Miracle on 5th Street

Visited this pop-up on Sunday around 2pm. This pop-up happens once a year. Beautiful Christmas decorations and this spot serves fun drinks. Most of the drinks are served on creative Christmas-themed cups! Great spot to hang out with friends for the holiday. We ordered the marshmallows and unicorn Rudolph's replacement (dinosaur cup) Open daily all month. Free admission from 2-5pm and after 5pm purchased tickets are required to enter Instagram: eatwithjarco

This staff is excellent and clearly has been trained to create a memorable experience for their guests by providing exceptional customer service. They seem to pride themselves on attention to the details as well as producing a delicious cocktail selection. The vibe in the bar is spot on to bring holiday cheer! Highly recommend adding this place to your annual Christmas season tradition! Special thanks to Justin and his staff for a wonderful evening! While the drinks are fantastic, the staff is the main reason I come back again and again! Cheers to you!

I would say to only go here for the drinks and the Christmas theme. The decorations are nice and the drinks are good. The cookies taste like store bought cookies that you bake at home, not worth the price. My sister had the tamales and she didn’t like them. I would say to eat somewhere else before you go. It is kinda’ small they have an upstairs bar as well but it gets crowded not much seating.

Short line to get in but there seemed to be some issue with scanning tickets that made it move super slow. Everything looked beautiful and the cocktails were tasty, if not insanely priced. But I'm also scratching my head trying to understand why we paid $15 each just to walk in the door. Oh well. It's Christmas and we had a nice time.

December 2023: At nights you will see a line waiting to enter Miracle on 5th Street, with this I decided to bring my wife here during the day. It was a great option to easily enter Santa’s man cave. There was already others here and quickly amazed by the decorating skills from the elves. There was a special holiday drink and food menu. All drinks were served in special holiday drinkware, and bags will be searched for looters of these decorative pieces. If you like them then you can purchase the holiday drinkware from a presentable display at front. I ordered some cookies and a special holiday drink, and walked to the back of this place where the decorations continued finding a bar table to sit at. I was provided a number for my order and thought was just getting a packaged cookie, but they were making them fresh for me. When the cookies arrived the were warm and very delicious. My special holiday cocktail drink was also perfect and tasted great. The staff is extremely friendly and if the bar at front is too busy then head to the back where will see another one. One extraordinary menu order I noticed was a ski with different shots of alcohol mounted on it. You definitely need to sit at one of the picnic tables to fit that thing and a few people to enjoy it. The experience even extends into the restrooms where it’s decorated too with holiday music playing. Miracle on 5th Street defiantly was a site to see during the Christmas holiday season, and as noted my bag was checked on the way out for contraband.

Well done Christmas pop up bar at the Eleanor event space. Tickets (cover charge) are required and the line to get in can get pretty long. Holiday themed drinks in holiday glasses was pretty awesome. Drinks are pricey but it's worth entry to check it out.

Definitely worth it! Went on a Sunday with the family and had a great time taking photos and enjoying the Christmas decor. Drinks are pricey!! But 10% goes to the kids at least. The staff was also very friendly, took photos for us, and gave us some souvenirs with our purchase :) If you don’t want it to be too busy, I definitely recommend going on a Sunday.

The place is great during the holidays, the christmas decorations are by far one of the best I have ever seen. Great for Instagram lovers. The drink selection is great but not so tasty ..they also serve food for those that are hungry. Be prepared to wait in line for a least 20-30 mins during the week and longer on weekends. Plenty of parking across the street (Chase Parking lot). There are 3 bars throughout the venue, 2 downstairs and 1 upstairs. The ambience is great, casual and apporiate for the holiday so wear your best Christmas outfits. Staff is friendly and dressed for the occasion. Staff also wears masks for your protection. Overall a great place to go with friends and family.

