The Holiday Hideaway pop-up at Red Leprechaun in downtown Cincinnati // Photo: Provided by Red Leprechaun

Red Leprechaun, an Irish-style pub located at The Banks in downtown Cincinnati, is ringing in the holiday season with a new Christmas pop-up experience.

The Holiday Hideaway is a full-venue, floor-to-ceiling Christmas takeover, featuring ceiling-hung gift boxes, oversized vintage bulbs, four fully decorated Christmas trees, garland-wrapped beams and thousands of twinkling lights. The team calls it one of the most immersive Christmas experiences in the city, unlike anything else at The Banks. 

“Inspired by Ireland’s famous Christmas pub culture, The Holiday Hideaway blends authentic Irish charm with over-the-top festive décor — creating a warm, cinematic environment designed for families, friends and holiday lovers across Cincinnati,” Red Leprechaun said in a press release. 

Along with the decor, The Holiday Hideaway will also host weekend events, including Christmas Movie Nights and toy drives. On Fridays in December, beginning at 6 p.m., the pub will play classic, family-friendly Christmas films. And on Saturdays from 5-8 p.m., if you donate a new toy, you’ll receive a $10 Red Leprechaun gift card. Saturdays will also include live music, a visit from the Grinch and a cookie-decorating station.

Red Leprechaun will also be serving up holiday-themed cocktails all season, including:

  • Deb’s Christmas Cake Martini 
  • Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini 
  • Declan The Halls
  • The Grinch

Red Leprechaun, 20 W. Freedom Way, The Banks. More info: redleprechaun.com.

Katherine Barrier is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s journalism program and has nearly 10 years of experience reporting local and national news as a digital journalist. At CityBeat, she...