15 Decked-Out Holiday and Christmas Pop-Up Bars in Chicago

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at these Chicago bars

With the first snow of the year under Chicago’s belt and the turkey sandwich leftovers in full swing, it’s officially time to break out the twinkly lights, cut down Christmas trees and bust out the dreidels. Many of Chicago’s bars are doing the same, as many more than in previous years are decking the halls from top to bottom with festive holiday decor of the season and mixing up special drinks in Santa mugs. Get ready to hunker down at these jolly pop-up bars and takeovers across the city.