At nights you will see a line waiting to enter Miracle on 5th Street, with this I decided to bring my wife here during the day. It was a great option to easily enter Santa's man cave. There was already others here and quickly amazed by the decorating skills from the elves. There was a special holiday drink and food menu. All drinks were served in special holiday drinkware, and bags will be searched for looters of these decorative pieces. If you like them then you can purchase the holiday drinkware from a presentable display at front. I ordered some cookies and a special holiday drink, and walked to the back of this place where the decorations continued finding a bar table to sit at. I was provided a number for my order and thought was just getting a packaged cookie, but they were making them fresh for me. When the cookies arrived the were warm and very delicious. My special holiday cocktail drink was also perfect and tasted great. The staff is extremely friendly and if the bar at front is too busy then head to the back where will see another one. One extraordinary menu order I noticed was a ski with different shots of alcohol mounted on it. You definitely need to sit at one of the picnic tables to fit that thing and a few people to enjoy it. The experience even extends into the restrooms where it's decorated too with holiday music playing. Miracle on 5th Street defiantly was a site to see during the Christmas holiday season, and as noted my bag was checked on the way out for contraband.

I feel like Miracle on 5th has been the ultimate Christmas pop-up bar destination for those seeking to get into the season. Miracle on 5th was my first Christmas pop-up bar experience, and it hasn't been the same since. Drinks are ridiculously overpriced (~$20), but what bar hasn't become pricey? Depending on what drink you order from the menu, it'll be served in a special cup. Unfortunately, I stick with a basic off the menu spiked hot chocolate, so no bells, whistles, or a dinosaur with a santa hat for me. The decoration stays pretty consistent throughout the years, but this year, they added a gallery of whimsical, skeptical &/or crying children with Santa near the bathrooms, which was *chefs kiss*. You can even submit in your own and request a copy of any of the photos you like. There are 2 bars, the main bar upon entry and one at the "Ski Lodge" serving more limited options. Seating is limited for both sections and better suited for groups of 4 or less. Bartenders: this is another Christmas bar where the elves are naughty! Christmas bartenders serve the jolliest people who pay a premium for an ounce of joy, and they act like it's the worst thing in the world. In addition to the attitude, make sure to close out your tab, as they WILL auto charge the 20% at the end of the night.

Be ready to spend some bills here, I felt the admission fee and price of drinks/ food was a little overpriced for what you get. The decorations are super cute and the staff is very nice. We ended up trying a variety of drinks- they were okay but could be better for the price you're paying. I felt like the egg nog drink is SO small for the price. We took group shot skis- this was fun and added to the experience of the bar, I wish there were more things like this. Tips: Go early- I went around 6 and there was no line to get in or to order drinks. There was enough space to walk around to take pictures. There is an upstairs with an additional bar and more sitting space. The photo booth is $12 + fee for printing ‍ we didn't realize this before taking pictures. They check your bags upon leaving bc too many ppl are stealing drinkware.

We arrived during their happy hour which equals no cover charge. To be perfectly honest I would not pay the $25 per ticket after 5PM for this venue. However, this Christmas-themed bar is great for taking photos and enjoying a Xmas cocktail or 2. We arrived around 4PM and walked right in. The main bar was very crowded but we discovered the smaller bar in the back room area with no line and a surprisingly strong pour. My recommendation is to go for happy hour then head out to one of the Christmas-themed bars in the area. Ho Ho Ho I gotta go!!

Such a cute place with strong Christmas theme! There's some finger foods but the drinks are good! They're very different but was fun to try! Had a great experience! Expect to spend some $ though.

Cool experience, but wouldn't do it again. The entry fee is pretty steep for what it is. We came around 6 pm in a Friday and were able to get in right away. Most of the drinks we tried were pretty good but pricy. Highly recommend doing a ski shot with your friends. The decor is obviously very Christmasy but the highlight is the hallway of children crying in their pics with Santa.

This pop up bar is my favorite in Austin. It's a holidays tradition for us in which my friends and I visit this place atleast once each year after it opens up. I love their Christmas drinks, they also have some bites on the menu but the ambiance is the reason why I come here. I love their take on the holiday spirit, the ski lodge theme! The staff is so curteous and friendly, I love this place!! Highly recommend it. Go fully in holiday spirit is also I'd suggest. Great photo spot with plenty of photo ops! Check it out

A very nice holiday-themed pop-up in downtown Austin. Purchased general admission ticket for $25 online. Some folks paid $15 at the door (make that make sense SMH). Stood in line outside for about 10 minutes waiting for others to come out first. Glad it was not extremely cold outside. Walk inside and was greeted with a fun, festive atmosphere. A visual cornucopia of Christmas! Christmas trees, Santa, lights! Stopped at the first bar upon entering and ordered an Elfing Around #2 cocktail. Very delicious! Bartender was rather slow but made a great beverage. Cocktails start at $18.99. There is food on the menu like grilled cheese sandwich, etc. Did not order food. Keep walking through the place and walk upstairs to another area. Downstairs was mostly standing only. Upstairs had more seating and another bar. More Christmas! I enjoyed the experience. Good drink and wonderful atmosphere!

