20 Chicago holiday pop-up bars to check out

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1. River North Pole

• Immerse yourself inside this speakeasy. Try the nostalgia-themed "Cookies for Santa" cocktail ($19).

📍435 N. Clark St. Three Dots in a Dash, in River North.

2. Jojo's Winter Wonderland

• Sip on specialty shakes, hot chocolate and themed cocktails such as Santa's sangria ($18), eggnog shots or Jingle Juice ($16).

📍 23 W. Hubbard St. at Jojo's Shake Bar, in River North.

📍 5 Jackson Ave. in Naperville.

3. Rudolph's Bar

• Come for the over-the-top decorations, stay for the food and drinks like the mistletoe spritz, holly paloma or polar punch.

📍3660 N. Clark St. at Lost Never Found, in Wrigleyville.

💭 My thought bubble: The festive decorations are a must-see. I'd definitely recommend Rudolph's Bar as a top choice if you're unsure where to go. Plus, it's just around the corner from Winterland at Gallagher Way.

4. Daddy's Winter Wonderland

• Looking for a more laid-back vibe? Step inside for nostalgic decorations, Wednesday family nights and Thursday trivia. And, barbecue of course.

📍3636 N. Clark St. at Smoke Daddy, in Wrigleyville.

5. Holly Jolly Bar

• Play mini golf while sipping a toasted marshmallow ($19) cocktail.

📍 932 W. Randolph St. at Puttery West Loop.

6. Santa Baby Bar

• Throw on your best fit and capture photos and videos while walking through three floors of over-the-top decorations, both indoors and outdoors.

📍3505 N. Clark St. at Stolen Saddle in Wrigleyville.

7. Deck the Halls

• Enjoy breakfast with Santa while listening to a live holiday performance.

📍1168 Wilmette Ave. at Pit and Tap in Wilmette.

8. Winter Wonderland at I|O Godfrey

• Head up to the hotel's rooftop for an evening inside a heated igloo.

📍127 W. Huron St. in River North.

9. Jack Frost Christmas Pop-up

• Bundle up and explore this outdoor bar with ice skating, axe throwing and bumper cars. Plus, it's kid friendly.
• Tickets start at $30.

📍 170 N. Green St. in Fulton Market.

10. The Christmas Inn

• Enjoy happy hour specials from 3 to 5pm, bingo, brunch and ladies night on select days!

📍110 W. Hubbard St. at Hubbard Inn, in River North.

11. Frosty's

• Explore three floors of fun at Chicago's "original holiday pop-up bar."
• Tickets start at $24.73.

📍809 W. Evergreen Ave. in Goose Island

12. Elf'd Up

• Book a party or simply walk in this movie-inspired bar for shots, breakfast and more. You may even bump into Buddy himself.

📍 3485 N. Clark St. at Stretch Bar and Grill, in Wrigleyville.

13. Reindeer Games

• Get competitive with arcade games over spirits and food.

📍213 W. Institute Place at Beercade, in River North.

14. Reserve 22

• Head to the 'burbs for an afternoon of holiday fun for the entire family. Make a reservation.

📍 485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn.

15. Sugar Plum Parlour

• Dine inside this English pub and cocktail parlor. Make a reservation.

📍1480 W. Webster Ave. at the Albion Manor, in Lincoln Park.

16. Punch Bowl Social

• Browse their ugly Christmas sweater pop-up (through Dec. 28), sing karaoke and play games. The menu features a gingerbread old fashioned, pomegranate sparkler and more.

📍 310 N. Green St. in Fulton Market.

17. Holiday Honky Tonk

• From disco lights to brisket tacos, this pop-up will give you a Western vibe. Make a reservation.

📍3640 N. Clark St. at Big Star in Wrigleyville.

18. 8 Crazy Nights

• Sip a beer or cocktail under the blue lights at this Hanukkah Bar.

📍3441 N. Sheffield Ave. at The Graystone Tavern, in Wrigleyville.

19. Nutcracker

• Step inside this magical winter pop-up for drinks with friends.
• Tickets start at $24.93.

📍15 W. Illinois St. in River North.

20. Prancer's Pub

• Spend the night in Santa's suite or visit this hotel pop-up bar for holiday bites. They're offering Santa Cider, a Mistletoe Margarita, Comet's Cosmo and more.

📍 2815 Jorie Blvd. at Hyatt Lodge, in Oak Brook.