Bars and breweries across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are breaking out the tinsel and holly for some festive fun. Whether you’re in the mood to have a drink or two underneath a mistletoe, try a Yuletide-themed cocktail or check out some holiday events and activities — or maybe you’re just trying to get away from your family to have a drink in peace — these 20 Greater Cincinnati drinking establishments have the vibes to get you in the holiday spirit.

Miracle at the Overlook Lodge 6083 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge This immersive Christmas bar is back for another year! You’ll need to buy a ticket to experience Miracle at the Overlook Lodge, which gets you 70 minutes in the bar and includes a welcome shot and two festive-themed cocktails, a holiday clip show and “over-the-top decor,” according to the bar. Photo: Aidan Mahoney
Covington Yard 401 Greenup St., Covington Food container park Covington Yard has transformed into a winter wonderland for the season. Featuring two towering trees made of kegs, an enormous Advent Calendar stuffed with daily giveaway goodies, a light tunnel, themed hangout containers, photo ops and tons of holiday lights, Covington Winter WonderYard aims to capture “the nostalgia of loading up the car with family and friends and heading out into the neighborhood to enjoy the wonder of holiday displays.” Guests will be able to enjoy heated and covered seating, as well as a special menu of themed holiday cocktails, like the food park’s warming signature Hot Chocolate Flights, and food from Hangry Omar’s. Photo: facebook.com/covingtonyard
Cobblestone OTR 1132 Race St., Over-the-Rhine Cobblestone OTR’s Nutcracker-themed holiday pop-up will keep you in the holiday spirit all December. Along with an abundance of decorations, the Winter Wonderland pop-up features themed drinks and shots to keep you warm. From now until Dec. 31, the entire place will be transformed from top to bottom. Photo: Aidan Mahoney
Arnold’s Bar & Grill 210 E. Eighth St., Downtown The cozy Christmas and winter decorations at Cincinnati’s oldest, continuously operating bar will make you feel merry and bright as you catch up with friends and family this holiday season. You can also catch The Naughty List, Cincinnati’s longest-running improv comedy show, here on Dec. 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. Photo: facebook.com/Arnold's Bar and Grill
Vista at Lytle Park 311 Pike St., Downtown The rooftop at Vista at Lytle Park will be decked out with heated “snow globes” a.k.a. igloos, full of themed winter decor, fir trees, ornaments and woodsy ephemera like cute critters and pinecones. Get hot chocolate, food and cocktails delivered. Photo: facebook.com/The Lytle Park Hotel (311 Pike Street, Cincinnati)
MadTree Brewing 3301 Madison Road, Oakley In addition to the taproom being decked out for the holidays, MadTree also has a heated winter tent up for the season. The taproom will also be hosting a variety of holiday-themed activities, winter markets where you can shop for gifts from local vendors and holiday craft nights. Photo: facebook.com/MadTree Taproom
13 Below Brewery 7391 Forbes Road, Sayler Park 13 Below Brewery is hosting several holiday-themed activities throughout the month, including the Frisch Marionettes Christmas Show on Saturday, Dec. 21. Photo: facebook.com/13 Below Brewery
AC Upper Deck 135 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks Get a birds-eye view of The Banks from the igloos at the AC Upper Deck. The igloos’ colorful lights will make you feel like you’re inside a Christmas tree bulb. Photo: facebook.com/AC Upper Deck
Oakley Greens 3065 Vandercar Way, Oakley Bring the whole family to Oakley Greens and celebrate the festivities. They have activities such as skating and mini golf. Along with festive drinks such as “Granny’s Hot Toddy” and “Red Winter Sangria,” you can also grab a bite at Hangry Omars. Photo: Oakley Greens Instagram
The View at Shires’ Garden 309 Vine St., 10th Floor, Downtown The rooftop deck at Shires’ Garden has brought back its igloos and special garden greenhouses for the winter, and it’s also decked out in colorful holiday lights to help you live out your Hallmark movie fantasies. Their menu also has some cozy cocktails and hot drinks to keep you warm throughout the season. Photo: facebook.com/The View at Shires' Garden
Tiki Tiki Bang Bang 965 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills You can enjoy Tiki Tiki Bang Bang’s immersive tropical decor while sipping on an all-new cocktail menu with drinks like the Merry Spritzmas and Yule Tide. They’ll also have theme nights, including a “Campy Christmas” PJ party on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Photo: facebook.com/Tiki Tiki Bang Bang
Fifty West Brewing Company 7605 Wooster Pike, Columbia Township Fifty West has once again transformed into a winter wonderland with their ice skating rink, fire pits, large heated tents and hot beverages (boozy and otherwise) to help chase away the winter blues. Also on Dec. 22, you can do goat yoga, with the goats arriving in their most festive holiday sweaters. Photo: facebook.com/Fifty West Brewing Company
Fishbowl at The Banks 141 E. Freedom Way, The Banks If you want a bar that makes you feel like you’re spending Christmas at the beach, Fishbowl at The Banks will take you there. With their tropical and holiday decor and signature spike hot chocolate and Christmas Cookie Shot, you’ll feel like partying with Santa into the new year. The bar is also an official stop for the Saturday, Dec. 14 Cincinnati SantaCon. Photo: facebook.com/Fishbowl at The Banks
Frosthaus 115 Park Place, Covington Frosthaus is getting cozy for the season with holiday movie-themed trivia nights throughout December and outdoor igloos. Photo: facebok.com/Frosthaus Covington
West Side Brewing 3044 Harrison Ave., Westwood West Side Brewing has its Christmas decorations up and holiday-themed beers on tap, including the Holiday Ale. They will also have cookie decorating classes, Christmas movie trivia and a holiday market throughout the month. Photo: facebook.com/West Side Brewing
Moerlein Lager House 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks Moerlein Lager House is helping host the Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt throughout December, so you can shop for gifts from local vendors before warming up in one their igloos, featuring high-top cocktail tables and electric fireplaces. Photo: facebook.com/Moerlein Lager House
Urban Artifact 1660 Blue Rock St., Northside Urban Artifact is celebrating the season with their holiday-themed brews, including the Sugar Plum American fruit tart and Maple Berry. Photo: facebook.com/Urban Artifact
Jerry’s Jug House 414 E. Seventh St., Newport This Newport bar has the holidaze decor out and Great Lakes’ Christmas Ale on tap. They also have a special “Jerry’s Jug House” hat for sale during the holiday season. Photo: facebook.com/Jerry's Jug House
Queen City Radio 222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine The former auto body shop-turned multi-level Over-the-Rhine hang features rotating taps of local, regional and national beer, canned and bottled brews and a small cocktail program. Enjoy a boozy bev gathered around one of Queen City Radio’s outdoor fire pits, or warm up with one of their outdoor heaters. Photo: facebook.com/Queen City Radio
Northside Yacht Club 4231 Spring Grove Ave., Northside This rock and roll bar and gastropub gets a bit of a naughty holiday makeover as the mermaid mascot dons a pair of sparkling red pasties and a Santa-beard merkin. Keep an eye out for colored lights, a giant mounted fish in St. Nick cosplay and Santa beards on almost every item in the establishment. Photo: Provided by Northside Yacht Club