Pearl Social Cocktail Club transforms into ‘Miracle’ pop-up Christmas bar for sixth year

Pearl Social Cocktail Club once again goes on hiatus in November until January to bring you Santa Barbara’s original Miracle® at Pearl Social Cocktail Club. This Funk Zone cocktail bar has just announced dates for the sixth year of this annual holiday destination that attracts Christmas lovers near and far. Fans can expect the unexpected as Miracle unveils its over-the-top experience. This season, we’re putting the merry in merry-go-round and turning holiday magic into a little mischief.

Opening day for Miracle Bar is Friday, November 13, 2026, and will run daily through December 31, 2026. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; reservations for parties up to twelve people may be secured on OpenTable.

Guests will experience the festive season in a spectacular Christmas light, with over-the-top holiday decor, displays, and a cocktail menu like you’ve never sipped before. With merchandise—like kooky Christmas collectible ceramic cocktail vessels—and yuletide cheer aplenty, this scene is something everyone in Santa Barbara has to see to believe. Miracle’s reservation-recommended experience is a must for every tinsel-loving, nostalgic Christmas fan and the ideal venue for your social or work crew to ring in the holidays with extra pizzazz.

This year, a portion of reservation fees benefits United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County, an organization dedicated to empowering local youth, especially those who need support most, through academic enrichment, mentorship, creative arts, and sports programs. By fostering confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging, the organization helps young people reach their full potential and build brighter futures.

Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in a festive setting. With kitschy holiday décor, professionally-developed cocktails, and the nostalgic energy of the best office party you’ve ever been to, Miracle is sure to get even the grouchiest Grinch in the holiday spirit.

The concept was born in 2014 when upon the advice of his mother, owner Greg Boehm decided to halt construction of what was to be his new East Village cocktail bar called Mace and transformed the unfinished space into a pop-up bar serving holiday-themed drinks among over-the-top Christmas decorations. As crowds swarmed the NYC location, Boehm’s friends throughout the bar industry asked how they could recreate the holiday magic on their own turf and expansion became inevitable. The following year, Miracle expanded to 4 locations and in 2016, it went worldwide with pop-ups in Greece, Montreal, and Paris. Currently, Boehm and manager Joann Spiegel are pleased to expand the concept to all corners of the US, plus pop-ups in Canada, Europe, Asia, and Central America.

WHERE:

Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone
Inside Pearl Social Club
131 Anacapa, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

WHEN:

November 13, 2026 – December 31, 2026 (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)

Miracle has changing hours of operation during this festive season. Please check OpenTable for available times to make your reservation. Children are welcome at Miracle and encouraged to visit before 5pm.

Walk-ins are accepted as available.

Reservations are now live on OpenTable

NEED TO KNOW:

• Stay times are restricted to 90 minutes for parties of 1-3, 1 hour and 45 minutes for parties 4-7, 2 hours for parties of 8-12, so all guests can enjoy the experience
• Maximum party size is 12 for online reservations when available
• For parties over 12, [email protected]
• For private holiday buy-out information please email [email protected]

COCKTAIL MENU:

• Christmapolitan
• Snowball Old-Fashioned
• Sugarplum Stampede
• Koala LaLaLa
• Christmas Cricket
• Sleigh-Saurus
• Run Run Reindeer
• Rudolph’s Replacement
• Merry Mouse-Tail
• Jingle Balls Nog
• Mulled Wine

Shots:

• Nice Shot
• Naughty Shot

Non-Alcoholic

• Ginger Bell Rock
• Tinsel & Tart

Price range $9 to $19

MENU OFFERINGS FROM LUCKY PENNY AND THE LARK

Available from 2pm from Lucky Penny

• Classic Cheese with san marzano marinara, mozzarella, parmesan $17
• East Coast Pepperoni with san marzano marinara, fresh mozzarella, ezzo pepperoni, parmesan $20
• The O.G. with san marzano marinara, fennel sausage, calabrian chile, smoked mozzarella, arugula $21

Available from 5pm from The Lark

• Ginger & Coriander Spiced Kettlecorn $6
• Santa’s Holiday Deviled Eggs – chino valley eggs, fallot dijon, creme fraiche, smoked paprika, chive 3 for $12
• Tangerine Marinated Castelvetrano Olives with calabrian chile, rosemary, garlic, mint $11
• Brown Butter Rosemary Cornbread with wildflower honey, maldon salt $14
• Old School Holiday Cheese Ball with tillamook sharp cheddar, scallion, wild pecans, nutmeg, triscuits $16
• Fully Loaded Baked Potato Fries with smoked cheddar, creme fraiche, crispy pork belly, scallions, lawry’s seasoned salt $19
• Jidori Fried Chicken Sliders with dill buttermilk ranch, bread & butter pickles, brioche buns 2 for $20
• Baked Artichoke & Jalapeno Dip with 12-month gruyere, lemon zest, grilled sourdough $21
• Smoked California Lamb Ribs with medjool date caramel, toasted pistachio, pomegranate, mint $42

PRICE:

$10 per person reservation fee

Reservations highly recommended

A portion of the reservation fee benefits United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County, an organization dedicated to empowering local youth.

$9 – $19 cocktails

$6- $42 for The Lark menu items

Reservations are live and will roll out every three weeks on OpenTable

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