Looking to get into the holiday spirit? Decatur is popping with holiday pop-ups! These restaurants are serving up a flurry of holiday magic and elf-approved good cheer. Bring your friends, your camera, and your appetite for festive cocktails.
Pastries A-Go-Go
"Christmas A-Go-Go"
Fridays and Saturdays in December, 6-11 pm
235 Ponce De Leon Pl.
The elves have been busy—and we mean busy at Pastries A-Go-Go. This longtime local favorite has been fully transformed with North Pole magic. Every corner sparkles with holiday cheer, and the ceiling? You won’t be able to look away! A true holiday masterpiece — candy cane pipes, tinsel galore, reindeer balloons, and a delightful tangle of colorful lights. The elves didn’t miss a spot — wrapping paper covers every inch of wall space and every chair has a Santa hat. Go for the over-the-top decorations and stay for the festive drinks, treats, and small bites.
La Chiquiada
"Christmas Cantina"
Through Jan. 1, during regular hours
110 W. Trinity Pl.
Cozy up at La Chiquiada’s photo-ready bar with a Christmas Canelazo or peppermint White Russian. Don’t forget the chips with red and green salsa. Their special drink and food offerings are available all month at the bar. Last call is at 10:45 pm.
You’ll find La Chiquiada in the Amli development. Look for the snowmen eating tacos in the windows!
Cocktail Highlights:
🔔Coco Blanco – creme de coco, tequila blanco, lime
🔔 Christmas Canelazo – tequila repo, lemon, orange, cinnamon
🔔 Classic Coquito – creme de coco, rum, vanilla, ground gloves
🔔 Pomegranate Jean Fizz – gin, egg white, lemon, topo chico
🔔 Peppermint White Russian – coffee liqueur, vodka, cream
White Bull
Dec. 8-10, Dec. 15-17, and Dec. 22
123 E. Court Square
Are you team naughty or team nice? White Bull is here with festive vibes no matter which list you’re on! Sip on specialty holiday cocktails, savor festive bites, and enjoy cozy holiday decor and the decked-out back patio.
Cocktail Highlights:
🔔 Noel-groni – Rum, clove-washed Amaro & orange zest
🔔 Spirit Spritz – Mint, gin, and bubbles for ultimate cheer
🔔 Yuletide Toddy – Bourbon, apple compote & chamomile
🔔 Zabaglione Liqueur – Creamy decadence with nutmeg & star anise
Independent Distilling Company
Through Jan. 11, during regular hours
547 E. College Ave.
Decatur’s first legal distillery since Prohibition is embracing the holiday season with a cocktail menu crafted around their award-winning whiskeys, rums, and gin. Plus trivia every Thursday at 7 pm. Independent Distilling Company is open Wednesday through Saturday.
Cocktail Highlights:
🔔Under the Mistletoe – Outlier No. 22 Apple Brandy, pecan-coffee syrup, bitters
🔔Drummer boy – Hellbender Bourbon, Independent Barrel Aged Rum, honey-ginger syrup, chai syrup, lemon, root beer bitters
🔔All Ye Faithful – Outlier No. 8 Gin, persimmon-cranberry-parsley syrup, lemon
🔔Krampus – Hellbender Corn Whiskey, apple cider, ginger fig syrup, citric & magic acid, rose elderflower soda, Angostura bitters
SOS Tiki Bar
"Tiki Holiday"
Through Dec. 28, during regular hours
340 Church St.
Escape to the tropics! Tucked away behind Victory Sandwich, SOS Tiki Bar again mixes up a “Tiki Holiday.” Slip into a cozy booth with your besties (or that special someone) and soak up the tropical twist on holiday cheer. Cozy up with a mug of boozy hot chocolate or get toasty with a fiery Mai Tai. “The Grinch” will make your heart grow three sizes, and the egg nog always makes spirits bright.
Feeling extra nice? Share a sleigh bowl for two—choose between Rum Rum Rudolph or Snow On The Beach. Grab a seat at the bar and watch as shots are delivered by a miniature train. Toast to a Mele Kalikimaka! Clink!
This place is popular, so get there early to put your name on the waitlist.
Cocktail Highlights:
🔔Rum Hot Choco – rum and hot chocolate
🔔Egg Nog – spiced rum, egg nog (frozen!)
🔔Rum Rhum Rudolph – Aged and white runs, sour cherry, allspice, pomegranate, lemon, bubbly
🔔The Grinch – Tulsi Gin, white rum, herbal liqueur, guava, lemon, bitters, bubbly