Santa Baby! Holiday Pop-Up Coming to The Lost Plot in Plaza Midwood

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 5, 2026) — Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10, and running through Sunday, Jan. 3, The Lost Plot, Plaza Midwood’s woman-owned, all-day cocktail and coffee bar, will transform into Santa Baby! The holiday pop-up will feature nostalgic seasonal beverages served in festive glassware, playful decor in shades of pink, red, and green with a little sass and sparkle, and a full calendar of events.

“The Lost Plot has become exactly what we hoped it would be: a place where people come together, feel at home, and genuinely want to spend time. We’re incredibly proud of the community we’ve built and wanted to give our regulars and first-time guests something extra special this year,” said Nikki Velazquez, Co-Founder, Owner and General Manager of The Lost Plot. “Santa Baby! is our take on the season: a little nostalgic, a little cheeky, and anything but traditional. We can’t wait for everyone to see it.”

A Very Merry Main Character Moment

Inside, a 9-foot flocked Christmas tree anchors the space, surrounded by pink, red, green, and white ornaments, hanging ribbons, sparkly garlands, and other playful details. Even the bathrooms are joining the fun, with one embracing red-and-black hues and a spicy Santa Baby-esque aesthetic, and the other channeling the whimsy of the beloved Cindy Lou Who.

The holiday spirit extends beyond The Lost Plot to its women-owned neighbors, Trope Bookshop and Wiloe Home & Gift. Together, the three businesses are transforming their corner of Lyon Court into a festive destination, complete with holiday displays, seasonal shopping and unique gifts. Trope will bring back its beloved bookmobile, the Green Girl, affectionately known as the Smut Bus, turning it into a festive romance bookshop open to the public on weekends throughout the season.

Seasonal Sips, Your Way

The festive takeover extends to The Lost Plot’s all-day beverage program, where flavors like gingerbread, spiced fig, blood orange, cookie butter and peppermint inspire new cocktails, coffee drinks and nonalcoholic options.

Highlights from the winter menu include:

• Spiced Fig: The Spiced Fig Paper Plane combines Old Forester Bourbon, spiced fig syrup, Aperol, and Amaro Montenegro, while the iced Spiced Fig Matcha pairs matcha with salted honey cold foam.
• Blood Orange: The Blood Orange Hugo Spritz features elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine, and blood orange syrup, while the iced Blood Orange Mont Blanc combines cold brew, dairy-free vanilla cold foam, and orange zest.
• Cookie Butter: The Cookie Butter Espresso Martini blends Ketel One vodka, cookie butter syrup, Baileys, and Biscoff crumbles, while the iced Cookie Butter Latte features espresso, vanilla, and cookie butter cold foam.

Mocktail versions of all cocktails are also available.

“We wanted to take the flavors everyone knows and loves this time of year and do something a little unexpected with them,” said Meg Ferrin, Bar Lead at The Lost Plot. “Our goal was to create drinks that feel familiar at first sip but have a little something unexpected that makes them distinctly The Lost Plot.”

Your Holiday Social Calendar

The Lost Plot is giving guests even more reasons to visit throughout November and December, with a lineup of weekly specials, themed events, and neighborhood collaborations. Upcoming programming includes trivia nights, movie watch parties, and crafting nights.

Guests can also enjoy regular offerings throughout the week, including:

• Wine Tuesdays: Half-off select bottles of wine all day.
• Thursday Run Club: Weekly 5K beginning at 7 a.m.
• Thursday Margaritas: $12 Devil’s Reserve Margaritas.
• Friday Flights: Four 8-ounce seasonal cafe beverages for $16.

The Lost Plot is also offering private event rentals throughout the season, providing a lively setting for company parties, family celebrations, and gatherings with friends surrounded by Santa Baby! holiday decor.

Santa Baby! will be open during The Lost Plot’s regular operating hours through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027, at 1518 Lyon Court in Plaza Midwood. For the latest menus, upcoming events, and more information, visit thelostplotclt.com and follow @thelostplotclt on Instagram.