Holly Jolly Hideaway is a seasonal pop-up cocktail bar, timed to coincide with the first weekend of Holly Jolly Brawley. It is set up in the space formerly occupied by Dem 2 Brothers Restaurant at 189 Summers Street. The idea was to create a cozy, festive “holiday-bar vibe” with Christmas-themed decorations, thousands of lights, holiday films on screen, and a fun, immersive seasonal atmosphere. The Hideaway has a selection of seasonal holiday-themed cocktails and themed small plates / apps. Some featured drinks include:

The Naughty Bean — a peppermint-kissed espresso martini.

Mistletoe Margarita — with cranberry juice and rosemary.

Tinsel & Tonic — gin with elderflower liqueur and edible glitter.

Yule Be Sorry — Fireball + cider + ginger beer.

Reindeer Games — bourbon with pomegranate and orange.

The Grinch — a green-hued cocktail with Midori, vodka, lemon, and Sprite, garnished with a small red fruit “heart.” Food options include:

Ho-Ho-Hot Chicken Sliders — three buttermilk-fried chicken sliders with spicy honey glaze and dill pickles on brioche buns.

Slay-Ride Sliders — mini brisket burgers with smoked gouda, crispy onions, and pepper jelly.

Naughty Nachos — chips topped with your choice of brisket or chicken, white queso, pickled jalapeños, and cranberry BBQ drizzle.

The Grinch Dip — a spinach-artichoke dip with a jalapeño kick served with colorful nacho chips. Here's what I sampled: Reindeer Games cocktail which was a very generous pour with a healthy amount of bourbon. I also tried the Yule Be Sorry, which did the exact opposite - made us all thankful for such a tasty drink. The brisket burger sliders had a perfect blend of salty, sweet, smoky & crunchy all in one bite. Wonderful. The spinach-artichoke dip took things up a notch with Doritos Cool Ranch chips. Would I ever have paired those? No. Will I always pair those moving forward? Yes. Grade: A