Harry’s Bar & Burger Turns Providence into a Holiday Playground

If Buddy the Elf opened a burger joint, it would look a lot like Harry’s Bar & Burger right now. Both Providence locations have officially transformed into over-the-top holiday havens, complete with twinkling lights, wreaths on every surface, and enough seasonal spirit to make even the grinchiest Rhode Islander grin. Harry’s Bar & Burger loves a theme, and this year’s Winter Wonderland pop-up is pure festive chaos in the best possible way .

Harrison Elkhay, President of Chow Fun Food Group, says the team went all-in once again, decking out both spots from floor to ceiling with garland, bright lights, wall-to-wall holiday music, and classic Christmas movies looping on the TVs. It’s the kind of place where you walk in for a burger and walk out humming “Jingle Bell Rock.”

Of course, Harry’s didn’t stop at decor. They've rolled out a menu full of seasonal sips that feel like a holiday party in a glass. Think Mistletoe Mule with cranberry and ginger beer, a Gingerbread Latte spiked with Ten Prime Vodka, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree cocktail that drinks like a gift you didn’t know you needed. Those craving dessert in a cup can dive into Peppermint Mocha and Egg Nog milkshakes, while food lovers can unwrap specials like Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls and the Big Sack Stack, a double-patty, onion-ring-topped masterpiece that could qualify as its own holiday miracle.

But the real reason locals are buzzing? The return of Harry’s “12 Days of Christmas,” a nearly two-week stretch of giveaways, games, photo ops, and pure holiday whimsy. Highlights include Bottomless Fry Friday, cookie decorating, an ugly sweater showdown, holiday trivia with cash prizes, a Santa-approved photo booth, live music, and even a chance to flip a coin for a free drink. Santa Harry himself closes out the celebration on December 23 by handing out gifts and shots – because this is Providence, after all, and Santa knows how to keep things interesting.

Whether you’re in it for the sliders, the cocktails, or the sheer holiday spectacle, Harry’s Winter Wonderland is the kind of festive fun that makes Rhode Island feel extra magical this time of year. For more information, visit HarrysBarBurger.com.