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The festive pop-up of all pop-ups is at The Cosmopolitan right now

An alluring pop-up bar embracing the season in style (Vegas style)

By Mark Stock Published December 18, 2025

'Tis the Season at The Cosmopolitan. — The Cosmopolitan

Las Vegas does it again. This time, it’s getting into the season, specifically at the refined Strip hotel otherwise known as The Cosmopolitan. We’ve seen a lot of holiday-themed bars but this one is winning major points at the moment.

‘Tis the Season is happening right now at The Cosmo and runs through New Year’s Eve. The bar features a transformation of The Chandelier into a wondrous backdrop fit with seasonal cocktails, live music, glowing trees, fluffy furniture, and more. One could easily get lost in this fairytale of a winter bar.

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Patrons can look forward to drinks like the Icy What You Did There, a holiday egg nog, or the Snowed In, a spiked hot chocolate. Every Monday, the bar hosts some of the top mixologists in the area as part of its A Toast to the Tastemakers series. Meanwhile, weekends are home to DJ sets and live music.

Looking for New Year’s Eve plans? ‘Tis the Season is offering a special drinks package as part of an event that features a live DJ and exclusive access to the pool deck. It’s a prime spot for viewing the fireworks at midnight. We’re struggling to imagine a more memorable way to ring in the new year.

The Cosmopolitan opened in Las Vegas in 2010. The casino resort boasts two towering structures and more than 3,000 rooms. Its known not just for its prime location but chic interior, touting everything from luxury boutiques and a night club to top restaurants and eye-catching artwork.

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Mark Stock is a writer from Portland, Oregon. He fell into wine during the Recession and has been fixated on the stuff since…

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