I'm personally a grinch when it comes to pop up Christmas bars, but this one in particular had me in full on caroling mode...or maybe that was the hot buttered rum? Here's a few things to know if you're a first timer like myself: *If you'd like to avoid a wait in the cold, lines for booze, and a ticket fee, come during off hours on weekdays before 6! We didn't pay a cent to get in, and our wait to enter the bar was about 2 minutes. *There are a few rooms, and a good amount to explore if you're visiting from a smaller city (a large downstairs area, a "ski lodge themed" shot bar area, a hallway featuring horrified children's santa photos, and an upstairs bar), so I'd recommend planning to spend some time *If you want a photo opp on Santa's chair, this is your place (if you arrive before the crowds) *Apparently kiddos are allowed before 7pm (with their parent or legal guardian) *As our party discovered, many of the drinks are prebatched, so if you have allergies, be aware that substitutions may be difficult. *You can peep the menu beforehand on their website. You can also find the WiFi password on their website :) *Apparently they've had concerns with folks stealing their themed glass wear, so...don't try. They check bags on your way out! If you've got to have it, glasses are available for purchase at the to-go booth on your way out. Even for the grinchiest among us, I have to say, this little pop up is a great way to kick start the holiday cheer.

Visiting themed cocktail bars like Miracle on 5th Street, you have to go in with an open mind and know that you're going to pay a pretty penny. You can tell how much money they have to put into the decor, ingredients, staff, and all the details to make it a magical place. I personally don't visit on the weekends and I recommend going at an off hour if you don't want to wait outside in line. I went on a Monday around 4pm and had no issue getting in. A few of their signature drinks are pre-batched so if there is an ingredient you might be allergic to, make sure to ask them if they can do anything about it. No need to fret though as they have a full cocktail bar. It's always fun to try a naughty or nice shot. I prefer naughty tbh. There's something about this winter wonderland that makes me so happy and put into the holiday spirit. The drinks come in fun glasses and you can even purchase them if you'd like.

They want you to buy a ticket but purposefully overbook the venue- then when you are waiting in the long line (that they artificially created), a bouncer will proposition you to pay an additional large fee to *skip* the line. It's unbelievably annoying and scummy. And then the owner comes here and is hostile to people who didn't have a good time. Don't go here. Lines are long. Management is awful. Drinks are way too expensive and that is saying something.

What the actual .....? My boyfriend went to get an espresso martini but was unable to because there is almond milk in the pre-mixed cocktail. Okay... but they have oat milk as well so I'm not sure why they are doing this since many ppl have severe nut allergies. Not hard to mix milk in at the end. Anyways, the real reason for the 2 stars is because one of the drink pourers (not a bartender if they aren't making these drinks fresh) hocked a loogie onto the floor while behind the bar. That is DISGUSTING & a massive health code violation. As if all of this is not bad enough... they are now charging for entry on any night (didn't last year) & are trying to scam by having a "convenient" QR code at the door for last min tickets that charge over $5/ticket more than you pay if you use Eventbrite (even while at the door). Loved this place last year but I'm good to pass this year. Unfortunate it's gone so down hill. Especially since I went quite a few times last year.

Went on a Saturday afternoon around 3:30pm and had to wait almost an hour to get in. Yes, I would wait in the line again to get in next year. It's one of the those things that fun to do once a year. I came with a larger party if around 8. Even though the place was packed, we were able to find seating. The drinks were all fun, festive, and came in cute little cups. The atmosphere is great because everyone definitely was showing their Christmas spirit with the outfits and generally very happy. The drinks are quick to order and come out but are pricier. The inside is decorated very beautifully, probably one of the best Christmas set ups for a bar in Austin!

This place is running a scam over the holiday season. Shame on you and your owners (the Roosevelt Room Events). You have to buy a ticket to enter the bar but then they don't guarantee entrance. The appetizers seem to be store bought from Costco or Sam's.

