Christmas Dive Bar Will Open in Seattle
The holiday pop-up will occupy the former Havana nightclub space in Capitol Hill this November.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Operators Joey Burgess and Murf Hall will debut their seasonal Christmas Dive Bar at 1010 E Pike in November 2026. The pop-up moves to the former Havana nightclub location following the club's closure earlier this year.
Why it matters
The seasonal pop-up serves as a strategy to bolster business revenue and support staff end-of-year finances. By repurposing vacant nightclub spaces, the operators maintain consistent activity during the holiday season.
The new pop-up will occupy the site of the former Havana nightclub, which shuttered this past summer after 20 years of operation. The venue is located at 1010 E Pike in Capitol Hill.
The players
Joey Burgess
He is an operator of the Christmas Dive Bar pop-up who previously managed Queer/Bar.
Murf Hall
He is a partner in the Christmas Dive Bar pop-up and a business associate of Joey Burgess.
The details
The Christmas Dive Bar will utilize the vacant nightclub space for its holiday-themed operations. This transition follows the sale of the operators' previous venue, Queer/Bar, to the owners of The Cuff.
Timeline
Summer 2026: Havana nightclub closed.
October 1, 2026: The pop-up location was announced.
November 2026: The pop-up is expected to debut.
December 2026: The primary operating period for the bar.
January 2027: The Capitol Hill Glossier is scheduled to close.
Market Landscape
This pop-up model capitalizes on the trend of activating vacant urban nightclub spaces to sustain seasonal revenue. The strategy positions the operators to maintain a presence in the competitive Capitol Hill hospitality market after the sale of their previous venue.
Local patrons can expect a new seasonal entertainment option in the former Havana space starting in November. The transition of this venue reflects the ongoing turnover of established nightlife spots in the neighborhood.
The takeaway
Seasonal pop-up operations provide a practical way for business owners to maximize revenue in high-traffic urban areas during the holidays. Residents should note that such concepts often rely on short-term access to vacant commercial real estate.
What happens next
The permanent closure of the Capitol Hill Glossier store is currently scheduled for January 2027.
Further reading
For more news on local commercial transitions, visit the Seattle Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CHS Capitol Hill Seattle.
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