
There is a lot to love about the holiday season, but warming up with a festive adult beverage is one of our favorite things this time of year. Christmas ales are flowing at Atlanta's best breweries, and some of our most popular bars are whipping up their specialty holiday cocktails. Unwinding with a delicious holiday drink is lots of fun, and there are plenty of great places to check out. Our real estate agents compiled a list of our top five stops around Atlanta where you can grab a seasonal drink this December.
- SweetWater Brewing - 195 Ottley Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
One of Atlanta's most popular breweries offers its Festive Ale this holiday season. SweetWater Brewing offers this 8.1% ABV spiced seasonal beer, which is only brewed one day per year. It has a mix of caramel, toffee, and chocolate flavors, with subtle hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This beer is available in bottles, cans, and on draft. You'll love the energetic vibe of this taproom, which has plenty of indoor and outdoor space. After you pick up a six-pack of Festive Ale, check out your favorite Atlanta homes for sale nearby.
- Best End Brewing - 1036 White St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Ready for over-the-top holiday decor? Best End Brewing's Mingle & Jingle pop-up Christmas bar is open throughout the holiday season. In addition to this popular brewery's selection of lagers, IPAs, and stouts, you can warm up with a holiday cocktail and take advantage of some Instagram-worthy photo ops. This rustic taproom makes the perfect backdrop for a holiday celebration on a cold December day.
- The Blind Elf - 128 E. Andrews Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305
Every November, The Blind Pig Parlour Bar hosts The Blind Elf—a festive pop-up bar in Buckhead. Enjoy a selection of 12 holiday-themed cocktails, red and white wines, and bar bites. Sip your beverage underneath the twinkling lights and Christmas decor. The bar opens at 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and it's located inside an unmarked door near Chido & Padre's. Reservations are recommended.
- Holidays On The Roof - 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Through January 5, The Roof At Ponce City Market is transformed into a winter wonderland. Celebrate Holidays On The Roof with several fun activities. Grab a drink at "Mixmas," 12 Cocktail Bar's holiday facade, where you'll find seasonal cocktails and mini charcuterie boards. Enjoy ice skating, cozy igloos, and stunning views of the Atlanta skyline. Santa will be available for photos every Sunday in December from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Tinsel Tavern - 825 Battery Ave. SE #600, Atlanta, GA 30339
Indulge in a holiday cocktail under an explosion of tinsel and twinkling lights at Tinsel Tavern, a pop-up bar at Live! at the Battery. There is no shortage of festive photo ops at this fun stop. Check the calendar for fun events such as holiday karaoke and ugly sweater parties. The bar is open through December 22. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended.
The holiday season is a blast when you live in an amazing city like Atlanta. If you're ready to plan your move, contact us today.