Insanely overpriced even for downtown Austin- $20+ for a teacup of spiked eggnog?? Mind you that's on top of the $25 they charge for entering. I had a mixed experience with the staff - first bartender on the main floor was quite possibly the biggest ahole I've ever seen work in the service industry, but the couple up top were very nice. Overall I don't recommend going even for the kitsch of it all. Head to any actual functioning bar in town for a vastly better experience.

1st time checking out Miracle on 5th Street on Thursday 12/23/2021, one day before Christmas Eve & there was no line to get in! Yay us! ;) Not sure if it was because we got there early, about 5:30pm or if it just was our lucky day but not having to wait in a long line for sure was appreciated, especially after reading some of the previous feedback given by others. Looking at online photos beforehand, I was expecting for the inside to be much bigger and open but it wasn't. While it was 2 levels, the upstairs wasn't very big at all & I did feel hesitant to really hang out upstairs since there were others seated at tables all around us & yes, I want to enjoy myself but be as safe as possible considering, we still are in a pandemic so needless to say, we peeped the upstairs for a short while only. There was a bar upstairs. There were some cool Christmas decorations displayed..my favorite being The Leg Lamp from The Christmas Story movie :)) & the hallway near the restrooms, along w/ the stairs going upstairs was decorated with Christmas lights wall to wall! I do have to give kudos to the staff because they did have a box of red disposable masks located at the front door for anyone who needed/wanted one. Checking out Miracle on 5th Street for sure did help us stay in the Christmas spirit but my feedback would be to make sure you check them out when it's not so busy so you can enjoy yourself & not have to stand in a dreaded long line or not find a table to sit at. ~Rebecca out

It's odd. Christmas bar you think for a lot of people best time of year. Jolly and high spirits. Except the bartenders are rude. For no reason other than they're just rude. We tipped good, over 20%. Ordered pretty standard. But both bartenders were just very unpleasant. They seemed like they didn't want to be there, and ordering a drink was a burden. Not drunk not inconsiderate or obnoxious as a patron, just ordering. What's up with being too good for a job that you applied to that you feel like you can't give good service. Also it was both the down and up bar. Male downstairs and female upstairs. I guess it just depends who you are.

Do not waste your money on this bar. The tiny shots alone are $16. The drinks are way too pricey. We spent 4x the money here in comparison with a dive bar in North Austin. Go to North ATX & visit LaLa's little nugget and hit Common Interest dive bar Karaoke. You will save a lot of money and have so much more fun. Expected so much more here and was disappointed, They really need to hire someone to liven up the place. The decor is pretty cool, and that is about it.

Super fun bar to help celebrate the holidays! We went on a Tuesday night about a week after they opened, so tickets were not expensive at that point (about $6/each including tax), there was no line to get in, and it wasn't overly crowded. I'm a sucker for holiday decorations and loved how decked out it was! We tried a few cocktails, and my favorite was the Christmapolitan. The drinks were a bit pricey, but to be expected. There was limited seating, even for an off night, but there were multiple areas/rooms to be in, which was nice and fun to explore.

Overrated and overhyped, my friends and in a group of 3 waited 1 hour to get our drinks and stand around a crowded Christmas themed pop up bar. Don't mind me being a grinch for a minute- the drinks were really good, but for no seating and only standing room with barely any space to set your drinks down on a Monday night... is it really worth it? I got the Yippie Ki Yay Mother Fker and my friend got the Santarex- the mugs are super cute and festive, and I liked the subtle taste of ube in the Yippie drink. Very creative. The lines to order are really long, and my friend was standing there for a full 45 min but the bartender kept on skipping him/choosing other people. Lines are disorganized, just a huge blob of people. They were playing Christmas music all night and the decorations were amazing, disco lights were flashing, but after how slow the service was we were not in the best mood anyways. The venue is at the Roosevelt room, which I recommend going to on a regular non-Christmas pop up day for their upscale vibe and creative drinks. Parking is hard since you're in downtown Austin. Free candy canes on the way out, but won't be coming back.

Fun pop-up Christmas bar that was much bigger than expected because it is two stories. But it still got crowded. We came early, so managed to grab a few seats. But shortly after, the place filled up fast and there was a bit of a wait for drinks. Our bartender was cool though!

