Be taken to a magical world of a holiday wonderland! The best part? Completely free admission! Enjoy a movie, get a picture with Santa , build a gingerbread house and more to do and see! Perfect for small children and families a definite dust do every year! read more

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Another Christmas, another holiday themed pop-up bar. The same guys who brought us Alpha Video and the Halloween bar (for better or for worse) are back at it again with a Christmas themed bar. They're very good at decorating and themes, but less so at actually being a respectable bar. So if you're going for the décor, this place is great as it's decorated to the nines, super festive, and absolutely great from that aspect. Instagram influencers will be all over this place. If you're going for the booze, less so. My partner and I got holiday nogs, which was mostly ice, some eggnog, and a okay amount of booze for $15. Relatively smooth drinking, but I can also make a healthier, tastier, way more boozy version without all the ice for a tiny fraction of the price. Yes, I know going out to drink is expensive, but not exactly impressed here with the alcohol. I do have to note there is more seating than at their other themed bar, which is nice and being in the mall in the now shuttered Surfer's Bakery on the ground level of Ala Moana, parking isn't an issue, even during Christmas. Staff are polite, efficient. Oh, they don't have tap water and will charge you $2 for bottled water. You can make reservations for larger groups. 3.5 stars. read more

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This place is so cute. It's so conveniently located at Ala Moana too. It's downstairs near Meet Fresh. The decor is amazing and so festive! The drinks were really good also. The hot chocolate was peppermint and rich and was so good. The butterbeer was sweet and tasty. Such a great place to come with friends to get in the holiday spirit! read more

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We were greeted at the door, sat right away. They took pictures of us. Everybody was friendly and kind. They had a set menu with drinks with alcohol and a few non-alcoholic. The only food they offered was popcorn. The tables a set up was ok but it was Cutely decorated. This is a pop-up.. I give it a 4 out of 5 . read more

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This was cool. Service was good and attentive. The issue is that it's not really a place to relax and drink because it's so busy and they have so many people waiting (at least after 9pm) so the servers really push drinks because it's almost like if your not gonna drink then you need to give up that valuable real estate. My party and I had never been to a holiday bar so we just wanted to chill and make our way slowly down the list. The server very nicely threw hints, and by the third "anything else" we gave up the table because we wanted a more chill environment. The decorations are cute, drinks were ok, I wouldn't return but it was nice to experience it. Ps. Bathroom is filthy and was out of hand soap. Bring your hand sanitizer just in case! read more

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Gave it a 3 because there was a huge line and after emailing them over a week ago, someone finally responded a week later saying they don't take reservations. We probably waited for over 30 minutes for a table for 7. It would be great if they can take reservations. You can also go in to just stand around the bar area but you will have to remain standing for the rest of the night even if a table becomes open. (At least if there is a line outside) In terms of drinks, alcoholic drinks average around $15 per drink and non-alcoholic ones are around $6. Not bad but definitely don't expect high quality drinks. My double maple old fashion was just mediocre. Definitely did not taste the maple or any sorts of citrus. The harder's butter beer slush was interesting with a hint of butter beer flavor but if you are looking for something that tastes like the Harry Potter butter beer...this is a a more diluted version of that. Not bad though. read more

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This place was a fun time! The decorations are really cute and festive. We had a party of 19 and the host was super nice and friendly when accommodating us. Some of the drinks were pretty sweet so beware if the sugar gives you headaches! And they offer shot skis so it's the perfect place to down some shots with your friends. Also our server was nice enough to give me a free second drink after I spilled the first one all over myself lol. read more

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Cute popup. Lots of photo options available. Drinks are limited but festive. If shopping pop in and enjoy the decorations. read more

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instagram videos brought me here. The staff were friendly and made nice drinks. Their Christmas decorations are not bad but not as magical as the feelings that IG gave me so I was slightly disappointed. However l, their drinks didn't disappoint us. We liked the Smokey mountain old fashioned and boozy eggnog. read more

