Austin, Texas – It's time to deck the halls with your favorite bartenders and booze this cold Christmas day. These are our five favorite bars, open on Christmas, in the city of Austin.

'Tis the season for seeking out holiday cheer in a glass! There's something about going to the bar on Christmas Day that feels so wrong, it's right.

But let's be honest – you never really need a reason to check out the popping bar scene in Austin, Texas. Whether you're in town visiting or are simply staying in the city limits for the holidays, several local hot spots will be open and ready to serve you up a glass of something strong.

All you have to do is keep calm, read on, and text your friends or that rowdy cousin of yours about your Christmas Day bar crawl game plan.

What would a year-round Christmas bar be if it wasn't also open on Christmas Day? That's a question Lala's Little Nugget located off Burnet Road need not answer, as they will be open regular hours on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

If you don't have Christmas plans until later in the evening, swing by Lala's to get in the true holiday spirit with a cocktail that sleighs. If you don't have plans at all, kick back and stay awhile, and they'll supply all the cheer you require.

Lala's Little Nugget will be open from 4 PM to 2 AM.

If you're looking for a full-service, one-stop-shop this Christmas, look no further than Haymaker on Manor Road. This gastropub offers a full-service menu along with specially crafted cocktails and local brews on draft to take care of all your Christmas Day needs.

If sports are your thing, stop by to check out some NBA on Christmas Day games with your favorite drink in hand. After all, nothing says Christmas in Austin like throwing back a local beer whilst watching sports.

Haymaker will be open from 11 AM to midnight.

Decked out in decor for the holiday season and ready to serve up some holiday cheer, Nickel City will open its doors at 6 PM on Christmas Day.

This no-frills retro bar also has a specialized drink menu, with cocktails such as the infamous Christmas Eve of Destruction or the Azul Navidad that are heavy on the liquor and sure to brighten even the darkest of Christmas Day's.

Nickel City will be open from 6 PM to 2 AM.

What better way to round out your Christmas Day than with a stop at Maggie Mae's on Dirty Sixth? Shake off those holiday blues on one of its numerous dance floors, or spend some quality time with friends and family members and make it the rowdiest Christmas yet.

If dancing isn't quite up your alley, try your hand at the arcade games they have on deck, such as Skee-Ball, basketball, or Beer Pong Master. When all else fails, Maggie Mae's offers stellar city views and prime people-watching from their rooftop, making it the perfect place for extroverts and introverts alike.

Maggie Mae's will be open from 6 PM to 2 AM.

Escape the city lights this Christmas for a night out under the Texas stars at Moontower Saloon off Menchaca Road in South Austin. Given the fact that it is Texas, there's no way to say what the weather will be like once Christmas Day arrives. But regardless of the temperature, you're sure to have one heck of a time.

With sand volleyball courts, fire pits, and hot chocolate loaded with a healthy amount of whiskey and whipped cream, it's almost as if Moontower was made to be the ideal Christmas Day nightcap location.

Moontower Saloon will be open from 6 PM to 2 AM.

No matter if you're trying to escape the holiday blues, are looking to blow off some family-related stress, or simply want to celebrate Christmas the booziest way possible, bars in Austin are serving up a healthy dose of cheer – just like you like it.