Christmas bars in Upstate New York are decking the halls — and windows, and bathrooms — with floor-to-ceiling holiday excess.
These over-the-top, seasonally transformed watering holes and restaurants have been a phenomenon in New York City, turning into glittering winter wonderlands, piled high with towering Christmas trees, kitschy ornaments, and endless strands of twinkle lights, but you don’t need a train ticket south to experience the magic here. Add a soundtrack heavy on Mariah and a menu of cheeky, holiday-themed cocktails, and these maximalist pop-ups are equal parts nostalgia and spectacle.
Here are just a few spots where you can fill up your cup with holiday cheer in Upstate New York. Some even leave the lights up until February, so there’s plenty of time to soak in the festive

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