Jollier Than Ever, The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up Bar is Now Open
Buckhead is even cheerier thanks to the return of The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up Bar. The Blind Pig Parlour Bar has temporarily transformed into a magical gathering spot guaranteeing sleigh loads of merriment throughout the holidays.
Guests enter a festive wonderland of over-the-top décor and twinkling lights to discover a variety of warm and chilly holiday-themed drinks, candy cane shots, beer, wine and bubbles to ensure a spirited mood. Highlights of the Instagram-worthy drink menu include:
Sugar Plum Fairy – gin, lemon juice, Chandon and pink fairy dust
Rudolph’s So Bitter – Campari, Antica, vodka, raspberry cordial and lime juice
Feliz Navidad – mezcal, brown sugar molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange zest
Nog-Gonna Make It to Work Tomorrow – eggnog, toasted almond orgeat and Black Barrel rum
Cran’ma Got Run Over by a Reindeer – rye, lemon juice, rosemary-cranberry syrup
Ski Lift – scotch, malted hot cocoa and flaming mini marshmallows
Inspired by 1970s dinner party classics, The Blind Elf’s food menu is as festive as the cocktails. Guests will enjoy cheese fondue served with garlic focaccia, green apples and broccoli along with a selection of savory and sweet bites that pair perfectly with the drinks. Among these are:
Reindeer chips and dip with house-made French onion dip with chips and veggies
Beer-battered mushrooms with herb-horseradish cream
Pigs in a Blanket with sweet Buffalo mustard
Brie bruschetta with Granny Smith apple and walnut jam
Maple-glazed bacon-wrapped dates
Sweets such as peppermint bark brownie and butterscotch-peanut butter haystack
The Blind Elf Experience ($54 plus gratuity and tax) features two cocktails and two food items per person. The Blind Elf, located at 128 East Andrews Dr., NE in Atlanta, is open at 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays through Thursday, Nov. 24 and seven days a week starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25-Friday, Dec. 30. The festive feature is offering family-friendly reservations from 2-4 p.m. every Sunday. For more information, visit theblindpigparlourbar.com.