Christmas Bar

Evan in the back bar was amazing! He gave us drink suggestions, was efficient and incredibly friendly. As people visiting from out of town, we wanted to try this bar. The decorations are beautiful, the drinks were pretty pricey, and the karaoke only did Christmas songs, but Evan’s service made it a great night!

Wanted to check it out because it looked so festive for the holiday season. The lights were cool, the Christmas drink was yummy, but at the bar downstairs we received a bigger portion size cup Vs the bar upstairs which was half the size but still the same price. The music was Christmas mix with EDM, top 40, R&B and a little country. Was interesting. Cool place to take pics with friends.

This is so fun! Christmas in San Diego! I love this, this is my third “Xmas Bar” I’ve been to the two in Cleveland and now we are here in San Diego and this is beautiful especially since San Diego is so weather perfect! Definitely gives the Christmas feels that’s needed for us winter babies AND they passed out cookies….thanks Santa 🎄🎅🤶

This pop-up Christmas bar was a lot of fun. It was really well decorated. It was very crowded for a Wednesday which I was surprised about so not a lot of places to sit so we had to stand. Getting drinks is a long wait as well but the drinks are solid and good. Overall a really nice experience

The lights and atmosphere were gorgeous and so festive with fun music and movies! I was very underwhelmed by the service, my boyfriend and I were sat at the bar for at least 10 minutes before getting served. Our drinks were served in small plastic cups, compared to nice glasses that others had around us. Not worth the $15 for drinks and $11 for shots. Drinks were very mediocre, small, and watered-down. We weren’t impressed with this pop-up, and will be looking at others to experience this winter season!

Looks like we will be stopping by throughout the season. Service has been great. Even through its busy every time, we always get bartenders to open and close tabs quickly! Still a little early for us, but a great addition to the neighborhood with a much needed, obnoxious Christmas spirit!!

Stopped by with some work friends the other day and it was really fun. Totally Christmas’d out. Lots of fun drinks (they pour Prosecco over a ball of cotton candy on the Naughty or Nice to see which you are by the color it turns!). Food is basically munchies and pretty limited, but it’s pretty good for sharing. If the main bar gets crowded, head upstairs for a view from above.

This pop-up Christmas bar was absolutely a blast we had the best time ever it definitely started the Christmas season off great!!!

I love this pop up bar! This was my second year coming here, and I like that they had different decorations this time. It appears that the place has been revamped since last year, like maybe there are better business practices in place. I see that it is now called Good Night John Boy, and that they have locations in other major cities in the U.S. I love a disco theme, and I will definitely be back to check it out after the holidays. I went to a few bars for their holiday offerings this year, and this was my favorite by far. The drink offerings are imaginative, strong, and actually taste good. They spared no expense with the decor, and there was a picturesque backdrop at every angle for photos. The service was super friendly and everyone seems to enjoy working here, at least for this event! This bar has everything you're looking for in a holiday pop up, and I can't wait for next year!

We had some fun celebrating Christmas at this cute Christmas pop up bar . My only complaint is there wasn't a single seat in the entire place that we could sit in. The only tables the have were reserved and roped off and yet no one was there sitting in them . My feet were hurting and I needed a seat . That was very annoying. We didn't stay very long . Kind of felt ripped off a little because of the $10 entrance fee . And we couldn't stay .

And I am back again! It's tradition to start my holiday visiting some of the Christmas pop ups around town. We bumped into the owners of the Xmas bar pop up and they were such a nice couple! Thank you so much for being so gracious to us. Definitely some repeat cocktails and new ones since Good Night John Boys cocktails were also incorporated within. What we had - Jingle Juice - A fresh vodka cocktail that comes in a cute ornament cup that you can keep! Mistletoe's Kiss - With Crown Royal, I found this easy to drink as well and it very holiday with the rosemary and cranberry garnish. Disco Punch - Comes in a disco ball cup that you can take home with you! Mood Ring - also easy to drink and loved the festive straw! Some different food this time around and I loved the happy meal idea but adult retro version. It's called The Johnny Meal - I had chicken tenders and fries. I also got a disco ball key chain as my toy! Multiple Photo Ops available throughout! Several bars available. Karaoke available near the dance floor. Several ppl were singing when I went. Lighted dance floor and retro decor due to Good Night John Boy's 70s theme. Would've been cool if the floor lights up when you step on it.

