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The 12 Bars of Christmas 2026
Celebrate the season at 12 local bars and restaurants transformed into festive holiday pop-ups. From a Griswold family Christmas to a tropical holiday tiki hut, 12 Outer Banks bars and restaurants are getting a festive makeover! Discover over-the-top decorations, themed food and drinks, and plenty of playful details as you explore these holiday hangouts. Pick a few favorites for an evening out or make it a season-long adventure.
| Holiday Stop | What’s Inside |
|---|---|
| Christmas Vacation Station · Outer Banks Brewing Station | Step into the Griswolds’ wonderfully chaotic Christmas, with movie-inspired food and drinks, a cocoa bomb bar, and late-night entertainment. Keep an eye out for Cousin Eddie! |
| Deck the Hulls · Outer Banks Distilling | A nautical Christmas with a distinctly Manteo spirit. Sip hot or cold cocktails featuring locally distilled rum, including festive Winter Spice flavors. |
| Goombrrrs · Goombays | A frozen wonderland where the Goombrrrs Yeti meets the Christmas Island of Misfit Toys. Holiday dishes and Bad Santa’s cocktails add to the merriment. |
| Holly Jolly Christmas · Jolly Roger | Pirate personality meets Rudolph and his misfit friends! The Jolly Roger adds another layer of Christmas fun to its already colorful, quirky surroundings. |
| Jack Frost’s · Jack Brown’s | Jack Brown’s becomes Jack Frost’s Cheer & Burger Joint, serving up holiday spirit alongside burgers, beer, and Santa-worthy fried Oreos. |
| Jingle 12 Tavern · Lucky 12 | A nostalgic Christmas treasure trove filled with vintage decorations, blow molds, and ceramics. Igloos, a ski lodge, and an ice-fishing shed make this an especially memorable stop. |
| Mama Klaus’s · Mama Kwan’s | Trade snow boots for a tropical state of mind at this holiday tiki hut, featuring “Hula-Day Treats” and “Klaus Cocktails.” |
| McCallister’s Corner · Two Roads Tavern | Calling all Home Alone fans! Nostalgic Christmas décor, makeshift booby traps, festive food, and seasonal drinks bring the movie’s mischievous spirit to life. |
| North Pole Yacht Club · Blue Water Grill | An elegant, oyster-themed Christmas overlooking Pirates Cove Marina—a festive waterfront stop with a coastal twist. |
| ‘Ol Cedar Brown’s · Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café | Enjoy a holiday stop on the causeway, pairing Christmas cheer with local seafood and panoramic views of Roanoke Sound. |
| Poor Rudolph’s · Poor Richard’s | This longtime Manteo favorite becomes a North Pole watering hole, with Christmas-themed food and specialty beverages on the downtown waterfront. |
| The Broken Candy Cane · Bonzer Shack | Christmas villains take over! Look for the Grinch, Heat and Snow Miser, Bumble, and more, alongside festive food and cocktails for grown-ups and kids. |
Make it a holiday quest: Purchase an optional $10 passport, collect stamps at participating stops, and support local Outer Banks nonprofits along the way. Complete the challenge to receive a 2026 keepsake ornament and enter the giveaway.
Explore the 12 Bars of Christmas, menus, and operating hours (which vary based on location)