I've always wanted to go here and I'm glad I did. Nothing to brag home about, but it's nice for the holiday's. I went there around 3:30pm and it wasn't that crowded. I didn't have to stand in line, which was good. You don't have to buy a ticket when you come before I believe 6pm. I noticed more people started arriving close to 4:20pm. Customer service was good. The drinks are overpriced for sure. I ordered the Holiday Spiked Chai, which was $18.They do sell limited food items, which is cool. I ordered snickerdoodle cookies and three cookies come in one order. The lights in the bar was slightly lit, which made the ambiance nice. The bar itself if not that big and they have about six tables in the front, which can sit two or four people. This is a nice bar concept for the holidays and I believe people should experience the atmosphere at least once.

This is a great holiday spot. The vibes are great since the interior is super festive and there are tons of people in holiday/formal wear. The main downsides are that there can be a line, the entry fee can be pricey, and the drinks are reasonably expensive (~20 per drink). With that being said, it's a must-try if you're in town during the holiday season.

If you are looking for the perfect winter wonderland Christmas bar in Austin, this is your place! From the moment you walk into Miracle on 5th street, you are transported to Santa's workshop with the most amazing drinks, not to mention served in the cutest cups! I will mention, we came on a Tuesday evening around 7:15 and the line was LONG. I believe we waited a good 45 minutes to get through the doors ( there was a bouncer counting those exiting and coming in). I will say you can pay for a fast pass, and we probably would have however after 20 minutes we realized it was worth to just wait. The decor in the bar was 10/10. The ceiling was covered in presents. There were plenty of photo ops with Santa, Christmas trees, and Santa's chair. If you continue walking, the back room is a "ski lodge" themed room with Christmas movies playing. They even have a tiny nook that serves shots, and you can even do a shot ski! Moving on to the drinks- absolutely amazing and even tasted festive! Our favorite of the night was the Christmapolitin. We also loved the eggnog and the drink that came in the T-Rex cup. All of the drinks were phenomenal but just be ready to pay quite a bit for them! Overall loved this place, just be prepared to wait in line especially during prime hours. And when paying for the drinks, just know you are definitely paying for the experience as well!

I came here on Thanksgiving day when the bar was not as packed as it normally is, so I probably had a different experience than many of the other reviewers. First of all, if you're a big Christmas fan like me there's probably no better place to go than Miracle on 5th Street. This place is TOTALLY decked out and they really committed to the theme! Drinks are very pricey but it is expected with a themed bar like this. When we walked in, we were greeted by the staff and a large bowl of candy canes. They play all the great Christmas hits and had Christmas movies playing on the TVs. I also loved how they had so many different sections of the bar (they have an upstairs area too!) But I can imagine how packed this place must get when it's busier as the space is pretty confined. Overall a fun experience, but I'd recommend going at an off time as I don't think I would've enjoyed this place as much if I had to wait in line

If you have patience and would like a full Christmas experience then I recommend. I called in to see if they did reservations to the number listed and did not know they have a sister bar next door called the Roosevelt. They have the same number apparently. When I got to the door the guy seemed confused and was rude about the situation. Either way we wanted to check this place out and stood in line for about 45 min. They do have a dasher pass to pass line but it costs $15 per person and more than likely will be sold out unless you buy with time in advance. The decoration- 10/10. It's like you are walking into a Santas workshop! The venue is very small with limited amount of tables. About 8-10 total. Good luck getting seated as it's first come first serve. Bathrooms were dirty and we got there about 8pm. There was toilet paper everywhere on the bathroom stalls. Couldn't imagine them later on at night. The drinks are good! However we ordered a round of shots and one of shot cups was not washed. It had lipstick stains on it very visible not sure how they missed that. All the mugs are available for purchase as well. They also have limited options for food and snacks. We ordered the cookies. They were ok. This is not a place you would normally drink all night long. Overall 7/10 experience.

My girlfriends and I visit Miracle on 5th every year. We had a great time this past weekend. The staff were very sweet and we had a great bartender. We took lots of pictures, had holiday cocktails, and enjoyed the movie Elf in the background. Such a great place to go to for the holidays!

Don't pay for this! It's the biggest racket in town. They have their nerve charging for admission to skip the line. We paid alot (like $50 apiece) and there literally was no line to "skip." The website says "The seventh annual multi-room, multi-level, over-the-top interactive Christmas pop-up experience!" it's not that at all. It's a bar decorated with holiday stuff. There are lots of them in every town. And drinks are very expensive for tiny little drinks. If you want to stop by and see it, don't bother getting a drink and definitely don't pay for admission!

