Three unique Twin Cities holiday bars to visit in 2024

• The menu ranges from glittery cocktails served in snow globes to "Rudolph's Yellow Snow," a shaved ice with pineapple rum drizzle. Open for reservations and walk-ins.

📺 Surly Brewing: Inspired by beloved holiday movies like "Gremlins," the taproom's second floor is now Dorit's Tavern, an '80s-themed holiday pop-up with seltzer-based cocktails and a specialty food menu.

• Reservations recommended, walk-ins accepted at the bar. Open through Jan. 5.

🚃 The Depot: The downtown Minneapolis hotel is currently hosting the Northern Starlight, a holiday bar in a vintage train car with "windows" showing your "journey" through winter landscapes.

• The 60-minute trip includes specialty cocktails and small bites; reservations have to be made for groups of 2 or 4 people at $65/person. Open through Jan. 4.