Around this time each year, Christmas-themed bars take over metro Detroit. This year is no different, with old favorites and some new flavors. Here are 10 options to check out this season.
Blitzen鈥檚 on Bagley
This pop-up is located in the former spot of Bagley Central, which has been all decked out for the holiday season. Wear your most outrageous Christmas sweater and sip on seasonal drinks like the Grinch Punch, Very Merry Marge, Spiked Eggnog, and Hot Cocoa Your Way. Blitzen鈥檚 on Bagley, ; .
Cadillac Lodge
Cadillac Lodge has returned to downtown Detroit for another holiday season. The pop-up bar offers a ski-lodge vibe, with festive lights and decor inside a heated transparent tent. Enjoy some drinks cuddled up on a cozy leather couch, or sample the menu, which includes Detroit style chili, soft pretzels with beer cheese, and more. Cadillac Lodge;; .听
Cocktails & Cable Knits
Kicking off on Nov. 22, this holiday pop-up features a swanky, 鈥50s and 鈥60s vibes with vintage pink decor, seasonal cocktails, and shopping at Fenton Fire Hall, Union Assembly, and Union Workshop. Visit for more.听
Detroit City Distillery
Swing by the distillery and enjoy their Winter Whiskey Wonderland, which offers a brand-new holiday menu that features more than 20 artisanal cocktails听including the gin-based Grandma鈥檚 Secret Stash and the frozen coconut and rum, Coquito, along with three alcohol-free options.听Detroit City Distillery, ; .听
Griswold鈥檚 Hideaway
This Royal Oak pop-up is themed to听National Lampoon鈥檚 Christmas听痴补肠补迟颈辞苍听and features specialty cocktails based on the beloved movie. Choose from Cousin Eddie鈥檚 Eggnogg, Uncle Lewis 鈥極ld Fashioned, Where鈥檚 the Tylenol, Shitter鈥檚 Full, and others. Movie attire is encouraged.听Hideaway Bar, ;听.听
Jingle, a Christmas Pop-up
Goodbye Ale Mary鈥檚, hello Jingle. From Nov. 24-Dec. 8, 2023, Ale Mary鈥檚 is going by the name Jingle and will be decked out in holiday cheer.听Jingle will continue to serve Ale Mary鈥檚 regular menu items, with the addition of Christmas drinks.听Ale Mary鈥檚, ; .
Miracle
International pop-up bar Miracle has made its way to metro Detroit once again. Taking over The Oakland in Ferndale and Dragonfly in Detroit this year, you can expect Christmas classics like mulled wine and original tastes.听Miracle at the Oakland, 听and听Miracle at Dragonfly, ;听.听
Sippin Santa
Once again, The Skip is transforming into Sippin Santa for the snowy season. If you seek out The Skip for its tropical theme, don鈥檛 worry 鈥 the bar is keeping is beachy roots intact with crossover drinks served in mugs that are shaped like Santa wearing sunglasses and holding surfboards. The Skip, ; .
Sylvan Table Holiday Pop-Up Bar
On select days in December, Sylvan Table will offer special holiday cocktail and food menus along with seasonal movies, music, and games on the patio. Seating is first come, first served. ; .
JoJo鈥檚 Winter Wonderland
JoJo鈥檚 ShakeBAR at The District Detroit is brining the North Pole to the Motor City. In addition to festive decor, including an eight-foot nutcracker and giant ornaments, JoJo鈥檚 will offer peppermint shakes topped with Christmas trees, giant Polar Espresso Martinits, the Santa Sangria, and more. Seasonal treats and activities, too.听JoJo鈥檚 ShakeBAR, ; .听
This post has been updated for 2023.听
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