I am livid! Last night, as I was checking out and heading to the exit, a staff member asks to check my bag. Surprised, I said: "excuse me". She continue saying she needed to check the contents of my bag. I obviously asked why; then this other male employee jumps in and says: "we have a lot of lost items"; I said "I am offended", he said "are you joking?" I said "no, I am serious, what do you mean by lost items? Stolen?" He said yes. I was appalled. I told him it wasn't my problem. Told him he was generalizing and calling everyone a thief. "we lose a lot of money in lost items", he replied, raising his voice. Then he tells me (get this) "go back where you came from", as I have an accent (English is my third language). I was shocked, opened my purse and let them look. If anyone witnessed that, please come forward. I found out this morning, from a cop, that establishments can't actually do that, it's against the law. As far as the place itself, overpriced in every aspect. First, you have to pay a cover charge of almost $25/person. Then the drinks - $22 for a drink!!! Plus tip. Plus parking. Not worth it, at all. If I could rate Zero Stars, I would. Rude and xenophobic staff, not so good and overpriced cocktails. Stay away!

What a fun time! I love pop-up bars, but I REALLY love Christmas-themed bars at Christmas time! We went on a weeknight around 11:30pm, and while there was a wait to enter, things cleared out pretty quickly. It was much more fun without all of the people, so I'd recommend visiting later if you can! I had the Yippy Kay-yay M*****F***** and it was incredible! The faint cinnamon dusting and mint garnish reeeally made the drink special. The old fashioned with the gingerbread flavor was good too. My husband and I also got the "nice" shots, and while we agreed that they weren't our favorite of the evening, we did feel full of Christmas spirit when we left. Which is probably all that matters! I'd definitely recommend visiting for a drink or two! This probably isn't the place to spend an entire evening, but it would be a great beginning or ending to a night out.

Visited Miracle on 5th Street the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I was a little worried at first to take my two young kids with me given it is a bar, but was surprised to see many other kids there that day. The drinks were great, but ordering was atrocious. The have a separate bar where you can order bottled beer that was not busy, but in my opinion the glam cocktails are part of the experience. I'm glad I got to check it out, especially since Christmas is my favorite holiday ever. I suggest you go early and be patient for drinks.

Love the ambiance!! So cute and beautiful The milled wine was so warm and tasty. I really loved it. The bartender was very kind too. But it was hard to find chair..Their cocktails were unique and pretty decorated. Want to comeback again!

I stopped by with friends a few minutes to opening and there was a little wait but we got in fairly quickly (10-15mins). Once inside, this place is a Christmas dream - overall fun ambiance, decor and holiday theme cocktails. The cocktails and snacks are reasonably priced considering the location. Definitely worth the visit just - I do recommend.

If you are looking for a winter wonderland, then the decor of this bar is on another level! They had present boxes and Christmas lights adorning the ceilings and walls. The poles were transformed into candy canes and the lights into Santa hats! Each of the staff members were dressed in feisty, fun, and funny Christmas sweaters. They had an area designated as a "ski lodge" where you could take Shotskis with your friends or you could watch a Christmas movies like "Home Alone" with subtitles. The Classic Grilled Cheese was fine. It reminded me of an after-school programs meal you would serve to children. In terms of alcoholic drinks, the Christmas Carol Barrel was one of the worst drinks I have had! Served in a "Fa La La" cup, the herbal notes of the tequila with the hints of coffee and dairy did not mix well together. The Christmas Carol Barrel was hard to drink and made me gag. Despite the disappointment of the Christmas Carol Barrel, the Mistletoe Shot was a delight! The Mistletoe shot was one of the best shots I have had. Highly recommend!

One of the coolest experiences in Austin for the holidays! Getting there earlier was key for our group. I really loved all the drinks and fun glassware - can't wait to use my shot glasses next holiday season! The grilled cheese was also good! Highly recommend trying the screenshot and grabbing a picture in the lit stairwell! I'll be back next year!

Very cool space every year! However the lines have been getting longer - if you're willing to spend a little more I recommend the dasher pass that allows you to skip the GA line and comes with a free shot! Also be prepared to wait a little for your drinks - they're good but the bar lines can be long.

Ruben sando is so good! Drinks are creative and fun, picture perfect decorations. Love the ski lodge.

