If you don’t want a lot for Christmas, there’s one thing you need to check out this holiday season.
Virgin Hotels is teaming up with Bucket Listers and Black Irish by Mariah Carey to present Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar. From Nov. 15 through Dec. 29, New Yorkers can indulge in Black Irish-themed holiday fun at Virgin Hotels New York City, located at 1227 Broadway.
“We’re excited to be partnering with Mariah Carey and Bucket Listers to bring Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar to life across select Virgin Hotels this holiday season,” said James Bermingham, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Hotels Collection. “Born and raised in Ireland, this collaboration is the perfect way to start the holidays. Virgin Hotels has always been synonymous with entertainment and music, and this limited-time pop-up is a direct connection to that legacy.”
“I’m thrilled to partner with Virgin Hotels this holiday season to bring a truly unique experience to life, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mariah Carey’s timeless classic, ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You.’ This partnership not only highlights the festive spirit we embody at Black Irish but also showcases the incredible synergy between our brand and Mariah’s iconic holiday presence,” said John Herzog, Black Irish CEO. “We’re excited to offer guests at Virgin Hotels an unforgettable opportunity to enjoy a signature Black Irish cocktail alongside immersive holiday moments inspired by Mariah herself. It’s the perfect way to toast to the season and celebrate this special milestone together.”
Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar at Virgin Hotels will create a magical winter wonderland where guests can recreate some of Carey’s famed holiday moments. There is a magical holiday window photo display with a custom “All I Want For Christmas Is You” neon sign, as well as a festive wreath to where guests can recreate the iconic album cover from Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special.
There are several other photo ops throughout the experience, including an interactive photo booth, Black Irish Christmas tree, a ‘letters to Mariah’ station and a lyric wall, plus exclusive merchandise to shop.
When you’ve had your chance to fill your camera roll, the bar has holiday-themed Black Irish cocktails, such as the Signature Espresso Martini featuring Black Irish Irish Cream and a candy cane rim. Guests over 21 can also enjoy a Martini Flight or a Cocoa Coffee spiked with Black Irish Irish Cream.
The experience is open seven days a week with 90-minute time slots between 5 and 10:30 p.m., and brunch will be available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 3 p.m. Tickets start at $30 and include a complimentary Black Irish welcome cocktail. Brunch tickets start at $65 and include a Black Irish welcome cocktail and an entrée.
“Black Irish cream is my new favorite! Especially in the holiday season, you can enjoy it over ice as well and in eggnog,” said Carey.
“We pride ourselves on creating experiences that can’t be found anywhere else, and there is no better holiday partner opportunity in our eyes,” said Andy Lederman, Bucket Listers CEO. “Working with Mariah Carey and Virgin Hotels to bring her festive world to life across the country is going to be a dream come true for fans this season.”
For more information or to reserve your spot, visit www.mariahsholidaybar.com.