What a beautiful place for some holiday cheer! Winter wonderland holiday pop up is what you'd image what the North Pole would look like celebrating Christmas with every single nook and cranny is brightly decorated which had to be an incredible task including a virtual fireplace that I love lol! After a long and exhausted holiday season I decided to drag a work friend who has zero personal time and stole that nugget of a window to escape adulting and grab a drink. This Christmas themed happy place brings on the festivities until Dec 30th 2022 from 5pm to 12mid so there's plenty of time still to grab some holiday cheer! You need to scan their QR code to view the menu but I did take some screen shots of it for a quick view they all sound so amazing but a few did capture our attention. - Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Rumchata Peppermint Bark and Hot Cocoa topped with Mini Marshmallows and Candy Cane - Rudolph Rum & Coffee Liqueur, Vodka and Cream Topped with Whipped Cream and Sprinkles My bestie is a Vodka lover and went straight for Rudolph and was already attached to him on the very first sip! I started with the Hot Cocoa and it was so comforting yummmmm filled with marshmallows it was just the right amount of it all and by the time I was done the candy cane completely melted in the drink lol! I then moved on to "FA-LA-LA-LA-LA,LA-LA-LA-LA" Jameson Lemon, Honey, Ginger Ale...doesn't it sound more like an elixir than a cocktail lol! It didn't scream, looked or taste like the holiday but it was pretty good. I didn't mind the plastic cups and loved the festive straws though wished the bougie up the drinks a bit more to bring on the vibe besides the decor. There's nothing to eat here but a bag of nuts for $5 and there's quite a bit in there which was great but meh! It's all on a first come basis no reservations but bravo for creating an environment that's filled to brighten our holidays with sparkles and joy and we left giggling and a blurry picture of the fireplace as I walked out the wrong door hahaha I'm such a weak sauce! Thank you! read more

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**Tables and seating at this pop up** Pretty cool seeing the former Shokudo space transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Checked it out on a Sunday night so no line, no wait, and we were immediately seated. . Pro tip - only snack options available are $5 nuts so don't bank on intaking anything but fluids here lol. . For the gram - the entire aesthetic is picture worthy! However, filming a ski shot with your friends is always fun. . Tipsy fav - Red Elf & Candy Cane Hot Cocoa. . Awesome service from our server. He was attentive, helpful, and made all our special requests happen. Thank you! . cheers (: read more

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Cute pop-up located in the former Shokudo. Parking is at the mall as they don't validate in their building. I had the hot cocoa and it tasted like hot cocoa. Little alcohol, therefore pretty pricey for Swiss miss but a neat place to get together with friends and definitely decorated well. A drawback is no food other than bar nuts you pay for. A smaller version of Shokudo is next door. read more

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To kickstart the holiday season, my boyfriend and I came to Winter Wonderland to have a few drinks and get into the holiday spirit. The bar is located between Happy Wahine and the bathrooms on the third floor of Ala Moana. My boyfriend and I came a little after 5:00 p.m. on a Saturday, had our vaccination cards checked, and were seated immediately. We lucked out coming in right when they opened. The worker told us it tends to get busy after 7:00 p.m., and the wait can be over an hour. After being seated, we scanned the QR code on the table for the menu. The menu offered a variety of Christmas-themed cocktails and drinks. To drink, I ordered the Naughty or Spice which consisted of tequila, Rumchata, Cream, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg. My drink was dosed in cinnamon, and I mostly tasted the Rumchata. My boyfriend ordered the Maple Old Fashion. He enjoyed it and said he could taste the whiskey in it. Although our drinks were good, we found the size extremely small, especially for the price we paid. Overall, you pay for the experience and ambiance at Winder Wonderland. Service is fast and friendly. It's a beautifully decorated pop-up bar that will be open until the end of the year. Be sure to come early and before Christmas to beat the crowds! read more

