Austin is full of Christmas pop-ups, but if you’re a true Christmas movie fan, this one is for you! We found five of the best Christmas movie-themed pop-ups in and around Austin.
The 5 Best Christmas Movie Pop-Ups
Harry Potter at the Cabana Club
Join the wizarding world of Harry Potter Cabana Club in East Austin. The room has been transformed into the Great Hall and features Hogwarts letters, house banners, the Triwizard Cup and other details you’ll recognize from the films. Get sorted into your house and receive a corresponding shot or sip of themed drinks like Polyjuice Potion, Golden Snitch, Hot Dobby and more. And that’s not all. Make your way to the Travelers Lounge, converted into the Knight Bus. There you will find Hagrid, Dementors and other magical drinks. Open daily and open until January.
Cabana Club 5012 East 7th Street, Austin
Die Hard at Saturn Cocktail Club
Welcome to the party, buddy! Saturn Cocktail Club is once again transforming into Nakatomi Plaza ’88, a Die Hard-themed Christmas pop-up bar. Take photos in the air duct or sit at Holly Gennaro’s desk while Hans Gruber lurks behind you. Try your hand at the arcade game “Die Hard” while sipping themed drinks like “Mr. Cowboy,” “My Wife’s Pregnant,” or “I’m a Thief Extraordinary.” It runs until the end of the year – because “Die Hard” is a Christmas film!
Saturn Cocktail Club 906 Congress Avenue, Austin
Red Ryder Holiday Hideaway
Check out the new Red Rider Holiday Hideout pop-up bar behind Kilwins Chocolates. The front door is across Austin Avenue from the Palace Theater. There will be cozy festive decorations, themed drinks and a fun photo op. Drinks include Mrs. Clausmo, Yule Mule, Naughty and Nice Shots and more. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Christmas Day.
Red Ryder Holiday Hideout805 South Austin Avenue, Georgetown
Grinchamas and peach tortilla
Whoville has arrived The Peached Tortilla Cedar Park. Their Grinchmas Holiday Pop Up features special holiday food, drinks and decorations that will transport you straight to Who’s Christmas Village. With snow machine, festive menu and projector demonstration How the Grinch Stole Christmasthis is the perfect pop-up to get in the holiday spirit. It is open to family members of all ages and runs daily from 5 to 9 p.m. until December 23rd
Peach Tortilla 1915 E Whitestone Boulevard, Suite 105, Cedar Park
Ralphie is in Congress
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel has once again transformed its legendary Stephen F’s Bar & Terrace into Ralphie’s on Congress. This is a holiday pop-up bar you’ll love Keep an eye out! Guests are invited to enter a dazzling winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, festive decorations and unforgettable memories significant awards. Open daily at 4 p.m. until January 5th
Stephen F’s Bar & Terrace Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, 701 Congress Avenue, Austin
