channel, holiday karaoke, ornament decorating, and fireworks. 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC
Brant Buckley, the creator of Xmas Pop-Up Bars, is a songwriter, guitarist, author and Berklee College of Music graduate.
"We Love Da Bears" is Brant Buckley's newest original release — an energetic Chicago Bears anthem inspired by the excitement, tradition, and passion of Bears football. Blending driving blues-rock guitars, crowd chants, and a classic 12-bar blues foundation with backward blues-inspired riffs, the song was written to capture the electric atmosphere of game day. Recorded in 432 Hz and engineered by Mickey Cushing at Mystery Street Recording in Chicago, "We Love Da Bears" is designed for tailgates, watch parties, sports bars, and every Bears fan ready to cheer on the Monsters of the Midway.
Already generating enthusiastic feedback from listeners, many have described the song as a true Bears anthem. Brant's goal is to have "We Love Da Bears" become part of the Chicago football tradition, played everywhere from neighborhood tailgates to Soldier Field. The song is available on YouTube and all major streaming platforms. If you're interested in featuring the song, please contact Brant below.
In addition, Brant has over 17 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.
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