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Another trendy, TT, IG worthy spot down for 2021. This was the 2nd time I've been to a Christmas themed bar and this one by far exceeded all expectations! The decor, the drinks, the staff and their holiday wear & spirits all lived up to the hype. The doors opened at 5pm so we created the queue at 4:45pm sharp! First ones in and we were ready to get lit lol. The amazing bartenders wasted no time at all and our drinks were being served with quickness. Thats all I need! The icing on top would've been if they had some pupus or something... but I'm sure the 90m time limit might be hard to squeeze in cook/prep time for foods. I can't quite remember if I was allowed to double fist but I alway ask anyway. I do know at one point we did have the Mason jar shots and our previous drinks to chase, thank gawd. All the drinks we had just got better and better. Frozen butterbeer and rudolph were my favorites. Holiday hot cocoa was a nice warming comfort drink and the rest weren't that memorable but still did the job. Unfortunately, I didn't feel like walking around for more pics but the place was festive af. I only have awesome things to say about our experience and really looking forward to hana hou again next year! Please do not disappoint and bring it back. read more

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Came here for the last night of Winter Wonderland. Wasn't as busy as the other days. I got my usual The Elf, which is like a soju mix with cranberry juice. It was really good. Then my husband got the hot cocoa. We can with a party of 8+, so we had to wait about 10 mins in line to get seated. Not too bad the wait because it goes by super fast the time. When we got seated, it took a while to order our drinks. Our waiter didn't really come visit or check in on us as much, so we all just stuck to one drink. If he came more often, then we would've stayed longer. Anyway, I can't wait for next years themed bars! read more

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After visiting one Christmas bar, you can't help but go to another one. And in this case, that is what my friend and I decided to do. We decided to head to this place on a Saturday night and arrived a little over 9:45 pm to find a line out the door. Determined to get into this bar, we decided to wait in line which moved fairly quickly. While waiting, I did notice that they were seating people right next to another party at some sections of the bar. Prior to going in, we had to provide our proof of vaccination and ID. We had a party of three (3) and our friend was currently on the way. TIP: everyone in your party will need to be present in order to go in. In this case, we dodged the bullet of sitting close next to another party and was able to sit in a booth. Once we got in, the bartender was super friendly and was willing to help us in making a decision of what holly jolly drink to select. Unfortunately we were informed that their butterbeer was sold out early that day so my friends opted for the candy cane hot cocoa, while I opted for the rudolph. The drinks were super cute and festive!!! The rudolph consisted of rum and coffee liqueur, vodka, and whipped cream topped with red and green sprinkles. It was super cute and tasted great. You do taste the alcohol but it wasn't overpowering. I also then opted for the candy cane hot cocoa which was a hot drink with some rumchata peppermint bark topped with marshmallows and a candy cane. This did not disappoint! This drink had a nice rich cocoa flavor and you could not taste the alcohol at all. Overall this place and service is great. From the moment we waited in line, to the bartender serving us, they were extremely nice and super friendly which made us feel very welcomed. The layout is extremely festive (1400+ ornaments hung with care!) and you can't help but feel the spirit of the Holiday Season in this pop up bar. Their last day of service will be on 12/30/2021 so check this place out while you still can! read more

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My friends and I tried Winter Wonderland after dinner. This was actually our second choice since the Christmas Bar at Tiki Grill has a 90 minute wait time and they closed at 11:00pm. The parking at Winter Wonderland is more convenient since we parked at Ala Moana and walked over. The line wasn't long and there were tables and chairs for us to sit. Winter Wonderland is located at the old Shokudo location. We had 7 people in our party and we waited in line for just 10 minutes. They had holiday theme alcoholic drinks and all of them sounds festive and delicious. I ordered the Eggnog drink which was iced. It came with whipped cream on top and the drink came out unmixed. The eggnog was on the bottom and the rum was on top. We had to mixed it before we drink and I personally like the eggnog and creamy taste. It wasn't strong in my opinion but that's totally fine. My friends ordered the Butterbeer, Hot Chocolate, and Naughty and Spice. They all enjoyed it except for the Naughty and Spice. My friend opinion on the drink was that it tasted like cough syrup with a hint cinnamon. It was a great place for a late night out during the holiday season. The decoration was very festive and good for pictures. You can also bring outside foods to eat along with the drinks you ordered. The service do rush you constantly since there is still a line outside. read more