Had a ball!! Music good., drinks strong.. Bartenders nice! We went before it got crowded so it was a good time! If you go after 9, beware cuz its crowded!

I came on a Wednesday night, and it was such a fun experience! The best seat in the house for people-watching is definitely upstairs. There's a less busy bar, a cute mistletoe photo area, and plenty of seating. Downstairs, there's a big dance floor and karaoke, which adds to the vibe. The crowd and Christmas decorations really set the mood. They offer food, drinks, and holiday-themed cocktails, which I loved. I'm glad I came on a Wednesday because there were people, but it wasn't overwhelming. I've heard the line wraps around the building on weekends, so this was the perfect time to visit!

All things considered, decent Xmas bar. They do a good job with decorations, and plenty of space. I also like that they provide food. The 1st round of chicken tenders & tots was delish! Nice crispiness to it, I thought it was some of the best chicken tenders I've ever had. But then the 2nd round was oilier and soggier, to my utter dismay. So I take that statement back... :/ Drinks weren't bad either! Some were big hits for me. If you like peppermint or those green Andres mints, the jolly hopper is right up your alley! Mistletoe's kiss was a nice holiday spin to a classic tasting cocktail. Biggest con was the odd set-up of seating. They all face the dance floor, which on a weekday was empty. So some ppl were sitting, whereas others were awkwardly standing around these small tables. Overall, had a good experience and decent drinks. But I'd rather give all the other holiday bars a try..

I was so excited to come! But sadly my expectations were way too high. The service is slow and it feels like the bartenders were catering to other parties that weren't waiting in line which sadly made our wait even longer. The drinks were mediocre and didn't even taste like the drink descriptions. The bartender barely made an conversation with us while we ordered let alone make any eye contact to acknowledge us. The overall layout is nice, however the seats on the dance floor was a little awkward and the floors were super super sticky. Only good thing about this place is that they serve food! One slice for $5 is not bad and it was delicious! However, definitely not coming back.

Cool spot in Gaslamp providing the extra holiday vibe. Clean, bright and everything right. Adult drinks, hot chocolate and a big red chair for the perfect photo opp. Definitely the place to see and be seen if you're here for the attention. Several tables and lounge chairs make this a perfect spot to enjoy the evening. Service is prompt and served with a smile. It's safe and has a good amount of security. Will probably make my way back down here again before the end of the year. Ho ho ho!

My second year getting the girls together for our christmas ladies night at Xmas bar. We started a little earlier this year and arrived around 7p. I was nervous how busy it would be on a Friday night, but at 7p you can walk straight in, no line to get in and no line at the bar! It was great. They were just getting their dance floor set up, but the vibe was already getting started. I'd definitely say this is one of, if not, the #1 cutest christmas bars in gaslamp. You definitely don't want to miss this stop if your in the area. They really decked out their whole bar; from holiday shows on the TV screens, and 100s of ornaments hanging from the ceilings. They have a variety of christmas cocktails, including a few that come in fun holiday glasses; such as my orientment drink (reference photos). Their music is 80s 70s, which is great for a singalong crew. I had so much fun, I already want to go back.

We stumbled upon this place looking for a Christmas popup. It's very nicely decorated inside. We walk in and tried to order from the bar. Couldn't get service, so we left. I didn't see a food menu. Not sure if I'd come back.

Super cool bar for the holidays for a limited time. Prices for drinks and food are average for being located in Gaslamp. It's decorated really well! There is alcoholic drink choices, there is a non alcoholic drink to choose from. There are also hot coco type beverages to get as well. Bathrooms are clean, the bathroom attendant was super nice. And there is also a Santa chair to take pictures in and stuff. The drinks I tried was - -The Snow bird - super good drink to start -Mistletoe kiss - really good, and lowest alcohol content if you are a light weight like me trying to not get wasted. - Santa's might cap - taste like alcoholic horchata The flat bread is tasty as well as the empanadas

Stopped by during the day. They open early on the weekends! The interior is so beautiful. Service was great but then again there was practically no one inside since it was during the day. I would give the drinks 3 stars. Over priced and meh tasting. Plus we didn't get all the cute garnishes I've seen in other peoples pic's. Help me in feeling - good flavor Santa's litl night cap - they said it was eggnog flavored. I wasn't a fan but friend didn't mind. Cost for two drinks after tip was almost $40. The Santa chair had a very large stain on it, beware. Parking is street only, metered. Had to walk a few blocks. It would be much prettier at night but probably also very packed! Def worth a visit though to get you into the holiday spirit!

