North Pole On Chatham is a new seasonal transformation of The Beach House by Tiki Brewing at 232 East Chatham Street. The Cary holiday pop-up bar opened last month.
Over-the-top decor lines the walls of the bar, including a hallway of the Abominable Snowmonster of the North and a Grinch-themed room. The theme extends outside, with outdoor igloos that are first-come, first served.
🍸 A themed cocktail menu includes Christmasy takes on a candy cane martini (pictured), eggnog, an espresso martini, and rum-based drinks.
🎄 What else to know: Food trucks will be on site most days. Families are allowed before 6 p.m., but after that it’s strictly 21+.
📍 When to visit: 4-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Thursdays, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays, 12 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturdays and 12-10 p.m. Sundays.
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🍸 Tinsel Tavern, another pop-up holiday bar inside Sports & Social in Cary’s Fenton, is open for reservations. They are also hosting crafty holiday events, like making ornaments on Monday and painting holiday mugs on December 22.
🎄 Adventures in Bloom in Downtown Apex has seasonal workshops you can attend with friends, and a monthly book club where you might meet new ones. This month’s book club is “The Christmas Countdown” on December 16. Register in advance since attendees are capped.
🥂 RBF Champagne bar hosts ticketed holiday movie nights, where pajamas are encouraged and snacks are provided. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.
❄️ DiFara Pizza’s heated igloos on their Downtown Cary patio hold up to eight people and are available for reservations.
A version of this story originally appeared in the of December 4 edition of The Line. Sign up here for The Line, a newsletter for Cary and Western Wake from The Assembly Network.