Capitol Hill Gets A “Christmas Dive Bar” Just In Time For The HoliGays!

November 21, 2023• byMichael Strangeways

**Christms Dive Bar. Photo: Tanner McLaughlin**

Burgess/Hall, the owners of Queer/Bar, the Cuff, Oddfellows, Elliott Bay Book Company, the Seattle Seahawks, the Space Needle and a small chunk of downtown Enumclaw are proud to annouce they’re added a new jewel to their diadem empire!

A “CHRISTMAS DIVE BAR”!!!!!!!

Well, to be truthful, it’s just a crafty rebranding of their existing venue, The Woods, (1512 11th Ave between Pike and Pine and next door to Queer Bar) into a delightful seasonal pop-up experience sure to lure in thousands of yuletide revelers!

Starting November 16th and running through the “new year”, The Woods will be known as Christmas Dive Bar and will be covered from stem to stern in a delightful layer of Christmas cheer…it’s so kitschy it would give John Waters a diabetic seizure! It’s truly a full on immersive Xmas experience!

“Hanging from the ceiling of the main area of CDB, there’s kitschy decorations, overscale ornaments, and enough colored light strings wrapped in tinselly-garland to make Mrs. Claus happy,” said Murf Hall, co-owner of Burgess/Hall and huge Christmas buff. “Jingle bells, classic blow molds, and vintage décor adorn the bar, where festive cocktails are slung with a smile. Vintage chandeliers hung with ornaments and dozens of rolls of wrapping paper covering the walls create the perfect vibe for the holiday season. Two faux fireplaces will give out all the warmth a fake flame can. Classic holiday movies projected above the mantle fill the space with the comfort of the season. As you climb up the ice cavern stairs, you’ll find yourself entering our Chug & Cheers Chalet, where flickering lanterns, faux fur hides, and icicle lights abound. We had a fun time getting this all together, pulling in pieces from our personal collection of vintage holiday decor and creating a space that greets you instantly like a second home for the holidays.”

They’ll also offer up an array of themed drinks and snacks at Christmas Dive Bar….PLUS, you can also rent it out for your company/organizations holiday party! It’ll be open from 5pm to “late” every night!

“We’ll be shaking up Christmas cocktails like Cranberry Collins and Eggnog Espresso Martinis and serving up snacks such as Crockpot Little Smokies and Cherry’s Xmas Chex Mix,” said Joey Burgess, co-owner of Burgess/Hall. “We’re a dive bar with a festive twist ready to make the holiday season a little brighter, one drink at a time.”

Check out the yummy menu!

COCKTAILS

https://www.christmasdivebar.com/menu

Christmas Sangria 14

Gamay Wine, Apple Brandy, All Spice Dram, Simple, Apple Cider, Rosemary Garnish

Gin Cranberry Collins 16

Hendricks, Lemon, Rosemary Simple, Soda, Rosemary, + Pomegranate Seeds

Eggnog Espresso Martini 16

Rum, Kahlua, Egg Nog, + Cold Brew

Campfire Old Fashion 15

Bourbon, Marshmallow Syrup, Ango Bitters, + Marshmallow Garnish

Mexican Hot Chocolate 15

Mezcal, Ancho, Simple or Agave, Hot Chocolate, + Sweet Cream Float

Merry Ube Coco! 15

Absolut, Ube, Coconut Cream, + Sweet Cream Float

Cider Smash 14

Whiskey, Lemon, Cinnamon Simple, + Apple Cider

SNACKS + FOOD

Crockpot Little Smokies served with Mrs. Claus BBQ sauce

Mom’s Meatballs

Kaukauna Meli-kaki Sharp Cheddar Cheese Ball & Triscuits

Holiday Popcorn Tin

Cherry’s XMAS Chex-Mix

Little Debbie’s Dazzling Dessert Platter

PRIVATE PARTY RENTALS

https://www.christmasdivebar.com/rentals

About the Author: Michael Strangeways

As the Editorial Director/Co-Owner, Michael Strangeways writes, edits and does about a million other jobs for Seattle Gay Scene, Puget Sound's most visited LGBTQ news, arts and entertainment website now celebrating its 14th year as a media outlet. A semi-proud Midwesterner by birth, he's lived in Seattle since 2000. He's also a film producer who would like you to check out the Jinkx Monsoon documentary, "Drag Becomes Him" now available on Amazon.com. In his spare time, he gets slightly obsessive about his love for old movies, challenging theater, "otters", vodka, chocolate, "I,Claudius", Lizzie Borden, real books made out of paper, disaster films, show tunes, Weimar era Germany, flea markets, pop surrealistic art, the sex lives of Hollywood actors both living and dead, kitties, chicken fried steak, haute couture and David Bowie. But, not necessarily in that order.