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COVID EDITION What a cute spot! We love this pop up bar. The drinks were good and the service was great! We were there at opening on a Monday. There weren't many people waiting but we got our vaccine cards checked outside and were say in one of the small booths. I loved the booths- even if our little human wanted to kick the table and try spill our drinks. The table is probably my only critique of the bar as it was really just a small folding table. Anyway, the drinks were great. We had the Christmas Apple, Frozen Butterbeer, Frozen Pumpkin Spice, and the Maple Old Fashion. All of them were so good! Our server was also so sweet and attentive. She even gave our kid a candy cane- with our permission of course. Oh another tip, it is on the same level of the mall that has the bridge to the parking lot! Easily accessible for everyone! read more

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This is the same Christmas bar that was in Ala Moana last year (or maybe the year before? The years start blending together in my old age...). It was good before and it's good now. This Christmas bar is in the large space that Shokudo used to be in. Shokudo has moved to the smaller space next door that Angelo Pietro used to be in. The place is decked out in Christmas decor. It's like a mix of all the Christmas things you can find at Ross, plus a lot of the wrapping and Christmas tree decor from longs. They even have Christmas movies playing on the TV inside. The waiters are a bunch of guys dressed in holiday flannel. They're very nice and it's not awkward or pushy. The drinks are what you'd expect from a place like this. Holiday themed, expensive, but pretty tasty and strong. These aren't drinks I'd want to get every night, but they're fun once a year haha. Now I just have to try the Christmas bars at Tikis Waikiki and at the Prince to compare. read more

Location: This pop up bar is at Ala Moana Shopping mall right in front of T-Mobile next to Happy Wahine and also next to the restroom. Cute ambiance for the holidays, my bf and I are just trying it out for the experience. What we ordered: -The Rudolph Taste: 7/10 -Butter Beer Taste: 8/10 -Coca Cola -Treat bag Overall easy to order, customer service was good. read more

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If you want to check out the pop-up holiday bar in honolulu, here is one next to the Ala moana shopping center. In old shokudo location, which moved next door, you greeted by waiter. I came with my 2 friends around 6pm no need to wait. Scan QR code to see menu, my friends had the red elf, holiday egg nog. I had the hot cocoa and fa la la la la la la drinks. Hot cocoa sweet with candy cane and s'mores. Fa la la la la la la la drink little sweet eith ginger ale and honey but kick of booze too. We got to sit next to the xmas tree, and the place is well decorated. Ample parking at mall. read more

Overpriced for what you're getting and to be ignored the entire time you're here. It's so unfortunate this place has so much potential but the service is like they never do rounds of checking on people it's the same they treat people at the Halloween bar and alpha video. It's just sad and I feel like it doesn't hurt to wander the room and check on people. We went at opening and they came to us once and got our order and that's it. An hour later I had to go up and pay my bill. They never even came back to tell me popcorn wasn't available. They only have one snack on the menu and at opening on a Saturday night they night they don't have any? It's just so weird it comes off as a cash grab I didn't give them anymore money we wanted a shot but no one came back around to ask us for more orders. It's so beautiful inside the decorating and ambiance is gorg but go to tikis and don't waste your time here! Trust me!!! read more

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Very bad experience. They closed an hour early. And by closed, I mean there was customers inside but the wouldn't open the door, or even explain what was going on. Did they do last call an hour early and lock the doors? Don't waste your time coming down here. The decor looks like shit too, and the drinks look cheep and served in plastic disposable cups. What a let down. read more