Love that this pop-up bar debuted in gaslamp the year! I was a little surprised that Tin Roof (what this place used to be shut down) but it is a perfect location for this pop-up. As a Christmas lover, I was impressed by the decor both outside and inside and the music plus almost everyone was wearing some sort of holiday outfit. The space itself is rather large with multiple bars and an upstairs loft area. You get a really good view from upstairs and some good photos next to the many Christmas trees. Although i noticed the DJ appeared very bored and can't say I blame him playing a Christmas playlist and also got me wondering why a DJ is needed in the first place. In all I thought they really put a lot of thought into the decorations and included a lot of photo stations (in particular I liked the Santa chair near the main bar). On the night I visited only the main bar downstairs and a smaller bar upstairs were open. They do have some festive & creative drinks on the menu as well as some food however I wish they had more hot drinks like hot buttered rum. I ended up ordering the Naughty or Nice Bubbly which was pretty cool since they gave you the glass with cotton candy on the bottom and the separate bottle of champagne that you pour yourself. I ended up with a sparkly green drink and didn't realize until later that red was the other color option. Very unique but I ended up paying about $20 after tax/tip which is pretty much the norm now days. This visit definitely added to the holiday spirit and I hope to see more pop-up bars at this location in the future.

When I was told that there was a Christmas themed bar, I was like sign me up. I recommend you get there early as it is very crowded and there was a line to get in when we left. We went straight up stairs, grabbed drinks, and worked our way to the standing area that looked down onto the rest of the bar. It was perfect to ppl watch, take in all the decorations, and have somewhere to put your drink. I had the the Mistletoes Kiss which was sweet and delicious while my fried had the snowbird. Hers was a bit more on the tangy side. I wanted to try all the options, but mixing alcohol was not an option. Will more than likely be back to check out some other options.

It was a blast! Went in around 5pm on Saturday, great energy and it's the most Christmas you can get! Definitely feel free to wear all your Christmas accessories, our ugly sweaters were a hit! The drinks were bomb. Little pricey for $10-$12 shots but honestly just worth it for the experience. The other specialty cocktails we had were delicious. Check it out!

- zero xmas music while there - limited bartenders - limited xmas drinks - security kicked all folks in seats neat dance floor but could not explain what qualified to sit there Lessons learned from last year - preset drinks menu - Xmas music entire time - more bartenders if no waiters

Been here 3 times now since it opened and it's always a blast! Whether it's a casual drink or a night of dancing, I have not had a bad night here yet! The drinks are good but very sweet! But you can get beer/ seltzers so there's something for everyone Staff is friendly and "jolly" Definitely a great Christmas bar and a must go to for the holiday season

The decor was cute but the music was a hard no. The vibe was just not there for myself and the group I was with but maybe it was just an off night. Willing to try again

This is a pop-up bar on 4th & G St that is open for the holidays. Formerly the Tin Roof. There is a very large bar in the middle of the room. Lots of lights, a Christmas tree and a large chair for photos. There are movies playing without sound on many televisions. There is a bar food menu but no where to sit to eat the food. I did not see anyone eating food! They have drink menus on the bar for holiday related drinks. They are all $20 or more each. One person in our group ask for a non alcoholic mocktail and was unable to get one. So I ordered a soda water with lime for him. I believe they have a DJ after 9:00pm. We left before that started. Overall, it was a. It disappointing. But it is a novelty for a short time. Have a drink, take a picture, check it off the list.

Omg! This was such a cute place! The decorations totally made you excited for the holidays! I loved the whole idea. We didn't really get a chance to grab a drink, but will definitely be back before the holiday season is over.

