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Drink and be merry at these holiday bar pop-ups

Enjoy a festive drink at these holiday bar pop-ups for a limited time in Chattanooga.

December 1, 2023 • 
Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Common House cocktail

Sip on some drinks inspired by your favorite holiday flavors.

Photo provided by Common House

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Christmas on the Terrace, Common House
Santa Tell Me, Unknown Caller Bar
Miracle on Broad Street, No Hard Feelings Bar

Looking for some spots to keep those spirits high? Check out these holiday bar pop-ups offering festive drinks for a limited time in Chattanooga.

Christmas on the Terrace, Common House

Hang out in a rooftop winter wonderland (seriously, there’s a snow machine) Tuesdays through Saturdays until mid-January. Starting at 5 p.m., sip specialty cocktails while cozied up next to a fire pit and watch old holiday films on a projector. Note: Non-members are welcome with a cover charge.

Santa Tell Me, Unknown Caller Bar

Swing by this downtown bar now through Sunday, Dec. 31 for a menu full of special cocktails and tons of holiday decorations, including the infamous T-Rex Santa.

Miracle on Broad Street, No Hard Feelings Bar

You know it and love it, this annual pop-up will be here through Sunday, Dec. 31 with a holiday menu takeover. Bonus: Follow the bar’s Instagram page for weekly event happenings.

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