CLEVELAND — Christmas is coming early to many bars in Cleveland.
Throughout Northeast Ohio, holiday bars are starting to hang their lights, serve holiday cocktails and spread Christmas cheer.
3News has compiled a list of must-visit Christmas pop-up bars located throughout Northeast Ohio.
Blitzen's Pop-up Bar
- 80 North Main Street, Hudson
- 330-650-1955
- Opens Wednesday, Nov. 15
Blitzen's Pop-up bar is decked out in extreme holiday revelry and is serving up special Christmas-themed cocktails.
Christmas Explosion
- Opens Saturday, Nov. 11
- RollHouse Mentor | 7300 Palisades Parkway, Mentor
- 440-946-5131
- Family-friendly until 9 p.m. | 21+ after 9 p.m.
Christmas Explosion in the Bomb Bar at RollHouse Mentor features over 4,000 ornaments, a nine-foot tall Nutcracker, lights, trees and more.
Christmas Island
- Margaritaville | 1150 Front Ave, Cleveland
- Opens Thursday, Nov. 16
Holiday Spirits Bar
- The Eatery at Tower City Center | 230 West Huron Road, Cleveland
- Opens Thursday, Nov. 16
The Eatery will offer seasonally inspired cocktails, mocktails and festive décor. Additionally, Holiday Spirits Bar will offer entertainment and activities including Thursday Happy Hour with the Grinch, Bingo Fridays, and DJ Saturdays.
Miracle on 4th Street
- Society Lounge | 2063 E 4th St, Cleveland
- Opens Friday, Nov. 17
- 216-777-7029
Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves original holiday cocktails in a festive setting.
Secret Cellar Christmas Bar
- Great Lakes Brewing Company | 2516 Market Avenue, Cleveland
- Opens Wednesday, Nov. 22
- 216-771-4404
Secret Cellar Christmas Bar is returning to Great Lakes Brewing Company with a specialty cocktail menu, fully decked halls, and of course plenty of Christmas Ale.
Seeing Double
- 26880 Brookpark Ext, North Olmsted
- 440-641-1267
Seeing Double has been open for five years, but this year marks their third year making Christmas-inspired cocktails.
Southern Cheer
- Southern Tier Brewing Co. | 811 Prospect Ave E
- Opens Saturday, Dec. 2
Sleigh
- Jack Cleveland Casino | 100 Public Square, Cleveland
- Opens Friday, Nov. 24
- 216-297-4777
The Christmas Corner Bar
- Around the Corner | 1816 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood
- Opens Thursday, Nov. 16
- 216-521-441
Lakewood's first Christmas bar is set to return again for the 2023 holiday season. The Christmas Corner Bar features Christmas martinis, beers and karaoke.
Tinsel Tavern
- RollHouse Solon | 33185 Bainbridge Road, Solon
- Opens Thursday, Nov. 16
- 440-247-4080
The Tinsel Tavern is a Christmas wonderland with over 200 ornaments, a seven-foot-tall Christmas bear, lights, trees and much more. The menu also features Christmas ales are also on draft.
Tinsel Tavern Speakeasy Popup
- Embassy Suites Akron Canton Airport | 7883 Freedom Avenue NW, Canton
- Opens Friday, Dec. 1
The Tinsel Tavern is a Speakeasy popup featuring a full menu of holiday-themed cocktails, small plates, dinner, and desserts. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made online here.
Winter Wonderland Bar
- Velvet Dog | 1280 W 6th St, Cleveland
- Opens Friday, Nov. 10
- The second floor of Velvet Dog has been transformed into a Winter Wonderland!
XMAS Bar
- 1052 Old River Road, Cleveland
- Opens Friday, Nov. 10
XMAS Bar is returning to the Flats East Bank in Cleveland for the second straight year. The festive bar will surely get you in the holiday spirit as it features thousands of lights, multiple Christmas trees and other holiday decorations fit for a Hallmark movie.
