The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than a cheerful holiday bar in the Twin Cities!? From cozy winter wonderlands to spirited cocktail havens, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro has something for everyone looking to toast to the holidays this season! The metro has come through again this year with even MORE holiday bars than ever! I’ve rounded up over 30 (THIRTY) pop-up holiday bars that will be sure to make this season merry and bright! Please note, to my knowledge all of these pop-up bars offer Non-Alcoholic options too – YAY!
These holiday hot spots bring cheer with creative cocktails, whimsical décor, and seasonal vibes. Here’s your guide to sip through the season at these holiday pop-up bars in Minnesota for 2025.
Anything starting with a * means it’s FAMILY FRIENDLY based on my findings (but please double check with the venue)
Updated as of 11/13/25! Feel free to email me at hello@lizannelately.com if you have any more to add to the list! Cheers!
1. Holiday Flight Club in The Basement Bar: Travail Kitchen – Robbinsdale
Experience your own holiday vacation in a festively adorned ambiance in the Basement Bar at Travail. From world tastings and delectable drinks this experience is not to be missed! This is an EXPERIENCE and 100% worth the cost. Cocktails are complemented by a multi-course tasting menu as well, showcasing holiday traditional bites from across the globe! Reservations Required. 21+ Seating times are at 5:45 pm and 8 pm
Pop-up runs Nov 21 – Jan 3
2. *Red Nose Room + Snowglobe Social at Red Cow – Uptown + Wayzata
Red Cow is bringing back Red Nose Room (video from 2024)! Join them for holiday celebrations and festive fun by indulging in specialty holiday bevvies or taking a pic in the festive photo booth in their Uptown location or try their NEW Snowglobe Social in Wayzata this year! Uptown will also have its Apres Ski Chalet again this year! Regular menu offered as well for dining!
Uptown Runs Nov 21 – Dec 31
Wayzata Runs Nov 25 – Dec 31
3. *Hell-a-Dazzle: Hell’s Kitchen – Minneapolis
Step into the underground lair of Hell’s Kitchen for some festive food and drinks. The space is bursting with over the top Christmas kitsch and cheer! Here’s a video from last year! Check out their events calendar as they bring in live music on the weekends too!
Runs Nov 28 – Jan 15
4. *Nico’s Navidad – Nico’s Taco Bar – Uptown, St. Paul, and South Minneapolis
The elves have turned the little house into the best Christmas Casa in the city and each location has its own festive spirit! You can experience the magic this year at their Nico’s Navidad in Uptown, St. Paul, and South Minneapolis locations! Family Friendly!
Runs Nov 7 – Jan 4
5. Down Through The Chimney: Hotel Emery – Minneapolis
Runs Wednesdays – Sundays, Nov 26 – Dec 27
6. *Jingle Bar: Lola’s Lakehouse – Waconia
Join in festive experiences starting nightly at 4pm at the Jingle Bar pop-up at Lola’s Lakehouse in Waconia! Sip on Seasonal libations while munching on Mistletoe Munchie Cheese curds. From cocktails to food, they have you covered this merry, merry season! Family Friendly in the Dining Room.
Runs Nov 14- Jan 4
7. Northern Starlight Express: The Depot, Minneapolis
Get ready to step aboard the Northern Starlight, where a holiday adventure is just around the corner. You’re invited to embark on a 2 hour festive journey set in a reimagined historic train car featuring festive handcrafted cocktails and curated bites as you’re transported to a world of holiday wonder. Please note this is exclusively private groups only this year (up to 16 guests). Reservations are required. Tickets include festive cocktails and light bites.
Runs Nov 17 – Dec 31
8. The Nutcracker Suite: Sovereign Estate Winery – Waconia
Visit the enchanting Nutcracker Suite, a festive holiday cocktail bar nestled within the Sovereign Estate Winery. Experience a whimsical journey as you step into a beautifully decorated Christmas lounge, featuring an array of seasonal cocktails such as the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy Martini and the “Nutcracker.” The Nutcracker Suite will be open Thursday-Sunday at 4pm during the Spirit of Winter hours. 21+ and MUST have a ticket to Spirit of Winter.
Runs Nov 21 – Dec 31
9. *Winter Wonder Bar: Creekside Supper Club – Minneapolis
Enjoy holiday nostalgia this season at your classic supper club decked out in Christmas cheer at Creekside Supper Club! No frills here – just good food, festive ambiance and check their Instagram for events throughout the season! A perfect option to celebrate with friends and it’s family friendly! Experience it Tues – Sun 4-9 and Brunch on Sat-Sun 10-2.
Runs Nov 2 – Jan 1
10. *Miracle Bar at Puttery Minneapolis
Our favorite holiday pop-up, Miracle, is BACK and this time it’s taking on Puttery Minneapolis! Get lost in the kitschy Christmas decor and sip on the most fun cocktails in your favorite holiday glassware too all while challenging your friends to mini golf! Take the cheer home with you as you can purchase the glassware too! UNDER 21 allowed until 5pm.
