Sleigh the holidays this season with these St. Louis pop-up bars

Bormio + Noto

Bormio (formerly Bacaro) is transforming into a holiday pop-up bar until Dec. 21, with snacks and jolly holiday cocktails like the Merry Berry Cosmo – rosemary-infused vodka, Solara orange liqueur, bergamot and cranberry. Bar manager Travis Shook is whipping everything up in festive glassware. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome; Bormio's regular food menu is available.

Meanwhile, Noto, in the same building, has chef Justin McMillen dropping a quarterly Italian wine dinner series. Expect four courses with thoughtful pairings, running Dec. 11–14. Spots open up 30 days ahead, so mark your calendar. Book a reservation on Tock.

5105 Westwood Drive, St. Peters, Missouri, bacarostl.com, notopizza.com

Angad Arts Hotel | Moose Mug Lounge

If you love holiday movies – particularly "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" – Angad is the place to be this year. The hotel's ART Bar has turned into the Moose Mug Lounge, complete with one of the best rooftop views in the city, an ugly sweater party, seasonal food and drinks, DJs and spirited décor. The experience runs through Dec. 31.

3550 Samuel Shepard Drive, Grand Center, St. Louis, Missouri, ART Bar on Instagram

Calypso Spirits Bar | Ornament

New to St. Louis this year, Ornament is open Thursday through Friday through late December. The space is adorned with elaborate red, white and green ornaments, with seating options available both indoors and on a heated patio. Tickets are sold by the table, starting at $22, with $2 from each ticket benefiting animal advocacy group CARESTL.

1026 Geyer Ave., Soulard, St. Louis, Missouri, eventbrite.com/e/calypsos-ornament-tickets

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis | Holiday Lodge

Also new this season is the Four Seasons' Holiday Lodge, an immersive experience featuring floor-to-ceiling depictions of snowy mountains and trees, curated playlists and sounds and of course, holiday cocktail and food menus. The pop-up lasts until Jan. 4; reservations are encouraged and can be made at the link below. The Lodge is located on the hotel's eighth floor.

999 N. 2nd St., Downtown, St. Louis, Missouri, opentable.com

Hidden Gem | Santa's Speakeasy

For a groovy twist on holiday cheer, check out Hidden Gem in Midtown and its disco-themed Christmas pop-up, Santa’s Speakeasy. The limited-time cocktail menu includes festive drinks and mocktails, like the Ya Filthy Animal, a peppermint mocha martini topped with crushed candy canes. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Plan your visit before it wraps up at Christmas.

3118 Locust St., Midtown, St. Louis, Missouri, instagram.com/hiddengemstl

Hot Pizza Cold Beer | Yippie Pie Yay

The Washington Avenue favorite is paying homage to '80s movies this year, with cocktails and pizzas inspired by "Die Hard," the focus of countless "Is it or isn't it" Christmas film debates. Stop by HPCB until Dec. 31 for pies like the "Welcome to the Pizza Party, Pal" (18" pepperoni and burrata pizza) and cocktails like the "Happy Trails, Hans" (white chocolate peppermint martini).

610 Washington Ave., Downtown, St. Louis, Missouri, hotpizzacoldbeerstl.com

JINGLE! St. Louis

General admission tickets start at $26 and grant you access to a 4-million-light maze, artisan vendors, food trucks, holiday cocktails, live music, fire pits, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and five festive pop-up bars.

Bringing a crew? Four-pack tickets are perfect for family and friends, with VIP and deluxe packages also available. On select dates, you can go all out with unlimited ice skating and tubing earlier in the day for $26.

900 TR Hughes Blvd., O'Fallon, Missouri, jingleholiday.com

Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton | The Chalet

Perched on the hotel’s rooftop, The Chalet is a winter wonderland where you set the tone. Cozy up by the fire pit with a cocktail, book the indoor Chalet Room for a VIP treat or splurge on the Après Ski Holiday package, complete with a private bartender and curling rink. Open Friday through Sunday through December 29 – don’t miss it!

7730 Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, Missouri, cafelaviestlouis.com/event-calendar/the-chalet

Molly's in Soulard | LIT

You an always count on Molly's in Soulard to bring the party – this year marks the 6th season of LIT, the bar's over-the-top holiday pop-up experience. Ugly sweaters and costumes abound, and Christmas-themed food and drink is readily available. The ticket price of $10 per person reserves a table for your group.

