35 Best Holiday Pop-Up Bars in the Twin Cities for 2025

Festive Pop-Up Bars are Sparkling across the Twin Cities

The holiday season in the Twin Cities always shines a little brighter with festive drinks served in cozy, decked-out spaces that capture the magic of winter. Whether you’re looking for merry music or sparkling lights, the Twin Cities and nearby suburbs offer plenty of spots to toast the season. Here’s your 2025 guide to the best holiday-themed cocktail bars to visit this winter! Scroll to the bottom for a map!

Note: New holiday pop-ups are announced each year, so I’ll keep updating this list as more bars join in the fun – check back often!

2025 Holiday Pop-Up Bar Locations and Dates

Check back often as more bars and restaurants announce their holiday pop-ups, and this list grows!

1. Blitzen’s Bar – Omni Viking Lakes – Eagan
November 28 – December 30, 2025
omnihotels.com

2. Charlie’s on Prior – Prior Lake
Exact dates TBD
charliesonprior.com

3. Copperwing Distillery – St. Louis Park
Exact dates TBD
copperwingdistillery.com

4. Dorit’s Tavern at Surly Brewing – Minneapolis
December 4, 2025 – January 5, 2026
surlybrewing.com

5. Down Through the Chimney – Hotel Emery, Minneapolis
November 26 – December 27, 2025
hotelemery.com

6. Frosty’s Bar – Brit’s, Minneapolis
November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026
champagneivy.com/frosty

7. Gaelic Glow – The Local, Minneapolis
November 28 – mid-January
thelocalminneapolis.com

8. Gin-gle Bells Bar – Moonwater Gin Bar
Exact dates TBD
moonwatermpls

9. Hey Y’all Tipsy Taco Bar – Minneapolis
Exact dates TBD
heyyallmpls.com

10. Hell-a-dazzle – Hell’s Kitchen, Minneapolis
November 28 – mid-January
hellskitcheninc.com

11. Holiday Flight Club – Travail, Robbinsdale
November 21, 2025 – January 3, 2026
travailkitchen.com/holidaybar

12. Holiday Movie Bar – Brass Hat Dive Shop, Waconia
Exact dates TBD
bodegrays.com/the-brass-hat

13. Holiday Spirits – King Coil Spirits – Minneapolis
Exact dates TBD
kingcoilspirits.com

14. Jingle Bar – Back Channel Brewing – Minnetonka
Exact dates TBD
backchannelbrewing.com

15. Jingle Bar – Chilango – Minneapolis
December 4 – December 28
thejinglebars.com

16. Jingle Bar – Lola’s Lakehouse, Waconia
November 14 – December 31, 2025
lolaslakehouse.com

17. Miracle – PINZ, Oakdale
Exact dates TBD
miracle – PINZ

18. Miracle – River City, Monticello
Exact dates TBD
miracle – river city

19. Mana Brewing – Shakopee
November 18 – December 31, 2025
manabrewing.com

20. Miracle at Puttery – Minneapolis
Exact dates TBD
puttery.com

21. The Naughty List – Umbra, Minneapolis
December 1 – 30, 2025
naughty list

22. Nico’s Navidad – Nico’s Taco Bar, Uptown and South Minneapolis, and St. Paul
November 7, 2025 – January 5, 2026
nicostacobar.com

23. No Coal for You – Black Sheep Pizza, Minneapolis
November 28 – January 6
blacksheeppizza.com

24. Northern Starlight – The Depot, Minneapolis
November 17 – December 31, 2025
thedepotminneapolis.com

25. The Nutcracker Suite – Sovereign Estate Winery – Wayzata
November 21 – December 31, 2025
sovereignestatewinery.com

26. Pink Country Christmas – Centro – Minneapolis
Exact dates TBD
Pink Country Christmas

27. Red Nose Room at Red Cow – Uptown and Wayzata
November 21 – December 31, 2025
redcowmn.com

28. Sippin’ Santa – AC Hotels Minneapolis
November 18 – December 30, 2025
Sippin’ Santa

29. Tiki Christmas – Bina’s – Minneapolis
Exact dates TBD
Bina’s

30. The Tinsel Tavern – Lord Fletcher – Spring Park
Exact dates TBD
lordfletchers.com

31. Welcome to the Jingle – Hola Arepa – Minneapolis
Exact dates TBD
holaarepa.com

32. Winter Wonder Bar – Creekside Supper Club – Minneapolis
November 14 – December 31, 2025
creeksidemn.com

33. Winter Wonderland Bar – The Fair on 4 – Mall of America
November 15, 2025 – January 15, 2026
thefairon4.com

34. Winter Wonderland – The Howe Daily Kitchen and Bar
Exact dates TBD
howempls.com

35. Yuletide – Surfside – Mound
Exact dates TBD
Surfside

Happy Holidays!

From hidden basement lounges to pop-up holiday bars that sparkle all season long, the Twin Cities are once again overflowing with festive spots to sip and celebrate. Wherever you end up, you’ll find creative cocktails, cozy vibes, and plenty of holiday cheer. Want even more winter inspiration? Don’t miss my guides to the 25 best dog-friendly winter activities across the North Shore, a cozy getaway to Stillwater, and a roundup of the best places to go ice skating.