‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, gathering with friends & family, and of course your favorite seasonal sips at these Cleveland Christmas Pop-Up Bars in 2022. Each bar has its own personality, from simple lights to over-the-top (in the best way) holiday décor. Find karaoke, games, photo-ops, seasonal-themed menus, and more.
My Cleveland Christmas Pop-Up Bars guide is full of festive fun sure to delight even the grumpiest Scrooge in your friend group. I’ll keep this page up to date whenever I hear of a new bar. Bonus, scroll down to the bottom to see my list of restaurants and cafes that have a festive menu but aren’t necessarily considered a Christmas Pop-Up bar. Did I miss any? Let me know in the comments. Cheers!
Pro Tip: Want to visit these fun Christmas Pop-Up bars but don’t want to deal with crowds? Many of the bars have earlier hours and weekdays on their schedule which would be the perfect way to beat the crowds!
Post last Updated 12/4/22
What do I mean by “Christmas Pop-Up Bar”: It could be a limited-time run of a bar set up that literally goes away after the holidays, or an existing bar that goes all out for Christmas with lots of festive décor, lights, holiday menus, and at times over-the-top festive feeling.
Downtown Cleveland Christmas Pop-Up Bars
New in ’22 Xmas Bar CLE
This sports bar on the East Bank of the Flats in Downtown, Cleveland has two floors of colorful, over-the-top décor, multiple photo ops, a limited holiday-themed drink and food menu, lots of cozy seating, and a killer view of the Cuyahoga River.
Date: Opens November 10, 2022 (closed 12/24-12/26)
Hours: Monday & Tuesday 4 pm till late, Wednesday-Sunday noon till late.
Address: Hi-5 Bar at 51052 Old River Road, Cleveland, Ohio / East Bank Flats
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
New in ’22 Frost
This new Cleveland Christmas Pop-Up Bar is located inside a hotel lobby and features frosty snowy decor with a more upscale aesthetic. Enjoy a large menu of wintery cocktails, beers, small plates, and desserts. See a preview here.
Dates: December 1, 2022-January 6, 2023
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 4 pm-11 pm
Address: Cleveland Marriott Lobby Downtown at Key Tower 1360 West Mall Drive, Cleveland, Ohio
Visit: Menu | Facebook | Instagram
Miracle® on 4th
The popular Miracle brand Christmas Pop-Up bar returns to Cleveland again this year at Society Lounge on E 4th Street. Enjoy kitschy décor, lots of Christmas music, a seasonal-themed menu, and special themed mugs & glasses you can buy and take home. Miracle will be donating 10% of all proceeds from the retail sale of several themed mugs to the Seva Foundation this year. Reservations are available.
Dates: Opens November 18th
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 5 pm-12 am, Friday & Saturday 4:30 pm-1 am
Address: Society Lounge 2063 E 4th Street, Cleveland, Ohio
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Sleigh
This Cleveland Christmas Pop-Up Bar makes its return for its second year on the 3rd floor of Jack Casino in Downtown, Cleveland. Enjoy warm or cold Christmas drinks, chef-made seasonal snacks, photo ops, Holiday music, and much more. The space is available to rent on weekdays during its run and is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays.
Dates: November 25-December 17, 2022
Hours: 6 pm-2 am
Address: Jack Casino at 100 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
New in ’22 Holiday Spirits: Poured by Nuevo
Enjoy festive alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at this literal pop-up bar inside the Tower City food court. The bar is on the small side and full of hanging Holiday décor and is open during regular hours and special hours that surround events. Be sure to check the website for full details and special events.
Dates: November 25-December 31, 2022
Hours: Thursdays & Fridays 4 pm-11 pm, Saturdays Noon-11 pm, and Sundays Noon- 6 pm.
Address: Inside The Eatery, Tower City 230 W. Huron Road, Cleveland, Ohio
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Deck The Vaults
This century-old bank vault-turned-upscale cocktail lounge located inside The 9 hotel is hosting its third-annual holiday pop-up bar again this year. Enjoy Christmas decor, small bites, and a themed cocktail menu inside one of the classiest bars around.
Dates: December 2-December 23
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4 pm-10 pm, Friday-Saturday 4 pm-2 am
Address: The 9 at 2017 E 9th Street, Cleveland, Ohio
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
West of Downtown
Cleveland Christmas Pop-Up Bars
Secret Cellar
Deep below the Great Lakes Brewery is a secret cellar that gets a bit festive around the holidays. This is a smaller and more intimate space that opts for lots of Christmas lights over kitschy, over-the-top décor, and it feels more like you’re in a pub in Europe than the local bar down the street. If these are the vibes you’re looking for, this is your place. They have a limited-themed menu with cocktails and treats and of course plenty of Christmas Ale. They also have early hours, so if you’re not into crowded small spaces be sure to check them out earlier in the day! Also, bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots and receive a complimentary Great Lakes giveaway while supplies last.
This year, Great Lakes invited us out to experience their Secret Cellar Holiday bar and we had a great time. You can see more about that experience here. (Gifted by GLBC).
