A Christmas Pop-Up Bar at Lake of the Ozarks

Open for the Season November 25-January 2

Making spirits bright on the bagnell dam strip

Every holiday season, Malted Monkey transforms into Santa Monkey, an over-the-top Christmas pop-up bar filled with festive cocktails, elevated bar bites, twinkling lights, and plenty of holiday cheer. Whether you’re stopping in for date night, gathering with friends and family, or escaping the winter chill, Santa Monkey is your place to eat, drink, and get a little jolly.

festive cocktails & elevated bar bites

Santa Monkey is serving up naughty-and-nice holiday cocktails, delicious bar bites, and plenty of Christmas cheer in every round.

Food & Drink Menu Coming Soon
 

Experience our new igloos

Step inside one of Santa Monkey’s three festive igloos, each decorated for the holidays. The igloos are available for free open seating when available, or you can reserve one for a private holiday experience with your friends and family. To reserve an igloo call our team at 305-431-2472.

Online Reservations coming soon
 
 

book your holiday party at santa monkey

We bring the cheer, you bring your favorite people. Santa Monkey is the perfect setting for an intimate holiday party or corporate gathering to celebrate the season and toast to the year ahead.

To learn more or start planning your party, call our team at 305-431-2472.

Call to Plan Your Party

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Thursday: 5pm-12am

    Friday: 5pm-12am

    Saturday: 12pm-12am

  • Santa Monkey is a limited-time Christmas pop-up bar at Malted Monkey on the Bagnell Dam Strip, featuring festive cocktails and bar bites.

  • Walk-ins are welcome. Reservations are only needed for private gatherings in our igloos.

  • Yes. Santa Monkey has three decorated holiday igloos available for private rental. When they aren’t reserved, they’re available for complimentary open seating.

  • Our igloos comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests.

  • Yes. Santa Monkey is available for holiday parties and corporate gatherings. Call 305-431-2472 to learn more.

  • Santa Monkey takes over Malted Monkey on the Bagnell Dam Strip. Our address is: 1345 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049

  • Santa Monkey is primarily a 21+ holiday pop-up bar, but guests of all ages are welcome! We'll also be hosting family-friendly events throughout the season. Be sure to check our events calendar for upcoming activities the whole family can enjoy.