Up on the Roof’s holiday pop-up “Elf’d Up” is a twinkling wonderland of lights

The holiday pop-up bar gives picturesque views of Greenville surrounded by holiday lights and magic.

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It’s lit. | Photo by GVLtoday

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Up on the Roof at the Embassay Suites. Elf’d Up has returned with festive cocktails, over-the-top lights, and holiday magic. Immerse yourself in wall-to-wall holiday cheer, including plenty of photo ops.

The food

Indulge in “Scrooge’s Snacks” like deviled eggs, “Mistletoe Munchies” like the charcuterie block, and “Tinsel Treats” like the maple cheesecake.

The drinks

Sip on “Fa-la-la Libations” like the Naughty or Spice (bourbon, fernet-branca, lemon, molasses syrup, and blood orange ginger beer), the Partridge in a Pear Tree (corazon blanco tequila, tres agaves organic agave nectar, belle de brillet pear + cognac liqueur, cointreau, and a dimitris margarita salt rim), and The Polar Espresso Martini (borghetti espresso liqueur, stoli vanil, and cold brew).

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