With the holiday season comes the perfect opportunity for the Bay Area's premier bar scene to showcase their talented creativity in crafting festive-themed cocktails. Along with their highly immersive and artfully Instagrammable interiors, here are the must-visit Silicon Valley spots to enter a winter wonderland with the jolliest of libations, which are only available during the gift-giving season!
See also: The Best San Francisco Holiday-Themed Bars For Fun Festive Drinks
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72 S First St, San Jose / (408) 713-2625 / Website
Known for their inventive and precisely crafted concoctions, Paper Plane is an absolutely impressive treat year-round in Downtown San Jose, and even more so during the holidays! Step into their brilliant Miracle pop up for the most radiant lights, over-the-top decor, and even a cute flurry of fake snow! All while indulging in a superbly "nice list" of cheerfully complex libations.
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52 E Santa Clara St, San Jose / (408) 520-4909 / Website
The stunning neon-clad Miniboss encourages you to bring out your inner child with their endless amount of arcade games and pinball machines. Renowned for their playfully video game and throwback-themed cocktails, during the holidays expect a charming fusion of retro-chic and festive extravagance for an interactive night that feels wonderfully magical.
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55 S First St, San Jose / (408) 288-6000 / Website
55 South is a gorgeous tropical escape in the heart of Downtown San Jose. This lively oasis perfectly combines the holiday spirit with the relaxed ambience of an island getaway to gift inventive tiki cocktails with an impressively festive flair.
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2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto / (650) 566-1200 / Website
For a refined and immersive taste of an authentic aprés ski village sans the actual chilly snow, head to the Four Seasons Hotel's Quattro Terrace. This is quite literally an elevated and elegant holiday cocktail experience that is intimate, cozy, and feels straight out of a Hallmark movie with their individual chalet recreations, warm fires, delectable French cuisine, and even a life-size snow globe! In case you needed another reason to escape up to this curated lodge, there's also divine hot chocolate and smores.
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535 Ramona St, Palo Alto / (650) 328-2722 / Website
For a taste of winter down south, step into Nola's ecclectic French quarter, arguably a fabulous hidden gem off of University Avenue. You'll instantly feel as though you've been transported to New Orleans with the architecture, handmade masterpieces adorning the walls, the signature Mardi Gras beads, and of course, the comforting creole cuisine and luxurious cocktails.
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2615 Broadway, Redwood City / (650) 364-9232 / Website
Get your holiday shopping and drinking done all in one place! The front of Gourmet Haus Stadt is a cute mercantile of the most authentic German beers, snacks, and trinkets, while simply entering their back area unveils a convivial lodge and biergarten that's warm, familial, and serves the best quality of libations. Shopping and having a cozy drink here is a truly charming way to feel a European winter getaway in the heart of Redwood City.
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2033 Broadway, Redwood City / (650) 503-8025 / Website
For a more modern and cutting-edge take on holiday cocktails, the sultry and sleek Nighthawk is waiting for you with their ingeniously complex creations. This is a dim and chic speakeasy-style lounge that's swanky, playful, and with their holiday specials, is the perfect spot for a night out or for a winter date.
These extraordinary Silicon Valley bars definitely deck their halls thoroughly to fabulously elevate the best time of the year!
See also: Gorgeous Must-Visit Bay Area Destinations That Feel Like You're In Another Country
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