816 Geyer Ave., Soulard, St. Louis, Missouri, exploretock.com/mollysinsoulard

Piper Palm House | Frosted from STL Barkeep

Once a year, Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park transforms into a dreamy winter wonderland, for Frosted: A Holiday Cocktail Experience from STL Barkeep. From Dec. 12–23, the event will be open daily with free admission. Guests can enjoy expertly crafted holiday-themed cocktails, NA beverages and a selection of food and snacks available for purchase. Even if you’ve been to the Piper Palm House before, the blend of palm trees and snowflakes offers a uniquely enchanting experience. Peep all the details at STL Barkeep's Instagram page.

Located in Tower Grove Park: 421 Northeast Drive, St. Louis, Missouri, STL Barkeep on Instagram

Planter's House | Sippin' Santa

Over in Lafayette Square, Sippin' Santa will return to Planter's House from Nov. 29 to Dec. 29. Reservations are recommended, but the bar accepts walk-ins as well when space is available. Not only can you enjoy holidays in paradise-themed drinks like the Sugar Plum Mai Tai (served in a cute shark mug), you can also order food.

1000 Mississippi Ave., St. Louis, Missouri, drinkchristmas.com

Robust Bistro & Wine Bar | Winter WINEderland

Robust is turning up the holiday cheer with a dash of glitz and glam. Decked out in festive décor, it’s the perfect spot to sip on seasonal cocktails like the vodka ginger snow globe. Guests can enjoy themed nights, live music and nightly donations to support families in need, all while enjoying a winter-inspired menu. Reservations are recommended and include a complimentary glass of champagne, but walk-ins are always welcome.

227 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, Missouri, robustwinebar.com

Side Project Brewing x Pizza Champ | Polar Patio Pop-up

A collaborative effort, the Polar Patio Pop-up is taking place this year on Side Project's Maplewood patio, featuring seasonal cocktails and winter beer selections, plus pies from Pizza Champ. The kids can decorate snowflakes and make cards, or visit with Santa on Dec. 14. No reservations are required, and the heated patio even has tents! Stop by until Dec. 31.

2657 Lyle Ave., Maplewood, Missouri, sharedbrewing.com

Small Change | Miracle STL

Miracle at Small Change is back in Benton Park until Dec. 29, and it's better than ever. Shake off the cold with Hot Buttered Rum, or try the Snowball Old Fashioned, with rye whiskey, gingerbread, aromatic and wormwood bitters and orange essence. The bar takes walk-ins or reservations; best of all, proceeds from reservation fees will go local charity Santa's Helpers.

2800 Indiana Ave., Benton Park, St. Louis, Missouri, drinkchristmas.com

Union Station | The Sleigh Shed

No holiday pop-up crawl is complete without a visit to Union Station, where The Train Shed has turned into a wonderland of glittering lights, garlands, holiday-themed cocktails and a special food menu. The pop-up lasts from until Dec. 31, and seating is first come, first served.

201 S. 18th St., Downtown, St. Louis, Missouri, trainshed-stl.com

Westport Plaza + 360 Downtown | Up on the Rooftop

For the first time ever, sister bars Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights and 360 Downtown have decked out their respective rooftops snow globe-style, with floating reindeer, dangling presents and glowing white Christmas trees. Guests can order festive seasonal cocktails, small plates or dinner; no reservations are required.

111 W. Port Plaza Drive, Maryland Heights, Missouri, westportstl.com

1 S. Broadway, Downtown, St. Louis, Missouri, 360-stl.com

The Wolf Café Taproom & Cocktail Lounge | Bling!

From Dec. 5-28, The Wolf Café has split into two parts: its intimate cocktail lounge, which takes reservations for Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and its taproom, where no reservations are needed, from Wednesday through Saturday. The full pizza menu is available, plus seasonal cocktails, appetizers, craft beer, salads and snacks.

15480 Clayton Road, Ballwin, Missouri, thewolfstl.com/bling

Work & Leisure | Avalanche

Avalanche, the ski lodge-themed pop-up bar, is back this year from Dec 3-31 at the Work & Leisure space in Midtown. Host BradENSTL has pulled out all the stops, organizing delicious food for attendees from The Table, specialty cocktails from Raven Weinrich, Clementine's ice cream and more. Tickets can be purchased at the website below.

3015 Locust St., Midtown, St. Louis, Missouri, avalanchepopup.com