Runs Nov 17 – Dec 31
11. Welcome to the Jingle – Hola Arepa – Minneapolis
I love a good creative take for a holiday pop-up bar and Hola Arepa’s has done it with Welcome to the Jingle. This holiday meets tropical meets sexy vibes are all wrapped up into the coolest cocktails. I mean where else can you get a drink in a booty cup?! I’m going to say this is an adults-only pop-up ;). More details to come! 21+
Runs Nov 12 – Holidays
12. The Naughty List: Umbra – Minneapolis
The Naughty List is coming to Umbra at the Canopy Hotel! The Naughty List is a festive pop-up bar at Umbra brimming with the North Pole’s rarest spirits. Sip on spiced rum from the Caribbean, eggnog-infused bourbon straight from Kentucky, and elven-distilled gin that’ll make your holiday lights twinkle. Enjoy mulled cider so strong it could thaw the frostiest snowman. 21+
Runs Dec 1 – Dec 30
13. *Jingle Giles: Earl Giles Distillery – Northeast Minneapolis
Enjoy the season at Jingle Giles with exclusive holiday menus and cocktails, holiday decor, family-friendly events and more! With more than 100k lights and an 18-foot tree, this year’s event will be bigger and brighter. Anticipate new seasonal cocktails and dishes, and two new spaces to experience. Additionally, this year, three new cocktail kits will be available for gifting. A great option for post-work HH or an outing with the family!
Runs November 17 – Jan 3
14. *The Jingle Bar: Chilango – Minneapolis
Step into a wonderland decked out with tinsel, twinkling trees, and presents galore at the Jingle Bar at Chilango. Step into a wonderland decked out with tinsel, twinkling trees, and presents galore. Their venue is fully transformed into a Christmas dream! Every Wednesday night is extra merry with their Cocktails & Carols sessions — an evening of joyful sing-alongs, classic carols, and cozy Christmas vibes. Each ticket includes live holiday carol performances and group sing-alongs, and a complimentary house cocktail on arrival! Family friendly sessions on Saturday and Sundays at 1pm and 3pm where they’ll have holiday craft corners, kids’ Christmas karaoke and sing-alongs and family-friendly games like “Reindeer Ring Toss,” “Elf Bingo,” and “Snowball Toss.”
Use Code LIZANNE10 for 10% off your ticket!
Runs Dec 4 – Dec 23
15. *Frosty’s Bar at Brits Pub – Minneapolis
Step into the North Pole at Frosty’s Bar at Brit’s Pub! It’s a whimsical, immersive Christmas experience designed to spread holiday cheer! Each guest is greeted with a welcome drink, then enjoy holiday themed food and drink, North Pole inspired activties and more! Tickets required. 21+
Runs Nov 28 – Jan 4
16. Christmas Movie Bar – The Brass Hat Speakeasy – Waconia
Follow the red light to the fun Christmas Movie Bar (video from 2024) speakeasy at Bode Gray’s where you’ll see decor and themes from all your favorite Christmas movies like Elf and A Christmas Story! You can even grab a signature cocktail with festive glassware too – Like the moose mug from Christmas Vacation 😉 21+ Tues – Thurs 4p-10pm, Fri-Sat 4p-12a.
Runs Dec 2 – Holidays
17. *Winter Wonderland/Snow Globe Escape – The Howe – Minneapolis
Enjoy cocktails and seasonal menu items on the new fully enclosed (and heated) pergola at The Howe Daily Kitchen and Bar as they transformed it into a Winter wonderland with Holiday Decor and festive vibes! Family Friendly AND DOG FRIENDLY!
Runs December 1 – Holidays
18. *Winter Wonderland Jingle Bar – Fair of 4 – Mall Of America
Step into a holiday dreamland at the Fair of 4’s Winter Wonderland Pop Up Jingle Bar at Mall of America! Dazzle your way through sparkling snowflakes, twinkle lights, shimmering icicles, and flocked trees in white, blue, silver, and gold while enjoying the traditional experience of arcade games, go-karts, axe throwing, and more! Snap your Insta-worthy photo at their photo stations, and enjoy the coziest atmosphere! Indulge in themed cocktails, tasty bites, and magical vibes! Perfect for girls’ night out, family-friendly outings, or a date night!
Runs Nov 15 – Jan 15
19. *Jingle Bar – Back Channel Brewing – Spring Park
Back Channel is decking the halls and transforming their taproom into the ultimate festive holiday retreat for their Jingle Bar again this year! Experience an over-the-top holiday celebration and enjoy nightly events, including visits from Santa, Christmas Karaoke, holiday-themed trivia nights, and a host of other exciting activities designed to bring joy to guests of all ages.
Runs Dec 2 – Jan 4
20. Reindeer Lounge – Medina Entertainment Center
The team at Medina Entertainment Center have been busy at work – decorating every inch of the bar and restaurant. Adorned with lights, trees and cherished holiday decor, the Reindeer Lounge will be the spot you’ll want to spend time with co-workers, family and friends! Cheers with a custom-created cocktail, try tasty holiday treats, and jingle to festive music! Check their page for events happening throughout the season too!
