The Lodge Brings Après-Skate Style to the Hilton Anatole

, a seasonal pop-up opening November 28 at the Hilton Anatole, is the hotel’s latest addition to its Christmas at the Anatole celebration. Just beside the new outdoor ice rink, it’s meant as a retreat for skaters and spectators looking to thaw out with a drink and a little atmosphere.

The space is equal parts cozy and urbane, with low lighting, comfortable seating and the sense that someone has thought through every detail—from the polished glassware to the way the room glows against the winter dark. Cocktails skew classic but not predictable, and the small plates take familiar comfort food and refine it without fuss.

Where some holiday pop-ups chase spectacle, The Lodge takes a quieter path. It’s the kind of place that works as well for a date as it does for a nightcap after dinner, a brief intermission in the season’s noise. It shows the Anatole’s ability to balance grandeur with warmth, offering a winter setting that feels considered rather than contrived.

The Lodge at the Hilton Anatole opens November 28 and runs through the holiday season. Reservations are available at hilton.com.