Excellent drinks! Great service! Came in with a group of friends and it was the highlight of everyone's night. Check out the little ski lodge bar in back and do the shot-ski!

Had a lovely time. Wonderful staff and funny and charismatic bartenders. Food seems a bit pricey but tastes good. Worth the price of entry.

Went here tonight, well tried to. We came decked out in our Christmas sweaters just to be told that it's reservation only. On the website it doesn't say it's ONLY reservation, but the girl said that this is the first night of them doing reservation only. We came here last year and really loved it, but are very disappointed by this new procedure. I understand w covid new rules, but have the website updated so people don't come out here to be turned away. I came here with a Christmas spirit, but I was scrooged out of the miracle experien

Don't go here. It's a ripoff. They make you pay to get in line and don't actually open when their tickets (that you pay for) says. AVOID AT ALL COST!!!!!! There are so many awesome options around. This is the worse place in town. What a ripoff.

would seriously give this place no stars! there was a group of us going after our holiday party and after the service we received for the price tag would not recommend. terrible customer service start to finish. cute place but not worth it

Oof! This is a tough review for me after tonight's run-in... A simple discrepancy that I was hoping would get resolved in an appropriate and professional manner gone awry with rude overtones. I am a very reasonable and respectful person when it comes to food service but this just pushed me to a point that leaves me dumbfounded. I can only review the take-out as I've tried to do my part during the epidemic so here it goes. Take-out at Miracle on 5th: Website: 2 stars - asks for pickup time which includes seconds! Seriously?!? - doesn't let you order 2 drinks without picking both Nuts and Cookies. What if I want double cookies? Nope try again. - a line item mess of an ordering process. They need to sort this out. Take-out booth: Infinity+4 - the girl working this booth is amazing! Each order I put in she seems to always be in great spirits even though she works in a small box with a half door entrance. - small talk that makes it magical every time! - I totally dig the Christmas Day "black bags" she was using. - She is amazing - attitude is everything! Take-out booth Part Deux (a stand-in): -negative infinity (yep, that bad and rude with a snark that left me feeling uncomfortable and generally awful). I should have cancelled my order and I had already dropped a 20% tip before all the drama went down! - my mistake was mentioning that the Run Run Rudolph from the previous nights order was missing the Prosecco bottle that mixes in (I tasted it and it was missing the bubbly in it) and was told they don't do that. (Order these previously for takeout and they came this way at least 3 other times) - says did say she'll look into it as she was just a fill-in for the take-out. She came back to say they don't do that. (Odd because I have the small bottles at home from the order a few days earlier). - says she'll check with the manager. I thanked her for doing that and said I just wanted the right cocktail. - returns back and says "they don't do that but the customer is always right". and then goes into how "she worked the night before until 1/2am and doesn't need this so she'll do it even though they premix them all". - repeats the same thing a few more times to rub in how much she doesn't care and how it's about whatever the customer wants. I was more than upset and kept my composure only to say that I'm not looking for any more than the right order - no more or less and suggested that perhaps they changed the formula? I am fine with it if they did however she said no and that the customer is always right so I'm getting the Prosecco. - I asked if we could just look at the stickers for the bottles which show the ingredients but they didn't have them tonight so it made things more awkward. If the sticker listed the Prosecco in it I would have been more than satisfied. She proceeds to repeat the customer is always right so regardless that's what I'm getting - yep, ouch! It's very awkward at this point. So what did I learn from Miracle on 5th? The girl that usually runs the take-out deserves better. She is very good at hospitality. I am convinced it would have gone down much easier and more professional. The lady tonight should have handled the situation with more professionalism - I was very reasonable and her initial uncertainty made this weird from the get go. I didn't deserve that attitude from her and many people in 2020 are stressed but passing it on to others isn't cool at all. As for the Run Run Rudolph drink? Turns out that my previous orders came with a Prosecco sidecars. My last order did not and was actually just the mix. The third came premixed (Prosecco was in this one) - the rude lady was correct yet no sticker of ingredients left me wondering until I got home. So the previous one was bad and the change from previous made it all inconsistent. It's worth noting the rude lady poured me a sidecar of Prosecco yet her attitude, tone, and otherwise rudeness made it all sour. I've spent near 1k here this week and didn't deserve being treated like this. It's also worth noting she hadn't even prepared my order that I placed an hour earlier so I had to wait while she packaged up the bottles - splitting hairs here but at this point I'm a bit hypersensitive to the whole experience. So why did I give Miracle 4/5 stars? The drinks are good and I'm not going to let one bad apple destroy the reputation of a cute holiday establishment. 2020 has been rough for all of us and I hope she learns how to treat people or perhaps finds a new industry to work in. As for my favorite take-out gal? Thanks for setting a standard and making my takeout pleasant. You deserve recognition that you most likely won't get but you are clearly better than most. Will I go back? Of course I will it's a once a year experience and perhaps my favorite take-out girl will be there once more! :)