Came in on a Tuesday night before Thanksgiving. The space was beautifully decorated with lights and Xmas music. Finding a spot at the bar to order a drink was a mission and a wait. There wasn't that many people but there was only 3 bartenders who were attending to others. Their drink list was limited, not many options and to top it off they didn't have the Naughty or Nice drink that I wanted. It was fine, we got the Snow Bird. It was served in a tiny plastic cup. Nothing special. For $15 I'd expect a cute cup at least lol. I guess I was hoping for more of a Sippin Santa vibe @ Grass Skirt (same priced drinks, super cute cups).

There is surely a crowd and a wait to get into this themed bar! I got lucky and was able to walk right on in by being part of a bar crawl. So that was a cherry on top but related to the crawl, not the bar itself. The drinks were good. I got one of the holiday drinks and it was good. I'm probably not the best to say if they are good or not as I tend to not like holiday based drinks. However, we had two different kind of their specialty shots and oh man! They were good!! Place is nicely set up and a surely a spot I'd say to check out during the holiday time, but that is based off getting in ASAP. Idk if I could have waited outside in a long line for I don't know how long. Maybe I would recommend coming more during the day than night. The outside light/sun doesn't really come in that much cause of the lack of windows so I think the feel would still be the same visiting.

The bar has cute decor. Light and trees everywhere. We went on a Thursday afternoon around 5 and there was no issue getting a seat. The ice box section and upstairs was closed so we couldn't see the decorations there. The drinks were alright. We had about 6 drinks and two shots for around 140. Parking sucks of course it's downtown. The service was excellent bartender gave us her recommendations but also was very attentive. Their food was basic, fries, nuggets and burgers. So we went to the garage for dinner first. They do ask for ID at the door and have a "cut the line" sign which cost 30 bucks.

The lights and atmosphere were gorgeous and so festive! I was very underwhelmed by the service, my boyfriend and I were sat at the bar for 10 minutes before getting served. Our drinks were served in small plastic cups, compared to everyone else's glasses around us. Not worth the $15 at all. Drinks were very mediocre and bottom shelf-tasting. The peppermint shots were the star of the show, but were also mediocre and not worth the price. Wasn't impressed with this pop-up, and will be looking at others to experience this winter season!

A pop up Christmas bar, what's not to love? Actually a few things... Upon walking in, the vibe was cute and very Christmasy. There was a decent amount of seating on the main floor but more seats upstairs. Sadly, the upstairs bar did not have decorations besides a few trees. The drinks all had fun names but they were watered down. We went around 9pm and they ran out of cups to make the hot drinks in so the bartender asked where we were sitting and said he would bring our drinks to us. 55 minutes later we went back to the bar and the bartender asked if we still wanted our drinks. We said yes and he made them right away. Def not worth $22 for a hot coco with some Baileys in it. Overall not impressed with the drinks or the decor. Could have been better and I won't be returning next year.

Arrggghhh I wanted to love this place. Was so excited to go. Ended up not even staying for a drink. It was so basic & lame. Sorry. Hate to say it but yeah. Definitely misses the mark. Not at all what I expected.

Had a great time visiting this pop up bar and can't wait to go again next Christmas! The decor in here was so festive and the drinks were too! Had a great time and definitely worth visiting. It gets a bit crowded so try to get there early.

Great place to get a good cocktail. They were more than accommodating to me seeing as I wanted to take photos there . I enjoyed the atmosphere. The crowd was pleasant . I would highly suggest this place.

This pop-up bar has been all over social media, and as a fan of Christmas pop-up bars, I knew I had to check this one out. After my experience, all I can say is to save yourself the time and money and go try all the other different Christmas bar experiences. The one thing I will give Xmas Bar is the atmosphere - they did go all out with the string lights, Christmas trees, holiday themed furniture and photo ops. They even had a full DJ playing some throwback hits and your typical Christmas music. That's probably where my compliments end. I knew as a Christmas bar to not expect cheap drinks - but wow is this place a huge ripoff. Pretty much $20 per drink from their limited menu of holiday cocktails - none of them even really that special. Their drink portions are small and come in the cheapest, tiniest disposable plastic cups - for that price the least they could do is at least have sort of glassware. Even the drinks were okay at best and nothing to write home about. I was ordering espresso martinis all night and there was a huge inconsistency in the drinks between bartenders throughout the bar, some of the bartenders seemed pretty disinterested too. Props to the one bartender in one of the hidden rooms that was pretty honest about hating some of the drinks they served, I had a good laugh with that one. But other than that, I would probably never even go back, cool for the one time experience I guess. Mind you we had shown up towards the beginning of the night before a line had formed, I can't imagine how I would feel if I had waited for this type of experience.