I accidentally stumbled upon this place in the morning when I was doing some Christmas shopping at the mall. I had just gone to the one in Waikiki the night before, so I thought why not try this one and compare. So that's what I did. I came with my boyfriend around 6pm on a Saturday night and luck was on our side yet again as there was no wait. When we left around 6:45, there was a line of people waiting to check-in so come as early as you can. I believe they open at 5pm. I would say this is a little classier than the one in Waikiki. Not as many decorations, but still really pretty! We got seated at the bar and they really pack you in. That's probably my main problem with this place. I'm not worried about COVID or anything, but it's just super uncomfortable! You really have no space around you. Luckily, we weren't sandwiched for the entire time as the party next to me left and no one sat until we were pretty much done. We got the frozen pumpkin spice and frozen butterbeer. I really liked the pumpkin spice drink, but the butterbeer was alright. It was lacking that butterscotch flavor. I will say the service was great! The bartender added more whipped cream when he saw me taking pictures of the drinks. As for food, I think they had some stuff, but I saw a couple bring in food and they didn't say anything so it looks like you can bring in your own food! Another pro to this place is the parking! Just park on the 4th floor (parking lot near Shabuya, Longs, Jamba) and walk right across the bridge. Super easy. If you don't wanna deal with Waikiki, come here instead! But, I would say I prefer the Christmas bar in Waikiki. read more

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They hold the line despite there being empty tables inside. We waited 20 minutes on a Friday night and when we sat down, we counted 3 empty tables and 2 seats at the bar that was available. The waitress who served us was rude and unpleasant in her tone. As for the decor, there was missed potential with the Christmas theme. Apart from the large wreaths on the one wall that were beautiful, the decor was cheap with hung Christmas cards on a string, outlines of trees on one wall, and plastic cups to drink out of. Apart from $5 popcorn, they did not serve food. Drinks ranged from $6 to $15. I will not be returning. Try out the Christmas bar in Waikiki which is way more worth your time, and better service. read more

Tried this place out located on the top level of Ala Moana center next to Zara/Tmobile. It's a cute spot decked out in Holiday decoration to get into the spirit of Christmas and of course the drinks. It's a cute little spot, but I really didn't get to enjoy it well. It was just me and my girlfriend and we got seated pretty fast when we arrived. However, the seating was super tight and awkward as we were placed in between two different parties on the bar seating area. I literally had to put my left arm around my girlfriend the whole time to avoid elbowing the person on the right of me. We were pretty packed in and there wasn't enough space for us to move our body freely (the fact that the other parties barely moved over for us didn't help as well). It took more than 5 mins for the bartenders to acknowledge us since we sat down. We already looked over the menu and made a decision but were kept waiting. I know they were busy but two bartenders passed us twice with not even a "we'll be right with you". But I didn't want to be the Grinch so I let it slide. We ended up only trying two drinks The Hot Peppermint Cocoa and the Frozen Butter Beer. The Frozen Butter Beer was a bit strong I could taste the Jamieson in it. I could barely taste the butter/cream soda, it tasted like an over powered Jamieson and Coke to be honest. The Hot Peppermint Cocoa was the best out of the two. It was subtle and sweet and it had the right amount of alcohol in it. We didn't stay too long as it was crowded, tight, and the body heat started to settle in. Recommend going in a group of 4 or more so you can get a booth instead. read more

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NOT COVID FRIENDLY. I wanted to check this festive bar out mostly for the butter beer since we had it last time in 2019. A temp pop up place in Ala Moana shopping center near the 3rd floor restrooms above Jamba Juice. We arrived around 6pm and waited for about 2 mins. It was pretty packed but since it was just me and my husband we got in pretty quickly. We were very surprised that this place did not do social distancing and everyone sat next to one another with no mask and talking while their drinks were on the table. It is a small spot and felt very tight with lots of ppl. We didnt feel comfortable and tanked our butter beers (which was nothing near Harry Potter world; worst imitation) Overall, you pay for the experience and ambiance at Winder Wonderland. Service is fast and friendly. It's a beautifully decorated pop-up bar that will be open until the end of the year. Be sure to come early and before Christmas to beat the crowds! read more

