Samantha Impaglia 
In what feels like the shortest year ever, November has officially entered the chat and you know what that means — the holiday season is on the horizon. With Thanksgiving just a few short weeks away, several Hoboken and Jersey City bars and restaurants are already getting into the festive spirit with holiday decor. To help you plan your 2025 holiday decor tour, we’ve rounded up five local spots that are already decked out for the holidays. From The Waiting Room to Cellar 335, read on for five Hoboken and Jersey City restaurants and bars that have top-tier holiday decor.
The Ashford | 145 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
The Ashford does nothing small, with four floors (including a rooftop) and nine bars within the space. For the holidays, this multi-level bar serves over-the-top festive drinks, colorful lights hanging throughout, and many a photo op for anyone looking to snap a holiday card. The JC spot is also a part of this year’s HDSID Happy Holiday Market, which is happening on December 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st. See the photo above for a peek at what to expect.
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Cellar 335 | 335 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
For the past several years, Cellar 335 has transformed into Sleighs and Leis, a tropical holiday pop-up that features the restaurant’s same selection of Asian-inspired dishes and an array of fruity cocktails in holiday mugs (think: Grinch mug, Santa mug, etc.) We visited the pop-up not too long ago, and you can read all about that here. This year’s pop-up launches on November 25th.
Miracle on Mercer at Franklin Social | 292 Barrow Street, Jersey City
The Miracle pop-ups have made their way throughout New Jersey (and the rest of the country), and lucky for us, Franklin Social in Jersey City has been a reliable host for the last few years. Called Miracle on Mercer, the pop-up has completely transformed this Barrow Street bar into the kitschy Christmas home of your favorite Hallmark movie, with over 10 festive cocktail options. More on the pop-up here.
Sorellina | 1036 Washington Street, Hoboken
Stepping into Sorellina during the holidays feels like stepping into the North Pole, if the North Pole was an upscale Italian restaurant with a rotating menu and wine bar. The seasonal drinks are not to be missed: in previous years, there was a gingerbread espresso martini with a gingerbread man etched onto the top.
The Waiting Room | 72 Hudson Street, Hoboken
Despite its name, The Waiting Room is a holiday destination every season. The downtown Hoboken bar just launched its holiday pop-up called “Home for the Holidays,” fully reimagining its basement area into a festive holiday space. Nearly every inch of the ceiling is covered in branches, ornaments, or lights, and the menu is equally as festive. Think: Sugar Cookie Martini and more.
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