Came last week on a Thursday night and this pop-up bar was definitely giving me all the Christmas feels. Loved that it wasn't super crowded but still a good amount of people to get the party started. My friend and I would have liked to join sip and paint but all seats were taken. Hopefully next time! The holiday drinks were soo yummy! My personal favorite was the "Santa's Nightcap" I had never had coquito before and I'm officially addicted! It reminded me of a very rich horchata that has been spiked. It definitely gives me holiday feels. The food was surprisingly good. Especially the empanadas! Order them. Stuffing inside an empanada and drizzled with gravy sauce? I wasn't too sure... but it was actually super delicious! 10/10 Glad I came. Go before they close! You can thank me laters.

Pretty awesome bar! Came here for the weekend and ended up stumbling into this bar after a steak dinner. All Xmas themed with tvs showing home alone, national lampoons Xmas, etc. Plus a really good dj playing top 40, pop, 80's, all kinds of great music. Was very busy when I came in at 11:30pm and a large bar. Great to come here with couples, friends, etc.

Late review, went here back in December. Super cute vibes, line went by fast, and super yummy drinks. They have an upstairs bar which was great for people watching.

This is so fun! Christmas in San Diego! I love this, this is my third "Xmas Bar" I've been to the two in Cleveland and now we are here in San Diego and this is beautiful especially since San Diego is so weather perfect! Definitely gives the Christmas feels that's needed for us winter babies

Very cute ambience and Christmas decor in a great location in the gaslamp. The place is actually pretty big, but when I went there only the lower floor was open. Bathrooms are clean. I do wish they had a few more tables out because the couches fill up quickly. Bartenders are super friendly, but busy the after work hours that I was there. Christmas drinks were at tasty and not too sweet which was perfect for me. my friend had the naughty or nice bubbly drink, which is supposed to change colors once the bubbly is poured in. Very nice and tasty. I had the drunken gingerbread, which you can hardly taste the gingerbread or the cinnamon, but it was still very good. we also ordered the alcoholic hot drinks one of each which came out in a very pretty display. I forgot to take pictures though! Both of those were not sweet as well. Definitely a great place to hang out after work in the gaslamp to enjoy the holiday season!

Absolutely loved it!! Such a vibe! The decor is out of this world!!!! They nailed it!! Met the owner, great guy, so welcoming & friendly!!! Staff & drinks were great... can't wait to come back!!

The decorations are cute and festive. It took 20 mins to get a drink. The actual bar isnt busy or crowded at 2pm but there were only 2 bartenders. Drinks were tasty in flavor but not strong in alcohol. The jingle juice was pretty good but came in a regular glass not an ornament like it shows on menu.

Highly recommend going during day around 12pm opening time to enjoy it without a crowd. Jingle juice was yummy and you keep the cup! Gingerbread drink sounded yummier but you don't keep the cup. Love the decor and especially the old timey cartoons in the sidebar area. Loved the cozy seats including couches.

Walked into this pop up with hesitation but was approached by PJ who asked if I was a local or visiting. Proceeded to help me get acquainted with the place, suggest food and drinks which turned my evening into fun. He was so personable, friendly and professional. So happy with the service that my company is discussing moving our Christmas party here. Ask for PJ!

It's good when you go the first time that's it. Place is dirty and when you go you notice the little cheap decorations. The initial arrival and first time is great for the experience.

This place was very cool, definitely a fun vibe! The margaritas were very good but we did have to wait in line for about 20-30 minutes and then more waiting at the very crowded bar. People were very fun!

