If Santa ever needs a drink during the holidays (and he probably does), there are several bars and restaurants where he would feel right at home sippin’ on a cocktail.
These are the places that go all out for the holidays with over-the-top decorations and themed drinks. Many are pop-up bars that take over local establishments and require tickets, but there are also spots where patrons can just walk in and feel the cheer as they toast the season.
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Here are a few holiday pop-up bars and other spots throughout Southern California that really get into the holiday spirit.
Casa Vega
When: 11:30 a.m.-midnight daily
Where: 13301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks
Information: casavega.com
Aside from being a long-standing celebrity hangout, Casa Vega is also known for really getting into the holiday spirit by going all out with floor-to-ceiling decorations. This year, the decorations will be bigger than ever with Christmas trees, string lights, tinsel everywhere and more ornaments than in previous years. And since the restaurant is naturally dimly lit, the holiday lights will really pop. They also serve a holiday menu that’s still being ironed out but, so far it includes drinks like the Snowball Margarita.
FIVE on The Hill’s Jingle Bell Tavern
When: Opens at 5 p.m. daily (with brunch from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays) Dec. 1-31
Where: 555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City
Cost: No cover charge
Information: experiencethehill.com/gatherings
Guests can expect the tavern to be decked out in full-blown holiday gear, but the focus here is on cocktails like Grinch, which should make your heart grow three sizes since it’s a sweet mix of Shōchū, a Japanese distilled spirit, with cranberries and cinnamon dusted pears. They’re also serving the vodka-infused Winter Wonderland, which is spruced up with white chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps and garnished…
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