Dates: November 23-December 31, 2022 (closed November 24 & December 25)
Hours: Between 11 am-11 pm, varies each day. Please check the website for the most accurate times.
Address: 2516 Market Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio / Ohio City Neighborhood
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
The Christmas Corner Bar
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Dates: November 18 till TBD
Hours: Between Noon and close, follow their Facebook for weekly date and time updates.
Address: Around The Corner Saloon & Cafe 18616 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, Ohio
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
New in ’22 Tinsel’s Holiday house
This limited-run festive pop-up bar and experience will be hosted on the lower level of Gordon Green. Each day has a special event leading up to a small break before a New Year’s Eve party. Enjoy a holiday bar, market, food pop-ups, drag karaoke, trivia night, and more.
Dates: December 16-December 22
Hours: 5 pm-10 pm
Address: Gordon Green 5400 Detroit Avenue, Detroit-Shoreway, Ohio
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
New in ’22 Let It Snow
This Christmas Pop-Up bar & Restaurant is fully decked out with Holiday décor, drinks, and food.
Dates: 11/30-TBD
Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 4 pm-11 pm, Thursday 4 pm-12 am, Friday-Saturday 11:30 am-12 am, Sunday 12 pm-11 pm
Address: Brew Garden 16555 South Park Center, Strongsville, Ohio 44136
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
New in ’22 Old River Christmas Pop-Up Bar
Old River Tap & Social is hosting a Christmas Pop-Up Bar open to the public Tuesday-Sunday. Enjoy their 12 Taps of Christmas, cocktails, Sunday Brunch with Santa, and more.
Dates: November 22-TBD, Tuesday-Sunday
Hours: Between 11 am-11:55 pm, hours vary per day. Please check the website for accurate hours.
Address: Old River Tap & Social at 19245 Detroit Road, Rocky River, Ohio
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
New in ’22 Cole’s Christmas Bar
This local favorite family-owned pub got festive this season with a menu of specialty Holiday drinks, brunch with Santa, and lots of festive décor. Their signature drink for December looks super fun.
Dates: November 18-TBD
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 3 pm-9 pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30 am-10 pm, Sunday 11 am-8 pm
Address: Coles Public House at 209 S. Main Street, Amherst, Ohio
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Seeing Double Speakeasy Bar
Enjoy a full menu of Holiday-themed drinks, festive décor, live music, and more at this Christmas Pop-Up just 30 mins west of Downtown Cleveland.
Dates: November 19-TBD
Hours:
Address: Coles Public House at 209 S. Main Street, Amherst, Ohio
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
East of Downtown
Cleveland Christmas Pop-Up Bars
I haven’t made my way East yet this season, but here are some pop-up bars East of Downtown Cleveland that look like a lot of fun.
Blitzen’s Pop-Up Bar
Hudson, Ohio’s only Christmas Pop-Up bar boasts extreme Holiday revelry and highly festive decor. Seating is first come, first serve and I saw on social they have giant A Christmas Story Leg Lamp drink cups you get to keep that look like so much fun! Themed drinks, holiday decor, and more.
Dates: November 23-December 31, 2022 (closed November 24 & December 25)
Hours: 4 pm-10 pm, 9 am-2 pm on Christmas Eve
Address: Hudson’s Restaurant at 80 N. Main St., Hudson, Ohio
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
New in ’22 Christmas explosion
A Christmas Pop-Up located in the Bomb Bar at the Mentor location of RollHouse Entertainment.
Dates: November 15, 2022-January 29, 2023
Hours: Open between 11 am-2 pm, close based on business. Please check the website for accurate hours.
Address: RollHouse at 300 Palisades Parkway, Mentor, Ohio
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Santa City
This Christmas Pop-Up bar has a Tiki twist. Enjoy a limited Holiday-themed cocktail menu, photo-ops, and Hawaiin-themed Holiday decor. Also, Santa City will donate $1 for each Very Merry Mai Tai purchase to Blessing House in Lorain.
Dates: November 25-December 30, 2022
Hours: 5 pm-Midnight
Address: The Shipyards at 500 Shipyard Way, Lorain, Ohio
Visit: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Non-Pop-Up Bars Serving Up Seasonal Sips
27 Club Coffee launching new Holiday drinks on 12/10. Here’s a peek at their Instagram.
Spotted Owl just dropped a well-designed holiday menu, take a look.
Brewella’s Coffee, Crepes, & Collectibles launched their holiday menu, check it out here.
Pioneer has shared some holiday drinks on their Instagram, this one looks so good.
Cocky’s Bagels has a fun holiday cocktail menu, check it out here.
House of Creole has a menu full of Christmas drink specials, see what they’re serving up.
Bar 32 shared a holiday cocktail on their Instagram recently.
Bett’s launched a cozy winter cocktail menu you can see a peek here.
Quintana’s Speakeasy launches its Winter Spa Bar Menu on 12/10.
Summer House is serving up seasonal cocktails over here.
Barrio is getting in the holiday spirit with these cocktails and their 12 Days of Barrio.
Are you planning to visit one of these Cleveland Christmas Pop-Up Bars and restaurants serving up seasonal sips? Have a favorite? Or, did I miss one? Let me know in the comments!
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