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Hot nightlife options in Columbus during the winter

Keep things interesting this winter with heated igloos, indoor and outdoor fire pits, and a Christmas-themed pop-up bar.

Lumin Sky Bar igloos

Change the igloo lighting to fit your mood at Lumin. | Photo by @lumincolumbus

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Your nightlife experience doesn’t have to cool down just because the weather does. Here are some spots where you can heat things up in the cold months.

Dine in an igloo

Elevate your winter dining at these spots:

miracle bar

The festive drinks come in even more festive cups at Miracle. | Photo by @runwayandrosefashion

Try the ultimate holiday bar

Miracle is back at The Citizens Trust through Saturday, Dec. 30. The Christmas-themed pop-up bar features over-the-top holiday decor. Here are some of the Instagrammable, festive drinks you can try:

  • Christmapolitan: Keep it festive with vodka, elderflower, and spiced cranberry sauce.
  • Marshmallows & Unicorns: Enjoy gin, vanilla liqueur, egg white, and tiki bitters.
  • Rudolph’s Replacement: Sip on coffee liqueur, chai, and almond milk in this vodka-based cocktail.

Bonus: Dine by a fire at these 12 local spots.

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