BEST CHICKEN STRIPS EVER!!! And only $10 for four strips/bbq sauce. Their food isn't at all greasy, I didn't feel sick after eating it, nor did I feel like a fat lump. Drinks were amazing, their peppermint crush vodka shot, TO DIE FOR! Their apple smoked ham and cheese sandwich tastes like corn dog. It's amazing. Visited Xmas for my 21st birthday. I'm not disappointed.

The decorations were fantastic! They had Christmas music playing the entire time and it was all with a pop/rock spin to it, definitely "bar" music. The espresso martini was very good, but the other drinks were not... especially the grinch special they had that night. In addition, the drinks were very small, making them overpriced and not worth the 15-20 minute wait in line. It was a fun experience overall, but probably just a one and done bar for me.

The bartender here was so rude. We made a joke that we found Elf and asked if we get anything for finding him and she says "I'm not helping you" - WTF. Very disappointed- not worth coming to

sad to say i was a bit disappointed by this place :( i was so excited to try this place during my holiday break and came in the late afternoon/early evening with my partner who had been before and had an okay experience. first, headed over to the bar where i was looking through the menu but was pretty rushed by the bartender, who wasn't the most chatty - which is fine! but a greeting and follow-up information when needed would've been appreciated. we tried ordering a cocktail and a hot bar drink, but we're just told "no hot bar drinks, it's closed" and no further information about when the hot bar was open (and no visible information around) and no other recommendations. my partner had tried a hot drink before the other afternoon he went and was excited to try another one, and so he was also a bit confused and left hanging. feeling rushed by the general attitude, we randomly chose another cocktail drink that seemed to have a similiar, sweet taste to the hot drink he wanted. we ended up ordering the naughty or nice bubbly and the santa's lil nightcap. we paid, said thanks, and began to leave when the bartender called out to me that i forgot the rest of my bottle for my drink - at first i thought i had forgotten it and felt embarassed but realized it wasn't me because my partner and a customer sitting nearby affirmed that it was the bartender who forgot at first (but didn't say anything more than "you forgot this" or apologize). so overall, i felt a bit confused and stressed by the interactions, but maybe he was tired, busy, or had something else going on that day. then, we were trying to look for a spot to sit, and it was pleasantly pretty full in the front area and the ice bar. we were confused if the upstairs was open at this time, so we went up to check it out. again, we were just told "this is closed" and no follow up as to when it was generally open and again, no information in sight either. we ended up heading back down and saw a group leave the couches where we sat for the rest of the night. it was a pretty cozy spot facing the bar, and we really enjoyed the decor and the vibes of the other customers, some who dressed up! the drinks themselves were also really unique and fun, mine being sparkly and green and my partner's being a sweet, rich holiday flavor with a fun cookie. the prices were in the average $15-20 range. we didn't stay too long and didn't feel the want to try more drinks like we did earlier when first arriving. this crossed off a holiday bucketlist item for me, however probably won't be coming back, though maybe this place would be a bit more enjoyable, lively, and cheerful with a larger group or later in the night.

Xmas Bar pop up is an awesomely decorated, fun place to spend ...maybe an hour in. That's about how long the Christmas playlist is before you start hearing repeats over and over again. Drinks were very expensive and super sweet/weak. Bartenders were at least quick, so not much waiting at the bar. Get there early to avoid the line to get in or pay an additional $30 to skip the line if you're balling like that (I know I'm not)

WE LOVE XMAS BAR AND THE STAFF! Best place ever! The decorations were magical. The staff was so sweet and very informative. Just such a magical place and atmosphere with instagramable great tasting drinks and fun photo ops all around!

Megan was an incredible bartender! The service and ambiance as great. I will definitely be coming back.

The place was very cute!! I had been looking fwd to checking it out for my birthday, upon arriving the place smelled very bad towards the bottom bar. Couldn't get past the smell also I had been wanting to try the grinch drink I have seen on the reviews and after my husband waited to be acknowledged by the bar tender he did say the grinch drink was not on the menu but they could make something like it. So we just left, highly disappointed.

Was drawn to this spot because social media was pushing how adorable the decor and drinks were. Very glad I went - they had a mocktail section and it was a great environment for our GNO. Highly recommend. The bar staff was incredible!