![]() ![]() Brian Silverman, the author of Frommer's New York City from $90 a Day, wrote the city has "one of the world's largest, loudest, and most powerful LGBT communities", and "Gay and lesbian culture is as much a part of New York's basic identity as yellow cabs, high-rise buildings, and Broadway theatre". It’s important to note that this pop-up is ticketed at $25 per person and reservations can be made here.New York City has been described as the gay capital of the world and the central node of the LGBTQ+ sociopolitical ecosystem, and is home to one of the world's largest LGBTQ populations and the most prominent. ![]() This holiday pop-up bar in Midtown is one of our favorites this season, due to its 3 floors of holiday decorations! You’ll find everything from wreaths and ribbons to lifesize toy soldiers here, all while knocking down a few festive cocktails like the Baby, it’s Cold Outside Martini or the Very Merry Punch. Frosty’s Pop-Up Bar, Midtown Frosty’s Christmas Bar In the coming weeks, stop by to enjoy the festive decor, play pool, and guzzle down some beers. Paddy MaGuire’s, Gramercy Instagram/ Irish tavern always goes all-out for the holidays. Hours: Mon (5 pm – 2 am) Tue-Fri (5 pm – 4 am) Sat-Sun (12 – 4 am) 12. Molly’s makes for a spectacular spot to hide from the cold and cozy up to a cocktail. Grab a drink under the hundreds of glittering lights strung across the entire space. ![]() Mollys, Kips Bay Facebook/ Molly’s Shebeen They usually deck their halls for the holidays with loads of garland, bows and lights, and have a snug fireplace so it’s a wonderful spot to curl up with a pint. The Churchill Tavern could very well be in England-they offer English classics with a twist like black pudding croquettes, Scotch eggs and fish ‘n chips, as well as a wide range of British and local beers. Churchill Tavern, Flatiron Facebook/ The Churchill Where: 50 W 65th St At, Lincoln Center Plaza It has the largest heated patio on the Lower East Side and it’s extra cozy during this time of year! The Heated Winter Wonderland is opening on November 23rd and we couldn’t be anymore excited to sip on one of their boozy holiday drinks. You can go in or out at Loreley’s-yes, even at this time of year. Loreley Beer Garden, Lower East Side Photo courtesy of Loreley Beer Garden Stop in for lunch, happy hour, or dinner and enjoy all of the holiday madness from wreaths, lights, and bows! Valerie, Midtown Instagram/ in two levels of cocktail creations at this beautifully decorated bar. Only steps away from the Rockefeller Center make sure to stop by for a bite after you check out the Rockefeller Tree! Casa Limone, Midtown East Instagram/ to Southern Italy on holiday and get a slice of a European Christmas at Casa Limone. Hours: Brunch (Sat-Sun 11:30 am – 3:30 pm) Dinner (Tues-Sun 4 pm – 12 am) 5. More casually known as just “Lillie’s,” this classy joint on 17th Street was completely decked for Halloween and now we can’t wait to enjoy the extravagant decoration for the holiday season. Lillie’s Victorian Establishment, Times Square or Union Square Lillie’s Victorian Establishment Upon entry you’ll immediately be transported into Christmasland! Decked out with larger-than-life stockings, sparkling lights, and garland wrapped everything. Papillon Bistro & Bar, Midtown Instagram/ Papillon Bistro is the perfect place to escape the cold. Rolf’s, Gramercy Instagram / may be the best-known spot in NYC for a festive meal, and that’s for good reason! Loads of shiny ornaments typically transform the space and make for the ultimate photo-op! Hours: (Mon – Fri) 4 pm – 2 am (Sat-Sun) 12 pm – 2 am 2. This historical vintage bar has been open in Gramercy for more than a century! Beyond being the city’s oldest operating bar & restaurant, it’s known for it’s out of this world holiday decorations sure to put you in the seasonal spirit. Pete’s Tavern, Gramercy Photo: Pete’s Tavern/Facebook From Christmas-themed restaurants, to lighting displays, to hotels, these NYC locales are just some of the places that typically deck their halls season after season with incredible decor! And although holiday decorations haven’t gone up quite yet, we’re ahead of the game…helping you bookmark spots to check out in the coming weeks as the holiday season rolls around! 1. ![]()
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