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Sippin' Santa at Latitude 29
French Quarter · 321 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
A tropical Christmas tiki takeover with festive cocktails, collectible mugs, palm trees, and Santa on a surfboard in New Orleans.
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About Sippin' Santa at Latitude 29
Celebrate Christmas with a tropical twist at Sippin' Santa, the festive holiday cocktail pop-up at Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 in New Orleans.
Located in the French Quarter, Latitude 29 is the home of legendary tiki cocktail expert Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, whose passion for tropical drinks helped turn Sippin' Santa into a holiday tradition across North America.
Unlike traditional Christmas bars filled with snowflakes and pine trees, Sippin' Santa imagines Santa Claus trading his sleigh for a surfboard and heading somewhere warm for the holidays.
The result is a playful tropical Christmas experience featuring palm fronds, festive tinsel, hibiscus garlands, colorful ornaments, and beach-inspired holiday decorations.
The concept originally launched in New York City in 2015 as the tropical companion to Miracle, the popular Christmas cocktail pop-up.
In 2018, Sippin' Santa partnered with Jeff “Beachbum” Berry to bring its tropical holiday spirit to bars across North America. The concept has since expanded to more than 60 locations.
At Latitude 29, the cocktails are just as important as the decorations.
Guests can expect creative tropical Christmas drinks featuring tiki-inspired flavors, festive presentations, and playful holiday themes. Sippin' Santa is also known for its collectible holiday mugs and glassware, making it particularly appealing to tiki enthusiasts and cocktail collectors.
The atmosphere combines retro tropical escapism with Christmas kitsch, creating a memorable setting for festive drinks, date nights, and holiday celebrations with friends.
Latitude 29's location in the French Quarter also makes it a convenient stop for visitors exploring New Orleans during the holiday season.
Unlike family-friendly Christmas restaurants, Sippin' Santa at Latitude 29 has historically operated as a strictly 21-and-over experience, including for guests dining at the restaurant.
Whether you're a dedicated tiki cocktail fan or simply looking for a Christmas bar that feels different from the usual winter wonderland, Sippin' Santa brings a little island spirit to the holidays.