Runs now – Holidays
21. Blitzen’s – Viking Lakes Omni Hotel
This holiday season, the Omni Hotel at Viking Lakes is decking the halls with thousands of twinkle lights and plastering the walls in tinsel. Experience Blitzen’s, a Christmas pop-up bar in Eagan, MN, where restraint is passé and maximalism is always in good taste. Enjoy extravagant tipples, nightcaps on ice, and cocktails that sleigh! Check out this video peek here! All Ages welcome!
Runs Nov 6 – Jan 2
22. Santa’s Social Club – Pour Cocktail Bar – Otsego
Welcome to Santa’s Social Club, where the holiday spirit comes alive! I mean look at their menu! Join Pour Cocktail Bar for merry moments, jolly drinks, and festive fun! They even have a Christmas Movie Flight featuring 3 tasty cocktails from your favorite Christmas movies! 21+ suggested
Runs Nov 7 – Dec 31
23. Sippin’ Santa – Tiki Christmas Pop-up – AC Hotel Minneapolis (Downtown)
Enjoy a tropical twist in Minneapolis with AC Hotel’s pop-up tiki Christmas bar, Sippin’ Santa! Open in the AC Lounge from 5PM to midnight. Enjoy festive island-inspired cocktails and a vibrant, holiday-themed atmosphere, complete with plenty of decorations to get you in the spirit! They also are offering a chance to purchase the adorable drinkware too!
Runs Nov 20 – Dec 30
24. *Feliz Navi-BAR- Can Can Wonderland – St. Paul
Your favorite old school arcade and mini golf hangout got a little makeover for the holidays! Hop into this tinsel tiki bar for some whimsical bites and sips this season! Check their calendar for more entertainment throughout the holidays too – perfect for a family outing!
Will open SOON! Updates coming 🙂
25. Dorit’s Tavern – Surly Brewing Co – St. Paul
Dorit’s Tavern, an anti-holiday holiday pop-up bar, returns to Surly Pizza Upstairs! Think Jello shots, pickle roll-ups, unusually-sized drinks in this mid 80’s dive bar—they’ve made it bigger and weirder this year. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended!
Runs Nov 19 – Dec 31
26. Holiday Spirits – King Coil Spirits – St. Paul
The King Coil tasting room has been decked out with lights, garlands, trees and more holiday cheer than you can shake a candy cane at, and they’ve made their cocktail menu to match. There’s the Sugar Plum Fairy Old Fashioned, the Abominable Snowman, Olive the Other Reindeer Martini, and more. In addition, they have a ton of holiday-themed programming going on from now until the end of the year, including holiday-themed trivia nights, DIY workshops, makers markets, small concert series, and more!
Runs Nov 14 – Holidays
27. The Sparkle Bar – Noble Lion – Victoria
Located across the patio from the Noble Lion, the “Lion’s Den” is a hidden gem that is transformed into the Sparkle Bar for the holidays! The Den features the same menu as The Noble Lion in a more casual atmosphere while getting in the holiday spirit with some holiday spirits! Seating is walk-in only, no reservations.
Runs Nov 13 – Early Jan
28. *Twinkling Taproom – Mana Brewing – Shakopee
This brewery transforms into a laid-back festive fair again this year! Think of this as your holiday go-to with friends and family after a fun-filled festive day, and don’t miss their holiday-inspired drinks along with their amazing pizza! Free and open to everyone!
Runs Nov 18 – Dec 31
29. The Hardware Store – Anoka
This speakeasy in Anoka turns into a Grinch-themed bar for the holidays! Your heart will grow 3 sizes too big at The Hardware Store with all the fun decor and creative holiday cocktails here! Open Wed-Sun. 21+
Runs Nov 5 – Dec 31
30. Molly’s Jingle Bar – St. Bonifacius
A little bar (only 20 seats) turns into the coziest twinling wonderland for the Holidays. Molly’s in St. Boni is turning into Molly’s Jingle Bar for the holiday season! Frosty outside, toasty inside, try one of their signature holiday inspired drinks! 21+ only for the bar and reservations are HIGHLY recommended! Family and kiddos are welcome on the restaurant side and can enjoy the holiday decor there! 21+
Runs Dec 2 – Holidays
31. Tipsy Tinsel Bar – The Muddled Thyme – Winona
If you’re located in southern Minnesota, this is a treat for you! The Tipsy Tinsel Bar is coming back to Muddle Thyme in Winona and it’s going to be just as cozy and festive as ever. This one is definitely my vibe – I love the low light ambiance! It’s great for a chilly winter night with your favorite person 🙂
Will open SOON! Updates coming 🙂
32. Jingle Bar – Getaway Motor Cafe – Carver
Step into the coziest cafe in the west suburbs to sip on festive cocktail or mocktail flights or have one of their other signature holiday drinks! We will have a cocktail and mocktail flight as well as other holiday drinks. If you’re in the mood for coffee – come by during they day for a little caffeinated cup of cheer 🙂
Runs Nov 20 – Holidays (Nov 17 for coffee drinks!)
Whether you prefer a North Pole-inspired experience or a sparkling wonderland, the Twin Cities has it all. Gather your friends, embrace the festive spirit, and make this holiday season one to remember. Cheers to joyous celebrations and unforgettable moments from these Minnesota Holiday Pop-up Bars!