Have a holly, jolly Christmas drink this year surrounded by all the signs of the season.
There are a handful of bars and restaurants in Manhattan that pull out all the stops and decorate in a big way to ring in the holiday season.
Here's a look at where you can eat and drink to celebrate Christmas:
Rolf's German Restaurant, 281 Third Ave., Gramercy
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From bulbs to lights, every inch of Rolf's is covered in Christmas decorations each December. Diners can drink German beer or enjoy traditional German fare such as schnitzel and bratwurst while soaking up some festive spirit. And if you don't want Christmas to stop after Dec. 25, don't worry. Rolf's keeps the decorations up through the end of May.
Molly's, 287 Third Ave., Gramercy
Molly's, which touts itself as the "most authentic Irish bar in New York City," brings out the lights for Christmas. Strands of red, yellow and multicolored lights hang over wooden booths and over the bar serving pub favorites such as burgers and shepherd's pie. If you don't feel like cooking on Christmas Day, the restaurant will have a $39 three-course, prix fixe menu.
This two-story Midtown East bistro is packed with lights, tinsel and other decorations to help patrons get in the Christmas spirit. Grab a drink and see how many different figurines you can identify from toy soldiers to the Nutcracker.
Pete's Tavern, 129 E. 18th St., Union Square
Pete's Tavern celebrates the holidays by hanging strands and strands of red lights. Grab a spot at the huge wood bar and soak up some history with the 1864 House Ale, which celebrates the neighborhood drinking spot's status as reportedly the oldest continuously operating restaurant and bar in New York City.
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