8 holiday pop-up bars to put you in a Christmas mood
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It's getting cold outside, so why not warm yourself up at one of Cleveland's holiday pop-up bars?
The intrigue: Christmas-themed nightlife has become a mainstay in Northeast Ohio, and we've got the lowdown on eight spots to take in holiday cheer and libations:
🛷 Sleigh
The fancy holiday bar on Jack Cleveland Casino's third floor is back with a menu of hot and cold Christmas-themed cocktails.
- Open 5pm-2am daily through Dec. 29.
Great Lakes Brewing Co. transformed its downstairs bar into a holiday hideaway with a special drink menu that includes "Ralphie's Revenge" — a pint of Christmas Ale with a shot of Fireball whiskey.
- Hours vary through Dec. 31.
🧑🎄 Xmas Bar
The pop-up bar at Hi5 in the Flats East Bank emphasizes its fancy cocktails, like the "Jingle Juice" with vodka, orange juice and Sprite in an ornament cup, and a "Drunken Gingerbread" featuring bourbon, sour mix and cinnamon.
- 4pm-2am Wednesday through Friday, 11am-2am Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 31.
The annual "Miracle" pop-up bar keeps things classy at Society Lounge on East 4th Street with a special VIP "Elf Room" you can rent hourly.
- Daily hours vary through Dec. 31.
Southern Tier Brewing Co. decks the cellar of its taproom with wallpapered walls, a cool photo area and all the Christmas songs you can handle.
- Daily hours vary through Dec. 26.
Vault, connected to the Metropolitan at the 9, offers a cozy vibe and welcomes everyone, "naughty or nice."
- 5pm-midnight Tuesday through Thursday, 5pm-2am Friday and Saturday through Dec. 24.
Barrio's Tremont location becomes a holiday-themed Mexican bar/restaurant with a menu of seasonal brews, special shots and cocktails.
- Daily hours vary through Dec. 30.
The pop-up bar at Around the Corner in Lakewood has become a west side holiday staple with Christmas karaoke and wall-to-wall decorations.
- Hours announced weekly.