It is truly a miracle to find a little getaway to feel normal during COVID! My experience at Miracle on 5th Street was exceptional and here is why: - Reservations - I knew a bar like this was going to be busy due to its niche so my party made a reservation ahead of time for a Tuesday at 4PM. Why so early and random you may ask? Because I don't want COVID but I do want to enjoy yummy Christmas cocktails. If you want to enjoy your time at this sweet little bar, plan accordingly and you won't be disappointed! - I looked over the menu ahead of time. I was well aware of the $16/cocktail prices before even making reservations and decided that even if they weren't good (which they were), I would still have fun at such a cute place. My party's order: - Christmaspolitan - Delicious and simple. Not too sweet but boozy enough to make you feel ready for round two! - Yippie Ki Yay Mother F***er - Clever name and even cuter Santa booty mug! Had to try just for the adorable cups! Long story short, this is a pop-up bar during COVID... They are having a hard time winning in this insane world we live in and I think they are thriving (when the timing is right). If you want to enjoy this place, plan ahead and understand the crowd potential at your selected time! I would definitely bring other family/friends to enjoy this themed bar! P.S. - they really do try to implement good COVID protocols in case you were curious!

I attended this last year and was really looking forward to going this year. Unfortunately there were some minor changes from last year to this one. The drink options slightly changed and not for the better as far as flavors. Added bonus was the new "ski lodge" in the corner of the back room strictly for ordering festive shots. Last year you had to do reservations and they had walk ins available. This year was dash pass and waiting outside in the elements. The dash pass basically allowed to skip to the front of the line on the day of choosing but they sold out quickly. We only happened to get in before the festive season was over by going on Christmas Day when they opened at 3p. I get the reasons behind making the changes and obviously they didn't lack in business due to the changes by any means as this was our 3rd attempt at getting in. We waited in line at the bar for about 15 mins for drinks and last year they had actual wait staff. They did make it feel more open with strategic seating and the decor was festive and had good photo ops. Better Christmas music being played this year!

The owner is putting some crazy YouTube link on his low star reviews but just keep it. Feels like spam.

Appreciate the owner Justin reaching out to hear my concerns as well as explaining the situation. I decided to give this place a second shot and was happy with my experience here this Christmas Eve. Seating was socially distanced and temps were taken as soon as you walk in. Made for a safe holiday outing and a great opportunity to take some festive photos.

So glad we were able to stop in this year given COVID! We went on a Sunday and they did an excellent job of spacing out groups throughout, and wiping down and disinfecting table surfaces after every table. Our server was great about reminding us of the 1.5 hour table time limit, but never made us feel rushed. Definitely a must for the holiday season! I had the Christmapolitan which was great, not too sugary. My friend had the Santarex - a little too sweet for my taste, but my friend LOVED it, and the glassware as well.

Super disappointing. Had high expectations for this place - because pop-up Christmas themed bars are cool. Well, so you'd think. I have more lights in my backyard than in this entire bar. Majorly lacking. Other than some lights, a few large presents, and a throne, there's nothing Christmas-y about this place. I mean it probably won't put you in a bad mood, but if you're looking for good ol Christmas cheer, this May not satisfy that need. There's so many other "regular" bars in Austin that are way more decked out than this. Now on to the drinks.... LOVE the menu - clever names, good balance, but just your typical pretentious bar tenders and long lines. I am OK with paying 14$ for a cocktail that is made well but please, for the love of Christmas, fill up my glass!! My 14$ drink literally contained 3-4 sips. Why??? Because they can. And people will still wait in line. Great concept, poor, poor execution. Hey, maybe it will be better next year? Side note - they checked out bags on the way OUT. Yes. Apparently people are stealing their Santa mugs. Wasn't expecting that. You have been warned.