I felt it was a very cute idea and inside was nicely decorated. A little cheesy, but who doesn't like cheesy! LOL the drinks though... so sweet. Almost undrinkable for me. Now I do not like sugary drinks so others may love these drinks. I probably won't visit this pop up again, but I did like the fact you can bring your own food. Love the idea, but wasn't in love with the drinks. read more

Cute for the experience and photos but drinks were ok. Nice to experience just once. The servers weren't that attentive

Calling all adults who are naughty and up to snow good! Your presents is requested at Santa's seasonal pop-up bar. Open nightly from 5 till midnight, head up to level 3 in the Ewa Wing of Ala Moana. The elves went hard with the chill Christmas cheer coupled with the wintry theme. Lax vibes and good times, amplified with alcohol? Yes please! Honolulu's Winter Wonderland is where it's at. read more

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I'm so glad that when I went that I didn't have to wait very long. Because I saw a video online where the line was outrageously long and curled around the corner. I would not have waited in that line lol. I ordered the butter beer, which was good. Their take on it was more like a slushy. I was also here when it was the Halloween bar. I just really love themed restaurants/businesses lol. read more

Great tasting drinks and great staff! Perfect to celebrate the holidays with friends and family read more

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A friend and I attempted to find this bar tonight but despite walking all around the mall and asking multiple mall workers where it was, we never ended up finding it. They also don't have a phone number so no help there. Best of luck to anyone trying to find it. If anyone can post where exactly to find this it would be appreciated. read more

Amazing drinks, great service, and ambiance is super relaxed. Just the place you want to come in the rain or while Christmas shopping. It is the place to enjoy a Christmas drinks. read more

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So in love with this place . Wish it was year around. Definitely worth the wait. My favorite was their Candy Cane Hot Cocoa made with peppermint RumChata, small marshmallows, and a candy cane hanging off the side of the cup. Also their Butter beer and Reindeer drinks were so delicious taste just like Christmas if Christmas had a taste. Even regular shots were a treat served in the tiniest chilled mason jars. I'm all excited thinking about these amazing drinks again. Our bartender Jonah delivered exceptional service and we were never left waiting. We definitely staggered out of there. The host Rick is the one who set the tone for this magical place dressed festively and always monitoring the steady flow of customers. Giving everyone a chance at celebrating the Christmas spirit here. If you haven't made your way down to Winter Wonderland then you have truly missed out. The Christmas Decor brings all the good vibes of warmth and holiday cheer. Now time to okole maluna and Hana Hou!! read more

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10/10 recommend this place after my experience at The Christmas Bar in Waikiki this year (2021). My sister and I came at about 6pm and only waited in line for about 5 minutes. We were serviced instantly by the waitress behind the bar and we both ordered two drinks. We liked everything we tried and felt tipsy too! They didn't skimp on the alcohol, unlike many other pop-up bars I've been to. I hope this place comes back next year because I would definitely go again! :) read more

Decided to check out the Winter Wonderland bar at Ala Moana with a few friends on a Wednesday. We got there around 5:30 because we were told it usually gets busy by 7pm. They checked our vax cards and IDs and we got in with no wait. Got seated at a table in the corner. Decorations inside were nice, but we felt like we had to talk over the music because it was pretty loud. I tend to like fruity, refreshing drinks over really sweet drinks, so I felt like the drink selection was a bit limited. I ordered the Christmas apple, which tasted mostly like Fireball rum - nothing too special. The bartender was very friendly and accommodating. Overall, you're paying for the experience more than the actual drinks, but it's still a fun thing to do for the holiday season. Would go again next year. read more

Drinks were great, especially the crafted cocktails like the Rudolph. You definitely get your money's worth. Bartenders are friendly and were nice enough to snap some pictures for my friends. Definitely a nice place to stop in for a drink, two or three. For Harry Potter lovers they have frozen butter beer! The Christmas decor is beautiful, if anything it's an Instagram dream. read more